May 9, 2007 at 7:59 pm ·
Filed under PR, Video, Live Services
Nathan spotted some Live Mail commercials that aren’t really like you’d expect an average Microsoft commercial to be. I have to say that I’m not really impressed. The ones titled ‘hot male’ and ‘date’ still have some sort of funniness around them, but I have to admit that the others are just plain lame if I compare them to the potential Live Mail has as a topic, and especially when you see what’s out there already when it comes to creativity. Hmmm. I don’t know. Maybe I expected too much when Nathan said they were funny and daring. I liked the ones with the doves better. I think it was for Office. Anyway. New ads. Yeeey.
May 9, 2007 at 3:14 pm ·
Filed under PR, Buzz, Projects, Community
As mentioned on the 3pointD blog, we’re launching an island dedicated to Visual Studio in SecondLife. The MillionsOfUs team blogged about it yesterday, and it’s on TechMeMe today too. Although it is closely related to the secret project I’m working on, I didn’t contribute to this one. Pretty cool how they had a teaser trailer posted for it. Here’s the SoapBox edition of the movie:
So, what’s up with this island? It’s not the first island we, as Microsoft, own. As far as I know it’s the second one. The first one has been around for quite some time already, and the project I’m working on will be kicked off there pretty soon. This Visual Studio Island, however, has a special purpose. Over and above some truly unreal events, the island also contains a series of hidden logic puzzles. If you solve them all, you’ll get into Second Life’s top VIP room where the grand prize awaits.
What you need is a break from arguing over your favorite Star Trek captain, the doldrums of watching Frodo defeat Sauron…again, and re-enacting those classic Snake Eyes vs. Destro battles. (Please, no Ewoks.)
You KNOW you want to join in the fun. [..] we’ll have an island full of mystery eggs and a giant blimp. What’s not to love?
WHEN: Thursday, May 10th, 6pm PST / 6pm Second Life time
WHERE: Visual Studio Island in Second Life
DRESS CODE: PJs, jeans or your favorite sweats
SNACKS: Whatever’s in your fridge
Register for the Event:
To get access to the Island and attend the event, please visit the Visual Studio Island registration page. If you’re already a member of Second Life, you’ll be able to teleport directly to the Visual Studio Island and you’re on your way. If you’re a newbie, we’ll help guide you through the Second Life registration process and help you set up your Avatar. Registration Zone - Click here
SLURL (direct link in the game)
