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Xbox 360 "SBGs"
A new social gaming channel is coming to Xbox LIVE, one that looks to be another attempt from Microsoft to target the casual gaming crowd with "programmatic, highly concurrent social interactive games." That's the long way of saying "game shows" as Xbox LIVE versions of Jeopardy! and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? appear to be coming to the "SBG Channel."
Leaked information that pointed to an Avatars system coming to Xbox 360 and games like Lips and Forza Motorsport 3 also dishes details on the SBG Channel. The channel is said to also feature "concepts" in the "Trivia, Reality TV, Puzzles and Sports" genres with live events and plans to feature real-world and virtual prizes.
"SBGs" are programmatic, highly concurrent social interactive games featuring fresh, relevant and current content combined with the excitement of live events and prizes.
"SBGs" allow you to play games based on some of your favorite TV shows and participate in innovative original concepts created for this new genre of consoles games. Through your console and Xbox Live you will be able to browse, discover and download these games featuring concepts in the Game Show (ex. Jeapordy, Who want to be a Millionaire), Trivia, Reality TV, Puzzles and Sports (ex. Fantasy m Predict the Play) categories.
Programmatic. Similar to TV shows, "SBGs" will feature scheduled events that will happen at a given time and day of the week. Many of those experiences will be broadcasts, meaning that all people who join the experience will experience the content at the same time. Through programming, we can offer content that no single user has seen before, prizes, and special events (Super Bowl, Oscars, Etc) ensuring that you will always find people to play with.
Highly Concurrent. Each episode will enjoy massive participation making the experience and competition larger than life. Imagine playing the entire Xbox Live community instead at the same time.
Social. "SBGs" will be fun to play with friends and family at home or online, featuring competative, collaborative and social games
Fresh. By utilizaing fresh content, special calendar events, and live host commentary, "SBGs" will feature new experiences every time you play. Game content can be refreshed on a daily basis, allowing for experiences which are current and relevant based on the time, day, or region in which you play. For example, you'll be answering trivia questions plucked straight from the headlines
based on current events.
Live Events. are primtime experiences with high production values featuring live hosts, content and featured players that take user interaction to the next level. Imagine a real, live host or announcer commentating directly on the game session everyone's experiencing at once.
Prizes. "SBGs" will reward both participation and skill with digital and real prizes (Like game shows do).
