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The BBC presents an amazing portfolio by photojournalist Robbie Cooper, otherwise known as "the Walker Evans of online gaming." The concept is simple: a series of portraits of hard-core gamers placed alongside images of their avatars. (Avatars, for all you ignorant "meat world" dwellers, are the assorted elves, wizards, and warriors people pretend to be when they're online.) Some biographical text is thrown in, but the pictures speak for themselves. Meet Professor of Public Policy Seang Rak Choi, otherwise known as gamine girl warrior Uroo Ahs. Don't miss Trucker Bill, who steers a big rig in the real world and a spaceship in various virtual galaxies. We also really like Mark, aka Marcos Fonzarelli, who designs virtual clothes for real money. Along with writer Tracy Spaight, Cooper also hosts Alterego.Net, an exploration of online gaming communities in words and pictures.

Jan 01, 2008
Good-Bye From Yahoo! Picks - Good-bye!

Dec 31, 2007
Long Awkward Pose - smile for the camera. Keep smiling.

Dec 28, 2007
Starship Dimensions - space invaders.

Dec 27, 2007
Kiddie Records Weekly - the gang's all here.

Dec 26, 2007
Japander.com - money changes everything.

Dec 25, 2007
Scared of Santa - who is that bearded man?

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