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A dating app that's less about looks and more about gaming has been set up, and you don't need a profile picture - just an avatar and a game you like.

LFDate sets people up with each other using a customizable avatar, rather than a real photo, and users with similar interests then go on "game dates".

The US-based app appears to promote the "don't judge a book by its cover" approach to online dating.

And the idea, says its founders, is to bring like-minded people together through their love of gaming – not their appearance.

Raymond Walintukan, CEO and co-founder of LFDate said: "We're very excited to introduce a gamer twist to online dating.

"We believe that gamers can make real connections and find compatible mates by playing games together as opposed to traditional online dating methods."

So how does LFDate work?

Select an avatar that best represents your interests and personality. Put together a list of games you own and want to play, along with a schedule of your availability. LFDate then sets up a "game date," so users with similar interests can spend time gaming together. You can then attend the date and report back to the app.

LFDate comes out in November 2014 on iOS, Android and the web.

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