Openlife is the first fourth alternative Second Life grid to open up for widespread access. It's still a work in progress but one that's well worth exploring, something I'll be doing in coming days and weeks. Openlife's creator, Sakai Openlife, is based in Australia and we've made contact with him for an interview - stay tuned for further details. Thanks to Tateru Nino … [Read more...] about Openlife – Second Life’s open source competitor
Australian News
Will virtual worlds get a guernsey at Rudd’s summit?
In recent weeks there's been significant coverage of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's summit (two examples here and here). Some commentators see it as an opportunity to get some ideas on the table bt it's fair to say most see it as a talk-fest unlikely to generate any lasting policy initiatives. I wouldn't be quite as cynical as that, but I have my doubts on how much can be achieved … [Read more...] about Will virtual worlds get a guernsey at Rudd’s summit?
Australian Second Life developer expands business presence
Veteran Australia-based Second Life solutions provider Big-Bit have expanded their in-world presence, with a launch on the 9th February at 9pm Second Life time (4pm on the 10th AEDT). There's music, a treasure hunt and a L$10 000 grand prize up for grabs. The full text of the press release: "Big-Bit Launches Big-Bit Islands in the Virtual World Second Life an Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Australian Second Life developer expands business presence
Interview – Paisley Beebe
Paisley Beebe is an Australian Second Life resident who I've run into a number of times over the past year or so. I finally caught up with Paisley for an interview on her dual activities of musician and TV presenter in Second Life. Lowell: Tell me your story in regard to discovering Second Life Paisley: I read about SL in an Australian woman's magazine it mentioned Frogg … [Read more...] about Interview – Paisley Beebe
SpaceJunky – Australian Second Life band doing well
I received a press release today from Australian Second Life resident Bella Dutton about music outfit SpaceJunky. The whole virtual band thing is far from new (I was involved in one in 1994) but it's great to see another Australian artist doing well. The full text: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Australian band SpaceJunky follows path from Tibet to Virtual Reality to the Next Big … [Read more...] about SpaceJunky – Australian Second Life band doing well