Tue, Feb 03, 2009 | 10:09 GMT
Rare: Games to give out Avatar clothing “like Achievements”
Rare has told VG247 that games will soon give players items of clothing and accessories for their 360 Avatars in the same way they hand out Gamer Points.
“In time… games will be able to give away clothes and accessories just like Achievements,” said art head Lee Musgrave.
As to which games specifically will be using Avatars in this way, the developer wouldn’t be drawn.
“We are currently working with multiple partners who have expressed interest in using Avatars,” added producer Stacey Law.
Currently, Avatars are being dressed in launch clothing, although a few free packs have been given out, such as winter hats and gloves and soccer shirts.
Avatars were added to 360 with the release of New Xbox Experience last year.
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Posted in: Hot, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: avatars, clothing, Lee Musgrave, rare, Stacey Law
13 comments
#1
Blerk
03/02/09, 10:07 am
I want a greater variety of facial hair!
#2
Tiger Walts
03/02/09, 10:09 am
Don’t worry, I’m sure a plaited Viking beard will be available soon.
#3
locus2k1
03/02/09, 10:12 am
woop
now if we can unlock some premium themes too i’ll be sorted, got to save the pennies…
to spend on buying video games.
#4
evilashchris
03/02/09, 10:17 am
I want a top hat, and maybe a codpiece.
#5
Lutz
03/02/09, 11:07 am
EAC: I don’t know how he’s got it, but FishyHorizon (Inquisitor) has a Top Hat.
#6
evilashchris
03/02/09, 11:14 am
I think he got it from the NXE beta, the swine.
#7
davidkenobi
03/02/09, 1:59 pm
Great news thanks. I relayed it
#8
OwningXylophone
03/02/09, 2:21 pm
@ Locus
The XBLA game a few weeks back, The Maw, includes 2 unlockable gamerpics and a pretty sweet premium theme that unlocks when you complete the game…
#9
mixshows
03/02/09, 2:52 pm
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#1
Blerk said:
February 3, 2009 at 10:07 am
I want a greater variety of facial hair!
#2
Tiger Walts said:
February 3, 2009 at 10:09 am
Don’t worry, I’m sure a plaited Viking beard will be available soon.
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AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH! Had to register to post. Thanks! for making my mothaf4#@$in day! LOLOLOL
#10
Blerk
03/02/09, 2:59 pm
/strokes plaited Viking beard
#11
Spiral
03/02/09, 3:45 pm
If we’re talking hats there needs to be a Stetson.
#12
Johnny Cullen
03/02/09, 4:45 pm
Tut tut.
Any excuse to use your avatar Pat
#13
G1GAHURTZ
03/02/09, 5:37 pm
I want my Avatar to look like Chucky from Child’s Play.