A few weeks ago, I posted about a really cool set of images of people beside their avatars, the characters they play in various video games. Now, thanks to an overdue visit to Game Girl Advance, I’ve learned a bit more about the images, where they come from and the stories behind the people in the photos.
The photos are from a book called Alter Ego: Avatars and their creators, provides a bit of background on the whole project and its creators. But the really cool part is over at the New Scientist where they have a slide show with audio from the book’s author Robbie Cooper.
In the slide show, we learn even more about the people playing the games and the reasons for their choice in avatars. For instance, the man in the photo at the top is a university professor. He chose a young girl for his avatar because he sells stuff in game and finds that he gets a better price for his goods. That’s his story and he’s sticking to it.
If looking at the photos in my earlier post intrigued you, then I advise you to check out the audio slide show for an even closer look at these digital pioneers.
