E308: Dashboard overhaul and Avatars
14 July 2008
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After our initial reveal of the Xbox 360 avatars, it was still in the realm of rumors. Now, after the Microsoft press conference, we can be sure that they’re totally real. And they’re just a small part of a much larger overhaul to the entire 360 Dashboard. Avatars will integrated into the more massive 360 experience via a community “channel”, when your friends come online, their avatars will appear in stated channel.
Microsoft is also creating a party system via the community channel which will allow for users to chat in huge groups, share the media from their hard drives, and more. Demonstrated was the capability to move the party from photos, to videos, to games all while keeping the celebration of Avatars and players together.
Also unveiled was “Xbox Live Primetime” which allows for Avatars to be used in a mix of game show, video game and traditional TV. Additionally, Microsoft promises to have “real prizes” available through Primetime.
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