Tateru Nino has a great piece on Linden Lab's announcement that they are selling Second Life bundled with packages of content. Read it for yourself - I don't think it's possible for me to agree more with Tateru's view on the silliness of the move - particularly the vehicle packages. Do you agree? [Pic via http://haydenpowick.wordpress.com] … [Read more...] about Linden Lab’s Amazon Bundling Bungling
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Procrastination and Virtual Worlds as ‘Work’
I just wanted to briefly post a piece as I'm more than acutely aware that it's been well over a month since anything new has appeared here. It's definitely not due to a lack of interest in virtual worlds, and it's not just because life has been busy. It's a combination of reasons but there are two that dominate. First, I am studying for my PhD and my research focus is on the … [Read more...] about Procrastination and Virtual Worlds as ‘Work’
Vale: ABC Island in Second Life
As I wrote a few weeks back, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's presence in Second Life is about to come to a close. The 22nd September sees the curtain fall, but not without some festivities prior. Particularly this Saturday 22nd September when the final party occurs. (Here's the SLURL to teleport to ABC Island) I've been an admin on the island (in name only - I've had … [Read more...] about Vale: ABC Island in Second Life
Mayo Clinic in Second Life
Looks like an interesting session of the non-profit commons in SL this Friday: This Friday, September 14th, Nonprofit Commons is happy to feature Brian Kaihoi (Svea Morane in SL), of the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic has had a presence in Second Life since January 1, 2009, which has grown now to 4 regions. They have been working to provide consumer health information, … [Read more...] about Mayo Clinic in Second Life
ReactionGrid retreats from OpenSim
Hypergrid Business has an interesting piece on the change in direction for ReactionGrid. We've followed them closely over the years (including our distinctly retro interview with CEO Kyle Gomboy back in 2009 and our Jibe walkthrough from earlier this year). The changes aren't a great surprise and funnily enough reflect my own thinking for my own studies where I'm pretty firmly … [Read more...] about ReactionGrid retreats from OpenSim