Rumour: Next Xbox to introduce 'broader Achievements', video capture

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The next Xbox will introduce new social network elements, video capture functions and 'cross-game' Achievements, according to a new report.

Polygon reports that Microsoft will more closely position Xbox Live to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, by adding the ability to 'follow' other users and removing the current friends cap.
According to its sources, the unnamed next-gen console will include the ability to capture video during gameplay and then share it online, similar to the PlayStation 4's share button.

Currently the next Xbox will allow users to review captured gameplay and select highlights, Polygon reports. The function can be turned off or set to automatically record during certain in-game events such as FPS headshots or specific Achievements, it says.

The report claims that more control will be handed to creators for how their Achievements work on the new console.

Developers will be able to add new Achievements post-launch without DLC, it says, and tie the rewards to a broader set of events, such as weekend challenges and cross-title accomplishments, such as finishing the first chapter in two different games by the same company.

Microsoft has confirmed it will reveal its next-gen plans at a special event on May 21.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/403449/rumour-next-xbox-to-introduce-broader-achievements-video-capture/

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SynybunPosted:

Woobie That'd be pretty cool.. recording from any game maybe even with upload features..


I would hope you would be able to upload it.

WoobiePosted:

That'd be pretty cool.. recording from any game maybe even with upload features..

KixaPosted:

appze
TwoTopKing Would be amazing if it works like a PVR :D

I know it would


That would make alot of people happy including me

EulerPosted:

iPlayDirty
TwoTopKing Would be amazing if it works like a PVR :D


doubt it will


I reckon it will be something like theater mode on the call of duties, you can record, but with very limited features. Having a PVR or another recording device will always be superior.

iPlayDirtyPosted:

TwoTopKing Would be amazing if it works like a PVR :D


doubt it will

iPlayDirtyPosted:

Rune I like the feature that allows you to record with your 720, now there is no need to go buy a $250 dollar recording device


i doubt you can do whole game etc just little clips i think it will be!:(

KatsumiPosted:

The video capture functions sound convenient. Likely not going to get an xbox360 and stick with PC for the time being but it seems like a good way for people to share their gameplay on the internet. I am just awaiting the May 21 event now

neboPosted:

Brad-
Azare
Rune I like the feature that allows you to record with your 720, now there is no need to go buy a $250 dollar recording device


Yeah that's the greatest thing about it IMO.


There's got to be a catch.

...Right?

Similar to the Black ops 2 livestreaming, there has to be something wrong with it (a limitation)

Probably either bad quality or a certain amount you can do, because videos usually take up MAD space on your drive.

AppzePosted:

TwoTopKing Would be amazing if it works like a PVR :D

I know it would

TwoTopKingPosted:

Would be amazing if it works like a PVR :D


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