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Microsoft is launching new motion-sensing software Kinect Fun Labs today. The title was announced by Kinect mastermind Kudo Tsunoda during Microsoft’s E3 press conference and has been inspired by the enhancements that other developers have brought to Microsoft’s motion controller. "Developers of all sizes have delivered new experiences on the …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Fable The Journey announced
Development legend Peter Molyneux has taken to Microsoft’s E3 stage to announce his brand new title – Fable: The Journey. "Heroes are no longer born – they must be made" was the leading tag line in a title that promises a departure from the template set down by its two …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Forza 4 dated
Forza Motorsport 4 will be released in the US on October 11th. The launch date was revealed during Microsoft’s E3 press conference after a trailer highlighting the game’s key features. The game will feature cars from over 80 manufacturers, Kinect headtracking, community car clubs and Top Gear-themed content, including the …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Voice control leads New Xbox Experience
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox 360 interface will introduce enhanced voice control, YouTube, Bing and live television. The new features were introduced by Xbox Live’s corporate vice president Marc Whitten during Microsoft’s E3 press conference. Voice control will be central to the experience, allowing Kinect users to access and …
Read More »Microsoft flaunts string of improvements to Kinect
E3 SPECIAL: Kinect backed by publishing and development elite
Read More »MICROSOFT: Kinect support for Tom Clancy titles
All upcoming games based on the Tom Clancy line of war titles will feature Kinect support, Ubisoft has confirmed. Co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot made the claim during Microsoft’s 2011 E3 presentation, where Ubisoft demoed Kinect functionality for its upcoming shooter Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The publisher showed how the …
Read More »MICROSOFT: FIFA for Kinect
EA Sports has announced that a future FIFA will use Kinect for Xbox 360. This was confirmed by EA Sports president Peter Moore during Microsoft’s E3 press conference, who added: "Just imagine the possibilities Kinect can bring to the biggest sports game in the world: FIFA." Moore also confirmed that …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Mass Effect 3 Kinect support confirmed
Developer BioWare has confirmed that upcoming RPG Mass Effect 3 will offer Kienct compatibility. Specifically, it will allow gamers to interact with the galaxy-spanning title via voice recognition. Primarily it will be used to select dialogue options, though it will also offer players the chance to command their squad on …
Read More »Molyneux reveals Kinect-based Fable project
Lionhead shifts to action genre
Read More »Minecraft coming to Xbox via Kinect
Breakthrough indie game an 'Xbox console exclusive', Microsoft says
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