1. Virtual RP is a French OpenSim grid that launched yesterday after four months development. 2. Want to test out a potential tattoo design on an avatar before making a lifetime commitment? Obsessive Ink may be worth a look. 3. Linden Lab have provided some more examples of what Viewer 2 is doing for enhancing in-world content. 4. The UK elections are turning out to be a dud … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Events
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The US-based Global Kids are holding a Winter 2010 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits on Monday April 12, from 12-1pm PST (7-8am on Tuesday 13th AET) on MacArthur Island in Second Life. The purpose is presentations from six nonprofit organisations on "their initial explorations of Second Life and other virtual worlds, and how they are thinking of integrating these … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Linden Lab CEO’s art show in Second Life: UWA scores again
Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon / M Linden isn't the sort of guy associated heavily with Second Life's burgeoning art scene. So it's a little surprising to find out he's about to have his first art exhibition. What's less surprising, at least to me, is that the exhibition will be occurring as part of the University of Western Australia's presence in Second Life. I've said … [Read more...] about Linden Lab CEO’s art show in Second Life: UWA scores again
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. We may be biased, but Tateru Nino's weekly Virtual Whirl column over at Massively is always worth a read - this week it has lots of Linden Lab staff movements and quite a bit more. 2. 2D social networks for avatars continue to thrive. One of the big success stories is Koinup, which has recently been adopted by Frenzoo. I've also had some conversations with recent entrant … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The University of Western Australia continues to by the dynamo of Australian Second Life presences, announcing a fourth sim, Virtlantis as well as announcing the February winners of its ongoing 3D Art and Design Challenge. A record 74 entries were submitted for the month. It's hard to imagine a larger or more dynamic art installation in Second Life. 2. Linden Lab and John … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds