Latest Kinect News

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  Xbox One’s Kinect Detailed: Wider View, More Accurate, Unique Player Recognition

  The Xbox One’s Kinect peripheral will be a much more improved version of its predecessor with a wider field of view, better motion registry, and some nifty new features.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 22, 20136 Comments

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  Alleged ‘Gears of War: Tactics’ Screenshots Emerge

  Screenshots of the long rumored ‘Gears of War’ Kinect game have surfaced, but apparently the project has been canned.

  by Riley Little | Feb 15, 20132 Comments

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  New Xbox 720 Details: Mandatory Kinect, Multitasking, Improved Specs

  New rumors concerned Microsoft’s next-gen console, codenamed Durango, are in, with claims of a mandatory Kinect peripheral, multitasking, and improved specs.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 11, 201318 Comments

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  Xbox 720 Report: Always-on Internet, Used-Game Prohibition, Blu-Ray Support & New Kinect

  A new report has surfaced with a plethora of Xbox 720 details. Allegedly, Microsoft’s next console requires a constant Internet connection, blocks used-games, supports Blu-Ray physical media and will ship alongside Kinect 2.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 6, 201376 Comments

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  Kinect 2.0 Dev Kits Reportedly in the Hands of High Profile Developers

  A new report from a source close to the situation suggests Microsoft has begun rolling out dev kits for the next evolution of their motion control tech, Kinect.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 16, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Kinect Party’ Review

  Read our ‘Kinect Party’ review to find out if the latest Double Fine mini-game collection ranks among the best Kinect party games (for players young and old).

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 21, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Red Bull Crashed Ice Kinect’ Review

  Red Bull’s Crashed Ice brings a blend of skating and downhill racing to the Microsoft Kinect. Is it the kind of game the device was made for, or another underwhelming offering?

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 17, 20121 Comment

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  Free Kinect Party, Dead Space 3 Co-op Voice Commands & Microsoft’s Secret Team

  Dead Space 3 introduces co-op Kinect voice commands while Double Fine releases Kinect Party for free and Microsoft assembles a secretive team

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 13, 2012No Comments

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  New Xbox 720 Rumors: New Name, Kinect 2.0, Blu-Ray & AR Support

  A new Xbox 720 rumor suggests Microsoft’s new console will sport a Blu-Ray player, 8 GB of RAM, and support for AR glasses. As well, there is a new mock-up for the console.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 17, 201258 Comments

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  ‘Forza Horizon’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Forza Horizon’ to find out if Playground Games’ open-world racer is a successful departure from the established ‘Forza Motorsport’ formula.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 12, 201211 Comments

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  ‘Fable: The Journey’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Fable: The Journey’ to find out if it legitimizes Kinect as a control interface for genres other than mini-game collections and dance simulators.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 20, 20128 Comments

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  Hey, Sexy Lady: ‘Gangnam Style’ Coming to ‘Just Dance 4′ as DLC

  It’s a match made in heaven as Ubisoft has today announced Psy’s popular song ‘Gangnam Style’ will be coming to ‘Just Dance 4′ this November.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 19, 2012No Comments

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  Ubisoft Sues The Black Eyed Peas for Missing iOS Game

  Filing a lawsuit for $1 million, Ubisoft is claiming to have developed an iOS version of last year’s ‘The Black Eyed Peas Experience’ under a contracted agreement with the music group – only to be ignored when asking for a final sign-off.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 17, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth’ Preview

  Check out our ‘Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth’ preview from Toronto’s Fan Expo 2012 to find out how the Xbox 360 Kinect (and Nintendo Wii U) title is shaping up.

  by Kyle Matthews | Aug 27, 20125 Comments

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  Double Fine’s ‘Happy Action Theater’ Sequel Is Dubstep-tacular

  Could Double Fine finally have cracked the mystery of making the Kinect a must-have peripheral? Quite possibly, with the newly announced sequel to ‘Happy Action Theater.’ All it took was some dubstep.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 21, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Fable: The Journey’ Story Trailer & Forthcoming Demo

  Lionhead Studios has issued a new, story-focused trailer for October’s ‘Fable: The Journey.’ Additionally, Microsoft has given word that a playable demo of the game will be available next month.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 17, 20123 Comments

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  Rumored Xbox 720 Dev Kit Sells for $20,000

  A device that was purported to be a dev kit for Microsoft’s next-gen console, the Xbox 720, has been sold on eBay, and pulled in a hefty sum.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 13, 20125 Comments

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  First Look Inside ‘Kinect 2′ Technology?

  An image leak shows off what could be the ‘Kinect 2′ – or, at least, what it sees.

  by Kyle Matthews | Aug 12, 20124 Comments

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  Xbox 720 Dev Kit Details Leak; 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA Graphics, Kinect 2.0 Support

  An Xbox 720 dev kit that was initially written off as a hoax has now been confirmed to be real, and we have all the details about what’s inside.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 30, 2012125 Comments

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  ‘Wreckateer’ Review

  Is Iron Galaxy Studios’ Kinect exclusive title, ‘Wreckateer,’ a must have for both casual and hardcore gamers – or is the Summer of Arcade title an easy one to skip? Read our review.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jul 25, 2012No Comments

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  Gears of War: Judgment Coming Early Next Year With No Kinect

  Gears of War: Judgment is coming to San Diego Comic-Con where we hope to learn the truth behind the game’s rumored February 2013 release date. We can at least confirm Judgment will not support Kinect.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 29, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Babel Rising’ Review

  ‘Babel Rising’ brings a twist to the ‘God Game’ genre, challenging players to defend the heavens from tower-building villagers. But is the experience worth the price? Read our review.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 22, 2012No Comments

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  New SmartGlass Title ‘Homerun Stars’ Also Incorporates Kinect

  Microsoft’s Peter Orullian has detailed ‘Homerun Stars’, one of the first SmartGlass experiences that also incorporates Kinect.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 21, 2012No Comments

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  Summer of Arcade Prices and Dates Announced, Trailer Released

  The prices and dates for the five titles releasing under the Summer of Arcade promotion have been announced, along with a new trailer.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 20, 20123 Comments

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  Microsoft Unveils NUads, Interactive Commercials Using Kinect

  Microsoft has released a video for a product they are calling NUads, an interactive form of commercial that gets the player involved using Kinect.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 19, 20127 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ Trailer Sheds Light on Combat

  Sam Fisher is used to striking from the shadows, but a new trailer for ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ suggests he might be looking for more fun in the sun.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 12, 20125 Comments

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  The 5 Worst Moments of E3 2012

  Once a year the gaming industry gets together to take center stage and embarrass everyone present. We’ve endured the pain, and brought you a list of the worst moments of E3 2012.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 12, 201212 Comments

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  Crytek’s ‘Ryse’ Still in Development; Kinect now only ‘Part of it’

  In new comments made during E3 2012, Microsoft Studios VP Phil Spencer confirmed that Crytek’s ‘Ryse’ is still in development, but might have hinted at possible changes for the Kinect-based sword-fighter.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 7, 20121 Comment

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  Ubisoft Reveals ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ Coming In 2013 [Updated With Trailer]

  Sam Fisher’s latest adventure has just been revealed. ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ will release in 2013 for the Xbox 360 and feature Kinect voice commands.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 4, 201216 Comments

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  ‘Harry Potter for Kinect’ Trailer Takes You To Hogwarts

  Check out the first trailer and screenshots for the newly announced ‘Harry Potter for Kinect.’ Spanning all eight ‘Harry Potter’ films, the new game is due this Fall.

  by Jeff Schille | May 25, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Review

  The legendary arcade title, ‘Dragon’s Lair,’ has now made its way to Xbox Live Arcade with Kinect support. Does this simple-yet-challenging title hold up after nearly thirty years on the market? Read our review.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 18, 20123 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 11th

  In the May 7th – 11th roundup, we discuss Naughty Dog’s now free ‘Uncharted 2′ DLC, Skullgirls getting cross-platform play, Nameco Bandai, Internet browsing on Xbox, what is catapulting onto MechWarrior Online and much, much more.

  by Curt Hutson | May 12, 20124 Comments

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  Marvel & Ubisoft Officially Announce ‘The Avengers’ Game [Updated]

  After registering the domain a few days ago, Ubisoft officially announces ‘Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth’ for Xbox 360 Kinect and the Wii U.

  by Rob Keyes | May 10, 201218 Comments

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  Microsoft Developing Heart Rate Monitor for Kinect?

  While Microsoft might not be gearing up for a big console debut during E3 2012, they have revealed plans to focus on software/hardware related to…

  by Anthony Taormina | May 8, 20122 Comments

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  $99 Xbox 360 / Kinect Bundle Officially Available – With A Contract

  After being outed in a rumor last week, Microsoft wasted no time in making their 4GB Xbox 360/Kinect Bundle available for $99. But it comes with a price: 2 years of an expensive Xbox Live contract.

  by Brian Sipple | May 7, 201215 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 4th

  In the April 27th – May 4th roundup we discuss ‘Metal Gear Rising’ heading to Vita, the successful Kickstarter for ‘Shadowrun Returns,’ the ‘Portal 2′ level editor, what PlayStation Plus will offer to subscribers and much, much more.

  by Curt Hutson | May 4, 20122 Comments

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  Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference Will Be Streamed on Xbox Live

  Microsoft has announced that, in addition to airing it live on Spike TV, they will be streaming their E3 2012 Press Conference over Xbox Live.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 4, 20122 Comments

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  ’007 Legends’ Contest Lets ‘You’ Become a Bond Villain

  Activision has announced a new contest that allows gamers to submit their likeness in the hopes of being featured as a villain in ’007 Legends’.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 1, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Kinect Update and DLC News Coming Tomorrow

  The highly anticipated update that adds Kinect voice commands for ‘Skyrim’ is releasing tomorrow, and with it should come more news regarding DLC.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 30, 20123 Comments

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  Classic Arcade Title ‘Dragon’s Lair’ Comes to XBLA with Kinect Controls

  Classic arcade title, ‘Dragon’s Lair’ is set to be released for Xbox Live Arcade on May 18th; however, this time, you can enter the lair with optional Kinect integration motion controls.

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 30, 20121 Comment

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  ‘NBA Baller Beats’ Hones Your Crossover Skills With Kinect

  Majesco Entertainment has just released a trailer for ‘NBA Baller Beats’, a new Kinect-controlled title that allows players to practice their B-Ball dribbling skills.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 26, 20122 Comments

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  Amazon Outs ’007 Legends’ Kinect Compatibility & Release Date

  Little is known about the recently announced James Bond video game, ’007 Legends’, but a few new leaked details include Kinect support and an alleged release date.

  by Riley Little | Apr 19, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13′ Getting Kinect Update

  ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13′ is getting a Kinect update on the 20th that will allow players to alter their swinging position on the game’s lower difficulties.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 18, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ Kinect Integration Arrives the Week of April 23

  Bethesda has revealed that the recently announced Kinect voice command integration for ‘Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ will launch the week of April 23rd for English speakers – as well as offers further details on the feature.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 13, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Adds Kinect Voice Commands For Dragon Shouts & More

  Bethesda announces that over 200 Kinect voice controls are coming to ‘Skyrim’ for the Xbox 360. Read on for a new Kinect trailer, and details on using voice commands and dragon shouts!

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 12, 20128 Comments

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  Kamehameha Your TV With ‘Dragon Ball Z Kinect’

  Namco Bandai’s has announced ‘Dragon Ball Z Kinect’, a new game in the long-running franchise that will allow players to recreate some of the series’ iconic scenes.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 11, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Kinect: Star Wars’ Review

  ‘Kinect: Star Wars’ has finally come to a galaxy near you. Is it a must have title for Kinect owners or just uninspired shoverware stamped with the ‘Star Wars’ brand? Read our review.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 9, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Gears of War: Exile’ is Official…ly Cancelled

  A game called ‘Gears of War: Exile’ was rumored to be in development since last year, and it’s existance has finally been confirmed… just before being officially cancelled.

  by Riley Little | Apr 8, 20125 Comments

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  Kinect Director Praises ‘Mass Effect 3,’ Wants Device To See Players As ‘Actors’

  Kinect Creative Director Kudo Tsunoda wants the device to treat players ‘like actors,’ and has high praise for BioWare’s use of Kinect controls in ‘Mass Effect 3.’

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 6, 2012No Comments

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  Microsoft Hired ‘Passionate’ Fans to Boost ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Appeal

  Kinect head Kudo Tsunoda reveals that the team brought on a lot of cynical/passionate fans in order to ensure ‘Kinect Star Wars’ appealed to all ages.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 5, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Sports: Season Two Basketball Challenge Pack’ Review

  A band-new sport is now available for ‘Kinect Sports: Season Two.’ Is the ‘Basketball Challenge Pack’ a worthy addition to one of Kinect’s best games? Read our review.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 4, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Diabolical Pitch’ Review

  Can Grasshopper Manufacture’s new downloadable Kinect title, ‘Diabolical Pitch,’ strike out the competition with inventive motion control, or is it time to call in the relief? Read our review.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 4, 2012No Comments

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  New Brisk Bottle Unlocks ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Game Content

  Brisk Iced Tea is offering up some in-game content for ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and allowing fans to claim it in an interesting and unique fashion.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 3, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Not For Core Gamers, Has Han ‘Ride Solo’ In New Footage

  New footage of ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and words from the game’s product manager Glenn Gregory highlight the game’s true target audience. Avert your eyes.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 2, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Kinect Controls Occurred ‘Almost by Accident’

  BioWare has admitted that ‘Mass Effect 3′s controls for the Xbox 360′s motion sensor peripheral, Kinect, happened ‘almost by accident’.

  by Zak Islam | Apr 1, 20124 Comments

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  Weekly Game Trailer Roundup: March 31

  This week’s video game trailer roundup features Game of Thrones, Lollipop Chainsaw, Sleeping Dogs, Ghost Recon Online,’ Tiger Woods PGA Tour ’13, and many more!

  by Tyler Schirado | Mar 31, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13′ Review

  Does ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13′ include enough new features and modes to be worthy of a purchase or, like other EA Sports titles, is this annual franchise in need of a major retooling? Read our review.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 27, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Launch Trailer: Flashlightsabers & Go-Kart Podracing

  LucasArts has unveiled the ‘Kinect Star Wars’ launch trailer, which actually showcases gameplay and modes this round, plus a number of live-action actors awkwardly pretending to be Jedi Knights.

  by Ben Kendrick | Mar 26, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Achievements List & Gameplay Walkthrough

  A new video further details the gameplay modes and variety found in ‘Kinect Star Wars’ while we also share the complete Xbox 360 Achivements list for the game.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 19, 2012No Comments