Hexagon 3D modeling software exports to Second Life

May. 5, 2008

DAZ 3D has announced the release of Hexagon 2.5, a new version of its 3D polygonal and subdivision modeling software for Mac OS X and Windows. A free update for registered users of version 2, Hexagon costs $149 (though it's only $75 through the end of May) ... see more

Virtual world is Lego?s latest brick trick

May. 5, 2008

Millions of children pick up Lego bricks each year to spend hours — 5 billion, in fact — creating their own imaginary worlds. Now the manufacturer of the little plastic playing blocks wants to take them online to “Lego Universe,” a ... see more

IRON MAN contest (win L$125,000!)

Apr. 24, 2008

Paramount Pictures International (PPI) and Marvel Studios announce a competition inviting residents of the online community Second Life to create jaw-dropping Iron Man fan art for the chance to win a top prize of L$100,000 (US $400).Competition entries can ... see more

Linden Lab appoints Mark Kingdon as new CEO

Apr. 23, 2008

Linden Lab said on Tuesday it has selected online marketing executive Mark Kingdon as its new chief executive, replacing founder Philip Rosedale.Kingdon is CEO of digital marketing agency Organic Inc and a former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. A ... see more

1st WindLight Photo Contest on Koinup

Apr. 20, 2008

All Second Life Citizens are invited to take part in Windlight contest on Koinup and submit their photos to win 20,000 L$ and other amazing prizes!Theme is free. Focus on the potential of Windlight. Pay attention to these main aspects: Realism, Surrealism, ... see more

'Molotov' to debut on TV and online

Apr. 18, 2008

"Molotov Alva and His Search for the Creator: A Second Life Odyssey," which premiers on Cinemax on May 15, will also be shown on Cinemax.com and on the Second Life virtual area Cinemax Island.In addition, HBO will tease "Molotov" in the coming weeks with a ... see more

JAZZ ISLAND "Wish Upon A Star"

Apr. 10, 2008

JAZZ ISLAND—“Wish Upon A Star,” a charity fashion show and auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation is slated for April 6. The Make-A-Wish foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening illness in order to bring hope, str ... see more