enVie Interactive offers a glimpse of some of its initial characters and storylines for its new virtual world game, VIE: Virtual Island of Entertainment. The game, which features assisted player interaction, takes place on an exclusive island resort filled with adventure and mystery.

“One thing that sets VIE apart from other virtual world games is our alluring cast of characters and ongoing storylines,” said Philo Northrup, President and Co-Founder of enVie Interactive. “These unique residents of VIE will interact and engage with our guests in various storylines, making their stay all that more intriguing. On-going episodes will keep game-play fresh and have guests returning for more.”

VIE unfolds like a serialized television drama where players can interact with their favorite characters and influence the outcome of the story. They will have the opportunity to align themselves with or against VIE residents, meet seductive immortals, engage with the mystical and tangle with dangerous criminals in pursuit of ancient mysteries and unimaginable power. VIE’s initial cast of intriguing characters includes:

Niko, the hot Latin manager of the Astralily Bar, who knows a little bit about everything that’s happening on VIE.

• Chloe, Niko’s boss, an Australian surf bunny with the instincts of a predator.
• Jasmin, an internationally famous photographer, who’s deeply in love with (and worried about) her missing bartender boyfriend, Luc.
• Katanga, a Liberian ferryboat captain with shady allegiances in the island’s ever-shifting power struggles.
• Esme, a hot-tempered Caribbean speedboat captain more lusty (and dangerous) than any pirate.
• Aleister Murnau, a sinister merchant at the heart of the island’s intertwining secrets.
• Mala, the glamorous owner of VIE’s hottest club, and one of the island’s true power players.
• Marvelous Mike, a charismatic TV host dedicated to debunking the supernatural -- until he meets his match with the mysteries of VIE!

“We have an incredibly talented team developing our storylines, including head writer, Andrew Osborne, an Emmy-award winning Hollywood veteran,” stated Northrup. “Guests will be able to escape to a luxurious island getaway filled with wonder and intrigue, where they can unravel mysteries, solve crimes and discover supernatural secrets delivered through captivating adventures across the island.”

The game will go into beta in October 2010 and players can sign up at www.viethegame.com.