Well, well, well, what have we here? Looks like we're finally getting some real evidence that Microsoft really does have some sort of response to Nintendo's Miis on the way. It's been rumored for some time now and the above shot of the linked flash page seems to portend the end of the rumors. Giving the rumor more credibility is that the information contained in the image, supposedly taken from an online survey, conforms to details recently given to Joystiq by a trusted source. These "Xbox Avatars" certainly look to do everything that Miis do and more.
Taking into account that Microsoft doesn't seem too troubled by the rest of the year, this, along with the rumored "Newton" controller, could possibly be what they're betting the farm on.
Hmm ... E3 should sure be interesting this year ...
[Thanks Mighty Healthy]
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Posted: Jun 15th 2008 7:35PM (Unverified) said
£10 says that your gamerpic will turn up on the avatar's default shirt.
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Posted: Jun 15th 2008 9:34PM (Unverified) said
Cmon what is this BS NEWTON-WII MOTE AVATAR-SONY HOME. microsoft need to come with something of there own and be creative instead of copying other companys.
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Posted: Jun 15th 2008 10:12PM Deadmeat1240 said
God, I hope this is not mandatory. Let Nintendo have thier little kindergarten dolls and let Sony try and copy them and the Live service and fail at both. MS is stareting to worry TO MUCH about what the other guy is doing and not enough about doing what they do best.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2008 8:36AM (Unverified) said
And the Gears 2 playable character list will go something like:
Marcus
Dom
Cole train
Carmine Your Avatar
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Marcus
Dom
Cole train
Carmine Your Avatar
Posted: Jun 16th 2008 9:04AM Gemini Ace said
Which one is Velocity Girl?
Also, why are they working on this instead of all the other stuff we've been asking for?
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Also, why are they working on this instead of all the other stuff we've been asking for?
Posted: Jun 24th 2008 4:26AM (Unverified) said
i dont think these are that great... i like the gamerpics and i wouldnt be to happy if i cant still use the ones i have paid for.. but heres the thing.. i think the images from acheivements sould be unlocked as gamerpics when unlocked? most acheivements have good pictures like GOW for instance...
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