Now that we've reviewed our 2008 predictions, it's on to 2009. For the coming year, we're going to get a little bit more specific in our predictions. It may lower our chances of success but will be more fun. So here we go: 1. OpenSim grids will bleed Second Life users - this may seem a very obvious prediction given the growth of OpenSim grids, but what I mean here is that the … [Read more...] about Ten virtual worlds predictions for 2009
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2008 predictions review
A year ago we made some predictions on virtual worlds from an Australian perspective, and it's time to review them: 2008 - how did we go? Prediction 1: Australia will see its first legal action in regards to a virtual world - Second Life is likely to be the battlefield and it’s likely to involve an intellectual property dispute or financial regulation issues. Fail - there … [Read more...] about 2008 predictions review
Virtual Worlds: more mainstream by the day
The US-based Technology Intelligence Group have released a report titled "Virtual Worlds Industry Outlook 2008-2009". It's a really well written document that both looks back at the past year and makes some solid predictions for the coming year. The standout observation for me is the 'mainstreaming' of non-gaming virtual worlds: Stanford SUMMIT has been leveraging … [Read more...] about Virtual Worlds: more mainstream by the day
Australia and Virtual Worlds – 2008 predictions
It wouldn't be the end of a calendar year without making some predictions for the coming twelve months. Here's a handful of predictions - some are fairly safe, others push the envelope a little: 1. Australia will see its first legal action in regards to a virtual world - Second Life is likely to be the battlefield and it's likely to involve an intellectual property dispute or … [Read more...] about Australia and Virtual Worlds – 2008 predictions