Download XNA Game Studio 3.1 with Avatar Support
 | XNA Game Studio 3.1 is available now for download. Although v3.1 has a number of cool new features like XBOX Live Party support and video playback. I think for me the most exciting feature is support for Avatars. This will allow you to render 3D models of your Avatars and use them within your own games. For an example of what could be possible see the upcoming XBLA game JoyRide. Check out the XNA Creators Club Online for all of the details of the 3.1 release. Also here is a detailed breakdown at what’s new. |
Be your Avatar
Here are some other games where your Avatar is the star.
See your Avatar
If you want to use your avatar’s image on your blog, in your IM or on your Facebook you can easy link to it using the following URLs.(Terms of Use apply)
avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/(gamertag)/avatar-body.png
avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/(gamertag)/avatarpic-l.png
avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/(gamertag)/avatarpic-s.png
So for my avatar the links would render the following images. TIP: If your gamertag has spaces make sure you add those to the URL as well.
Free your Avatar
The XBOX.com site has a cool new tool called Free Your Avatar. This will allow your Avatar to strike a pose. This app is another example of the fun non-game things you can do with your avatars. Who out there is going to be the first to create a Sims clone using only avatars and XNA Game Studio 3.1?
Program your Avatar
Avatars 101 is a great blog post about getting starting with your Avatars. There are many good links to resources and information. So if you are ready to jump in here is the place to start.
