Microsoft’s ‘Avatar’ Project Builds on ‘Kinect’
While Microsoft’s Kinect for its Xbox 360 game console uses your body movements as input, the opposite may eventually be true: Microsoft debuted a video of a robotic “avatar” that may interact with humans.
XBOX player sends porn to boy during game
One minute some San Antonio kids are playing XBOX online, and the next minute pornographic pictures pop up in the message box.
‘Glee’ Set to Conquer Wii
Are you a Gleek? Can’t get enough of the popular hit show? Well then you’re in luck. You can now sing along with your favorite cast as Konami and Twentieth Century Fox have announced the fall release of Karaoke Revolution Glee. Post from: Daily Contributor ‘Glee’ Set to Conquer Wii
Get Set for the Hair-Raising Antics of Rapunzel and Flynn in “Disney Tangled: The Video Game” for the Wii Console …
BURBANK, Calif.—-Disney Interactive Studios today announced “Disney Tangled: The Video Game,” a story-based adventure game inspired by the world and characters featured in the upcoming 3D animated Disney film “Tangled,” an action-packed comedy adventure for audiences of all ages.
Yippy Releases Family Friendly Search for Nintendo Wii
FORT MYERS, FL–(Marketwire – July 28, 2010) – Yippy, Inc. ( OTCBB : YIPI ), www.yippy.com , the providers of the world’s fastest, family friendly web browser and search engine, today announces the official release of “Yippy” branded search for Nintendo Wii T available at Wii.yippy.com. The Yippy Wii search is optimized for use with Nintendo Wii game controls and …
Mundie: Microsoft’s Research Depth Enabled Kinect
Few companies have the research depth to build something like Kinect, Microsoft’s forthcoming Xbox add-on that allows a user to control a game through body movements — in fact, Microsoft itself initially thought it would be impossible, its top research executive said Thursday.
Amazon discounts Crystal Bearers, other Square Enix oddities
At a $20 price point, we’d have no problem recommending Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers to any Wii owner looking for a totally unique new experience. Luckily, Amazon has dropped Square Enix’s telekinetic adventure to just that price as part of its Deal of the Day . In addition, Amazon is selling another starkly non-traditional Final Fantasy game, the PSP’s Dissidia: Final …
FIFA 11 for Wii scores street mode
Nintendo console version getting exclusive street option; 5 v. 5 mode lets footie fans play as pros on indoor and outdoor courts around the world.
Lost in Shadow lights up retail in January
Hudson is doing its best to make sure that its very pretty Wii platformer Lost in Shadow doesn’t get lost in the typically crowded holiday game release season. Unfortunately for those of us who want to play it now now now , the company is accomplishing this by waiting it out . Lost in Shadow , first revealed in August 2009 , won’t be in stores in North America until January 4, 2011. It’s nice …
Wii Party Returns to #1 on Japanese Software Charts
The Wii, PSP and Nintendo DS have dominated the charts for another week in Japan. Nintendo’s Wii Party returned to the #1 spot according to the Media Create rankings ending July 25, displacing the recently released Fire Emblem remake (via Gamasutra ). Wii Party was announced in May, and launched in Japan earlier this month. The gameplay is similar to that of a boardgame, with Miis serving as …
Nintendo slumps to loss as game sales fade
Nintendo, maker of the Wii home console and DS handheld, slumped into the red last quarter as sales faded amid a strong yen and a lack of new game titles.
Wii Party Recaptures Top Sales Spot In Japan
Nintendo’s Wii Party recaptured the number one video game software sales slot in Japan for the week ended July 25, marking the second time the party game reached the top of the chart. Tracking firm Media Create revealed Thursday that Wii Party, released July 8, sold 99,000 units during the week, bringing the three-week total to 446,000 units in the region. The previous week, Wii Party was in the …
PSA: Gears of War 3 Carmine gear now available
The Gears of War 3 Avatar shirts that will determine the fate of the last living Carmine brother are now available on the Xbox Marketplace for 80 MS points ($1), with proceeds being donated to Child’s Play . We know that Gears Executive Producer Rod Fergusson wants another Carmine stuffed over some locust mantel, but we hope you’ll think of Mama Carmine when making your purchase. Those who …
Fredy Montero Blast Gives Seattle Sounders 1-0 Win Over Metapan
Seattle striker Fredy Montero answered the call once more to give the Sounders one more dramatic win at a time of nervous deadlock. The Sounders pulled out a 1-0 triumph over El Salvador’s AD Isidro Metapan before 17,228 fans at the Xbox Pitch of Qwest Field in the first leg of CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round series Wednesday night. The game was moving into the final half hour and …
Clash of the Titans Review [PlayStation 3 Xbox 360]
Clash of the Titans is a predictable hack-and-slash adventure that is exactly the type of game that gives movie tie-ins a bad reputation.
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NEWS: Donkey Kong Country Returns Coming to Europe This Year, But No Kirby
European Q4 releases include Donkey Kong Country Returns, but Kirby’s Epic Yarn is due 2011. Nintendo’s Japanese release list from their financial forecast has confirmed the European release timeframes for several upcoming Wii games from Nintendo. While no specific release dates were given, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Flingsmash, and Wii Party are due before Christmas. Kirby’s Epic Yarn is set …
Feature: Improving Your Motion Control Games
Wii MotionPlus developer AILive writes, in Gamasutra’s latest feature, on how to improve the accuracy of motion control input in games for Wii, Move, and Kinect. The feature, written by four of AiLive’s staff — including Rob Kay (formerly of Harmonix) and company co-founder and former SCEE R& D member Ian Wright — details techniques for separating different types of control input and also for …
