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With Microsoft sending out mixed messages about the potential hardcore appeal of Kinect, Ubisoft has claimed that one of its first Kinect titles will really speak” to the core Xbox 360 audience. Last month Microsoft said that it’s developing controller-based games for the core and Kinect titles that appeal to …

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News hub CNN has expressed serious reservations about the RRP Microsoft has slapped on the upcoming Xbox 360 motion camera Kinect. While Kinect looks extremely promising, I’m still concerned about the price,” reviewer JP Mangalindan wrote on the site. The $150 asking price for what’s essentially a hardware add-on to …

Those wanting to try Kinect before deciding whether or not to invest in the device this Q4 will now get the chance thanks to five dates announced as part of a new UK tour. The sampling program will visit Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, London Zoo, The Thames Festival …

On face value, it’s easy to see the 130 asking price for Kinect as Microsoft echoing back to the original Xbox and its high 299 RRP. 129.99 looks like a price for niche, not novelty. At least, that’s what a wave of cynical Twitterers (myself included) spluttered when launch details …

Despite initial scepticism over its price, Kinect looks set to be a big hit. Retailers are reporting high pre-order numbers for the device, which will be available in November for 129.99 bundled with Kinect Adventures. In fact MCV understands one large chain has encouraged stores to secure 10 pre-orders for …

Electronic Arts could be the latest company to dedicate an entire studio to Kinect and motion control game development. The publisher announced today that it will move its Salt Lake team to a new 20,000 square foot building in the Utah capital. EA Salt Lake was in another life the …

Publisherâ??s Salt Lake outfit, once Wii-focused, is moving to spacious new surroundings

Two leading games analyst have come out on either side of the divide in the debate surrounding Microsoft’s 130 RRP for Kinect. The Kinect bundle costs only $100 more than the cost of a standalone console, so they can afford to sell Kinect for $100,” Michael Pachter told CVG. The …