February 2006
Terra Nova: GLS Conference: Submissions Deadline Extended
by bcpbcpDeadline for submission to the second annual Games, Learning & Society (GLS) Conference to be held June 15-16, 2006 in Madison, Wisconsin has been extended to March 3, 2006.
January 2006
Terra Nova: Digital Communities 06 / Prix Ars Electronica
by bcpbcpFor the third time, Prix Ars Electronica, the foremost international prize for computer-based art, is starting its call for entries for "Digital Communities" projects. The category "Digital Communities" has been a great success in its 2004 and 2005 editions and is singling out for recognition projects of great sociopolitical relevance.
Terra Nova: The Prisoner
by bcpbcpIn the past week or so there has been much discussion (e.g. Slashdot) regarding Second Life's use of a corn field as a novel means of punishing misdemeanors.
Terra Nova: The Numbers Game
by bcpbcpThere’s been an interesting backchannel discussion between several TN folks about the numbers of people in various online worlds. Or at least, the numbers publicly claimed and what they might mean.
November 2005
October 2005
Terra Nova: Today...Games for Social Change Conference
by bcpbcp"Non-profit innovators, game designers and foundations will come together this week to advance the use of videogames for social good."
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