Microsoft's prototype avatar looks and talks like you

[Squilliam]

AussieGecko said:

Squilliam said:

It'll be quite a huge advantage for social games and interaction especially when combined with features like the Live calling. What I wonder is if they'll keep this for Xbox or also move it onto the PC and licence it to other third parties.

probably both, all im happy about is that they mentioned Xbox360 specifically, so not for the next one for this one. Bloody good move, what impresses me most about this is that for example some people on here criticise games being cartoony because of Ms Avatars, they cant say this now if and when it releases

edit: well it doesnt say 360 but it says everything but.

Well imagine playing say Skyrim or however it is spelt and instead of using a customised face you could put your own face in the game?! That'd be killer for RPG games especially. I think this is extremely interesting tech, a lot of what Microsoft does with games applies to all games which is why I like their pure research approach.

I do think Avatar chat will be popular to be honest. Just a feeling with the number of people who have webcams but never use them because they don't want to show their faces.