Sansar Update: A New Direction, Torley, And Account Issues

For years, Linden Lab had been trying to make it's "next generation virtual world" of Sansar a success. But it only attracted a tiny number of regular users. So earlier this year they sold it to Wookey Productions. So how is the world doing? It's still around, with a few from Linden Lab still there such as Torley. And it's found a new path, with an emphasis on being a place for live events. But as one former Newser writer discovered, there are still some customer service issues.

Read more in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

Virtual Museum of Black History

February is Black History Month in the United States. So Gemma Cleanslate decided to visit the Virtual Black History Museum in Second Life. Founded by ßяια Ŏ (abriannaoceanside) and Broderick Logan in December, the museum highlights the contributions of black Americans to US history, as well as their struggles earlier in time. There is also an art gallery there, and there will be a number of live music events there this month.

Read Gemma's article in Places.