We've been following Frenzoo since 2009, and over that time the company has shifted very squarely into the mobile market. This week they've raised another $1 million of venture capital to primarily develop its 'Me Girl' 3D fashion applications (here's a link to our 2010 story on the 3D fashion move Frenzoo made) The full press release reproduced for you below. Congrats to CEO … [Read more...] about Frenzoo gets more funding for Me Girl
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Fashion-centric world Frenzoo continues its evolution, announcing the ability to create furniture. 2. The veteran OLIVE platform continues development, this time announcing it will demonstrate the use of its platform to deliver clinical behavioral therapies, including "engaging clients and maintaining their active participation, efficiently overcoming individual emotional … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. As mentioned previously, Deakin University's Jon-Paul Cacioli is conducting a study on body image in virtual worlds. He needs around 300 males to complete the survey, and to date has received over 100 responses. If you have time, please take the survey. 2. If, like me, the idea of a Lego MMO appeals like hell to you, it's not too late to sign up for the closed beta. 3. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Frenzoo goes 3D
Fashion-centric virtual world Frenzoo have announced the availability of 3D scenes within the world via its public beta. You can read more on Frenzoo here. I also took the opportunity to ask Frenzoo CEO Simon Newstead for his thoughts on the closure of Metaplace, and he pointed me to some thoughts he'd already written on the topic. There's plenty of challenges out there for … [Read more...] about Frenzoo goes 3D
Interview – Simon Newstead, CEO of Frenzoo
Back in May, we covered Frenzoo, a fashion-centric world with a lot of promise. Since that time, Frenzoo has continue to grow and has received further funding to continue its development. CEO Simon Newstead is an expatriate Australian based in Hong Kong, and I took the opportunity to get some insight into Frenzoo's progress and future plans. He also discusses the role of … [Read more...] about Interview – Simon Newstead, CEO of Frenzoo