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The Metaverse in 2010
eWerx!..communications | January 4th 2010
Will AR surpass full virtuality? Will SL be acquired? What about interoperability? 2010 predictions: http://j.mp/7NeF4H read more
Is the Linden Dollar a Ticking Time Bomb?
Pixels and Policy | January 3rd 2010 by Max
The Linden Dollar has enjoyed remarkable stability and generated immense profits for Linden Lab. But could Second Life's currency be a financial time bomb? read more
OpenSim Has What Second Life Needs: Estate-Level Windlight
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | January 2nd 2010
Bryn Oh’s Immersiva – photo using only custom Windlight settings and no post In the old days, the Lab would roll out new features and then, well, kind of leave them half-finished. In the new days, the Lab rolls out new features and then p read more
Second Life Affiliate Program :)
Blog, Info, News about the Second Life (r) world | January 2nd 2010
Nachdem das interne Partnerprogramm für Second Life still und leise eingestellt wurde, hat Linden Lab nun ein externes Affiliate Program via linkshare.com gestartet: The Second Life Affiliate Program is an easy and simple way to be rewarded by assoc read more
Sputters and Sparks: Second Life in 2010
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 31st 2009
I’m not much for making predictions and in making them I’m not really PREDICTING anything, just adding meat to the bones of what’s already known – predicting that the MediaAPI will launch in 2010 seems like a bit of a no-brain read more
Taking Nibbles at the Experience Buffet: Virtual Worlds and Brand…
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 31st 2009
Raph Koster’s Metaplace closes tomorrow, or the user-generated/consumer-facing version of it will, in any case – although maybe it will come back as a sort of Unity3D for the Facebook crowd or something. We’ll wait for Raph himself read more
Want Virtual Worlds to Take Off? Simplify the Controls.
Pixels and Policy | December 31st 2009 by Max
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for widespread adoption of virtual worlds is also the easiest to fix: Offer a streamlined program with easier controls and better instructions. read more
The Soft Sell: Linden Lab Activates Affiliate Program to Attract…
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 28th 2009
Linden Lab quietly launched an affiliate program over the past week, giving Web site owners the chance to earn $5 for each person that signs up for Second Life (edit: and converts to a premium account within 30 days). The program, accessible from a l read more
Politicians Stump for Elusive Virtual Votes
Pixels and Policy | December 28th 2009 by Max
Virtual political campaigns may not be changing elections just yet, but if Barack Obama's involvement is any indication, politicos are taking the Metaverse seriously. read more
Buon Anno!
Luciana Pinazzo, a virtual girl from Second Life | December 28th 2009 by Luciana Pinazzo
Ancora pochi giorni, poche decine di ore, e il 2009 sarà finito. Non credo che lo rimpiangerò e come me molte amiche conosciute in Second Life come pure in RL. Certo, qualche soddisfazione alla fine non è mancata, per quel che mi riguarda riferen read more
Second Life Looking Back: 2009 Uncovered
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 22nd 2009
As the New Year approaches I’ve been collecting arcane references and re-reading Russian classics so that I can cap off the year with a lengthy post on 2009 and the coming year which will leave us both wondering what I was getting at or, like C read more
Blue Mars Brings Business-Friendly Adobe Flash Capability In-Worl…
Pixels and Policy | December 20th 2009 by Max
Blue Mars takes a swipe at the competition by integrating streaming Adobe Flash into their virtual world. Find out why it'll be a big draw for corporate clients. read more
Virtual Tourists Show Little Interest in U.S. Government Sims
Pixels and Policy | December 19th 2009 by Max
The U.S. Government is stepping up its virtual presence in games like Second Life. Too bad no one is around to visit. read more
Reuters and the Flawed Research Value of Virtual Worlds
Pixels and Policy | December 17th 2009 by Max
Reuters sings the praises of virtual worlds as scientific test-beds for economic and sociology studies. P&P analyzes why this is premature and misguided celebration. read more
Second Life Home: Redesigning the User Experience
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 16th 2009
Linden Lab has been hard at work redesigning the user experience for Second Life, and its recent launch of Second Life “Home”, a perk for premium account holders, is an exercise in simplicity and elegance that had me remembering the tortu read more
MMMMMMusic in Second Life
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 16th 2009
If this video doesn’t convince you of the power of virtual worlds as an expressive domain I don’t know what will. As Hamlet reports on New World Notes: “No matter what one tries to say about new-voice-on-the-block Skye Galaxy, hyper read more
Why Virtual Gamblers Beat the Feds, the Developers, and the Law
Pixels and Policy | December 16th 2009 by Max
Today's feature explores how virtual gamblers took their sport underground after developers and Congress deemed them criminals. read more
Why Virtual Worlds Aren't A "Global Phenomenon" Yet
Pixels and Policy | December 14th 2009 by Max
The San Jose Mercury News described Second Life as a "global phenomenon." Find out why virtual worlds aren't quite ready for prime-time corporate investment. read more
The Competitive Landscape of Virtual Worlds
Dusan Writer's Metaverse | December 12th 2009
For those who track the virtual worlds industry the competitive landscape usually comes down to a handful of usual suspects and a bunch of hangers-on while the reality is that the ‘game-changers’ won’t come from our traditional defi read more
Why Virtual Worlds are Coming Down on Antisocial Gaming
Pixels and Policy | December 12th 2009 by Max
Antisocial gamers used to be just a nuisance. Find out why they're risking real-world legal action now that virtual worlds are an international business. read more
Officially the Strangest Second Life Login Picture To Date
Second Life: The Music, The DJs, The Nightlife, The Art, & T… | December 12th 2009 by Brad Reason
(click the pic to enlarge). This is the welcome picture at the log-in screen for Second Life on December 12th, 2009. This is officially the strangest, most odd, Second Life welcome / log-in image I have seen to date. What is Linden Lab thinking? read more
Do Virtual World Interactions Help Growing Nations?
Pixels and Policy | December 11th 2009 by Max
Virtual worlds may appear to be rich-world toys, but the developing world is harnessing their power for change. At internet cafés across the Middle East, young entrepreneurs work for change. read more
Is Brazil Set to Become a Virtual World Superpower?
Pixels and Policy | December 10th 2009 by Max
Brazil is gearing up to become a new hub of virtual world development. The U.S. and China have a major turf war on their hands. read more
Virtual Paramedic Training Saves Real Lives
Pixels and Policy | December 9th 2009 by Max
Several major hospitals are turning to Second Life to teach paramedics how to respond in crisis situations. Find out why this has great promise and one big drawback. read more
Blue Mars Developer Partners with the Smithsonian Institution
Pixels and Policy | December 7th 2009 by Max
Flush with cash, Blue Mars steals away an old Linden Lab partner: The Smithsonian Institution. The fight for dominance in the Metaverse just got a lot more brutal. read more
#Secondlife #Winterfest 2009
Blog, Info, News about the Second Life (r) world | December 4th 2009
Winterfest '09 is Live: Have fun and lend a helping hand Here's what you'll find: Winterfest activities and Calendar, Winterfest Spotlight, Winterfest Sweepstakes, Holiday Giving with Kiva.org read more >> read more
Kurzbericht von Hanno Tietgens zu "Virtual Worlds as Green W…
Blog, Info, News about the Second Life (r) world | December 4th 2009
Wie bereits berichtet, nahm Hanno Tietgens aka Xon Emoto (BÜRO X Media Lab) als einziger europäischer Panelist an der Veranstaltung "Virtual Worlds as Green Workplaces" teil. Nun schildert er seine ersten Eindrücke: Der Moderator William May kam read more
Official SecondLife JOIN NOW Video (sneak preview)
Blog, Info, News about the Second Life (r) world | December 4th 2009
Community in SecondLife Video made by ILL Clan Animation Studio for Linden Lab. Director - Kerria Seabrooke Machinima DP - Paul Jannicola Sound Design - Paul Jannicola Second Life Animations - Damien Fate Second Life Builds - Damien Fate Art Direct read more
Applications for the 2010 Linden Prize are now open : Win $10,000…
Second Life: The Music, The DJs, The Nightlife, The Art, & T… | December 3rd 2009 by Brad Reason
Applications for the 2010 Linden Prize are now open! Via Blondin Linden on Linden Lab/Second Life Blogs Last November, we announced and launched the inaugural Linden Prize. You can find the original blog HERE. From that initial post: "The Linden Pr read more
#green4work: Virtual Worlds as Green Workplaces?
Blog, Info, News about the Second Life (r) world | November 30th 2009
US State Department Sponsors Virtual Panel on Green Workplaces December 3rd The US State Department is sponsoring another virtual panel discussion, this time on "Virtual Worlds as Green Workplaces" next Thursday, December 3, at 9am PST. The panel o read more
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