blog upgraded

Just a quick note – we’ve upgraded WordPress on our blog. We’ve also added a Captcha feature to the blog. Comments will no longer be held for moderation.

Having some small blog issues

Just wanted to let you know, we’re having a few issues with some updates to the blog and some of the plug-ins. We should have that resolved in the next day.

Your Ideas for virtual Singapore

Since virtual Singapore is still a work in progress, we would like to ask you what you would like to see happen in Orchard Road (first section of the city to open). Tell us in our small survey here.

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Please comment this post if your idea is not listed here.

Twinity Announces Partnership with AsiaOne for the Upcoming Release of Virtual Singapore

Metaversum, the creator of Twinity, seeks partners and virtual Singapore founding members in conjunction with The AsiaOne Network – Interactive arm of Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. for the upcoming release of virtual Singapore in Twinity.

Singapore, 25 June 2009 – Twinity, the virtual world that mashes up the real world, will launch a virtual Orchard Road and Marina Bay in the third quarter of 2009, in conjunction with a major partner who will be announced closer to the release date.

In effect, a person located in any part of the world will be able to explore the landscape of Orchard Road in Singapore through the virtual world of Twinity. The goal is to promote the vibrant cityscape and lifestyle of Singapore, as well as showcasing one of Asia’s top cities worldwide.

In order to effect the development of the virtual site, retailers, brands and firms interested in promoting their products or space on Orchard Road are being sought after to participate in the project.

The development of the virtual Singapore brings exciting tourism opportunities for hotels, travel, airlines, tour guides and attractions along with amazing advertising potential online. Attractions and hotels may build virtual properties as an experience in the Twinity environment. Partners to promote Singapore’s history, rich culture and nightlife and Singapore’s top-notch array of retail and shopping are also encouraged to participate.

A founding member program for those who wish to develop unique experiences to engage their customer community within Twinity is on offer, in conjunction with The AsiaOne Network – Interactive arm of Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.

Metaversum received funding for development and set up its headquarters in Singapore in 2008.

The virtual world of Twinity is currently in the open Beta phase. At www.twinity.com, you can register for free and explore the 3D world.

Video: Rocking the Metaverse in Twinity

Rocking the Metaverse is the 1st Crossworld Music Tour powered by Koinup and sponsored by Koinup, Reaction Grid, Twinity, Orange Island and Metaplace.

Join Koinup for free: www.koinup.com

[Operations] Twinity update June 25, 2009

Dear Twinizens,

Just a quick note to let you know that we released another small update today. This update addressed the following:

– Implemented some additional checks that will help better identify the cause of crashes
– Resolved some minor bugs that caused frame issues with video streaming
– Fixed sitting animation
– Updated API to Googlemaps

Thanks,
Craig

[Operations] Twinity update June 23, 2009

Dear Twinizens,

We just wanted to let you know that we released another small update today. This update addressed the following:
– Resolved some issues that caused crashes on start and exit
– Bugs related to some male avatar animations
– Freezes caused by the loading of large objects

Thanks,
Craig

Winner of the Koinup Rocking the Metaverse postcard competition

The winner of our postcard competition at last week’s Rock the Metaverse concert has been chosen: The best snapshot of the live event has been taken by Twinizen Eric Arkright! With this beautiful motif he has left his mark on Koinup.com and additionally raked in the 250 Globals prize money – congratulations from the Twinity team!

In other news, Twinizen Ray created a gallery with pictures taken at the concert. Just take a look at the Blues Club and see if you can find some familiar faces!

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