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Why the Australian Open is streaming live tennis with gaming-style player avatars
The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form. The year’s first Grand Slam tournament, which runs through Jan. 26, is ...
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Why the Australian Open is animating its players on YouTube
Throughout the tournament, the Australian Open YouTube account has been streaming several matches in full, with the players displayed as Nintendo Wii-like cartoon avatars mimicking their every move.
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The Australian Open is showing Wii Tennis versions of live matches – and players are delighted
The Australian Open YouTube account has streamed a number of ... It’s funny and weird,” laughed 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez. “I did not see myself just yet. Maybe I will.
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Australian Open's YouTube Stream Turns Players Into 'Wii Avatars', Internet Loves It
If you have stumbled upon the live streaming of Australian Open matches on YouTube, you may have noticed that the players might not look their exact selves. The players appear straight out of a ...