How important is an in-game avatar? If given the choice, do you always choose a character from the gender you identify with? A recent study by Macquarie University senior lecturer Michael Hitchens has delved into the role of the avatar in first-person shooters. Having read his findings, we can’t help but wonder: if given a choice, who or what kind of character would you be?
In Chase Mii, up to four players work together to catch a single person, chasing them through Mario-esque environments. The twist is that the player being chased uses the new Wii U controller, which gives them a tactical advantage by allowing them to see a map.
A while back we reported that Microsoft was giving away 100,000 Microsoft points on Facebook. Our story apparently helped triple their number of entries! But now that the comp has finished, Microsoft has created an incredible image that shows the avatar of every single person who entered. To say this pic is epic, would be a massive, pithy understatement. This pic is incredible.
Microsoft wants to enlist your help in testing the Xbox Live network, rewarding volunteers willing to donate up to six hours of Xbox 360 time with crazy mad scientist goodies once the testing’s done. Here’s how to participate.
Full House Poker is both an Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7 game. A poker title that tracks your card-playing skills and pot across both platforms.
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