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**Sinfulfate** · 06-15-2008, 05:27 PM

Since Nintendo announced the Miis, the digital avatars gamers can create for the Wii's Mii Channel, there have been rumors that Microsoft will offer a similar feature for the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. Today, we may be looking at the very first piece of evidence that back up those claims.

Apparently, strategic marketing and research company Intellisponse is conducting a study for Microsoft in regards to digital personas for Xbox Live. According to this study: "Avatars will be used in place of the gamer picture you have today and give you a much more lifelike, animated, and fully customizable persona for you to reflect who you are online."

In addition to that description, there was an image attached, which you can see below. The presentation also claims that avatars will be available this holiday for all Xbox Live members and this spring for all new console members.

We were able to verify that Microsoft is indeed a client of Intellisponse, but the descriptions and images could be placeholders for the final product, thus showing only one of the many ideas Microsoft has for such new feature. It's hard to understand why these Avatars won't be rolled out at the same time for all Xbox 360 owners, if the information there is true. We also wonder if these Avatars will be an optional feature, something that will be demanded by those spent money on gamer pictures.

One thing is for sure though, all rumors will be answered next month at the E3 Media & Business Summit.

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lol What do you guys think about this?

**Abe_Froeman** · 06-15-2008, 05:28 PM

I could care less in all honesty. Gamerpics are fine.

**TeamOverload** · 06-15-2008, 05:43 PM

Haha that's great. Wayyyy cooler than Miis

**twelve** · 06-15-2008, 05:58 PM

Worst idea ever.

What's next, PlayStation Home Microsoft House?

**GW2** · 06-15-2008, 07:58 PM

home is kool, microsoft could do something similar, but they would try to diferentiate themselves too much and make it bad. well, thats my prediction anyways, i could be way off. who really knows, but we'll here more eventually if its true.

**Mister Chief** · 06-15-2008, 08:16 PM

This is the worst ****ing idea ever.

**twelve** · 06-15-2008, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mister Chief

This is the worst ****ing idea ever.

I think Nintendo pulling out of their deal with Sony to make a CD based SNES was probably a much worse idea.

**androidkaita** · 06-15-2008, 09:15 PM

sure why not, as long as its free or cheap

**GW2** · 06-16-2008, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

I think Nintendo pulling out of their deal with Sony to make a CD based SNES was probably a much worse idea.

lol, NintendOWNED!, but ya, if its free, and not forced, it might be fun for some.

**TheMasterChef** · 06-16-2008, 07:55 AM

If I have to pay extra for it, ill pass.

**Eranmane** · 06-16-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

What's next, PlayStation Home Microsoft House?

PShome is the worst idea ever. Seriously. I'm just in it for the achievements trophies.

**twelve** · 06-16-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Eranmane

PShome is the worst idea ever. Seriously. I'm just in it for the achievements trophies.

Trophies are coming with the next update which is due any day now. Home is not.

Home is a social network which trophies will be implemented into. They're not one and the same.

**Vee** · 06-16-2008, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Eranmane

PShome is the worst idea ever. Seriously. I'm just in it for the achievements trophies.

Home is only a method of networking and launching into games easier.

Its a good idea, that if executed properly, will make it alot funner then Friends Lists.

This is just nasty, at least have the decency to do it slightly different.

**Moose** · 06-16-2008, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Vee

Home is only a method of networking and launching into games easier.

Its a good idea, that if executed properly, will make it alot funner then Friends Lists.

This is just nasty, at least have the decency to do it slightly different.

Take a look at second life, then consider whether Home is even slightly different or unique.

But I do agree, this is kinda taking the piss.

**twelve** · 06-16-2008, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Moose Island

Take a look at second life, then consider whether Home is even slightly different or unique.

But I do agree, this is kinda taking the piss.

The only similarity to Second Life is that it's a Virtual World. But surely that's the definition of a Video Game. In which case everything is a rip off of second life.

**Moose** · 06-16-2008, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

The only similarity to Second Life is that it's a Virtual World. But surely that's the definition of a Video Game. In which case everything is a rip off of second life.

Exactly.

**twelve** · 06-16-2008, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Moose Island

Exactly.

I see what you did there

**Judas** · 06-16-2008, 01:31 PM

You know it's not going to be free. Sure, the avatar will be free, but if you wants clothes, accessories, or anything to customize it, it'll cost MS points. I guarantee it'll cost 100 points to change your shirt color.

**p0p5ux** · 06-16-2008, 02:31 PM

Eyepatch? Smells...

**GW2** · 06-16-2008, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Judas

You know it's not going to be free. Sure, the avatar will be free, but if you wants clothes, accessories, or anything to customize it, it'll cost MS points. I guarantee it'll cost 100 points to change your shirt color.

Home isnt going to be free to get new stuff for your home.

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