1. Frenzoo have launched a bi-weekly web magazine called Frenzy, created by its users. You can view the PDF here or the Flash version here. 2. Metaplace have expanded their in-world games, adding Doomgarden,Meep Combat! and a Perfect Match dating game. With the recent controversy over social games, it's great to see some simple but fun games with no wider purpose than fun. 3. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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The most successful virtual world: Nintendo Wii
Here's an astounding statistic: nearly 36 million Nintendo Wii consoles have been sold, and that's a conservative figure. The Wii is streets ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360, and is likely to eclipse behemoths like the Playstation 2 - Sony have shifted nearly 120 million of those but the Wii is at a much earlier stage in its lifecycle than the moribund PS2. … [Read more...] about The most successful virtual world: Nintendo Wii
Study shows virtual sport no substitute – yet
A recently released study shows that physically active (read: Nintendo Wii) computer-based gaming did burn more energy than more passive gaming options. However, the level of increased activity wasn't enough to meet the physical activity guidelines. That result is no great surprise but the researchers were encouraging of the move toward more physically active gaming as a way … [Read more...] about Study shows virtual sport no substitute – yet