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Far Cry 3 And The Stranger In A Strange Land The 360′s avatars are, all copy-cat jokes aside, surprisingly endearing. Only problem is, some of the wardrobe and body options are a little… limited. That’s something user-generated content could address. So, uh, will it?
As it stands, we’re getting new 360 avatars every, what, week or two? But soon, say Rare, we’ll be getting them with specific games, “just like achievements”.
The Xbox 360′s “New Xbox Experience” wasn’t filled with the joyful noise of Avatar belches for some owners of the console. Some found their HDMI-ready systems without sound, which Microsoft is now, finally, addressing.
Design firm Grid/plane worked with Microsoft on early design ideas for the New Xbox Experience. While the NXE we ended up with is a different beast, it’s interesting looking at what could have been.
There’s a whole swathe of new clothing options for your 360 avatar today. Thing is, unless you’re European, and a European football fan at that, they won’t be of much use to you.
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, who knows everything there is to know about video games, sees nothing but good things for the Xbox-Netflix partnership, one that could translate to another million Netflix subscribers this year.
Your New Xbox Experience avatar just got a wardrobe booster, thanks to the fashionistas at Microsoft and Rare. It’s a noticeably preppy update to the Avatar closet, perfect for a weekend beach house getaway.
The Xbox 360 has “premium themes”, which will tart up your 360′s menu in exchange for money. A premium theme based on Braid has just been released, and costs money. And Braid’s creator is sorry.
Soulja Boy’s new song “Grind On” makes its video debut by way of his Xbox 360 Avatar. As horrible as it is for me to say this, I think it’s actually a semi-catchy song.
Hawty McBloggy is holding a vote, open until midnight Monday, to select the Fugliest NXE Avatar from these seven butt-fugly candidates. You’re well past the deadline to submit yours, but you can still be heard!
