1. One of Second Life's most innovative content creators, Ordinal Malaprop, has shuttered his business. Find out why. 2. Forterra have had some business challenges over recent months including laying off staff at the end of 2009. Their OLIVE virtual environment has been bought out by the Science Applications International Corporation. All the details here - this will hopefully … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. As we've covered previously, there's an enormous amount of activity going on in Second Life. There's regular presentations as well as streaming of parts of the real-world COP15 event. Here's where to check it out for yourself. 2. The Australia Council initiative, The Australian Centre of Virtual Art, has put a call-out for artists to participate in its 2010 virtual art lab. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The University of Western Australia's presence in Second Life continues its dynamism with the ongoing 3D Art & Design Challenge. The picture to the left is an amazing miniature diorama with 15 events going on. It's something you need to see for yourself to appreciate, so take the time if you have it. 2. Singapore-based ExpatFinder.com are offering those moving to Berlin the … [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
Twinity: intersection of immersion and State
With a new round of funding in the bank, Twinity is on as firm a ground as it's ever been. The development of virtual replicas of cities has proven a successful formula to date. Singapore is a Twinity stronghold and a virtual Orchard Road is on the way. Two aspects of the Orchard Road announcement caught my interest: Virtual Singapore was developed in consultation with the … [Read more...] about Twinity: intersection of immersion and State