FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: How did you choose your author photo/avatar? Did a professional take or make it? Ever had an unintentionally funny issue with one? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf
Video game console giants Xbox are modifying their Avatar system, allowing players to choose gender-neutral outfits. Originally male and female characters could only dress in clothing for their genders but a new update revealed at the E3 game festival in Los Angeles on Tuesday showed a modification to this system. Designer Kathryn Storm said: ‘Our avatars are built with inclusivity absolutely in mind, with more options and flexibility.’ As well as scrapping the boy and girl choices for clothing, the update will also include wheelchairs for characters. By Adam Bloomfield – Full Story at Gay Star News