Virtual world Second Life has a vibrant arts community to say the least. Part of that community is the Avatar Repertory Theatre (ART). They have a few shows under their belt now, including Shakespeare's The Tempest. Their latest is Oedipus Rex (Oedipus The King) by Sophocles. During October there'll be six performances, with tickets costing L$500 (around US$1.50). That's a … [Read more...] about Oedipus Rex: in Second Life
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. This week sees the launch of two new gaming worlds. The first is Fallen Earth, a post-apocalyptic world, will cost you US$49.99 for the boxed or digital download versions plus a monthly US$14.99 fee (there are discounts for multi-month subscriptions). The second is the fantasy MMO Aion. It too costs US$49.95 plus US$14.99 per month. Both require Windows XP or Vista, with … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds