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Kinect’s Video Chat Is More Useful Than Sexy
Sure, it’s not the most exciting part of Kinect’s launch later this year, but Video Kinect may ultimately prove to be one of the device’s most practical applications. It’s essentially Skype, allowing people to video chat over Xbox Live, with the addition of a few neat features like media sharing and local weather reports. Because…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 15, 2010 -
I Am The Controller? Of The Bathroom?
As seen in my hotel.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2010 -
Kinect Games Have Their Own Special Boxes
While the change to regular Xbox 360 cover art was a slight one, Microsoft has something a little more drastic in mind for Kinect games: purple boxes. Yes, breaking from a tradition that dates back to the launch of the original Xbox, Kinect titles won’t ship in Microsoft’s trademark green DVD case. They’ll instead ship…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010 -
The New 360 “Hub” Looks Better Than The Dashboard
When Kinect is released in November, Microsoft will add a “Kinect Hub” to the dashboard to make better use of the controller. This is what that hub will look like, and if you think it’s familiar, that’s because it is The incredibly simple, bold grid-based system on display is very similar to that used by…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010 -
What Day Can You Buy The New Xbox 360?
Microsoft revealed that the new slimmer and smaller Xbox 360 would be shipping today and priced at US$299. Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said it would be available later this week. And what day is that exactly? According to an internal Target memo, the new Xbox 360 will be available for purchase this Friday (June 18) at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2010 -
Halo: Reach’s Trailer Takes The Fight Into Outer Space
Halo: Reach is out soon (September), so the time for fancy pre-rendered cutscenes is over. This E3 trailer, then, is all gameplay (or at least all in-engine). And yes, there are space battles. Yes, for the first time in the series, you’ll be able to pilot a space craft and blow up stuff in orbit.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010 -
Fable III E3 Trailer Asks You To Join The Revolution
The tagline reads “Fable III: It’s A Revolution”. Sounds a little pompous, sure, but then we wouldn’t expect anything less from a Peter Molyneux game. I wasn’t the biggest fan of Fable II, but this looks a little more elaborate, a little more ambitious. That and I’m a sucker for muskets and steamships. Click to…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010 -
The 15 Kinect Launch Titles Are…
Microsoft is promising 15 games at launch for its new motion controller Kinect, which hits first in North America on November 4. Those games include Sonic Free Riders, Dance Masters, another dance based title and at least four fitness games. Microsoft’s games include Kinectimals and Joy Ride, while third parties kick out their own mini-game…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 14, 2010 -
New Castlevania Game Confirmed, Will Be Part Of XBLA’s Summer Of Arcade
Microsoft’s now-traditional “Summer of Arcade” continues next month, with a jam-packed schedule seeing the release of five new Xbox Live Arcade titles, among them a brand new Castlevania game from Konami. That game is the previously-rumoured Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, which is not only a multiplayer side-scroller, but was also designed by series veteran –…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 14, 2010 -
Microsoft Believes Sony Will Charge for Playstation Network
Microsoft believes that Sony’s E3 press conference tomorrow will, among other things, introduce a pay plan for the traditionally free Playstation Network. Buried in a 12-page E3 press document filled with questions and answers prepared by Microsoft for the media is this questio and answer: Q: Sony announced their subscription for PSN today. What’s your…
By Brian Crecente Published June 14, 2010 -
GameStop Prices Kinect, New Xbox 360 Kinect Bundles
Microsoft says “We haven’t yet announced pricing details for Kinect,” but retailer GameStop is taking a stab at pricing the new Xbox 360 accessory, putting a $149 USD sticker on pre-orders. The new Xbox 360 bundles may be a better deal. While Kinect by itself may fall under “too much,” if you’re jumping in for…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 14, 2010 -
A Look at the Tunnels, Helicopter Combat and Blood of Call of Duty: Black Ops
We already saw a bit of gameplay from Treyarch’s upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops, but this E3 trailer shows us some interesting surprises. There’s the harrowing tunnel combat, the ability to gun down enemies from the back of a Hind helicopter and more blood then we’re used to seeing from a Treyarch title.
By Brian Crecente Published June 14, 2010 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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