Exploring Online Worlds: The Oddness Of Trukz

[Over at sister ‘online worlds’ site Worlds In Motion, Mathew Kumar continues to expand the Worlds In Motion Atlas, and I really like the way he goes off the beaten track to cover online games that, well, other folks don’t. This time - the browser-based trucking game (yes, really!) Trukz.]
Here’s an overview of Trukz, a persistent browser-based trucking simulation.
Name: Trukz
Developer: Trukz
Established: May 2007
How it Works: Trukz is entirely browser-based and runs in HTML. Navigation and gameplay are accomplished via mouse and keyboard input.
Overview: Trukz is a largely text based game where players create a driver, buy a truck and earn money by hauling loads from real-life cities around the world. Cities have distinct supplies and demands, and with cash earned players can buy upgrade and new trucks. Players have to deal with issues such as fatigue, gas prices and weather, and players can cooperate with other drivers by […]

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