A video/computer game machine maps external images onto animated game players
in
a game program. An image of a person's face may be mapped onto the head of an animated
game player. The person may then play the game using the animated game player having
a face that appears to be that of the person. Similarly, images of other persons
can be mapped on other animated game players that appear in the video game program.
Improved realism of video games is obtained by enabling individuals to create animated
game players that have features, e.g., a facial image, of the individual or that
were selected and imported by the individual.
