One of the minor things Microsoft is offering for people who get the Xbox One is a big upgrade for gamerpics, the artwork that is part of a user"s Xbox Live profile. The artwork itself will have 1080p resolution support, versus the tiny 64x64 gamerpics available for Xbox 360 owners.
To build on this new feature, Microsoft has announced a new contest for U.S. residents that will give them a chance to have their artwork made available for Xbox One gamerpics. The Made for You contest page states that the people who are eligible to enter can submit their artwork by December 1st. Microsoft will pick what they think are the 300 best entries and on December 9th they will allow the general public to vote on their favorites. The top 100 art pieces will be posted in the Xbox One"s gamerpic library for use by any owner of the console for their own gamerpic. The winners will also get an Xbox One controller.
The artwork must be original and made by the person who submits the entry. The art must be made in the 1080x1080, 96 dpi .png file format. The gamerpic can be an illustration, a graphic design or a photograph but must not include text.
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