1. Teen virtual world Habbo Hotel have teamed up with MTV International to bring the European MTV Awards vibe to Habbo. Users can vote in-world for the awards as well as get involved in some competitions. 2. Caleb Booker has created a great wish list of features that would make a truly successful 3D platform. Lots of stuff I totally agree with, although I disagree that … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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Interview – Kyle Gomboy, CEO of ReactionGrid
ReactionGrid is one of the OpenSim-based grids that's been making an impact during the year. The more formalised partnership with Microsoft has only increased the momentum for ReactionGrid, as has the increase in educators moving or diversifying to OpenSim grids. I took the opportunity this week to catch up with ReactionGrid's CEO, Kyle Gomboy, to have a detailed chat about … [Read more...] about Interview – Kyle Gomboy, CEO of ReactionGrid
Beautiful Kate – screenings move outside the capital cities
Just a quick heads-up for those living outside Australian capital cities, interested in seeing Beautiful Kate. There are now screenings in a range of other towns and cities throughout Australia. For example, Event Cinemas (formerly Greater Union) now have sessions schedule over the coming couple of weeks for Wollongong and Newcastle in addition to capital Darwin. Albury-Wodonga … [Read more...] about Beautiful Kate – screenings move outside the capital cities
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. The Industry Standard (USA) - Gartner: Rise of virtual worlds will lead to dress codes for avatars. "Don't get too attached to that avatar of a punk rock angel you spent five hours designing in Second Life. According to Gartner, if you think you'll be doing work-related tasks in virtual worlds in the coming years, chances are your employer is going to establish dress codes … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
R.I.S.E. U.P. – lymphoma information in Second Life
Roche Integrated Support Entourage Unique & Personal Our Mission, or R.I.S.E. U.P, is an area in Second Life recently launched to provide education on lymphoma. It's a joint effort between pharmaceutical company Roche Products Australia, Lymphoma Australia and the Leukaemia Foundation. The purpose of R.I.S.E. U.P is singular: to provide an interactive, engaging way for people … [Read more...] about R.I.S.E. U.P. – lymphoma information in Second Life