1. BBC (UK) - View from the end of the world. "Taking a journey to the end of the world might not be for everyone, but in the virtual spaces of gaming and online environments, it's not as dangerous as it might seem. Robert Overweg in the Netherlands has been capturing virtual spaces since 2007 and his latest project has produced some of the most eerie and unexpected pictures … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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1. NoR AMV - Armies Gathering 2. Anna's day out in Second Life 3. We Love Organica … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
Have your say on the internet filter: it’s delayed but not forgotten
Sorry, this is really for Australian readers only: a large number of Australian media sites are running a common poll on the proposed internet filter. Sure, it's a very simple question, and there'll no doubt be some debate over its wording, but it really has one intention: to get a idea of wider community perceptions of the issue. The majority of the tech community are arguably … [Read more...] about Have your say on the internet filter: it’s delayed but not forgotten
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. The Guardian (UK) - Ten years of virtual worlds: Habbo hits a decade. "Virtual worlds might have been an entertaining diversion for big media a couple of years back, but for a massive swathe of web users these are a powerful and important part of their online lives. Far from being a flash in the pan, sites like Habbo Hotel can claim both longevity and profitability - both … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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1. The Worst of Second Life Award - Endra Graves 2. Magazine July 2010 Second Life Classic Glamour Style Magazine 3. Elf Liberation Celebration 2010 (Second Life) HD … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy