VGLeaks appear to be the go to guys when it comes to next generation rumours and leaks. Or leaks which may be rumour. This time, they have covered the updated Kinect expected to be bundled with every next generation Xbox. The full details can be found in the article, but the main upgrades are claimed to be: An improved field…
It was a late Monday night around the zombies crib. The kind of late that no amount of bacon and braaaaaiiiiiiinnnnnssss will fix. So we’ll jump straight in to the news and hope for the best. Next-gen rumours are the best way to rattle the cobwebs clear. A Kotaku source (alias ‘SuperDaE’) claims to have direct access to Durango development kits and says…
CVG is reporting that select games studios in Europe are working on “the next generation of motion control” with new development kits. According to the site (via a games developer familiar with the situation), “Microsoft has already briefed a number of studios on the next phase in its motion control initiative.” These future Xbox plans tightly guarded and the source…
Microsoft has shown off a ‘proof-of-concept’ Xbox system called IllumiRoom at CES 2013 in Las Vegas. Using Kinect and a projector, the system augments the area surrounding the television screen with projected visualizations, which according to Microsoft can “change the appearance of the room, induce apparent motion, extend the field of view, and enable entirely new game experiences.” This tech…
Did you know that Dead Space 3 is better with Kinect? Well, apparently it is according to EA, Visceral and Microsoft. Dead Space 3 arrives in North America on 2 February 2013 and in Europe on 8 February 2013. Before that you will be able to download a co-op demo to allay any fears you may have over the addition…
Microsoft opened up the Kinect for research and development some time ago, and we have heard numerous ways in which the motion sensor could be used in various applications other than gaming. We now learn that the West Health Institute has made a proper breakthrough, and has developed technology to aid physical therapy professionals and patients using Microsoft’s Kinect for…
Criterion has detailed what Kinect support will be on offer in Need for Speed Most Wanted. The principle of the support is that you will be able to upgrade and mod your car on the fly without any need to pause the game. Criterion explains: “For example, while you’re in your SVT Raptor, you can say ‘Mods, Nitrous, Burn Nitrous’…
Microsoft has reduced the price of the Kinect for the Xbox 360 by $40 in the US. GamesIndustryBiz are citing Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, who announced yesterday that Microsoft dropped the Kinect price to $109 [around R900] in the US. Unfortunately he did also confirm that “there are no price drop plans” for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and…
Microsoft is looking for a Software Development Engineer to work on “the future of Natural User Input as a member of the team that *shipped* Kinect for the Xbox 360?” – or we will just call it ‘Kinect 2’ for now. If that job description fits you, you will be joining the “Xbox Platform Team” which “is gearing up towards…
The latest FIFA 13 trailer which shows off the Kinect voice commands. The commands allow you to “activate tactics, change formations and trigger substitutions without pausing the game.” You can also swear at the referee. Or tell him how great he is. Completely your call.