Were the Virtual Vixens a dystopian glitch? Or were they just 20 years too early?
Readers hated it. Hardcore fans of the magazine felt cheated. The letters to the editor were scathing: "I can look at a video game anywhere. I buy Playboy for the reality of the female form." There was a sense of betrayal—the magazine built on the voyeuristic thrill of reality was offering a simulation. Playboy Magazines Virtual Vixens
Playboy tried to print the future. The paper crumbled, but the pixel persisted. What do you think? Was the Virtual Vixen concept a clever piece of tech history or a step too far into the uncanny valley? Let us know in the comments. Were the Virtual Vixens a dystopian glitch