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E3 2010: Can you play Kinect sitting down?

A report by consumer games site IGN has made the startling claim that playing Kinect while sitting on a chair can cause technical problems. Though the device is clearly designed to provide an energetic gameplay experience, titles such as Child of Eden look more suited to a leisurely game experience. …

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E3 2010: Ubi’s Motion-control sports duo

Ubisoft will be rolling out two motion-controlled sports compilations this Q4 in order to support Microsoft and Sony’s hardware launches. The company announced Racquet Sports and MotionSports during its E3 press conference. The games have been designed exclusively for Move and Kinect, respectively. Racquet Sports will be released first, hitting …

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E3 2010: Kinect price closer to launch

With Sony unveiling a competitive price for its Move motion controller, the pressure on Microsoft to unveil its pricing strategy fro Kinect is higher than ever – but don’t expect concrete details any time soon. Speaking to VG247, European boss Chris Lewis stated: We haven’t said yet when we’ll come …

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GAME reports high Kinect interest

Though we’re still waiting for an official RRP for Microsoft’s Kinect motion camera, UK retailer GAME has told MCV that interest in the device amongst consumers is proving strong. Although we have no confirmed pricing for the UK, Kinect is increasingly looking like a must-have item for both the casual …

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E3 2010 Day One – Miss anything?

Although the actual Expo itself doesn’t start until later today, yesterday E3 was opened in spectacular fashion, with Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft and Virgin press conferences. Between them a raft of new hardware, online services and original games were unveiled. And MCV has been reporting on every single detail. But if …

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E3 2010: Kinect games get purple branding

After news of a slight redesign for Xbox 360 cover art in the run-up to E3, a new look for Microsoft’s Kinetic software will see games for the first time hit the shelves in purple boxes. The move is designed to allow consumers to easily distinguish between those titles that …

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E3 2010: Sonic Free Riders races onto Kinect

A Kinect exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog title has been confirmed by Sega which will be available to buy on the motion accessory’s launch day. Sonic Free Riders allows players to turn, twist and jump to race characters from the Sonic series on vehicles like bikes and hover boards. Featuring both …

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E3 2010: Michael Jackson game announced

Ubisoft has unveiled Michael Jackson: The Game, a new dance title that puts players in the shoes of the legendary popstar. The game will lets consumers dance and sing along to some of Jackson’s biggest hits, such as Beat It and Billie Jean. It will be compatible with Kinect on …

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E3 2010: THQ jumps on Kinect fitness bandwagon

Kinect Sports, Your Shape, Mel B’s Get Fit, Dance Central, EA Sports Active… and now The Biggest Loser. THQ has unveiled the sixth 360/Kinect active movement and fitness game of the day, a version of its Biggest Loser games for the new device. The game is a spin-off of the …

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