I love a bit of Fruit Ninja on the iPad, I can see how this would be a perfect fit for Kinect too. Thanks for the hands-on impressions @Damo - I'm really looking forward to this now!
I think this is pretty slick if you're looking for a permanent solution for fixing your Kinect above your beautiful wall mounted HDTV... the only thing that lets it down is the Kinect design itself.
Microsoft have basically assumed that you won't be wall mounting it so that big fat stupid stand which allows you to tilt the Kinect to the right angle cannot be removed.
If it could be removed then the mount could do the job of getting the right angle. It would make for a much more attractive installation.
Oh dear, that is a bit embarrassing! There is no question that the Kinect is a fantastic bit of tech, with great potential... but games such as this do not help it's cause.
I'm all for pushing the boundaries beyond virtual pets, fitness trainers and party & dancing games but this didn't impress me much at all. If you're not really in control then what is the point?
It's great that someone as talented as Carmack has set his sights on developing for Kinect. I'm just glad that he's not trying to release the worlds first motion controlled FPS, that would suck!
That's a great idea actually, I think Kinect has to be experienced to be appreciated so this is a clever way to get people using it for the first time!
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Re: Kinect Star Wars Release Date Confirmed
Galactic Dance Off? WTF!
Re: Which Upcoming Kinect Game Combines Stealth with Puzzles?
Somehow I think this is gonna blow... get it? Dr Blowhole... oh never mind!
Re: First Impressions: Fruit Ninja Kinect
I love a bit of Fruit Ninja on the iPad, I can see how this would be a perfect fit for Kinect too. Thanks for the hands-on impressions @Damo - I'm really looking forward to this now!
Re: Review: Child of Eden (Xbox 360)
Wow this sounds great. I'm glad it lived up to expectations. I'm a big fan of Rez so I'll be sure to get this soon. Thanks for the review Jon
Re: Kinect, PlayStation Eye and Wii All Mount Your TV
LOL that's horrible! What a monstrosity
Re: Gamestation Release Schedule Outs "Forza 4 Preview"
I can't wait for this, Kinect or no Kinect, a new Forza game would be most welcome
Re: Out Today: Fantastic Pets and Michael Jackson (Europe)
Oooow sign me up for a bit of MJ goodness. SHAMONE!
Re: This Kinect Sports Superstars Video is Tiring Even to Watch
Yeah it does look exhausting alright... Amy Williams is certainly not a big-boned lass, but I think it's a bit rude to refer to her as a 'skeleton'!
Re: Out Today: Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do (North America)
Fun for all the family! It looks like there will be no dignified way to play this game haha
Re: Hardware Impressions: Official Kinect Sensor Wall Mount
I think this is pretty slick if you're looking for a permanent solution for fixing your Kinect above your beautiful wall mounted HDTV... the only thing that lets it down is the Kinect design itself.
Microsoft have basically assumed that you won't be wall mounting it so that big fat stupid stand which allows you to tilt the Kinect to the right angle cannot be removed.
If it could be removed then the mount could do the job of getting the right angle. It would make for a much more attractive installation.
Re: Review: Def Jam Rapstar (Xbox 360)
Apparently the patch isn't quite ready for Europe yet, but it should only be a matter of time I hear. Maybe give it another week then check again?
Re: Michael Phelps Makes Waves on Kinect in June
There's no way you would be able to play a virtual swimming game such as this and still retain any sense of dignity! haha
Re: Review: Dance Paradise (Xbox 360)
Thanks for the review Will, this sounds like one to avoid. Looks like Dance Central is still the daddy for now!
Re: Kinect Joy Ride's Shameful Auto-Steering Secret Outed
Oh dear, that is a bit embarrassing! There is no question that the Kinect is a fantastic bit of tech, with great potential... but games such as this do not help it's cause.
I'm all for pushing the boundaries beyond virtual pets, fitness trainers and party & dancing games but this didn't impress me much at all. If you're not really in control then what is the point?
Re: Kinect Now Manipulating Cityscapes and Kitten Photos
Now that's very cool, as great as Kinect is for controlling games - it could be just as good being used with apps such as this
Re: Doom Legend John Carmack Has a Kinect Itch to Scratch
It's great that someone as talented as Carmack has set his sights on developing for Kinect. I'm just glad that he's not trying to release the worlds first motion controlled FPS, that would suck!
Re: Let's Kinect Takes Motion Gaming Out of the Home, Into Arcades
That's a great idea actually, I think Kinect has to be experienced to be appreciated so this is a clever way to get people using it for the first time!
Re: Sorry Gamers Down Under, Kinect Can't Understand You
They call me the hiphop-potamus cause I got flows that glow like phosphorous... Poppin off the top of this oesophageus!
Try recognising that Kinect!
Re: Kinect Breaks the Million Units Barrier in Just 10 Days
IT PRINTS MONEY!
Re: No, Gears of War 3 is Not Coming to Kinect
Pretty obvious really, seriously how would a game like Gears of War ever translate to Kinect?
The 'best' we could hope for would be a minigame where you had to punch and kick locusts off Dom! haha
Re: Talking Point: From 40 Buttons to None - Can Steel Battalion Really Work on Kinect?
I honestly don't know if this with work without that magical joystick contraption, but I will be interested to see it in action.
There better be a pretty sweet motion gesture to simulate the mighty eject switch!
Re: Greenberg: "Kinect Launch Will be Bigger Than Wii"
I like this guys style, he's basically a gaming pimp isn't he?
Bigger than Wii though? Pull the other one sunshine!