Alex Kipman, the brainchild behind Microsoft’s Kinect for Xbox 360 believes that people haven’t realized that technology is “luring them away from humanity,” but that Kinect could be the beginning of a shift in the industry toward a “more human path.” “Kinect is an inflection point in that journey,” he said. “It’s the first step in making technology disappear – and…
Well, that was frankly all a little underwhelming. Xbox’s press conference proved a little disappointing with almost no real thrills and spills and certainly no surprises. Had they maybe not let the cat out of the bag early on Gears of War, they would’ve maintained a genuine trump card. As it stands, one can only suspect that this E3 –…
This is what happens when you ask someone (recently bitten by a zombie) to do a video review which requires a level of rhythm… It’s not pretty. If you prefer reading to watching – we can be pleasing you too with a summary… Developer: 505games Publisher: Majesco For fans of: Dance Central; Dancing; Fitness; Exercise; Kinect Reviewed on: Xbox 360 Kinect If we had…
Microsoft South Africa has announced the availability of Kinect for Windows in South Africa as soon as June 2012. Kinect for Windows is – according to Microsoft – about the future of computing, and promises an entirely new way of working with computers. Kinect for Windows is already in use in a variety of work settings including car manufacturers (enabling…
The (depending on your personal preference) stunning white Special Edition 4GB Kinect Xbox 360 will be releasing in South Africa on 4 May for the price of R3599. For your money, you get a “special edition white Xbox 360 4GB console, white Kinect sensor, white Xbox 360 wireless controller, Kinect Sports and Kinect Adventures, and a three month subscription to…
According to a patent filed late last year (but only published earlier this month) and spotted by Kotaku, Sony is planning what appears to be its own version of Kinect. At least they’re planning a device which is a “USER-DRIVEN THREE-DIMENSIONAL INTERACTIVE GAMING ENVIRONMENT” which may very well be an advanced version of the EyeToy which could lay claim to…
Microsoft have launched the ‘Kinect for Windows commercial program’ which should see the boundaries of the technology pushed further by allowing applications to be developed using Kinect. Companies like United Health Group, American Express, Mattel, Telefonica, and Toyota are already developing applications with Kinect for Windows. Craig Eisler, general manager for Kinect for Windows says “We’re only starting to scratch the surface…
Woo-hoo. Zombie Studios made an FPS for Microsoft’s Kinect on Xbox 360. It’s entitled Blackwater and yeah it’s named after a real-life (albeit the names have been changed – PR stunt much?) private military or guns-for-hire group. Now they are known as ‘Xe Services’… if you’re looking to commit some genocide (secretly pointing at rich people and Beber fans). Well…
Mass Effect 3 has a new trailer showing off the voice commands which will make the game “Better with Kinect”. Apparently. The trailer also confirms the demo of the game which will arrive on Valentine’s Day – that’s 14 February if you aren’t a romantic. [Uploaded by Kinectronic]