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"Today is November 4th, 2011, which means that the Kinect has been on the market for one full year. In that time, the Kinect library has expanded from 17 titles to over 60 worldwide. Kids and adults have been able to control their Xboxes for a whole year by simply waving their hands. The Kinect, the only video game device that does not require a controller, has caused Xbox 360 consoles to fly off the shelves, allowing the Xbox 360 to dominate the monthly sale charts. It’s been an eventful year..."
"At E3 2010 Microsoft's press conference shook everything up with demonstrations of their Kinect. The Kinect of course is a controller-free movement-based device which attempts to get players "into the game" even more so than the Wii. The games displayed at last E3 were mostly family friendly and casual titles, although Dance Central looked to be a more complex game."
Daav from NoobFeed.com shares thoughts about the issues Kinect could be facing in the long run. While the core product promises a lot of technological prowess, Microsoft might need to follow through on a good idea.
The newest Trailer for Kinect Joy Ride shows a live action re-enactment of the gameplay to be expected from Microsoft Kinect Joy Ride for the Xbox 360 and some gameplay as well.
"I'm sure every one of us is guilty at some point of flinging themselves around the room in a fit of unsurpassed joy. Perhaps you've just passed your driving test, or done a particularly load burp. Whatever the reason, room flinging is commonplace amongst the human race. Then came Kinect, the one device destined to have anyone who has bought it flinging themselves around like a speeding bullet stuck in the backside of a bat out of hell. Injuries, therefore, are set to follow soon afterwards fo..."
"For me, an advert invading my game space is a bit like having a morbidly obese monster sit on your face. Unnecessary, weird and more than a bit scary. The gaming landscape used to be pretty much devoid of these adverts, but with the introduction of Kinect and my experiences so far with the plethora of advertising these games seem to have, I'm beginning to worry what the future will hold for in-game advertising. Are we destined soon to have loading screens that are adverts like we see on telev..."
"Originally announced as an Xbox Live Arcade title that took advantage of Microsoft’s new Avatar models last year at E3, Big Park’s Kinect Joy Ride has gone through a lot since that time. It’s since been overhauled from a downloadable game to a retail title, and now makes full use of Microsoft’s multi-million dollar motion sensitive controller. While some may think the idea of playing a driving game without a steering wheel (or, God forbid, a regular controller) is a terrible one, it’s actuall..."
It's a pretty bizarre notion, suggesting a kart-racing style game without an actual controller or steering wheel to go along with it. Still, despite the weirdness, Kinect Joy Ride works moderately well.
"Another year is just about over, which usually means it’s time to look back and take stock of the last twelve months—the good times, the bad times, the surprises, and of course, the regrets. This is especially true of the video game industry, in which bad choices can be costly, both in time commitment and cash. Let’s take a look at some of the 2010 titles that you probably could have skipped."
Today it was announced that Kinect Sports and Kinect Joy Ride would be getting new DLC. The Kinect Sports DLC pack is available today while Joy Ride's new DLC will be available starting January 4th, 2011. Both are FREE downloads which is a rarity in the DLC world.
"Suffice to say I now have enough titles to probably sink a small but very sturdy sailing vessel. So, given that the holidays are expensive I have decided to construct this guide to inform you of what you should be considering putting on your list to Santa this year. Yes, he is real. Look, here's a picture, what more proof do you want?"
"2009 E3 Microsoft announced Project Natal, showing the public for the first time a whole new way of gaming control. The hype train was in full swing and would continue to build months after. One year later Microsoft gives their project an official name 'Kinect'. What is Kinect? And now that it has officially hit the Australian public has it been worth the time and effect Microsoft has invested? And will it do what we have seen at live E3 demonstrations? Let's find out."
Just like the Wii, Microsoft's Kinect could have quite the plethora of third-party add-ons in development. Here's some of the most interesting ideas that have been tossed around so far.
Microsoft seems to be the video game King of promotions. Their most recent stunt includes a feature on the Oprah show. Guess it's plain to see who their target audience is.
"Yoga, Zumba and dance. A hedgehog, sorcerer and lion cub. Rapids, moguls and race tracks. Microsoft today unveiled 19 ways for you to jump into the action with the final launch line-up of games for Kinect for Xbox 360. Completely free from controllers, Kinect immerses you in dance and fitness, racing and sports, action, adventure and party games, offering something for everyone on your Christmas gift list."
"This morning Microsoft officially announced the Xbox Kinect Launch Title Lineup via Larry Hyrb aka Major Nelson's blog. There are 17 titles, just one shy of the original Xbox 360 launch title amount in 2005. While there are no big suprises in the lineup below, there are some gems like Dance Central from Harmonix which I am very much looking forward to.
As detailed in previous software lineup reveals, there are a lot of sports and casual games in the initial selection which will be expanded..."
"With the PlayStation Move Move getting rave reviews and Kinect facing an upcoming wordwide realease on November 4th, it’s only natural to expect Microsoft to crank out the advertising. Here’s the first batch:"
"There has been much comparison of the Kinect to the existing Wii by Nintendo. Announcement of the Kinect for the Xbox 360 threatens to challenge to cordless nature of the Wii and bring you console gaming with no controller at all. The Wii brought us Wii Fit, as well as many other games for the console that allowed you to get up and get moving, even if you had never before played video games. The Wii also featured many family-friendly games, which is typical of Nintendo, and there were many op..."
"Since Microsoft finally got around to pricing Kinect, I felt it was time to take a moment, step back and really absorb what the hell exactly we were looking at as an overall package to assess really whether or not it is worth $100 bucks. Why do I say $100? Simple. By including Kinect Adventures in the bundle for people who already own an Xbox and titles for the motion detecting camera retailing on Amazon for roughly $50 dollars, why wouldn’t I think that? Besides, for the underlying offering,..."
"Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has confirmed that Kinect will indeed be the long-rumored $150 price when it is released this November. He also reveals that it will be bundled with Kinect Adventures."
"Microsoft and Macy’s kicked off their in-store demos of Kinect for Xbox 360 on Thursday for 13 select stores across the nation. The Lenox Square Mall Macy’s in Atlanta is one of those select stores so I headed over with the two best casual gamers I know that are part of the target audience, my kids Cody (8) and Karli (4)."
"The video game industry has constantly increased its presence at the yearly Comic-Con and this year's 40th edition is no exception. Microsoft alone is coming heavy with some of its biggest Xbox 360 franchises this year with panels and playable demos for Halo: Reach, Gears of War III, Fable III, Kinect and more."
"As we reported the other day, Macy's stores are playing host to playable Kinect "preview stations" across the country starting on July 15. The 13 select cities that will have a Macy's with Kinect were released today and they are primarily in big cities as expected."
"If the E3 presentation with the casual game focus and the Justin Bieber concert tie-in weren't big enough clues that Microsoft is trying to broaden the appeal of the Xbox 360 via the Kinect motion-sensing camera, then we've got another example for you. Macy's has announced that 13 stores across the nation will be home to Kinect demo setups that will allow people to come in and try out the new Xbox accessory starting July 15."
Chevrolet and Microsoft are joining forces to create what's currently being called The Kinect Joy Ride "advergame". Players will be able to test drive the new Chevrolet Volt utilizing motion controls to increase its mass market appeal.
"Much has been made about the rumored $150 price for the Xbox 360 Kinect especially in comparison to the $100 price for the PS Move bundle that was announced at E3. Some say that price is too expensive for a product targeted towards the casual market. Others say that the price is in line with similar offerings from the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3. However, what about the price of the games?"
"On this episode of onTopic Andreas, Craig and Ronnie discuss the Microsoft E3 press conference (Kinect, Fable 3, Black Ops mad MGS Rising) Ubisoft press conference (Child of Eden, Assassins Creed Brotherhood, Ghost Recon and Driver) along with the EA press conference (Bad Company 2, Medal of Honer and Sims 3.)"
Well E3 2010 is definitely here. With Microsoft's conference now done, All Age Gaming brings you a comprehensive summary of the announcements at Microsoft's conference. Some exciting stuff indeed.
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