1. Frenzoo have launched a bi-weekly web magazine called Frenzy, created by its users. You can view the PDF here or the Flash version here. 2. Metaplace have expanded their in-world games, adding Doomgarden,Meep Combat! and a Perfect Match dating game. With the recent controversy over social games, it's great to see some simple but fun games with no wider purpose than fun. 3. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The announcement of Second Life Enterprise has certainly sparked some discussion. There's some interesting debate here and some barely amusing coverage here - surely the 'flying penises' anecdote has been flogged to death a few dozen times by now? Finally, here's a great example of how the standalone offering is already being used (although it could just as easily have … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Virtual London is coming soon to Twinity and they're asking for people to apply to create some innovative spaces. There's 200 Euros in prize money up for grabs plus your own space in Twinity. All the details here 2. Volume 2, No. 3 of the Journal of Virtual Worlds Research is out. The theme of the issue is Technology, Economy and Standards. 3. If you want a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Metaplace are having a Halloween Party on the 31st October. All the details here. 2. If you're a Mac user interested in signing up for the Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) beta test, don't bother. It won't matter if you intend on running Windows on your Mac, BioWare aren't interested in having you take part. While talking SWTOR, prolific SWTOR site Darth Hater asks the … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds