There's no question that a number of developers are making Kinect games that appeal to gamers of all ages, particularly sports titles and cute little games that parents can play along with their kids. Well, mark up a huge win for Microsoft, as the company has just announced that it's teaming up with Disney and Pixar to release Kinect Rush for the device early next year.
It’s just a matter of time before someone partners with Justin Bieber on a stand-alone dance game. He’d definitely attract the growing number of teen and tween female gamers out there. But for now, Beliebers have Justin as part of the DLC for Yoostar Entertainment’s Yoostar on MTV Xbox 360 game, which takes advantage of Kinect. Players will be able to interact with Bieber in his new music video for “Mistletoe”.
If you haven't played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim yet, you need to stop whatever you're doing, go snag a copy, and see what it's like to gloriously kill a dragon with a fireball -- or sword or whatever. Bethesda's long-awaited sequel more than lives up to the hype, and provides hours worth of gameplay. What's more, a savvy YouTube user has found a way to get the PC version of the game to work with...Kinect? Yep.
Beginning Tuesday morning December 6, Xbox 360 owners around the world will be able to download a free system update that will bring an all-new Xbox 360 experience, including brand new entertainment applications on Xbox LIVE and a redesigned user interface with expanded Kinect voice control. The next generation of TV entertainment begins with the announcement by Microsoft Corp. of the launch of an all-new Xbox 360 experience including the first group of new, custom applications from world leading TV and entertainment content providers on Xbox LIVE.
Entering the seventh year of its lifecycle, Xbox 360 just closed the biggest sales week in the history of Xbox, selling more than 960,000 consoles in the U.S. during the week of Black Friday. The game maker also has seen continued interest in its controller-free games. More than 750,000 Kinect for Xbox 360 sensors were sold in the U.S. that week, both standalone and bundled, according to internal Microsoft data.
With 2012 just around the corner, one of the most-anticipated games of next year is BioWare’s Mass Effect 3. The Electronic Arts game adds multiplayer support and Kinect voice support to the role-playing gameplay experience. It also brings an end to the original trilogy story that has captivated fans. The developer talks about what gamers can expect in the next Mass Effect adventure in this exclusive video interview below.
The National Football League has exclusive deals with Gatorade, Bud Light, Southwest Airlines and now Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Microsoft has signed a multiyear sponsorship with the NFL that makes Xbox 360 the official console sponsor of the NFL and NFL PLAY 60. Xbox 360 will work with the NFL’s youth health and wellness program, NFL PLAY 60, to help teach kids the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle while having fun with Kinect for Xbox 360. NFL star Brandon Harris of the Houston Texans is one of a majority of pros who play games. He talks about his own gaming background in the exclusive video interview below.
Ubisoft has catapulted to the top of the charts when it comes to dance games like Just Dance 3 and Michael Jackson The Experience. Now the game publisher has partnered with The Black Eyed Peas for the second “Experience” game in the franchise. The band was in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the game on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii. Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo were at the Supperclub to talk about their first videogame collaboration in this exclusive video interview.
Most of the time, when you're looking for third party peripherals, that usually means controllers, like Power A's Batarang or MadCatz's customized fighting controllers. But every once in a while, there's a peripheral that can actually make a difference to how you play certain games. For us, that would be the Nyko Zoom, a device that looks more like a camera accessory than a gaming peripheral. But the difference it will make for some Kinect players will be vast.
Xbox 360 turned in the most successful October on record maintaining its lead in the current-generation console market. Kicking off the Christmas shopping season, Xbox 360 hardware and game sales dominated in October in the U.S., according to the NPD Group. Epic Games Gears of War 3 was one of the big titles, and it was also a 3D game, which Mike Capps talks about in the exclusive video interview below.
There's an overabundance of dancing/rhythm games to choose from on the Kinect this holiday season, and it's vitally important to pick the right one, lest your party turn into a forgettable affair. For that, we can't recommend Dance Central 2 enough. It gets everything just right. Meanwhile, 505 Games' Grease Dance, based on the hit film/play of the same name, can't manage to find that beat. Not even with Greased Lightning.
Yoostar for MTV is ready to take the world by storm. The Kinect for Xbox 360 ships November 15th and will offer a new angle on hit shows like “Jersey Shore” and music videos from the likes of Snoop Dogg. The game celebrates some of the most memorable moments in MTV history by casting themselves as stars of their favorite MTV programs. Offering aspiring performers the opportunity to virtually rehearse before the big day, the Yoostar on MTV demo is now currently available on Xbox Live.
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation’s 14th annual “Nite to Unite – for Kids” gala raised $900,000 to support the Foundation’s work on behalf of America’s youth. The proceeds from the annual dinner, auction and charity casino night will enable the ESA Foundation, the video game industry’s philanthropic arm, to improve the lives of children through grants to a wide variety of organizations, as well as a college scholarship program.
NEW YORK CITY – With the London 2012 Olympic Games just around the corner, Michael Phelps has been working hard in the pool in preparation for adding more Olympic medals to his collection. He spends a lot of his off time playing video games. In fact, Phelps helped designed the first Kinect for Xbox 360 game, Michael Phelps: Push the Limit. The Olympian talks about his gaming habits in this exclusive video interview below.
505 Games hopes to make a splash with the Kinect for Xbox 360 swimming game Michael Phelps: Push the Limit. The new game offers players the chance to compete against each other as well as against one of the most decorated athletes of all time, Michael Phelps. Fans play in quick matches in single player or local/online multiplayer against friends or immerse themselves in the challenging and fun Career Mode where they swim their way to the podium through some of the most breathtaking locations across the world, finally facing Michael himself in the final. The publisher talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview.
