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In the future, we'll be able to use lifelike "alters" to stand in for us at work and social events. Just be sure to note the expiration policy.
Sports Video Games Won’t Feel Real Until They Get Psychological
The FIFA and Madden games are the best in their respective sports, but both could benefit from better character programming.
Video Games Are Finally, Finally Including More Female Heroes
The gaming industry is creating lady lead characters who are more than just tits and guns.
Real-Life Sexism Follows Women into Virtual Worlds
Female World of Warcraft avatars are judged by their looks more than male avatars. But women playing as men are also discriminated against.
You Can Finally Become a Video Game Character Thanks to 3D Scanning
The xxArray is Alexx Henry's bid to change the digital world by bringing us into it.
Enter LaTurbo Avedon's Video Game Nightclub
With 'Save 02,' the digital artist invites you deep inside the virtual world of Club Rothko.
Taking the Ego Out of Video Games
Gaming could use more protagonists who aren't the centers of their worlds.
Crack a Virtual Musician's Code, Get the Real Artist's Unreleased Material
'TCFX' is a cryptographic online persona of Norwegian artist TCF that can chat, answer questions, and basically hang out with you..
When We Play Video Games, Who Are We?
That players have choices is considered one of the medium’s exciting traits, but I always struggled a little bit to connect to games that have that kind of openness—am I playing a character, or am I being me?
Sorry Supermodels, Runway Avatars Never Have to Eat
Supermodels are the latest name on the list of professions threatened to be replaced by technology.
New Mobile App Lets You Create And Send Custom Digital Avatars
Today, Intel unveiled "Pocket Avatars," a video-messaging app that includes 40+ avatars that can mimic your facial gestures.