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blaxxun NEWSLETTER
No. 5, June 1999
We are working on a lot of new projects right now.
A cool 3D showcase for the Intel(r) Pentium(r) III processor
and our blaxxun Contact plug-in is the 'Ministy of Sound'
virtual club where you can visit, hang out with friends and
catch the tunes of the hottest DJs in the world at
club.ministryofsound.co.uk.
Cybertown got yet another award nomination. This one is from BIMA,
the British Interactive Multimedia Association. I know, it's
getting to be a lot, but believe me, I have nothing to do with it;
it's just one of the best communities in Cyberspace. There is also
a 3D scavenger hunt called "The Great Morph Hunt." Visit the site
and win one of the prizes worth $ 5,000. cybertown.com
Now you have the chance to ask Marie-Luise Marjan alias Helga Beimer,
the heart of the popular German TV soap opera "Lindenstrasse"
anything you always wanted to know about her. On June 19th at 3 p.m. CET,
the German TV star will answer all your questions in a live chat on the
City24 website at
city24.compunity.com using the blaxxun Community Server.
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NEW PROJECTS
ONLINE COMMUNITIES
PRODUCT NEWS
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NEW PROJECTS
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Ministry of Sound - Intel(r) Showcase for Pentium(r) III processor
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Ministry of Sound (www.ministryofsound.co.uk) is a company that is
probably best known for its famous club at Gaunt Street in London.
But now there is more to it ... a club on the Net! Clubbers get all
the information about what's hot and what's not. If you're interested
in clubbing, fashion, dance music, clubs, or to put it briefly,
"the scene," it's all on the site - no matter where in the world you are.
To realise the idea, Ministry of Sound got together with okupi, a company
specialising in creating interactive 3D content, and Online Magic, a
web development agency.
Choose a trendy outfit for yourself from a selection of avatars and then
walk and dance around to top music.
URL: club.ministryofsound.co.uk
Default language: English
Best times: any time
Required software: blaxxun Contact
Andalusian Health Service - Mundo de Estrellas
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Andalusian Health Service, in conjunction with COMPAQ Spain and Silicon Artists,
blaxxun's VAR in Spain, have just created the first Spanish community for
ill, hospital-bound children. "Mundo de Estrellas" ("World of Stars") will
connect ill and isolated children in a virtual community where they can
play games, interact with fantasy characters, and meet kids from other
hospitals across Spain. Silicon Artists has also integrated NetMeeting
into "Mundo de Estrellas" so that once the children become confident with
their communication as "avatars," they can then "switch on" the camera for
more personal, face-to-face interaction.
For more information, contact Milena Ivanova, milena@siliconartists.com or
visit their webpage at siliconartists.com.
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ONLINE COMMUNITIES
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Cybertown - GREAT MORPH HUNT
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Come join Cybertown's new contest, "The Great Morph Hunt" now playing in
Cybertown. Cybertown will be giving away $5,000 in prizes to people who
capture Morphs hiding somewhere in the city. The Morphs could be hiding
anywhere. Capture the most Morphs and you could win a Pentium III computer,
a digital camera, a Palm Pilot III, or a JVC 20" color TV. Not only that,
Morphs are running around Cybertown wreaking havoc and stealing objects
from the Mall. If you recover any of these objects, you may get to keep
them for your very own.
There also will be a Big Birthday Bash in the Plaza for Cybertown's Anniversary
on June 15th. Join in the festivities with fellow Citizens, the Mayor, and the
Founders. There'll be live speeches, music, fireworks, surprise activities,
but sorry, no food (anyway it's better for the beach; we have to fit in our
bikinis and trunks).
URL: cybertown.com
Default language: English
Best times: any time
Required software: none for most aspects and blaxxun Contact
Canal+ Le 2ème Monde
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Don't you also wonder from time to time what to expect after real life? Well,
you can have a sneak preview. Just go to virtuel.cplus.fr
and you get an idea of how it will be either in heaven or hell, and don't forget
to click on the guy with the long white beard...
On June 24th, the ASTONISHING VIRTUAL SOLAR SYSTEM will open. Surf among the 9 planets
and the sun or meet our astronomer for a guided tour. A 3D virtual planetarium will
also open soon and explain the total solar eclipse of August 11th. There are two events
you can visit, on June 22nd and 29th at 9 pm CET is an audio presentation of the eclipse
with an astronomer at the NETCAFE at virtuel.cplus.fr
Starting June 24th, a NEW WELCOME POINT called "Accueil" will greet you. You can
meet our animators there to ask questions or ask for help! virtuel.cplus.fr
Would you like to go to a live concert? On June 21st, from 6.30 pm until midnight you can
listen to the annual French "fête de la musique" at the NETCAFE at
virtuel.cplus.fr
At the LOUVRE MUSEUM there is also a new exhibition called EROTISM featuring art from
the XVIIIth century. You can join a guided audio tour on June 23rd with an official
tour guide at virtuel.cplus.fr
URL: 2nd-world.fr
Default language: French
Best times: evening, from 9:00pm CET
Required software: blaxxun Contact
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Product News
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Since June 1st blaxxun Contact 4.1 is now available on our homepages for download.
Just go to blaxxun.de
and download the newly released version of our advanced multimedia communication client.
To get an overview of the new features please go to
blaxxun.de
and have a look at the Release Notes.
If you have any questions or would like to give us your feedback, please send an email to
mailto:support@blaxxun.de.
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