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These Are The New Xbox 360 Specs
These are the specs for the new Xbox 360, which include a “custom Kinect port,” a new system fan that’s “as quiet as a PS3,” according to Microsoft, and some other noteworthy changes, like the official death of Memory Units. Touch Sensitive Buttons – turn the Xbox 360 on or off and eject a disc…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
New Xbox 360 Shipping Today, Costs $299
Microsoft unveiled its smaller, sleeker Xbox 360 design, packing a 250GB hard drive and built-in wireless-n. Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said it will be in stores by the end of the week, and will still cost $299.
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kinect Launching November 4 With 15 Launch Titles
Microsoft has nailed down November 4 as the release date for the Kinect control system, with 15 titles available at launch. The date was nailed down at the Microsoft E3 2010 press conference, after showing off several of the titles coming to the system. Interestingly enough, no price was given for Kinect, so we’ll continue…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Ubisoft Unveils Kinect-Enabled Fitness Title
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved by Ubisoft will make use of Microsoft Kinect to deliver a range of exercises, from cardio-kickboxing to yoga. The title will perform a full-body scan of the user help it provide detailed data on performance and progress.
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kinect Brings Voice And Motion Control To Xbox Live
Kinect engineer Ron Forbes demonstrated how users will navigate Xbox Live using Microsoft’s motion-control system today, using a combination of movement and voice controls. Ron took the stage at Microsoft’s 2010 E3 presser to show the audience how Kinect would change the way we navigate Xbox Live. The Kinect camera recognized Ron, logging him into…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
ESPN to Deliver Programming Over Xbox Live
Microsoft and ESPN have struck a deal delivering exclusive sports programming to Xbox Live. The partnership will deliver more than 3,500 sports events, most of which will be in high definition. ESPN anchors Trey Wingo and Josh Elliot took the stage to demonstrate the service, which will be free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Highlights…
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Fable III Rises To Power In October
Peter Molyneux took the stage today at Microsoft’s E3 2010 press conference to nail down an October release date for the third entry in Microsoft Game Studios’ flagship action role-playing game series000 “It’s everything you love about Fable and more,” Molyneux promised regarding Fable III, which could be one of the most reasonable promises he’s…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Crytek Exclusive Will Bring Gladiatorial Combat to Xbox 360
At Microsoft’s E3 news conference, live now, Crysis maker Crytek revealed via live action trailer it’s working on an Xbox 360 exclusive game, Codename Kingdoms. The game appears to have a sword-and-sandals theme, featuring brutal combat sequences.
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Metal Gear Solid: Rising Is All About The Slice And Dice
During Microsoft’s E3 press conference, Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima introduced a trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Rising, showing off a fast-paced action game with Raiden using his sword to slice enemies, vehicles, and scenery to pieces. Check out our live blog for images from the trailer!
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Multiyear Pact Puts Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC on Xbox 360 First
Microsoft struck a deal with Activision guaranteeing all map packs and game add-ons for Call of Duty: Black Ops will release first for the Xbox 360. The agreement, just announced at Microsoft’s E3 news conference, runs from 2010 to 2012. “When you want to play Call of Duty over the next few years, you’ll want…
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
This DS Japanese Lady Drawing Is So Accurate
Meet Ayako Imoto. The 24-year-old actress appears on variety programs. And this Nintendo DS drawing of her is not entirely accurate. Slightly better. By “better”, I don’t mean better There we go! Imoto typically plays a young, kid sister type character in a Japanese schoolgirl sailor suit. Her eyebrows are for comic effect! She also…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Xbox 360 At E3 2010 Live! [UPDATE]
It’s Xbox 360 E3 liveblog time here in Los Angeles. And you can watch the event live yourself. Look below for all your E3 news needs, as the biggest announcements from Microsoft of the week for Xbox 360 and Kinect go live at 11 a.m. PT. Follow our Kotaku Liveblog: Click to viewE3 2010 –…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kinect Gives Free Helicopters to VIPs
At first I thought this was a Marine CH-46 ferrying a extremely large, green hot dog. No, it’s actually an Army Chinook carrying a raft. Microsoft gave out this Kinect Adventures Avatar toy to everyone at last night’s Kinect event.
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Tiny Wii Controllers For Your Freakishly Small Hands
Are Nintendo’s Wii remote and nunchuk controllers too big for your hands? Power A has your freakishly misshapen appendages covered with the charmingly named MiniRemote and MiniChuck. E3 isn’t just about the games. It’s also a place for companies like Power A to march out odd little accessories like this MiniRemote and MiniChuck combo. Retailing…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Hey, Maybe Eminem is Appearing for Call of Duty
Eminem tweeted he’d appear in Activision’s event at E3, and yesterday I joked “I don’t think he’s appearing on behalf of Call of Duty: Black Ops.” Maybe he is. A track from his new album will be in the game. Most would think of DJ Hero 2 first, but in a news release touting the…
By Owen Good Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Delightful Chat With the Most Hated Man in Video Games
For Bobby Kotick, it all started with a handshake in a parking garage under an Atlantic City casino. The story of Kotick is the story of video game juggernaut Activision, a tale of chance meetings and unbelievable circumstance, of Apple founder Steve Jobs and millionaire recluse Howard Hughes. But before the story there’s the cheesecake.…
By Brian Crecente Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
Previously, On Mass Effect
BioWare is kicking off a playable demo for Mass Effect 2 tomorrow, which comes complete with a “story so far” video for players who never played the first game. This is that video. So Mass Effect newbies should be able to watch this video and be completely up to speed on Mass Effect. That way,…
By Mike Fahey Published June 14, 2010 - Uncategorized
4-0
To: Team Los Angeles From: Team Australia So, Australia’s World Cup campaign got off to as poor a start as you (well, I) could possibly imagine, with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Germany. Making matters worse was the fact I got up at 4:30am to watch it. Football, as they say, can be…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010