This story appeared originally on Metaverse Health. In recent weeks, thanks to a health professional colleague, I became aware of a research project underway at Murdoch University, looking at the use of virtual worlds as a support mechanism for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). It's an ARC funded, three-year project titled Isolation, … [Read more...] about Murdoch University: ME/CFS Support in Second Life
Australian News
Crime and virtual worlds: the Australian take
Earlier this month, the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) released an issues paper titled Crime risks of three-dimensional virtual environments. Written by Deakin University's Ian Warren and Darren Palmer, its focus is identifying the potential harms of 3D virtual environments, discussing best governance approaches and identifying areas for future research. The … [Read more...] about Crime and virtual worlds: the Australian take
Linden Lab CEO’s art show in Second Life: UWA scores again
Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon / M Linden isn't the sort of guy associated heavily with Second Life's burgeoning art scene. So it's a little surprising to find out he's about to have his first art exhibition. What's less surprising, at least to me, is that the exhibition will be occurring as part of the University of Western Australia's presence in Second Life. I've said … [Read more...] about Linden Lab CEO’s art show in Second Life: UWA scores again
Virtual Adultery and Cyberspace Love screening on SBS
Virtual Adultery and Cyberspace Love is a documentary originally screened in early 2008 on the BBC. It's worth remembering that context, as regular Second Life residents may find watching a little frustrating otherwise. The documentary follows people who've met in Second Life, and the ramifications that has had on their real world relationships. I've seen about half of the … [Read more...] about Virtual Adultery and Cyberspace Love screening on SBS
Interzone’s Football MMO: local conflicts
In 2008, we mentioned the upcoming release of Interzone Futebol, a sporting MMO with some promise. Over the past week, issues between local developers employed at the Western Australian office of Interzone and the US-based head office came to a head when Interzone's VP of Business Development, Mike Turner, was confronted by employees. Game Developer blog Tsumea have a good … [Read more...] about Interzone’s Football MMO: local conflicts