New CEO
Apr 23, 2008
The folks over at Linden Lab have hired a new CEO in the form of Mark Kingdon.
Second Life is an expansive online society, lived in and built by its participants. Join a 3D world full of people, activity, and fun, where you and fellow residents can build a shared reality. You choose your own goals ? travel and explore, claim and build on virtual land, make friends and socialize, or vie for status and wealth. Whatever you choose to do, your Second Life starts now.
Fly through an ever-evolving 3D landscape and encounter wonderful places and things ? all created by residents like you. A lone cabin on a peaceful island. A growing city. Mysterious ancient ruins. A Wild West town. There?s no end to what you can discover, and it?s never the same twice.
Change your appearance to look like anything ? an imaginary superhero, a mythical monster, or your own mirror image. Or, change your surroundings. Build your dream home. Make art. Become a world-famous clothing designer. Collaborate with others to build a major civic work ? or an entire city. Let your imagination run wild!
Discover a vibrant society bustling with people and activities. Make friends at a dance contest or a treasure hunt. Host social events and create your own fun. Throw wild parties. Run a comedy club. MC a fashion show. At every event, you?ll meet fascinating people ? who will intrigue, inspire, and entertain you.
Become the world?s most popular or wealthiest resident. Win votes for your personality, appearance, or building skills. Build a disco and charge admission. Sell your art, clothing, or weapons. Win a trivia contest. Battle other contestants over a defended treasure. Or, compete in games of your own invention. There are many goals to choose from ? pick your ?game? and play to win.
Latest Features [More Features]
- Player Interviews
- Jon Wood went into Second Life to hear from the fans of the game.
- Player Interviews created on 11/29/05
- AGC Update
- Laura Genender talked to Jim Purbrick and Ian Nilkes of Linden Labs about their player-content drive MMO.
- Preview created on 11/3/05
Latest Screenshots [More Screenshots]
Latest Resources [More Resources]
- World Map
- Map last updated on 1/26/05
Recent Forum Activity
- Recommendations for a Second Life player
- 7/24/08 @ 8:01AM by Gillosfire
- General Discussion
- sl is not an mmorpg
- 7/24/08 @ 3:16AM by charlizd
- General Discussion
- Why I think Second Life is worthwhile
- 7/24/08 @ 2:51AM by Gillosfire
- General Discussion
- SL is not YET a mmorpg!! But it will soon. check it out.
- 7/24/08 @ 2:47AM by beaverz
- General Discussion
- Why I hate second life
- 7/24/08 @ 2:44AM by Squal'Zell
- General Discussion
- NOW HIRING: Second Life Game Tester in the Northern California BAY AREA!
- 7/24/08 @ 1:37AM by grimboj
- General Discussion
- Invitation to participate in a Survey of Second Life
- 7/14/08 @ 8:54AM by QueenyPt
- General Discussion
- Sorry for the newbie-ness, but...
- 7/4/08 @ 6:44AM by xXHuBBaZXx
- The Designer's Corner
- Account Banned Help
- 6/17/08 @ 12:43AM by khartman2005
- General Discussion
- Sinful Needs Dance Club and Shoppe
- 6/6/08 @ 6:08AM by Chaotica
- General Discussion
Second Life
- Developer: Linden Research, Inc.
- Genre: Real Life
- Status: Final
- Platforms:
- Website: http://secondlife.com/
- Retail Price: Free BUY IT
- Monthly Fee: 09.95
Latest Second Life News
Linden Cracks Down on Banks
Jan 09, 2008
Linden Labs has announced that they will be banning financial institutions in Second Life that offer interest or other investment benefits unless the bank is registered with a real world government. The change in policy comes after increased complaints from Second Life residents about banks offering high investment returns and not delivering on their promises.
New Terms of Service
Sep 19, 2007
Linden Lab has made changes to their terms of service for Second Life, giving Second Lifers a number of options to settle disputes with the company, including a form of binding arbitration that takes place inside of the Second Life world.
Linden Lab Supplies Subpoenaed Data
Aug 07, 2007
Linden Lab has supplied the real world identy of one of their users in compliance with a subpoena relating to a copyright lawsuit filed buy another user against the first.
Other Second Life News
Virginia Tech Memorial in Second Life
1UP has posted a story about how the online gaming community is dealing with the tragedy at Virginia Tech.
1up on Apr 27, 2007
John Edwards’ campaign enters Second Life
It seems that Second Life could experience the agonies of the Presidential Election Campaigning with John Edwards jumping into the virtual world. It's not official yet but read on to find out more.