It's this big (as of November 2008): The map comes from this site and you can download the full 13MB version to get a better understanding of the magnitude of Second Life. We've featured maps of the Second Life grid before, and they're useful to reinforce the scope of virtual worlds. Those who haven't spent time in a large world have no concept of their size and complexity … [Read more...] about How big is Second Life?
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The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Note: Philip Rosedale stepping down from the CEO position at Linden Lab is a dominant story in the news at present, which we've covered here. 1. BBC News - Virtual world for virtually Irish. "The world likes to drown the shamrock at this time of year, and for the first time plastic paddies can really get in on the act. Tourism Ireland is hosting a virtual St Patrick's Day … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Australians in Second Life Update – stagnant as she goes
Linden Lab have released their latest set of metrics through to the end of January 2008. The metrics show that the Australian active user population is 10,885, up marginally from last month's 10,644. Australia remains at its long-standing 11th position in the world, with 2% of the overall active user population. The lack of growth is becoming a longer term issue and it's … [Read more...] about Australians in Second Life Update – stagnant as she goes
Australians in Second Life Update – down again
Second Life metrics to the end of December are now available and from an Australian perspective there's been a significant drop in active users - 10,644 is the number cited, down from 11,982 in November and a long way under the fifteen thousand of mid-2007. Australia maintains its position as 11th in terms of worldwide active users. Given there's record concurrency (number of … [Read more...] about Australians in Second Life Update – down again
Australians in Second Life Update – steady as she goes
The November economic statistics are available and it shows an active Australian Second Life population of 11,982, a whole seven more the September figure of 11,975 (Linden Lab didn't release anything for October until the update today). Once again Australia remains in 11th place world-wide, which is 2.21% of the overall vatar count. Given that this time last year the … [Read more...] about Australians in Second Life Update – steady as she goes