1. Leading Second Life broadcaster Treet TV (formerly SLCN) has expanded its web presence by creating Treet Business. Two new business shows are on the way to complement the current lineup. The company has certainly come a long way since its 2007 launch. I'm looking forward to appearing on Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe next week to talk about internet filtering. 2. Kzero … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Events
Beautiful Kate – DVD and USA screening
Just a quick heads-up that Beautiful Kate as of today is available locally (PAL version) on DVD. For those in the United States, the film is also showing this coming weekend at the Palm Spring International Film Festival. Hopefully that will lead to some wider screenings throughout the US. … [Read more...] about Beautiful Kate – DVD and USA screening
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Forterra have fallen upon hard times, laying off around half their workforce, according to an email we've received and as reported here. It's a shame to see any company lose so many employees - her's hoping Forterra are able to continue their work ongoing. 2. The dynamos at Kzero have updated a couple of their forecast charts. Active virtual worlds users is one of the most … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Aussie Second Life resident Juanita Deharo is part of a new art project called Virtual Treeline, with an associated blog. 2. The Chinese government are further expanding their control of virtual worlds, with social games the latest target according to TechCrunch. 3. Earlier this year we covered PIVOTE, which was being used to undertake paramedic training in Second Life. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. As we've covered previously, there's an enormous amount of activity going on in Second Life. There's regular presentations as well as streaming of parts of the real-world COP15 event. Here's where to check it out for yourself. 2. The Australia Council initiative, The Australian Centre of Virtual Art, has put a call-out for artists to participate in its 2010 virtual art lab. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds