Virtual worlds in the media

1. The Guardian (UK) - Ten years of virtual worlds: Habbo hits a decade. "Virtual worlds might have been an entertaining diversion for big media a couple of years back, but for a massive swathe of web users these are a powerful and important part of their online lives. Far from being a flash in the pan, sites like Habbo Hotel can claim both longevity and profitability - both … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. LiveScience (USA) - Virtual Government (vGov) Aims to Improve National Security. "The federal government is launching a cyberspace initiative this summer that sponsors say has the potential to enhance national security, improve government collaboration and save taxpayer dollars to boot. Called vGov, it is a virtual world that will function much like a secure "Second Life" … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. BusinessWeek (USA) - Linden Lab’s Virtual Second Life Eyes Second Life. "Linden Lab’s virtual world called Second Life was seen as the Web’s next big thing following its 2003 debut. Investors including Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos and EBay Inc. founder Pierre Omidyar poured millions of dollars into the project, where 3-D avatars sunbathe on virtual … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Log on for a dose of reality. "Fifteen years ago, or thereabouts, my then employer sent me to a conference on "business communications". It was a largely forgettable and dreary two-day event, the high point of which, I seem to recall, was the muffins at morning and afternoon tea. Baked goods aside, the only thing I remember with any … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. BBC News (UK) - Police investigate Habbo Hotel virtual furniture theft. "Thieves have struck again in the virtual world Habbo Hotel. Finnish police are investigating up to 400 cases of theft, with some members reporting the loss of up to €1000 (£840) worth of virtual furniture and other items, according to Detective Sergeant Marko Levonen. "We have done five home searches in … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news