Online a lot of the time Ritual, Fetish, Sign Author: Ken Hillis Publisher: Duke University Press When my editor sent me this book to read and review, the title and intriguing cover image prepared me for an engaging and witty romp through online usage, telepresence, identity and more littered with illustrative reminiscences. Something to be read, savoured and enjoyed. In … [Read more...] about Book Review: Online a lot of the time
The Archive
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. USA Today (USA) - Spending on virtual goods continues upturn. "Spending on virtual goods in games, virtual worlds and on social sites such as Facebook continues to show real increases. About 13% of Americans bought virtual goods in the last 12 months, with average spending of $99, up from $87 last year (a 14% increase), finds a new survey from research and consulting firm … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Weekend Whimsy
1. San Francisco in Second Life 2. Decisions by Ne-Yo ft.Brandy : A Second Life Music Video 3. Breaking Dawn Trailer - #9 SL YouTube Vid … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
Government and virtual worlds: Australia on the catch-up
The issue of virtual worlds getting on a government's policy agenda is something we've examined pretty closely, and like most of you reading this, it can get frustrating sometimes seeing the pace at which change is occurring. In recent days I was again struck on the world leadership role the United States Government are taking in regards to virtual worlds. This report by Dawn … [Read more...] about Government and virtual worlds: Australia on the catch-up
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. The Australian (Australia) - When games start playing you: cyber addicts. "Obsession, fantasy and the internet can be a destructive trio, as a South Korean couple learned last month. The pair were sentenced for negligent homicide after allowing their three-month old daughter to die of malnutrition. In the cruellest irony, the couple apparently neglected the infant for up to … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news