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&n......for the full story register now for free or login below...