We have some more updates on Project Natal to give you now - the upcoming Motion Sensing software due out next year on the Xbox 360. Microsoft has confirmed that they will be revealing a lot more details on the device at next year’s Gamefest event in February. As reported from VG247, Microsoft will be [...]
Nintendo has launched its latest handheld gaming console in Japan this week – the DSi XL (or, 'LL' as it is called in its homeland). For Nintendo fans, the launch of a new console in Japan is cause for both joy and regret. Joy at the prospect of getting a US and European launch soon after. And, for some, regret at not being quicker to put in a pre-order on that import site a month ago! The super-sized...
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Last month we posted some news about Microsoft talking Project Natal prices for the Xbox 360, which was followed up a few days ago with an update on both prices and a release date. What about Project Natal games? On October 5th we spoke about EA working on a secret title, but today we hear something [...]
I don't know why anyone would need more convincing that Project Natal was for the sexy in crowd after seeing Nick "Sexy In Crowd" Chester rock it at the Tokyo Game Show , but I suppose that aside from a few awkwardly twisted Avatars and a game where people hit balls at blocks we haven't really seen that much of Microsoft's "future of gaming and everything ever." Not to fear, more...
You know those neat mind-control toys ? Well, Intel has some grand plans for mind control that go far beyond their limited power. By 2020, the company's researchers plan to have chips that let you control computers with your thoughts. But here's the scary part: To read your brain waves, Intel's not planning on having you wear some kind of skull-cap--the solution venerable sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke...
With Shadow Complex setting very specific week-one sales records on XBLA, Epic and Chair would be kind of nuts to not consider a sequel. One job listing out of a recent crop on Microsoft's employment boards seems to out that likely scenario, implying that Shadow Complex is a bona fide franchise for Microsoft Game Studios and Epic. Said listing specifically calls for a Lead Producer to "lead the...
I was enjoying this fascinating video about the SixthSense project, which I learned about from this IxDA post when this crazy lemur leapt onto the screen... ...and made my day. Very cool! Oh, and if you like that video, you'll also like these videos about Project Natal for the Xbox. Thanks for the links Amit!
A new joint venture from Belgian specialists in 3D recognition software and 3D sensing tech could provide some much-needed competition to Microsoft's heavily hyped Project Natal when it launches next year. The leading specialists in 3D recognition software at Softkinetic have partnered with inventors of a patented 3D-sensing tech at Optrima , with the lofty claim that they are now able to offer the...
Sony officially announced the launch of its PlayStation Network video delivery service for Europe today, bringing 800 movies available to download for watching on the PS3 or PSP. The line-up of films comes from the likes of 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Starz Media, Universal, and Warner Bros, so big movies like Star Trek , X-Men Origins: Wolverine...
It's entirely possible, and reasonable, that the controllerless Project Natal technology Microsoft is developing will replace a remote control on Xbox 360-powered TVs, Marc Whitten, the general manager responsible for Microsoft's Xbox Live service, told attendees at the Streaming Media West show.
Rumors came out last week pointing to the release info for Project Natal, which included the margin, the price, even a number of launch titles to be...
I trust a mole more than a company spokesperson any day, but Microsoft has officially denied the Project Natal "impulse buy" pricing with 14 games by offering a simple "[the leaks] weren't accurate, they were rumors." [ Gamesindustry via Kotaku ]
I trust a mole more than a company spokesperson any day, but Microsoft has officially denied the Project Natal “impulse buy” pricing with 14 games by offering a simple “[the leaks] weren’t accurate, they were rumours”. [ Gamesindustry via Kotaku ] (more…)
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