The latest instalment in Bix Ashbourne's journey as a new Second Life resident: Occasionally, I hear Second Life referred to as a "game". Don't quite know what to make of that. Certainly, in some dimensions, it qualifies; there's killer graphics, it's run from a computer, and requires some hand-eye coordination. Especially during sex....imagine, in real life, having to … [Read more...] about Games, KFC buckets, and chorus girls.
Humour / Satire
Death Of A Skeptic Part 2
Continuing on from Part 1, Bix Ashbourne describes his early days as a Second Life resident: I start wandering. Rude people, silent people, gregarious people, bothersome people, strange people, oddly dressed people...is this Los Angeles? So much for a different life. Armed with the in-world names of some real-life friends, I discover the search function, and ultimately, … [Read more...] about Death Of A Skeptic Part 2
The Mike Huckabee Center for the Liberation and Housing of Spermatazoan-Americans
We reported recently on some excellent political satire occurring in Second Life focused on Hilary Clinton. Republican Mike Huckabee gets his turn with the opening of the "The Mike Huckabee Center for the Liberation and Housing of Spermatazoan-Americans". I was a bit slow in realising what the Huckabee Center was about - it was only when I saw this area that I … [Read more...] about The Mike Huckabee Center for the Liberation and Housing of Spermatazoan-Americans
Death Of A Skeptic Part 1
We're thrilled to be able to introduce a new writer at The Metaverse Journal. Bix Ashbourne is in real-life based in the USA and after some chats in-world I suggested he might like to document his experiences as a new user in a virtual world - in this case, Second Life. Below is Part 1 of his journey from skeptic to virtual world resident. Dec. 14th, 2007. Winding down on … [Read more...] about Death Of A Skeptic Part 1
World of Warcraft recipes – really!
If you play World of Warcraft and have always wanted to make the dishes you eat in the game, then this site may be for you. If you don't play WoW then have a look anyway for amusement value. Goblin Deviled Clams anyone? The full recipe book costs $19.97US but you can sign up for an email newsletter that'll feature some of the recipes. Thanks to Massively for the heads-up. … [Read more...] about World of Warcraft recipes – really!