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How Much Space Do You Need To Use The New Kinect?
The old Kinect was notorious for needing a fairly large space in which to play, so the camera could accurately capture your movements. I mean, I live in a house, and my living room setup wasn’t big enough. The new Kinect, packing a wide-angle lens, is supposed to alleviate that problem, but it’s not like…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 11, 2013 -
Can’t Get An Xbox One Online? Buy An Xbox 360.
Is there any way around Microsoft’s mandatory 24-hour “check in” on the Xbox One? Nope. Well, there is one. It just doesn’t involve buying an Xbox One. Speaking with Destructoid, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer was asked what someone with no internet access would do if they wanted to buy an Xbox One. “I mean the analogy,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 11, 2013 -
Microsoft Is Working On Kinect Game Gestures You Might Actually Use
I just got out of a tech demo—called Reflex—where a Microsoft representative leaned side-to-side, pointed at the screen, and raised an Xbox One controller to help him maneuver, attack and defend in a first-person shooter type of game. It wasn’t as elegant as they’d have us believe, but it certainly looked more useful than most…
By Tina Amini Published June 11, 2013 -
The Microsoft E3 Booth In Nine Photos, With Special Guest
Can you spot the prolific Japanes egame designer in this photo? Our own Tina Amini captured the soul of Yakuza developer Toshihiro Nagoshi in her nine-photo tour of Microsoft’s E3 2013 booth. Why only nine photos? Why not a video? Because this way you can piece the booth together with your mind. It’s fun! For…
By Mike Fahey Published June 11, 2013 -
The Internet’s Hilarious Reactions To E3
The E3 gaming expo is underway, and there are already a ton of animated GIFs, all reacting to the various press conferences. We have gathered some of the most hilarious ones. The GIFs might take a few seconds to load. sources: demoncry54, ta-ble, R7729dash44, taidstick via animal-crossing, zferolie, imgur To contact the author of this…
By Gergo Vas Published June 11, 2013 -
Let’s Rate The Major E3 Press Conferences
Sure, you may think you know who “won” yesterday’s E3 press conference throwdown. But there’s only one way to know for sure: A reader poll. And so I turn it over to you, fine readers: how would you rate yesterday’s press conferences, and this morning’s Nintendo Direct?
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 11, 2013 -
So Far, Next-Gen Is Being Won By Crap You Can Already Do
Progress! Turns out that what’s next is what’s now. After watching two big press conferences for two big consoles (Xbox One and PS4), it looks like the future is being decided by the present. It’s still early, yes. But the knee jerk to Microsoft’s Xbox One, and all that it entails, is severe. Whether it’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 11, 2013 -
What Happened at Microsoft’s Big E3 Event? Here’s All You Need to Know
Today the Xbox One got a second chance to make a better impression following a May debut that, by any objective measure, went light on games. At E3 2013, Microsoft took pains not to repeat the mistake, rolling out a 90-minute pastry cart of game after game after game. Happy now? Or not? With more…
By Owen Good Published June 11, 2013 -
Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference, Made Shorter And Much Funnier
Maybe you’re curious what Microsoft showed at their E3 press conference this morning. But maybe you don’t have time to watch the whole thing? Also, maybe you’d like it to be much funnier than it was. You’re in luck! Matt Lees from Videogamer.com has done another of his “abridged version” videos, this time for Microsoft’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 11, 2013 -
At Least Microsoft Is Winning The Console War In My Hotel Bathroom
The hotel maids stuck this sign in our bathroom while we were at today’s E3 press conferences. It doesn’t make much sense. “All in one. Input one.” It literally means nothing, as Stephen pointed out yesterday. But hey. Sony might be winning the war for our living rooms, but at least Microsoft won the war…
By Jason Schreier Published June 11, 2013 -
The PS4 or Xbox One? Can You Tell the Difference?
Sony just revealed the PlayStation 4. It’s a black box! Funny, because the Xbox One is a black box, too. What a kwinky-dink. Above, you can see both the PS4 and the Xbox One. Can you tell which is which? Can you? This is incredibly difficult! (Note that Kotaku removed each console’s logo.) To contact…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2013 -
I’m Still Not Convinced Xbox One Will Put Games First
In the time between Microsoft’s reveal of their next-generation Xbox One console and today’s E3 press conference, the company promised that they’d show games. Not just any games, either. They essentially said, “Ready your eyeballs, oh Skeptical Fanbase, for a suite of playable software that will make your heart skip beats.” Well, after watching this…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 10, 2013 -
First Xbox One Consoles Come With Fancy Controllers, Achievement
To let those who get the very first Xbox One consoles feel just that little bit more special, Microsoft will be including specially-branded controllers for those who reserve a “Day One” edition of the console. Available at “select retailers”, the controller includes a small graphic saying “DAY ONE 2013” in the centre of the pad.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2013 -
Watch EA’s E3 2013 Press Conference Live Right Here
Microsoft is about to take the stage in the first big press conference of E3 2013, and they’ve got quite a lot of convincing to do if they plan on making the Xbox One as huge a success as the Xbox 360 was. Will the worries over used games, game lending, privacy and internet requirements…
By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2013 -
Project Spark Lets You Create Virtual Worlds on Xbox One
Today at Microsoft’s E3 press conference, the company showed off its game creation tools called Project Spark. Here, have a look. Project Spark Demo [IGN@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2013 -
There’s a Hidden Message In The Witcher 3‘s Debut Trailer
Here’s a screenshot of the sneaky little hidden message game studio CD Projekt RED left in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt‘s debut trailer. It shares some extra info regarding the game and the trailer. Blink and you’ll miss it! The message appears briefly at around the 3:13 mark in the video below.
By Gergo Vas Published June 10, 2013 -
GameStop, Taking Preorders for Xbox One, Lists Nov. 21 as Release Date
GameStop already is taking preorders for the $499 Xbox One “Day One Edition”. Though Microsoft has not yet announced any release date other than “November,” the mega-retailer says the console will ship on Nov. 21.
By Owen Good Published June 10, 2013 -
One T-Shirt Isn’t Enough for This Xbox Exec
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer made the rounds in in the slight-casual variation of the Game Exec Wardrobe: blazer, t-shirt, dark-hued jeans. But, eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed that Spencer quick-changed his tops as the morning went on. Think he was sweating a lot? Spencer wore shirts from the dev studios whose games will be showing up…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 10, 2013 -
Meet the New Redesigned Xbox 360, Same Price as the Old Xbox 360
The new Xbox 360 design—in stores today, says Microsoft—features a design consistent with the one-half-glossy/one-half-matte look of its successor, the Xbox One. It also bridges future with present by having the same price as all current Xbox 360 models. The new look will be available in all current formats: $199 for the 4 GB version;…
By Owen Good Published June 10, 2013
