Microsoft has confirmed that a new feature which allows you to export your avatar¹out of Xbox live and share with friends and family, either via e-mail or on social networking sites, has launced. On ...

Rolling out an ambitious interface revamp several years into a console's lifecycle isn't a typical decision; at this point, hardware vendors often prefer to concentrate resources on the launch of a ...

The Xbox 360 avatars aimed to debut in the upcoming fall dashboard update will be restricted for use only in titles rated E10+ and lower by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, Microsoft has ...

“The new look and feel is more fun, more social, and simpler to use. You’ll have a Gamercard, but there’s also something new… it’ll be more personal with avatars. Express your personality and style, ...

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For a while, it seemed like customizable avatars might be the next big thing in console gaming. From Nintendo’s Miis to the Xbox Live Avatars that debuted on Xbox 360 in 2008, the idea of creating a ...

An extraordinarily thoughtful Xbox engineer has chronicled her arduous journey saving a player's 360-era avatar from dying a slow death on modern consoles. Gabriel Roland's beloved Pac-Man ghost ...