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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Open source virtual environments living server-free
Most people familiar with the Second Life grid are also aware of the existence of OpenSim technology, commonly thought of as the Open Source alternative to Second Life. With OpenSim, you can create your own virtual environment grid without needing to pay for licensing. The grid can be made open to the public, or be kept private, only available to those on your side of the … [Read more...] about Open source virtual environments living server-free
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Need to create terrain on an OpenSim grid? This tutorial may help in a big way. Microsoft is also taking note of ReactionGrid, an OpenSim grid. 2. Here's an interesting perspective on Linden Lab's adult content changes in recent months. It's not hard to imagine Linden Lab have a very close eye on the US Congress and its views on virtual worlds. 3. The MacArthur … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
OpenSim / realXtend: fast evolution
realXtend realXtend has remained on a fairly fast-paced development course in recent months, with some interesting announcements in the last few days: - the current cross-platform viewer has had an upgrade - a brand new viewer is underway, but not expected to be released until a fair way later in the year - a new community-driven forum for realXtend is now live - the … [Read more...] about OpenSim / realXtend: fast evolution
Linden Lab instigate price rises: backlash plus
In a move that's already garnered some heavy criticism, Linden Lab today announced some significant prices on a type of land called Openspaces. It's the type of land meant for 'light' use. Over the past seven months that Openspaces has been available, some have exceeded any sane definition of 'light use'. That's not a bone of contention - but Linden Lab's response to it is. … [Read more...] about Linden Lab instigate price rises: backlash plus