Via Scoop.it - Metaverse News An introductory tutorial (first session) in content creation, produced for desktop VR students in the Faculty of Computing, Information Systems & Mathematics...Via www.youtube.com … [Read more...] about Beginning Content Creation In Second Life: the one-prim paperback
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Relay for Life 2011 in Second Life: Success Plus
I don't usually just reproduce media releases, but this one's definitely worth making an exception for: Relay For Life of Second Life shatters records in 2011, raises US$375,000 for cancer research Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, has once again shattered records in Second Life. Less than halfway through the 2011 Relay season, … [Read more...] about Relay for Life 2011 in Second Life: Success Plus
The Virtually Live Events Project
This is a guest post from Surreal Numbers on how the Openlife grid has played host to numerous musical events. It's one of many examples of how OpenSim and related grids are continuing to grow in popularity and maturity. Thanks to Shai Khalifa for the heads-up on the project initially, and for a historical take on Openlife you can also view our original 2008 profile of the … [Read more...] about The Virtually Live Events Project
World of Warcraft as leadership incubator and education platform
Just a heads-up that I've written a small piece for the ABC Technology site on the use of MMOs in education and business. For the seasoned virtual worlds watcher there's nothing earth-shattering in there, but it's a useful overview for the newcomer or casual observer. Obviously these concepts don't just apply to World of Warcraft (WoW), but as the behemoth in the arena it's one … [Read more...] about World of Warcraft as leadership incubator and education platform
2010 virtual worlds predictions review
It's that time of the year again: looking back over the predictions made a year ago and seeing how right or wrong we were. We managed 7 out of 10 correct in 2009, so let's see how it goes: Prediction 1: OpenSim will continue or even improve on its growth trajectory – the momentum will continue, although a handful of larger grids are likely to have the lion’s share of that … [Read more...] about 2010 virtual worlds predictions review