Showing posts with label nostalgia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nostalgia. Show all posts

Friday, May 24, 2019

Palmwood City


Many residents of Second Life came of age in the 1980s. Just as many of those in previous generations look fondly at the style of things at the time of their youth, many in this one look back to  the "neon-vibe aesthetic" of buildings. One community in Second Life got it start from one man seeking to build a place using that style : Palmwood City. Cyfir (Cyfiremmerich Resident), the Newser's newest reporter, talked to the founder Jimmy Talon about the beginnings of the area, and what it offers now.

Read Cyfir's story in Places.

Monday, July 16, 2018

The Formosa


Klaus is back from another of his explorations across Second Life. In his article today, he tells about Second Life's replica of The Formosa. If the same sounds familiar, it was a popular restaurant in Hollywood for many decades with a number of movie stars and others in the film industry eating there through the years until it's closure in 2016 (may reopen). Recreated by Gardenia Malheur high above the Scheveningen sim, Klaus took a look around and had a few words with the owner

Read Klaus' article in Places.