Topic: Microsoft applies for patent on TV Achievements

Microsoft also envisioned using the Kinect motion-sensing camera in tandem with this system. For example, achievements may be tied to viewers performing specific actions while they watch a show. The system can make sure the user is simply in the room while it plays, or it can tell the user to hold up a specific product. The camera would then scan the item held up and reward the user with an achievement.

The patent application details a variety of possible rewards, including points for a GamerScore-like tally that is viewable by other users, new clothes and props for an avatar, virtual money for a game, or even physical rewards.

Source - http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-05-24-microsoft-ap...

Huzzah! We can get achievements...by watching TV...wow

Let me know when they patent achievements for the bedroom.

how long do you have to sit on your couch to platinum that??? good god man

While one company tries to get you active, another one makes you sit down and get fat.

You can with the always on Kinect!*

Though a temporary tattoo of the Mt.Dew logo on your butt is necessary.

Brainwashing. Achievements for wasting time is pretty crappy. I can see why people would say the name of said product to skip its commercial, but I don't think commercials ever happen on services anyway.

An achievement on who can sit through the most annoying commercial of all time.

Wow... Just wow...

Congrats! You sat through an hour of scrambled adult movies! Here's 1000 gamer points.

You survived every season of Jersey Shore, congrats, you get all the gamerscore in the world.

You made it through Honey Boo Boo without vomitting. A winner is you.