As we've previously mentioned, SydSim is Telstra's replica Sydney CBD that started development in November 2007. In December I was critical of the build's nature. I dropped in again this week and there's been some significant progress i.e. a lot more buildings and other objects. It's starting to show some potential although I'm still uncertain as to how engaging it'll be. … [Read more...] about Virtual Sydney CBD slowly taking shape
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Australia and Virtual Worlds – 2008 predictions
It wouldn't be the end of a calendar year without making some predictions for the coming twelve months. Here's a handful of predictions - some are fairly safe, others push the envelope a little: 1. Australia will see its first legal action in regards to a virtual world - Second Life is likely to be the battlefield and it's likely to involve an intellectual property dispute or … [Read more...] about Australia and Virtual Worlds – 2008 predictions
Virtual Worlds and Australia 2007 Part 2
Following on from Part 1 of our 2007 roundup, let's look at the second half of 2007. July 2007 - Garden for the Missing was featured. - we discussed the Australian Federal Police's monitoring of virtual worlds. - we interviewed the person who manages Hilary Clinton's (unofficial) Second Life presence. - active Australian users of Second Life climbed to nearly thirteen … [Read more...] about Virtual Worlds and Australia 2007 Part 2
Australian business interest growing in Second Life?
In the next two weeks I'm involved in two separate events that have the same purpose - to raise awareness of the opportunities that Second Life presents. The first has a corporate focus and the panel discussion involves key people from Telstra, REA and the ABC involved in their respective Second Life presences. The second one is also business orientated with a communications … [Read more...] about Australian business interest growing in Second Life?