Avatars for Kamala Harris?

Avatars for Kamala Harris?

Why US Players of Fortnite, Second Life, VRChat & Other Metaverse Platforms Should Vote for Harris/Walz SL image by Alsatian Kidd, who also has thoughts on the election When I briefly noted that Philip Rosedale had endorsed Harris/Walz during a recent YouTube live-stream (watch below), some reader comments were somewhat surprising: Like Thanksgiving or Christmas … Continue reading

Philip Rosedale Returns as CTO to Help Build the Future of Second Life

Philip Rosedale Returns as CTO to Help Build the Future of Second Life

Philip Rosedale, the visionary who founded Second Life in 1999, is returning to Linden Lab in a full-time role as Chief Technology Officer. Philip will guide technology and product strategy daily alongside Executive Chairman Brad Oberwager and the executive team, and is also joining Linden Lab’s Board of Directors.  Brad Oberwager, who has led Linden … Continue reading

Get Ready for a Spooktacular

Get Ready for a Spooktacular

Night at the Second Life Helios Casino & Halloween Party   Join us at the Helios Casino for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Party and Costume Contest. 🎃 Event Details: Date: October 31st Time: 12 PM SLT – 2 PM SLT Location: Helios Casino, Second Life 👻 What’s in Store: Costume Contest: Don … Continue reading

Why Is IMVU Usage Slipping — And Will Second Life Share the Same Fate?

Why Is IMVU Usage Slipping — And Will Second Life Share the Same Fate?

Coffee Pancake, co-host of the largest Second Life-themed group on Reddit, recently noticed an odd trend in her subreddit related to IMVU users, and began investigating. Her findings coincide with some data points I’ve been wondering about myself — IMVU has shed millions of monthly active users in recent years, with even website traffic from … Continue reading

New Gacha Policy Changes

New Gacha Policy Changes

On Tuesday 8th October Linden Lab announced an important update to the policy regarding the use of gachas and similar mechanisms in Second Life. These new changes came into effect from 7th October 2024. “Residents can once again engage in gacha-based sales, but with a key new rule: gacha items, including the boxes or containers … Continue reading

Second Life Haunted Halloween Events 2024

Second Life Haunted Halloween Events 2024

Immerse yourself in the spooky Halloween spirit within one of the most lively virtual communities in the metaverse! Annual Trick or Treat Event in Bellisseria! Join the Halloween fun in Bellisseria this season to collect candy and win exciting prizes! This interactive event is open to everyone, with Bellisseria Residents hosting Candy Buckets on their … Continue reading