Just a quick note that the book chapter on virtual worlds, health and simulation I wrote during late 2010 is now available for ordering as part of the book Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms Each chapter has an abstract available for viewing and a PDF sample of the first couple of pages (here's my PDF sample). There's an … [Read more...] about Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms
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The Power and the Passion: Star Wars gamers
As a gamer of 30 years standing, I still manage to get very excited by an upcoming game release. If that game is related to an iconic childhood brand like Star Wars, then that excitement grows even more. That's why, for the past couple of years I've been running a website devoted to covering the upcoming Star Wars MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic(SWTOR) . For those unaware, … [Read more...] about The Power and the Passion: Star Wars gamers
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
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Toronto Star (Canada) - Global Voices: Playing games for social change. "Mission One: Tokyo, 2020. The city is on the verge of famine, with rice rations expected to run out in weeks. Pacific fisheries are at an all-time low. Temperatures are rising; crops are dying. The population is malnourished. It’s not just Tokyo, but the entire world. Will you help? You, yes you, can … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Playing a little catch-up after a hectic few weeks. Here's some highlights from around the industry over that time: 1. Following up from her February interview with Linden Lab CEO Rod Humble, Tateru Nino has a great chat with Mr Humble on Second Life's usability. 2. We've written extensively on the University of Western Australia's dynamic presence in Second Life. Here's why … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds