It’s now possible to have all the functionality of Google Earth but within your internet browser (e.g. Firefox and Internet Explorer), using a new plugin. It works in a similar way to downloading Flash to watch video online. Most of us do this without really realising it.

This opens up the possibilities for creating educational web-based games using Google Earth as the 3D world to explore.

Have a go at playing the Monster Milktruck game (this is me above enjoying the view from Westminster Bridge). Google has also listed other examples online.