Archi-Me: CAD to virtual world
There’s no denying the demand by business for virtual environments that allow for replication of real world products and processes. Forterra’s OLIVE platform, TeamingStream’s NoviCraft, Second Life and OpenSim grids are just four environments used extensively by business for prototyping products or business.
Archi-ME is a new entrant in that space. Created by UK-based [...]
The Virtual Worlds Story Project: HIV/AIDS
The Virtual World’s Story Project (TVWSP) is a partnership between Jena Ball (SL: Jenaia Morane) and Marty Keltz (SL: Marty Snowpaw). We’ve previously covered one of their other story quests and they’ve certainly been prolific in the health and education field.
Their latest project is focused on HIV/AIDS and is titled The Life and Times of [...]
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Marketingweb (South Africa) – Corporate gaming and virtual worlds. “Throughout 2009, the corporate world was exposed to the reality of virtual worlds which has seen a growing influence on how companies train, market, advertise and communicate. This trend was largely driven by the rising influence and profile of virtual online worlds, which allow users [...]
Weekend Whimsy
1. Second Life – Clocks
2. Second Life Tribute 2 Salt N Pepper, C-Dep Dancers
3. Live at the USO of Second Life machinima trailer
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 [...]
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Ethiopian Review – Virtual Maps For The Blind. “The blind and visually impaired often rely on others to provide cues and information on navigating through their environments. The problem with this method is that it doesn’t give them the tools to venture out on their own, says Dr. Orly Lahav of Tel Aviv University’s [...]
Dark Siren: Part 4
It’s time for part four of the Dark Siren serialisation. You can see Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here, and if you like what you read, please do support an up and coming author and buy the full book as a PDF here for only US $7.95. Payments are accepted via PayPal [...]
