We've got Episode 2 of our podcast live a week after Episode 1, mainly due to the opportunity to interview VastPark CEO Bruce Joy. [display_podcast] It's an interview of more than 30 minutes but Bruce has some fascinating insights on VastPark's development and the virtual world business in general. There's also some brief news snippets and a preview of Episode 3. For … [Read more...] about Episode 2 of TMJ Podcast – VastPark special
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VastServer announced
VastPark is continuing its steady journey to open beta, with the company claiming a successful stress test of its servers. Additionally, they've also announced VastServer: "Similar to a web server, VastServer serves up IMML, an XML based Virtual Web equivalent to HTML. It acts as the message rely between all the users on the site so they can interact with each other and see … [Read more...] about VastServer announced
‘Amazing Worlds’ release pictures and video
I received a media release from Amazing Worlds (formerly Mirror Worlds), to announce some pictures and video of their offering, which is still under development. The photos are located here or check out the video on You Tube : The new information shows that Amazing Worlds is well underway and it certainly has a Second Life feel about it. Because it's touted as a 3D … [Read more...] about ‘Amazing Worlds’ release pictures and video
VastPark close to open beta
VastPark has been developing under the radar the past few months but today announced an upcoming stress test of the VastPark servers and browser software. April is touted as when the open beta will be launched and for the first time there's been confirmation of future support for the Mac platform. The full announcement: "VastPark is finally going multi-user! Getting very … [Read more...] about VastPark close to open beta
Electronic Arts morph The Sims Online into free virtual world offering
EA-Land has been in development for awhile and is now available for people to sign up and previous Sims Online accounts can reactivate for the new world. There's been a large expansion of land, as the site itself breathlessly explains: The Sims Online (TSO) was made of 12 different cities (AlphaVille, Blazing Falls, etc..) and we are moving all of those cities inside … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts morph The Sims Online into free virtual world offering