Microsoft has announced that it’ll start selling Xbox One consoles without Kinect, a move which comes as somewhat a surprise to some, as Microsoft said that it would never sell the console with the motion peripheral. Analysts, however, are not surprised, because for months they’ve argued that Microsoft would eventually cut the price of the console — or sell it ... Read More »
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After the massive leak by former CIA contractor Edward Snowden revealed that the U.S. government, via the NSA and CIA, received user data from Microsoft’s services like Skype, Outlook, Hotmail and others, giving these government firms unprecedented access to people’s personal information, including Skype video calls, the Redmond, Washington company is trying its utmost best to rain in the controversy ... Read More »
Were you looking to buy an Xbox 360? Microsoft announced that a $50 discount promotion will come these holidays, for many Xbox 360 bundles, old and new. This applies to the 250GB Xbox 360, the 4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect, and the 250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect. (Not included is the 4GB Xbox 360 without Kinect) The $50 discount promotion ... Read More »
“Environmental display” device patent filing has taken place, issued by Microsoft’s R&D department.Featuring 3D depth camera, it appears the device will emit infrared light patterns and register where is the player blocking the signal, a technique which is similar to that of the Kinect. But the patent suggest Kinect’s 3D camera will play a role, which is used to separately ... Read More »
“I like Kinect, I’ve been a fan of it, but I don’t think it has been fully realised as far as the potential of the device. Dance Central 3 looks great and all, but I’m curious how the ‘core’ games will work out.” – Gears Of War lead designer Cliff Bleszinski speaking with GamesTM. Read More »
“[Something] we struggled with in the games industry for a long time is building an emotional connection between the person playing and the characters inside the games. With Kinect, [you are] able to talk to characters inside the games, and experience not just voice recognition but them being able to understand the tone of your voice and how you’re saying ... Read More »
All over the internet, you’ll hear the same cry: Microsoft has forgotten the hardcore and turned Xbox 360 into a Kinect circus. Is this accusation true? Too many it is, but to the company’s Xbox UK boss Stephen McGill, that’s quiet a lie, as he assures the hardcore will never be left behind. Read More »
Crytek’s just announced what was formerly known as Codename Kingdoms as a Kinect Sword title dubbed Ryse. Read More »
EA’s just announced at Microsoft’s press conference that Mass Effect 3 will come ready with Kinect support. Read More »
Below the break you’ll see a teaser Microsoft’s released for upcoming Kinect title, Star Wars Kinect. There’s not much there, however, just a R2-D2 trying to communicate with the motion camera before going mental when it nods back at him. Read More »
Microsoft promised to do big things with Kinect, and below the break you’ll witness one of those things the firm’s hoping will take off, especially with the hardcore. How would you like to move your head left, right, and all around while playing Forza 4 with Kinect? What did you say? Read More »
When it comes to big surprises at E3, no one does it like Microsoft. Â The software giant has stolen Nintendo and Sony’s thunder in the past, so don’t be astonished if it does it again. Â We’ve seen many an announcement on the platform holder’s stage, haven’t we? Everything from the new Xbox 360 Slim unveiling when Microsoft gave every journalist ... Read More »
Microsoft and Spike TV’s signed an exclusive deal that will see the TV network become the sole provider broadcasting the firm’s E3 press conference next month, but don’t be confused, because sites like Gamespot, IGN and G4 will also be streaming the event online. Read More »
If you were having dreams of playing Bioshock Infinite with Kinect and PS Move, wake up from your slumber now. Franchise creator Ken Levine has ruled out the possibility, saying such functionality would be like “cheating gamers”. 3D, on the other hand, sounds enticing. Read More »
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