As mentioned briefly last night, the rumours were flying about a change in CEO at Linden Lab. The reality has eventuated with Mark Kingdon departing and Philip Rosedale returning as interim CEO. Some obvious questions arise from this: 1. Was Kingdon aware he was soon to depart when overseeing the recent layoffs? 2. Was Kingdon even really in the loop when the restructuring … [Read more...] about Linden Lab remove CEO: Rosedale returns
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Fashion-centric world Frenzoo continues its evolution, announcing the ability to create furniture. 2. The veteran OLIVE platform continues development, this time announcing it will demonstrate the use of its platform to deliver clinical behavioral therapies, including "engaging clients and maintaining their active participation, efficiently overcoming individual emotional … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Susa Bubble: saving the art from censorship
You may have seen a story on New World Notes today about the removal of an installation from the 7th birthday celebrations for Second Life. First, some context. The installation is titled Susa Bubble, and it looks like this: (You can check it out for yourself in-world or you can view a higher-res pic here) The creator, Rose Borchovski sums up the issue from her … [Read more...] about Susa Bubble: saving the art from censorship
Three reasons social gaming on Facebook is declining
Over the past couple of weeks there's been some focus on the fact that Zynga, maker of social games such as Farmville, had a big decline in users during May. Back in January we predicted some fatigue with those games, albeit in the context of ongoing big growth. The decline for Zynga and its flagship Farmville tend to shine a light on a number of issues that need to be … [Read more...] about Three reasons social gaming on Facebook is declining
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Log on for a dose of reality. "Fifteen years ago, or thereabouts, my then employer sent me to a conference on "business communications". It was a largely forgettable and dreary two-day event, the high point of which, I seem to recall, was the muffins at morning and afternoon tea. Baked goods aside, the only thing I remember with any … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news