Are virtual friends as good as real ones? Don't be so quick to decide. Tim Stevens relates his experiences with Nintendogs, takes a look at more personal experiences from Japan, and discusses how the immersiveness of modern games may make the virtual a compelling substitute for some real experiences.
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Are virtual friends as good as real ones? Don't be so quick to decide. Tim Stevens relates his experiences with Nintendogs, takes a look at more personal experiences from Japan, and discusses how the immersiveness of modern games may make the virtual a compelling substitute for some real experiences.
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