Short video about Avatars

[StrainedEyes]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/40276.html

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Not sure what to make of the avatars. They seem too "Wii-ish" to me. Who knows tho, maybe theyll be fun to customize.

 

[Soapy]

The Avatars are definately very "Wii-ish". For me that is rarely a good thing, but you know what?

**** it. I'm a sucker for customizable things in games.

 

[Soapy]

Double post.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

The Avatars are definately very "Wii-ish". For me that is rarely a good thing, but you know what?

**** it. I'm a sucker for customizable things in games.

Yea thats usually how i am, but just watching that video kind turned me off to the whole idea. I mean even the little sounds had a very "wii-ish" chime to em. As long as i can create a bald dude, with a suit and red tie, ill be happy tho.

 

[StrainedEyes]

The Mii's are not very customizable. I'm amazed how people can get any creativity out of them. I have no problems with these Avatars, and I'm glad they will continue to be updated, and even more excited for the achievement unlockables.

 

[Timstuff]

Screw this crap. I want a Sackboy!

 

[Havok83]

Not sure what to make of the avatars. They seem too "Wii-ish" to me. Who knows tho, maybe theyll be fun to customize.

I think thats the objective that MS is going for. Their E3 conference made it apparent that they are aiming at appealing to the Wii userbase

 

[Timstuff]

These should be called "Mii toos".

 

[BizarroAids]

I'm not sure what to make of these...they do seem "Wii-ish." I don't see how Microsoft couldn't have done something a little different with their avatars, to seperate them from their Wii counterparts.

It would be nice if they could be fully customizable with outfits from Xbox exclusive games. Like a Master Chief armour for your avvy, or a Gears outfit..stuff like that.

 

[StrainedEyes]

I'm not sure what to make of these...they do seem "Wii-ish." I don't see how Microsoft couldn't have done something a little different with their avatars, to seperate them from their Wii counterparts.

It would be nice if they could be fully customizable with outfits from Xbox exclusive games. Like a Master Chief armour for your avvy, or a Gears outfit..stuff like that.

It's been basically confirmed that some games will give you unlockable clothes as a reward for getting achievements.

 

[spidey-dude]

at least it finally gives meaning to achievements!!!

 

[Joker]

These should be called "Mii toos".

Yeah, because we all know Wii invented the concept of Avatars

 

[Wolfwood]

It's a helluva lot better then the Miis, but too be honest, I'll probably dick around with it for a couple of days before I lose interest. Things like this have a shelf life of fun for me. Though if that 1 Vs. 100 game turns out to be fun, that could extend it a bit more.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

I think thats the objective that MS is going for. Their E3 conference made it apparent that they are aiming at appealing to the Wii userbase

Which is why i think the Wii has ruined it for everyone. Because they've been so popular, everyone is gonna want to start catering to this "casual" crowd.

 

[Soapy]

^Precisely. Unfortunately you've really been able to see Nintendo's influence in the industry over the last year or so. "Hardcore" games aren't dead, and I don't think they will fully die out, but it seems challenging games that provide true innovation are becoming too few and far between these days. And I think it will only get worse as time goes on. (At least until "casual" gamers get a taste for big boy games. )

The more success Nintendo has, the worse off enthusiast gamers will be.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

^Precisely. Unfortunately you've really been able to see Nintendo's influence in the industry over the last year or so. "Hardcore" games aren't dead, and I don't think they will fully die out, but it seems challenging games that provide true innovation are becoming too few and far between these days. And I think it will only get worse as time goes on. (At least until "casual" gamers get a taste for big boy games. )

The more success Nintendo has, the worse off enthusiast gamers will be.

Yea, i couldnt agree more.

 

[Dark Victory]

meh...

 

[Soapy]

The New Xbox Experience is officially coming out on November 19 worldwide.
http://kotaku.com/5060878/new-xbox-dash-gets-release-date