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Fable: The Journey - You vs. Kinect

Set to release very soon, on October 9th, Fable: The Journey is truly right around the corner. Despite being a part of the major Fable franchise, arguably Microsoft's most important RPG series, Fable: The Journey really hasn't gotten the same attention as previous entries. The reason for that is the game is releasing as a game that requires Kinect to play, serving as a spin-off in the series. To hype the game, Microsoft recently posted a demo on Xbox Live Marketplace, and I played through it, beginning to end, and came away with mixed feelings. Story Unfortunately, the demo failed to touch [...More ]

Harry Potter for Kinect - Demo Impressions

I am usually a big proponent for Kinect. The device is brimming with potential, and I knew this ever since I saw it debut at E3. However, very few developers have taken advantage of the Kinect's unique capabilities, resulting in a lot of half-hearted cash-ins that have ultimately failed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the hardware in any meaningful or intriguing fashion. There have been plenty of licensed games on Kinect that have attempted to throw in motion control gimmicks onto an existing franchise for on-rails silliness. Harry Potter for Kinect is the latest licensed Kinect game, and [...More ]

Steel Battalion: Another Kinect Flop? [ News ]

The latest entry in the "super hardcore" mech series from Capcom is diverting from the beaten path already established by the first two games. This new Steel Battalion game, subtitled Heavy Armor, is an attempt to appeal to the core gamer crowd with Kinect. Based on the game's demo, that is going to be extremely hard to accomplish. Heavy Armor's demo starts off on a high note. The game uses unique methods to ensure that your Kinect sensor is calibrated correctly. From there, you can choose to play a mission from the campaign or the tutorial. If you choose to just [...More ]

Kinect Star Wars FAQ/Walkthrough [ Guide ]

Microsoft's exclusive line-up for 2012 has been pretty bare, but one of the more publicized releases coming exclusively for the 360 using the Kinect is Kinect Star Wars. The game has finally released, and this guide is here to help you get through the various game modes! Kinect Star Wars Written by Dalton "Horror Spooky" Cooper Copyright 2012 Contact Information E-mail: horror_spooky hotmail.com 1. Introduction and Controls 2. Jedi Destiny: Dark Side Rising A. Kashyyyk B. Providence C. Felucia 3. Podracing A. Destiny B. Quickplay 4. Galactic Dance Off A. How to Play B. Song Listing 5. Rancor Rampage 6. Duels of Fate 7. Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...More ]

Kinect Star Wars [ Review ]

Fans of the Star Wars Universe have anticipated the release of the Kinect Star Wars since its announcement at the Electronic Entertainment Expo last June 2011. Some anticipated it with less enthusiasm than others, however. Games featuring one of the most iconic characters in pop culture history have not been lacking in the previous years, so many were expecting great things from this game. Upon its release, however, there seems to be something lacking with Kinect Star Wars, and it is something that hardcore Star Wars fans did not seem to fully expect, and, ironically, it may be something that [...More ]

Kinect: One Year Later [ Editorial ]

On November 4th, 2010, Microsoft launched its highly interesting new peripheral, the Kinect. One year later, how is the Kinect compared to Sony's Move device or the forefather of motion control gaming, Nintendo's Wii? Should YOU buy a Kinect? Or are you not prepared to "become the controller"? A history lesson At E3 in 2009, Microsoft debuted its innovative motion control peripheral that promised to make YOU the controller. The device, at the time named Project Natal, piqued the interest of hardcore gamers and casual observers alike. This new device promised do [...More ]

E3 Kinect Sports 2 Floor Demo

One of the standout performers from the launch titles for Kinect will return with its second installment in Kinect Sports 2. This time football, golf, baseball and other sports will join the line-up. With a year of knowledge under their belt it will be interesting to see how Kinect Sports 2 will up their game form last year. Watch the new game [...More ]

E3 Kinect Star Wars Floor Demo

One of the more interesting titles at E3 was Kinect Star Wars. I remember when I kept seeing that title I thought it was a work in progress. On paper the idea sounds awesome but will it translate well? Will the "Force Flail" become a hit with the hardcore gamer that the Kinect desperately needs to hook? I'm not sure all I know is in the demo later on you are fighting in Naboo, you go through a door and you are in the carbonite freezing chamber, ugh. Anyway check it out for yourself and remember [...More ]

Kinect: Disneyland Adventures [ Screenshots ]

Kinect: Disneyland Adventures is a game developed by Frontier Developments and Disney Interactive Studios and published by Microsoft. This is an exclusive game for Kinect, Xbox 360. This game allows families, children and especially Disney fans to explore Disneyland Park, step into the great adventures of Disney and engage themselves in challenges. Each ride at the park is a mini-game and with Kinect support, players will be able to interact with Disney characters using their voices and their bodies. Expected to be released Christmas [...More ]

Hulk Hogan's Main Event Coming for Kinect

In a press release today we received word that Majecto entertainment will be releasing Hulk Hogan's Main Event for the Kinect Xbox 360. Players will be guided through learning the ropes and how to please the crowd and will even mimic the moves of Hulk himself. Below is the press release from today. EDISON, N.J., May 27th, 2011 –Wrestling icon, IMPACT WRESTLING Superstar, and global sensation Hulk Hogan and Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announced today a strategic partnership to develop Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, exclusively on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® [...More ]

Child of Eden - Kinect Gameplay [ Trailer ]

From the creator of Lumines and Rez now brings you Child of Eden. Child of Eden is a rhythm action game. In order to restore peace and hope, you must save Project Lumi from a virus attack. The Kinect Trailer shows the multi-sensory effect of the game. Watch the trailer for the future lies in your hands. vi=93a2e12e1098db75fe7388255ab5228a42c2b001 Child of Eden will be release for both [...More ]

Sesame Street on Kinect [ News ]

With the motion controlled Kinect having been released last year, gaming enthusiasts have already been begging for info about upcoming games that will be available for it. And, with a not so stellar collection of games for the Kinect at present, gamers are wondering if it will ever be more than just an expensive gimmick that was used as a ploy to branch into the casual gamers market. Well, one of the already confirmed rumors with regards to games on the Kinect is this: Double Fine, developer of Brutal Legend, is going to develop a Sesame Street video game for [...More ]

Kinect Sports Achievements [ Guide ]

Now kids Christmas is just around the corner and if your parents love you they fought off 7 other moms to get the last Kinect at GameStop. So show her you love it by getting all the achievements in Kinect Sports. ...It Is Now! Win a match by scoring a goal in the last 10 seconds in Football 15G And the Winner is... Win a match in Boxing 30G Ball Blitz Score 350 or more in the Pin Rush Bowling mini-game 25G Beach Brilliance Win a match of Volleyball 30G Beat the Gull-keeper Scare the bird from the crossbar using the ball in Football 15G Blade Center Champion Win a match in Table Tennis (Champion difficulty) 10G Body Brilliant Score [...More ]

Oprah Gives Away Kinect and The Housewives Go Nuts

I don't know if anyone caught it but it seems if you were a gamer and somehow wandered your way into the Oprah taping, you my friend are a lucky man/woman... (well I suppose). Anyway Oprah was showing off the Kinect for Xbox 360 then she, (Spoiler Alert) gave the Xbox 360 Kinect bundle away to the entire audience. Not terribly surprising since this is standard fare with Oprah. What amazed me was the near riot that begins after it is announced. Cars are flipped, PS3's are burned and move controllers were cast into the river. I don't know if people [...More ]

Microsoft Kinect Marketing will Cost Half a Billion

The NY Times reported today that this Holiday alone Microsoft will spend $500 Million Dollars, (no idea how many Microsoft points that is) on marketing for there controller free motion camera the Kinect. It will appear in magazines, the internet, soda cans, cereal boxes, and other various forms of marketing. They even brought it Stephan Speilberg 18 months ago to plan all this out. "Kinect is the largest, most integrated marketing initiative in Xbox history, bigger than its launch," said Robert Matthews, general manager of global marketing communications for Xbox. "We are going to be spending millions to launch this globally." Promotions [...More ]

Metal Gear Solid Rising No Kinect? [ TGS ]

The Microsoft keynote is still going on at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS), but some interesting news is already slipping out. In what for me is one of the most anticipated games, Metal Gear Solid Rising, was shown. It featured a new trailer and some live demoing of chopping up a watermelon. What might be more news worthy is that no mention of Kinect support was included. Since the game is being made in Japan it was expected that if any announcement was to be made this would be the place. The game was shown right after head of Xbox [...More ]

Sony Post New Site Challenging Kinect

Recently Sony has posted a new website called www.yaybuttons.com. In the site they take shots at Microsofts Kinect Controller Free Technology. The site makes the statement that "Buttons are important..." "Like Games that don't suck important." That's some pretty harsh words from Sony. I hope it's playful rhetoric and not the return of the arrogance I was happy to see Sony abandon. I do agree that buttons are important but Sony should let the hardware speak for itself and not have to deal with facing the potential blow up. Go to the site see for [...More ]

Kinect Available for Demo at a City Near You

Microsoft will allow the public to demo the Kinect along with several upcoming titles at various events around the United States this Summer. Do you find yourself with copious amounts of free time during the Summer? Do you live in the United States? Are you interested in the Kinect? Are you unembarrassed to flail your arms about wildly in public? Then you, my friend, are in luck! Microsoft is taking the Kinect around to various cities and events throughout the U.S. over the next fourteen weeks. The games that will be available for the public to demo include Kinectimals, Kinect Joy [...More ]

Unofficially Official: Kinect priced at $150?

While we received pricing info on Sony's Playstation Move motion controller at E3, Microsoft remained tight-lipped about the launch price for the Kinect. Until now. Sort of. Speculation has been all over the map trying to nail down a proper price point for Microsoft's Kinect motion controller. For anyone that's been sleeping under a rock these past few weeks, the Kinect will use your body itself as the input device, registering your movements via camera to interact with its games. While that's an extremely dumbed down explanation, it gets across that the technology sounds pretty hardcore. That didn't stop the general [...More ]

Injustice: S.T.A.R. Labs Missions [ Guide ]

There are a ton of S.T.A.R. Labs Missions in Injustice: Gods Among Us, but this handy guide will help you get all three stars in every single one! You'll find the requirements for every star in the game, plus strategies on how to complete the toughest missions. Injustice: Gods Among Us S.T.A.R. Labs Missions Written by Dalton "Horror Spooky" Cooper Copyright 2013 Cheat Masters Looking for Injustice help, but this isn't quite what you're looking for? Well, check out the complete Injustice guide, including story mode information and full move-sets for every character in the game! Injustice: Gods Among Us TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. [...More ]