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Eve Online Developer CCP Games Rebrands to Fenris Creations
CCP Games has rebranded to Fenris Creations and partnered with Google DeepMind to explore AI-driven gameplay experiences in its persistent live games, including Eve Online. The company, which recently underwent a management buyout from Pearl Abyss, will continue its day-to-day operations unchanged with a focus on long-running virtual worlds and strategic decision-making.
GTA 5 Online FiveM Sim World Fishing Job – Easy Chill Money Making
This guide details a relaxing fishing job within the FiveM Sim World server for Grand Theft Auto V. Players can earn in-game currency by fishing, selling their catch, and engaging in other PVE activities like mining and farming. The experience is highlighted as a low-stress way to make money and progress within the virtual world.
Second Life Pro-Wrestling – Janky Matches, Real Fun!
This article discusses a pro-wrestling event held within the virtual world of Second Life, highlighting the community-driven nature of such events. Despite potentially janky animations, the author emphasizes the creativity of user-generated content and the unique blend of gaming, performance, and community.
Upland Introduces Cape Town with New Features and Assets on April 30
Upland is launching its new digital city, Cape Town, on April 30, featuring approximately 20,500 properties across 21 neighborhoods. Exclusive sales for City Passes and property tiers begin on April 27, with prices ranging from 15,000 to 65,000 UPX. The launch also includes new marina properties and weekly collection reveals starting May 7, enhancing the crypto gaming experience.
Second Life Jousting Tournament - Medieval Action You Didn’t Expect!
A jousting tournament held at Caine House in Second Life offered an unexpectedly exciting medieval combat experience. Players competed in full armor, charging at each other with lances for a prize of 640 Linden Dollars. The event highlights the diverse community-driven experiences available in Second Life beyond common stereotypes.
Second Life Jousting Tournament, Epic Knights Clash at Lonestar Ranch Texas!
A jousting tournament was recently held in the virtual world of Second Life at Lonestar Ranch Texas, featuring six participants competing in virtual combat. The event highlighted that Second Life offers structured competitions and skill-based games beyond common perceptions, with opportunities to earn in-world currency, Linden Dollars, for skilled players.
Animal Crossing Celebrates 25 Years of Virtual Life and Digital Utopia
Nintendo is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Animal Crossing franchise in 2026, recognizing its pioneering role in virtual worlds and digital communities. The series, which began in 2001, has evolved from basic pixel art to complex virtual spaces, influencing how players interact in digital environments. Animal Crossing: New Horizons further solidified its impact by demonstrating the franchise's readiness for virtual social interaction during global lockdowns.
Second Life Jousting Tournament - A Fun Event That Never Happened
A planned jousting tournament in the virtual world Second Life, organized by the Medieval Games Alliance, was cancelled due to a lack of participants. Despite the disappointment, the event highlights the diverse creative community and potential for earning in-game currency within Second Life.
Teleported Surprise! Celestial Butterfly Found in a Pool?! 🦋💦
A player exploring the virtual world of Second Life discovered an unusual placement for a Celestial Butterfly stump within a pool at the Lagoon Retreat during an event. Celestial Butterfly is a traffic-generating game within Second Life that rewards players with Linden Dollars for staying in a location.
Second Life Jousting is Back! A Fun Medieval Tournament Experience
A jousting tournament event in the virtual world Second Life is highlighted as an example of the diverse activities available beyond common perceptions. The article notes the skill involved in the competitions, the potential to earn in-game currency, and the friendly community that welcomes newcomers. The author, despite personal social anxiety, enjoyed spectating and encourages others to participate in such structured, community-driven events.
IKEA Island coming to Pokemon Pokopia from tomorrow
IKEA is launching a special "IKEA Island" within the virtual world of Pokemon Pokopia to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Japan. This in-game event will run from tomorrow until June 30th and will feature special room designs by IKEA designers. Additionally, IKEA stores in Japan will host a stamp rally and offer Pokemon-themed food items.
My Sky Platform Home Disappeared?! AvatarLife Glitch Adventure
A player in the virtual world game AvatarLife experienced a frustrating glitch where their custom sky platform home completely disappeared after logging in. Attempts to teleport to the home location resulted in errors, and the area where the platform should have been was empty. The player hopes the issue is temporary and may need to rebuild their creation.
Disney X Fortnite Is Still Happening, Despite Massive Cuts At Epic
Despite significant layoffs at Epic Games, Disney remains committed to its partnership to build a universe within Fortnite. Epic Games president Adam Sussman confirmed the vision is unchanged, with plans for characters from Hercules to appear in-game, following previous crossovers with Star Wars and Marvel. Disney has also hinted at future possibilities like movie premieres and interactive experiences within Fortnite.
Celestial Butterfly vs Virtual Fishing: Which One Earns More Linden Dollars?
This article compares two virtual world activities, Celestial Butterfly and Virtual Fishing, for earning Linden Dollars in Second Life. The author finds Virtual Fishing to be more efficient due to unlimited withdrawals, cheaper bait, and faster cast times, though Celestial Butterfly is still a viable free-to-play option. The author also details purchasing a Lunar Wing Net for 990L$ in Celestial Butterfly, increasing their motivation to earn.
Fishing for Linden Dollars 🎣 + EPIC Dragon Ride 🐉 | Second Life Adventure
This article details a livestream adventure in Second Life, focusing on a virtual fishing event at Notorious Kingdom and an unexpected dragon ride. The author highlights the casual gameplay of virtual fishing, the potential to earn Linden Dollars, and the platform's capacity for surprising and unique experiences.
Fortnite is getting Star Wars Battlefront like content update, enabling themed Islands come May
Epic Games is releasing new Star Wars-themed content for Fortnite's Islands feature on May 1, allowing players to create custom experiences similar to Star Wars Battlefront. The update includes iconic locations like Tatooine and Hoth, character models, weapons, and hero abilities, enabling extensive user-generated content creation.
Perfect Ten: 10 strange facts about long-dead MMORPG The Sims Online
The Sims Online, an ambitious MMORPG launched in 2002, is remembered for its $25 million budget and a peak of only 100,000 subscribers. Despite its struggles, the game saw player-created virtual mafias, a rebranding to EA Land, and controversial adult-themed content. It was also noted for its predominantly female player base and a nod in The Sims 3.
What do you do as the billionaire king of gacha with "tens of millions" of players each month? Plot to "build a virtual world for 1 billion people by 2030," says Genshin Impact maker
HoYoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact, aims to build a virtual world for 1 billion people by 2030. The company's lead gameplay engineer, Xin Ning, discussed this ambition during a GDC talk, highlighting the recent release of the Miliastra Wonderland user-generated content platform as a significant step towards this goal.
ShackStream: Pokemon Pokopia Island Tour!
This article covers a return to the virtual world of Pokemon Pokopia, focusing on an "Island Tour" event. The content invites readers to join the experience within the magical land.
Returning to Entropia Universe: Running 2KM, Sweating Creatures, and Classic Noob Mistakes
Returning to Entropia Universe after a break, the author recounts a livestream experience filled with classic beginner mistakes. These included forgetting to equip the correct tools for resource gathering like "sweating" and surveying, and engaging in minor skirmishes with low-level creatures during a long trek. Despite the gear blunders, the author found the return nostalgic and enjoyable, highlighting how unexpected mix-ups can lead to memorable gaming moments.
