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Co-Opting the Contraband in EVE Online

As EVE Online‘s pod pilots know, not everything you can fit in your ship’s cargo hold is equally pleasing to the NPC authorities who keep a watchful eye on Empire space. Drugs like Drop and Frentix, radioactive goods like plutonium, forbidden icons like Khumaak, and even the ectoplasm used to make the viscous suspension liquid [...]

Ludium Scandal Spreads, engulfs Dibbell and Rickey

In this rapidly developing story, the Herald has learned, via Damion Shubert’s blog, that there was a conspiracy to subvert the judging process at the Ludium recently hosted by Ted Castronova at the University of Indiana. Such underhanded means were necessary to defeat the Sysland guild, led by Raph Koster, which was begining to dominate [...]

State of Debauchery III beta test: Ludium 1

One of the corrupt, pirate luffing judges at Ludium 1. While I am busy crafting my report on the scandals and miscarriages of justice that dominated Ted Castronova’s Ludium, I thought I would point you all to some pics from the event. The ones currently showing seem to have been snapped by Cory (Linden) Ondrejka, [...]

Elves Enter Money Trading Biz

In the wake of the closing of Gaming Open Market, the notorious SL group Elf Clan has started its own currency sales operation. A couple of interesting points are worth noting. One is that the entry of the Lindens into direct money trading has oddly led to the loss of GOM but simultaneously with at [...]

Post Six Grrrl: Heather Steinbeck

I am happy to bring you this week’s Post Six Grrrl, Heather Steinbeck! Heather enjoys exploring SecondLife and says that she’s constantly amazed by all of the things that she sees here. She currently also works at the Bad Girls club as a dancer! Many thanks to Heart Wishbringer and Joe Stravinsky for photographing and [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Philip Linden Reacts to GOM Announcement

In an exclusive interview with the Herald, Second Life honchissimo Philip Linden gave his reaction to this morning’s announcement that GamingOpenMarket.com would halt trading in L$ as of October 2. Far from stifling competition, Philip sees Linden Lab’s move into the currency-trading arena as one that will enable the entrance of even more resident-created services.

Fashion Show Review: Adriana DaSilva

by Matthias Zander Tonight, I attended a fashion show presented by the SABORLATINO group for a designer I had never heard of, Adriana DaSilva. When Mariposa Martinez, the host, first walked out on the stage (shown above in the Seniorita Gown), I began to immediately think that I would definately have to shop at Adriana’s [...]

Wells Fargo Harnesses FIC Labor for Stagecoach Island

A few days ago Clickable Culture reported the opening of Stagecoach Island, a private island built expressly for Wells Fargo, and not accessible via the mainland. It’s stated goal is to “help young people learn financial responsibility” (translation: the goal is to establish brand loyalty at an early age). Now our friend Daniel Terdiman has [...]

Post Six Grrrl Joyla Vasilopita

I am happy to bring you this week’s Post Six Grrrl, Joyla Vasilopita! Joyla is a long-time Internet gamer who says that SecondLife has held her attention more than any other on-line game or virtual community and she, of course, loves shopping! Many thanks to Heart Wishbringer and Joe Stravinsky for photographing and submitting this [...]

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