BUSINESS leaders could soon be using game consoles to host meetings in an effort to beat the credit crunch.

British academics are about to start a research project that will explore how PlayStation 3's new virtual world 'Home" can be used as a business environment.

The project aims to explore how large companies using virtual worlds as a business tool can reduce office space and travel costs as well as diminish the carbon footprint of corporate executives.

Gaming expert Dr Nipan Maniar will lead the project along......for the full story register now for free or login below...