Virtual Worlds Forum

As I was digging for stories this morning, I found a job posting from Californian firm Xulu Entertainment, which is looking for software engineers to "help create the most exciting, innovative, and immersive virtual world ever seen."

Virtual branding agency Depo Consulting is launching an art gallery in Second Life. It's called Ten Cubed, and has been developed in partnership with Irish art firm Galleryica, while architect Bennet Dunkley is responsible for its design. Ten Cubed launches officially on 31 January, with an exhibition featuring artists Chris Ashley, Scott Kildall and Nathaniel Stern.

The latest motoring brand to launch an island in Second Life is Lancia, which is due to open its Lancia Village later today, with an island patriotically shaped like Italy. It'll have five buildings: a reception, a showroom, a multi-theatre, a glass bubble and a Lancia cafe, while four car groups will be promoted on it - Ypsilon, Musa, Phedra and Thesis. Tonight's 6pm press launch will be followed by a 10pm party which is open to all Second Lifers.