1. As mentioned previously, Deakin University’s Jon-Paul Cacioli is conducting a study on body image in virtual worlds. He needs around 300 males to complete the survey, and to date has received over 100 responses. If you have time, please take the survey.
2. If, like me, the idea of a Lego MMO appeals like hell to you, it’s not too late to sign up for the closed beta.
3. Don’t forget our newest Columnist, Second Lie, is waiting for your questions.
4. Edward Castronova has a fascinating post over on Terra Nova covering his evolving thoughts on role-playing, the intrusion of monetary transactions and ‘the magic circle’.
5. 3D world development platform Unity has reached 100 thousand registered developers.
6. Tateru Nino has a great post on intellectual property rights over at Massively.
7. Have you joined the Metaverse Aid team yet?
8. Frenzoo continues its evolution with addition of Facebook Connect for new users (with current users receiving that access soon) and a new ‘mini-machinima’ feature.
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