1. After four months back in the CEO's seat, Phillip Rosedale has taken a step back again. It's hard to fathom the current Linden Lab strategy at present. Tateru Nino has a good wrap on the issue here. 2. For some impressive avatar dancing, Australians can tune into ABC 1 and ABC 2 in coming weeks: When The Physical TV Company’s new film Entanglement Theory screened in Italy … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
The Archive
Meth apartment in Second Life
This story appeared originally on our sister-site Metaverse Health. UCLA have undertaken a fascinating study within Second Life, using it as an immersive environment to replicate scenarios around methamphetamine use and the triggers those scenarios provide in relation to cravings and potential for relapse. Read the full details here, plus there's a short introduction video … [Read more...] about Meth apartment in Second Life
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Wired (USA) - Geeky Gamers Build Working Computers out of Virtual Blocks. "Ben Craddock has been busy gathering Redstone. He collects blocks of the virtual material from deep within the game world of Minecraft, then pulverizes it into a powder and sets to work. For most Minecraft players, Redstone might wind up in a virtual torch that will light their way when the sun goes … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Weekend Whimsy
1. OpenEnergySim - Walking Among Bots (Pedestrian Experience) 2. Promo: BURN2 Festival in Second Life, October 16 - 24, 2010 3. Second Life Halloween: Dying in Style … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
UWA 3D Art & Design Challenge Grand Final: a triumph
Over the past year, one of the most extensive and impressive virtual world art projects has been undertaken. I've written about it repeatedly here, for three reasons. First, it's an Australian initiative driven by the University of Western Australia. Second, the scope of the project was enormous, encouraging submissions across a range of mediums. Third, the passion of the … [Read more...] about UWA 3D Art & Design Challenge Grand Final: a triumph