1. This week sees the launch of two new gaming worlds. The first is Fallen Earth, a post-apocalyptic world, will cost you US$49.99 for the boxed or digital download versions plus a monthly US$14.99 fee (there are discounts for multi-month subscriptions). The second is the fantasy MMO Aion. It too costs US$49.95 plus US$14.99 per month. Both require Windows XP or Vista, with … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. September 10th 2009 at Noon PST (that's 5.00am, Friday the 11th in Australia) sees an in-world screening of the documentary "Another Perfect World: In Search of Virtual Paradise," by Femke Wolting & Jorien van Nes. There'll be a Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards. You can see a preview of the movie here. Whilst we're talking Metaplace, NZ-based Market Truths also has a … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Metaplace are previewing some new avatar customisation options on their forums. Don't forget anyone can register for free to test out Metaplace now. 2. If you ever needed proof of how Relay for Life in Second Life is going from strength to strength, here it is: Leaders of the Relay For Life of Second Life travelled to Dallas, Texas this past weekend to participate in the … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. ABC Island's friends are seeking feedback on the new Pool Studio. It features a green screen area for Machinima production and a cinema section where we hope to stream video shortly. 2. Interested in helping entrepreneurs in developing countries? Our Metaverse Aid team is growing slowly and more than a dozen ventures have been funded to date. Why not join us? 3. There's … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Daden Limited have launched an Apollo 11 simulation that's well worth spending some time checking out. It features Tranquility Base and the Eagle lander, and "allows visitors to follow the footsteps of Armstrong and Aldrin, whilst looking at the videos and photos they took, and finding out about the science experiments they left behind". Start here to make your journey … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds