Overdog! the first interest-based matchmaking service has come to the Xbox One for those in the preview program. Overdog was featured at GDC 2015.
Their most recent tweets suggests they have been busy since then!
That's the pitch for Overdog, a new "interest-based" matchmaking game service for Xbox One. The company behind the service, also called Overdog, today launched the "first-of-its-kind" platform on Microsoft's new console, aiming to allow" Who doesn't want that?
From what I have seen of it, it seems like a user created advertising database. Pretty much like facebook. It allows users to "like" things to share with others, but in reality the goal is likely just data collection for marketing.
Not really, it simply gives you a list of people that are playing any specific game. (Pick them based on what you "like")It is not part of the actual matchmaking for any game.
Well that seems like smart marketing from a business perspective.
However, I did get a chance to speak with some folks who worked for Xbox Live and Xbox Marketing (Kinect) recently and all I can say is that the people doing the ground work for Xbox Live are great folks.
It's like a free dating service for gamers and you have a percentage of profile compability ( based. On interests and games played)and you can add peop'e to your friend's list if you wish
I have been using it for awhile now from the preview program. It is actually really nice, you basically put your interests could be games, shows, movies etc. You put what game you want to play and it will bring up people that have same interest as well as what game they want to play and with a click of the button you can open their profile to friend, party, group etc. Its a really good way actually to meet some people, ive already become pretty good friends with a handful from this app.
I am not really an online gamers, as I mostly play multi-player with people I know.
Having said that, I am right now not seeing any real need for the app, as when I do get the rear urge to play online with strangers, I just search for a game and booya, I am in and playing. The whole dating service stigma is a major turnoff for me personally.
Ive Noticed i get paired up those who actually ommunicate. Its Like BF4 is a new game playing with those who arent mutes. Overdogg try it out its Free
Edit: 2b honest im a mute but nice 2hear others call out enemies LoL
it sounds good, but at the same time it could be someones worst nightmare. imagine being matched up with someone you dislike all the time, or a stalker of some kind.
Xbox Preview program members are now receiving invites to an exclusive preview of Overdog.
Overdog is an Interest-based matchmaking service for Xbox One.
Gamers will be able to create a profile, and find others based on shared interests and preferred games.
OverDog, which has current and former pro players like Hank Baskett (Philadelphia Eagles), Chris Kluwe (Minnesota Vikings), David Price (Tampa Bay Rays) and John Thorrington (DC United) on its advisory board, wants to create a platform where any athlete can connect directly with their fans by playing any video game they like. It’s one thing to meet an NBA, NFL or MLB star for a minute to get an autograph signed, it’s quite another to spend 20 minutes playing against them in a game of Madden or teaming up with them in a game of NBA 2K13. Hillenmeyer explains why now is the right time to capitalize on the eSports phenomenon and bring in real pro athletes into the game in this exclusive interview.
This looks cool, there has always been a deep correlation between videogames and Pro athletes. Glad to see someone is finally making the connection between gamers and professional athletes.
I have always wanted to have a way to connect with pro athletes around the world outside of the social media norms like Facebook and Twitter. OverDog gives me that chance but with videogames and who doesn't love videogames? Who would you guys like to challenge?
Overdog app not working at least 4me
i had this idea written down of course actions speak louder than words.. the idea is great and if implemented correctly could be a really unique way of meeting and instantly joining games together..before u even get into the game
What does this do exactly?
I got it. Can't connect.
EDIT: A system update is required for it.