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Rumor: Attend gaming conventions on your 360 photo

Attending E3 -- it's the ultimate dream. And trust me, as someone who has been there twice, it should be. Hell, it's the reason Destructoid exists. E3 is absolutely pukka. It takes a a lot of work to get there, though. Breaking into the games industry is not the easiest thing to do, and while some may luck out, being an attendee at E3 is a pretty exclusive club.

But what if you could go to E3 without doing all the work it takes to break into the gaming industry? What if you could attend every gaming convention without having to jump on a plane, deal with convention funk, or actually physically be there? Awesome, right? Microsoft may be planning to do just that -- bring the convention to Xbox 360 owners.

Destructoid reader Dr. Rockso was taking an online survey when he was asked to read the following concept and answer some questions about it:

Imagine that interactive, online versions of E3, BlizzCon, GamesCon, ComicCon and every other major video game convention were made available through Xbox Live.

So it might not be like actually attending the event, but it would be a pretty awesome deal. Check below the fold for the full list of features this supposed "Virtual Video Game Convention Service" may have and do give the screen grab* of the survey a look if you're interested in such things.

The questionnaire explained that this service would be free and that players would be able to walk around a virtual show floor using their Avatar. There would be booths from all the major gaming companies and at each booth participants could check out videos, trailers, developer interviews and even game demos and betas if they were available. Keynote addresses would be broadcast live along with any other events, and you could check out what was happening on the actual show floor through live video. The ability to create a party would also be included.

Now if they can figure out a way to teleport swag into your living room traveling to the convention would become absolutely useless -- except for the booth babes and the booze.

*Note: We scrubbed out a name open on Dr. Rocko's Facebook tab in the image.


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SAUCY's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:10
SAUCY
wow that would be awesome =D, i think we are going to have many new features when the next fall update comes next year. I just hope Canadians will also have access to whatever cool feature gets put on Live, cause i was looking forward to last.fm and disappointed to learn its only for US/UK =(
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:13
wanderingpixel
Awesome! Also, can I have a Mr. Destructoid helmet for my Avatar when I attend?
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:16
Jon B
This would be pretty damn awesome. An actual decent use of the "Home/Avatar" services.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:17
Xzyliac
E3 and PAX. Two things we all must do before we die.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:17
Tubatic
If they're "takin' it to the next level", then this needs to happen.

Just imagine getting the E3 demo for things on your home system! Even if it were on some time delay to protect...something...that would be amazing! Plus, no waiting inline, geekdude smell or con-sars!

Though it would be funny if your avatar caught a cold for a whole week after this happens...

Also, avatar swag, FTW
WankerJist's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:26
WankerJist
So how exactly do I get Booth Babes on my 360?
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 10:49
braulio09
so Home in an E3 setting? Ok...
Stevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 11:02
Stevil
It's a great idea, but judging by the way they've handled Xvital '09 (it's a virtual festival, only it's still a dashboard menu screen!) I think they got a long way to go.
ZeDoktor's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 11:06
ZeDoktor
That's good and all but what if Joe wanted to visit the Sony booth. Would that be possible?
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 11:13
Xzyliac
@ZeDoktor
While it's a legitimate worry if you are really that concerned with a Sony, Nintendo, or Microsoft booth one would assume you'd have the console.

Just one of those things where you're just SOL.

I'm with Tubatic that we need more E3 demos. Even if they're timed demos that are locked out afterwards and maybe re-release them later. Or at least give away a shit ton of codes for a sweepstakes or something.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 11:38
Elsa
they seem to be building on Home where the Sony E3 event is televised and everyone can walk around in a massive area. I do like the idea of booths by the devs though.

... but hopefully MS follows Sony's lead in keeping events like this free and not charging for it.
Cadtalfryn's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 11:42
Cadtalfryn
If I'm not there to sexually harass Jonathan Holmes it doesn't count.
Gamechamp's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 11:47
Gamechamp
Sounds awesome, though do you think they'd limit it to only 360-related stuff? That wouldn't really be much of an experience.
ViciousBoston's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 12:05
ViciousBoston
So Microsoft is copying Sony. Round of applause please. Sony airs E3 in Home. Now if they're talking about having a "host" run around the show floor and see things thats decent but honestly i'd never watch it. It wouldn't seem interesting aside seeing new games (which we read about online/watch trailers for online) and the actual E3 presentations by Sony/Microsoft we all watch online or after basically Microsoft would be taaking hits away from Destructoid/N4G/1Up/Joystiq/Game Trailers ect. Some things should just be left alone.

On a side note, Facebook on Xbox is actually good. I was skeptical but it runs well and has aestheticaally pleasing colors (or colours for the brits).
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 12:15
MCChampaignMillionaire
Yes it could be like Sony Home...walk around, watch trailers, watch Live-presentations, download new demos...it could be cool
artha14's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 13:34
artha14
I can see microsoft blocking anything non microsoft related.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 14:06
Xzyliac
@artha14
They all would. Why advertise for the competition? How is this even up for discussion people?

And there's no way on earth they'd charge for it. Again it's advertising.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 14:49
Jon B
@Xzyliac
Ah, but what would be done about games like CoD:MW2 that have timed exclusive stuff?
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 16:06
Sexualchocolate
kinda like the exhibition space in home?
taiki's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 17:33
taiki
half the fun of going to cons is to experience games hands on, taking in the local flavors, and enjoying the company of other gamers... IN REAL LIFE. Next to you.

Not having to spend a whole lot of dough to hit the convention scene would be nice but that doesn't mean that I'm OK with distilling the convention experience.
dwolfwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 18:53
dwolfwood
not really seeing a need for this. don't they show e3 footage and demos from e3 already on xbl?

all these virtual 2nd life settings need to die :/
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2009 18:56
Xzyliac
@Jon B
Do what they've done in the past: Pretend it's completely exclusive and hope you fool enough people.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2009 03:28
Sexualchocolate
Xzyliac
@Jon B
Do what they've done in the past: Pretend it's completely exclusive and hope you fool enough people.


THIS.

Have MS had one single original idea this generation?
taiki's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2009 05:10
taiki
@sexualchocolate

Yeah, wifi - 100 bucks, cough up or use some lame wireless bridge.

Christ my 200$ netbook has wifi AND a 160 gig disk
Inuboy1000's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2009 13:49
Inuboy1000
This is why Xbox 360 is my favorite console. Because of all these awesome features.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2009 17:40
ArrestedDeveloper
That sounds awesome.
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