As discussed last week, Metaplace is closing its doors. That closure comes into effect in the next few hours, and as a farewell founder Raph Koster is holding a farewell concert. It's just started, with REM's 'End of the World' the opening song. How many virtual world execs would get up in front of an audience of people who are losing their world and put it on the line … [Read more...] about Metaplace – final concert
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Metaplace announces its closure
In what can be pretty comfortably considered a shock move, Metaplace has announced it is closing in January 2010. The announcement alludes to a lack of uptake as a reason for the closure, but no significant details are given. A FAQ has been provided and founder Raph Koster has confirmed refunds for December subscriptions and stated that a website for Metaplace residents to … [Read more...] about Metaplace announces its closure
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. September 10th 2009 at Noon PST (that's 5.00am, Friday the 11th in Australia) sees an in-world screening of the documentary "Another Perfect World: In Search of Virtual Paradise," by Femke Wolting & Jorien van Nes. There'll be a Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards. You can see a preview of the movie here. Whilst we're talking Metaplace, NZ-based Market Truths also has a … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Metaplace are previewing some new avatar customisation options on their forums. Don't forget anyone can register for free to test out Metaplace now. 2. If you ever needed proof of how Relay for Life in Second Life is going from strength to strength, here it is: Leaders of the Relay For Life of Second Life travelled to Dallas, Texas this past weekend to participate in the … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Metaplace: worlds embedded
Raph Koster has announced the ability to embed a Metaplace world within a webpage. Significant? Indeed it is. One of the reasons video sharing services like YouTube, Vimeo and Blip.tv have become ubiquitous has been their embed features. By offering the same portability, Metaplace has further established a firm foothold in the virtual world sphere. At this stage you'll still … [Read more...] about Metaplace: worlds embedded