If you've followed the exploits of Linden Lab's former CEO and current Chairman over the past year or so, you'll know he's been off creating something new. The New York Times has run a profile on that venture, Coffee and Power. That venture seems interesting enough and leverages heavily the virtual currency model used for Second Life, in this case to purchase or receive … [Read more...] about Philip Rosedale spruiks new venture, talks down Second Life?
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Gamification of work: a pointed critique
As you're probably aware, there's been a lot of interest over the past couple of years in 'gamification' - the application of gaming principles to work or any activity where the objective is greater participation. We reviewed one of the tomes dedicated to it last year - the arguments for the concept are appealing to say the least. That said, I was just as engaged with the … [Read more...] about Gamification of work: a pointed critique
Registered Virtual Worlds Accounts: 1.4 billion and growing
Gurus of virtual worlds statistics, KZero, have released their second quarter 2011 info on virtual worlds. Estimated registered virtual worlds accounts now sits at 1.399 billion, up from 1.185 billion in the first quarter of this year: If you'd like to see the whole shebang, you can view the Slideshare presentation right here: KZero Radar Q2 2011 View more presentations … [Read more...] about Registered Virtual Worlds Accounts: 1.4 billion and growing
Paisley Beebe calls it quits
Virtual worlds TV host Paisley Beebe has announced the cessation of her long-running show Tonight Live. Citing the need to devote more time to her newly established physical world business and family, Beebe won't be making any further shows. I asked her why: Oh I hate farewells, I'm no good at them...I always stuff it up. Happy to just transition quietly :) sort of... It's a … [Read more...] about Paisley Beebe calls it quits
Large businesses in Second Life: they still exist
One of the most frequent questions I'm asked (after "Is Second Life still around?"), is what large businesses are still actively involved in Second Life. I noticed this afternoon while reading my RSS feeds that Daniel Voyager has compiled a list of those at the big end of town still involved. They include Air France, Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM and Siemens (pictured). All … [Read more...] about Large businesses in Second Life: they still exist