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Virtual worlds – the movie: Second Skin

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Axel dans Family life

If you always wondered what are virtual worlds like Second Life or massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) like World of Warcraft, the documentary Second Skin might interest you. Indeed, Second Skin explores the impact of virtual worlds and MMOs on players from different backgrounds.

It takes an intimate look at three groups of gamers whose lives have been transformed by these virtual worlds, that allow millions of users to simultaneously interact in virtual spaces. And, out of these 50 million players worldwide, 50 percent consider themselves addicted. From people struggling with addiction to couples who fell in love without meeting physically; from disabled players whose lives have been given new purpose to gold farmers, entrepreneurs and widows, Second Skin opens viewers’ eyes to a phenomenon that may permanently change the way human beings interact.

Having received great reviews and despite the criticisms of some players who do not recognize their own experience in it, Second Skin will give you a first glimpse of these worlds and their attractions.