E3′s a dream show to attend. Others, like GamesCom and BlizzCon are a lot easier to get into, but still require some travel that some of us just can’t do. How about this? A virtual showfloor where gamers can access booths from various publisher and developers, listen to live video and audiocasts, watch the newest game trailers and videos, and download demos and betas.
That may just be what Microsoft is planning for next year’s show with the help of Xbox LIVE Avatars, if a recent survey is to be believed. The Avatars can tour around the showfloor in a group or alone checking out the latest game videos, demos, watch live press conferences and more. It’s the gamer’s dream networked to their home via Xbox LIVE.
Here’s a screencap of the survey, detailing the free service (if it were to be):
We’re marking this down as a rumor considering Microsoft hasn’t yet confirmed anything, but this would sure be interesting, especially for those who can’t attend E3.
Rumor: Attend gaming conventions on your 360 [Destructoid]
So basically MS will be doing what Sony’s been doing for the past 2 years with Home?
Just goes to show how much a flop Home is when they can’t get credit for basically the same thing. Admittedly I haven’t logged in for several months but why should I? Adding new Uncharted and Ratchet spaces are hardly worth spending nearly 3 minutes just to get into Home (or more if Home Square has an update that you’re required to download) and another 2 to 3 minutes downloading each space just to walk around aimlessly while talking (sorry, typing) to strangers.
Sounds like fun.