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Microsoft cancel Gore Verbinski’s Kinect game “Matter”

by Shane Willoughby - on Mar 7th 2013 - No Comments
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Microsoft has cancelled “Matter” the rather promising Gore Verbinski and Blind Wink Games Kinect title that was expected later this year. “Microsoft Studios is no longer pursuing this title,” a Blind Wink representative told Joystiq. “We have no further details to share at this time.” Phil Spencer,...

RARE hiring for “jaw-dropping” Kinect game. Could be next gen

by Shane Willoughby - on Mar 6th 2013 - No Comments
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Developers RARE are hiring for an unknown Kinect title decribed as “jaw dropping”. The studio are looking for a  senior programmer to become, “part of a pioneering team dedicated to the next jaw-dropping, never-been-done-before Rare project.” The applicant must have an “experience of motion gaming, especially Kinect...

Dead Space 3 video shows Kinect in action

by Joseph Murphy - on Jan 7th 2013 - No Comments
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EA has released a new gameplay/developer diary which shows Kinect in action. The video talks to Steve Papoutsis and reveals several of the commands Kinect can detect. There’s also a collection of “fans” who’ll try and convince you Kinect is worth the effort. ...

Microsoft accidentally releases then quickly pulls Crimson Dragon demo from Xbox Live

by Shane Willoughby - on Jan 2nd 2013 - No Comments
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Microsoft accidentally released a demo for missing in action Kinect enabled Panzer Dragoon spiritual sequel Crimson Dragon on Xbox Live Japan before quickly pulling the demo from the online service. Originally known as Project Draco, Crimson Dragon is the latest title from Panzer Dragoon creator Yukio Futatsugi and was supposed to release...

New Dead Space 3 video talks Kinect, co-op, enemy AI and more

by Joseph Murphy - on Dec 21st 2012 - No Comments
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Major Nelson has teamed up with EA to release a new Dead Space 3 video which talks about the various features the game will offer. Speaking with Steve Papoutsis, the video explains the new additions like Kinect functionality, the new weapons crafting system and co-op. Hit play below and see what you think. ...

Kinect support officially confirmed for Dead Space 3, new details screens and trailer released

by Joseph Murphy - on Dec 13th 2012 - No Comments
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EA has revealed that Dead Space 3 will support Kinect. The device will allow gamers the ability to issue voice commands, and although they are currently unknown, the added function “further immerses players into the Dead Space universe” according to EA. It also promises to “make it easier for co-op partners to give...

Review: Nike+ Kinect Training

by Shane Willoughby - on Dec 3rd 2012 - No Comments
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Fitness games have become common place on Kinect for Xbox 360. What with UFC Personal Trainer, EA Sports Active, Adidas MiCoach and Your Shape:  Fitness Evolved, Kinect has become oversubscribed with reasons not to go to the gym and slap on your sweats, move around some furniture and just get sweaty. Hell, even Spice Girl Mel B has...

New Microsoft patent allows Kinect to watch you and monitor your content usage

by Shane Willoughby - on Nov 6th 2012 - No Comments
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Big Brother is watching you……. A new Microsoft patent entitled ‘Content Distribution Regulation by Viewing User’ has surfaced that could potentially allow your Kinect to observe you and monitor how you interact with Xbox 360 and it’s content. As MCV explains, the patent is such that Kinect or any compatible camera source...

Review: Fable: The Journey

by Joseph Murphy - on Oct 26th 2012 - No Comments
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Let’s face it – motion controlled gaming of any sorts is going to be riddled with issues. First off, there’s a whole host of variables like correct tuning of the device to factor in, there’s also elements like lighting to consider and even correct posture and movement to name a few. Lionhead’s bold new direction...

Review: Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection

by Shane Willoughby - on Oct 23rd 2012 - No Comments
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The Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection is a welcoming reminder of what Kinect can do – that being – actually work quite well. Microsoft’s hands-free controller isn’t exactly covering itself in glory at the moment. All too often, our flirtations with Kinect are defined by tagged on, diluted and seemingly throwaway experiences,...

Voldy-Boldy! Harry Potter Kinect gets launch trailer

by Joseph Murphy - on Oct 11th 2012 - No Comments
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Warner Bros has sent out the launch trailer for Harry Potter Kinect. The title, developed by Dead Space: Extraction dev Eurocom, is already available in the US, but launches tomorrow (October the 12th) here in Ireland. ...

Fable: The Journey gets launch trailer

by Joseph Murphy - on Oct 9th 2012 - No Comments
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Lionhead has sent out the launch trailer for Fable: The Journey. The launch trailer is narrated by the ever-popular Fable character Theresa and shows a mix of new gameplay, animated sequences and more. Fable: The Journey launches on October the 12th. ...

Just Dance 4′s launch trailer released

by Joseph Murphy - on Oct 2nd 2012 - No Comments
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Ubisoft has sent out the launch trailer for Just Dance 4. The ever popular dance title is now available across Ireland and the UK and boasts 40 brand new tracks as well as brand new game modes. Hit play, and you’ll get to see/hear what’s in there. ...

New Fable: The Journey dev diary released

by Joseph Murphy - on Aug 17th 2012 at 4:07 pm (IST). This post has No Comments

The video not only shows the game in action, but it also details the severance in the fabled blood lines…

Advert suggests Need for Speed: Most Wanted will support Kinect

by Shane Willoughby - on Jul 30th 2012 at 2:31 pm (IST). This post has No Comments

Need For Speed: Most Wanted will in fact be “better” with Kinect, that is if a pre-order advert posted on NeoGAF is anything to go by.