1. PC World (USA) - Lego Creating Multiplayer Online Game. "Toy construction set company Lego Group plans to launch an MMOG (massively multiplayer online game) in the second half of this year, to be called Lego Universe, said Mark Hansen, director of business development and LEGO lead for the project. Lego users have long been known for their creative use of the company's … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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Interzone’s Football MMO: local conflicts
In 2008, we mentioned the upcoming release of Interzone Futebol, a sporting MMO with some promise. Over the past week, issues between local developers employed at the Western Australian office of Interzone and the US-based head office came to a head when Interzone's VP of Business Development, Mike Turner, was confronted by employees. Game Developer blog Tsumea have a good … [Read more...] about Interzone’s Football MMO: local conflicts
Weekend Whimsy
1. America's Cup in Second Life - Part 5 2. SIM "Emerald Green" Second life 3. How it Ends (Second Life) filmed in Missing Mile … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
Second Lie: costume etiquette and primadonna management
It's time for the first of what hopefully becomes a regular Q&A segment with our new resident agony aunt, Second Lie. It's all about sharing insights, finding common ground and a healthy dose of cynicism. Remember, if you want to get your own slice of wisdom, you just need to contact us and we'll forward your question on. Pretty much any issue is up for discussion, as long … [Read more...] about Second Lie: costume etiquette and primadonna management
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. As mentioned previously, Deakin University's Jon-Paul Cacioli is conducting a study on body image in virtual worlds. He needs around 300 males to complete the survey, and to date has received over 100 responses. If you have time, please take the survey. 2. If, like me, the idea of a Lego MMO appeals like hell to you, it's not too late to sign up for the closed beta. 3. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds