E3 2011: Microsoft – The New, New Xbox Experience
Microsoft have unveiled the brand new dashboard experience, incorporating the Kinect into the dashboard. The device can be used to control entire dashboard using voice commands, motion — accessing games and music with the simplest of commands. In addition, new content will be added t0 the dashboard, including support for YouTube and Bing, both of [...]
E3 2011: Microsoft – Incorporating Kinect
The software giant has continued its support for it’s motion device — something that was apparent during it’s press conference. In an interview, Phil Spencer said that he believes that all first-party games will move forward incorporating Kinect. “It’s not a mandate that everything we do in first-party has to support Kinect right now,” said [...]
E3 2011: Master Chief Returns In Halo 4
Microsoft made the news official at its media briefing this morning: “Halo 4 is coming and it’s the start of a new trilogy.”
E3 2011: Mass Effect 3 Uses Kinect
During the Microsoft press conference, Ray Muzyka stepped on stage to announced Kinect support for Mass Effect 3. However, Kinect isn’t planned as the primary input of the game; it’s used to “augment” the experience. When the game releases, players will be able to command their team on the battlefield using the motion device — in addition [...]
Brothers To The End: Gears of War 3 Campaign Trailer
Premiering moments ago, the pulse-pounding trailer promises an explosive and emotional end to critically acclaimed series.
Silverlight Coming To Xbox 360, App Market With It
According to a WinRumors source, Microsoft engineers have been hard at work “for some months” developing a Silverlight application which will allow Windows Phone developers to bring their applications to its home console. Developers have already been coding Windows Phone applications using Silverlight tools. The software programmer had originally planned to bring the service to [...]
CES 2011: Microsoft Introduces Avatar Kinect
Microsoft, computer software manufacture, have announced Avatar Kinect, social networking application for its console. The application uses facial recognition software to track users emotions, allowing for a more “connected” experience. The service will be available via a software update in the spring — along with more navigation for Kinect users. In addition, the service will [...]
CES 2011: Netflix Becomes Kinect Navigated
Microsoft, the industries leading software manufacture, have announced a spring software upgrade allowing for the use of Kinect, the control-free motion device, to navigate application menus. Ron Forbes, who works for the companies entertainment division, demoed the motion controlled versions of the applications, including Netflix, Hulu Plus and Zune Marketplace. “There you have it — [...]
CES 2011: What Is “Avatar Kinect”?
Microsoft, the multinational software manufacture, plans to emphasize on its Windows operating system for the Consumer Electronic Show. However, there will be a small portion of its presentation dedicated to its console. Now, multiple sources have reported of a upcoming software update which will allow Kinect users to interact with one another using their avatars. [...]
Forza Motorsport 4 Revs Up In 2011
In another unexpected turn of events, Microsoft has unveiled Forza Motorsport 4, the fourth installment into the racing series — which is said to feature both Kinect controls and “traditional” racing controls — at the award show. “Forza Motorsport 4 brings together genre-defining, controller-based racing and the power and freedom of Kinect to create an [...]
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