Just a quick heads-up that Beautiful Kate as of today is available locally (PAL version) on DVD. For those in the United States, the film is also showing this coming weekend at the Palm Spring International Film Festival. Hopefully that will lead to some wider screenings throughout the US. … [Read more...] about Beautiful Kate – DVD and USA screening
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Forterra have fallen upon hard times, laying off around half their workforce, according to an email we've received and as reported here. It's a shame to see any company lose so many employees - her's hoping Forterra are able to continue their work ongoing. 2. The dynamos at Kzero have updated a couple of their forecast charts. Active virtual worlds users is one of the most … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
The agenda-setting challenges for virtual worlds: a discussion paper
The past couple of years have seen virtual worlds start to get on government agendas worldwide. From a policy perspective, agenda-setting is a widely researched area and it's very pertinent to virtual environments. To that extent, I've written a discussion paper that analyses the challenges to date in ensuring virtual worlds do end up as a policy priority for governments. … [Read more...] about The agenda-setting challenges for virtual worlds: a discussion paper
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Mashable (USA) - Man Pays Record $330,000 for a Virtual Space Station. "We’re not even sure what category to file this story under. We’re utterly baffled by this one. Earlier this year, the Crystal Palace Space Station went onto virtual auction in the Entropia Universe massive multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG). Entropia Universe is well known for its “real cash … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Metaplace – final concert
As discussed last week, Metaplace is closing its doors. That closure comes into effect in the next few hours, and as a farewell founder Raph Koster is holding a farewell concert. It's just started, with REM's 'End of the World' the opening song. How many virtual world execs would get up in front of an audience of people who are losing their world and put it on the line … [Read more...] about Metaplace – final concert