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Xbox Avatars to Get a Makeover - Improved Graphics, New Features - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 05 January 2015 / 3,650 Views

Microsoft is hiring two software engineers that will be dedicated to overhauling the Xbox Avatars. The engineers will be improving the graphics of the avatars, as well as better rendering, lighting and shading. There will also be new features added to the Xbox Avatars.

"Since their introduction six years ago, Xbox avatars have become the social identity for our gaming customers across Microsoft properties, making their way into Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox mobile apps, Windows, and into major and indie games," read the job listing.

"As we cross the threshold to a unified operating system and product experience across Microsoft, it is time to for Xbox avatars to also advance to the next level. Come with us, as we take Xbox avatars on their biggest adventure yet with higher fidelity and a bigger stage in new Xbox experiences."

"At Xbox we’re looking for a senior graphics engineer that will work with us to grow the avatar platform across all of our platforms, leveraging the power of Xbox One, the far reach of Windows, and the intimacy of touch on mobile devices. You will own the rendering tech for the Avatar engine, working to ensure Avatars are not only gorgeous, but highly performant across a wide scale of devices."

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A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. Outside, in the real world, he has a passion for the outdoors which includes everything from hiking to having received his B.A. in Environmental Studies. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.


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3 Comments
Dechizen (on 05 January 2015)

these little touches make xbox live the best

  • +3
Seventizz (on 05 January 2015)

Never cared for these. It felt too Wii-ish. Thanks to the X1, I have the option to never see it. But a re-invention of it could be interesting if done creatively.

  • +1
super6646 (on 05 January 2015)

Ok... cool I guess?

  • -6