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by Published on May 29th, 2012 23:00- Categories:
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Most Xbox 360 bundles focus on shiny colors over extra features. We'll take them any day, but we prefer functional pack-ins like that in the just-unveiled 250GB Racing Bundle. On top of Microsoft's higher-end console, you'll find a copy of Forza Motorsport 4 to build your racing chops and a Wireless Speed Wheel to give a slightly more faithful driving experience. The effect won't match that of a Motion Simulation TL1, but at $299, you'll have money left over to buy a real car when the Xbox bundle arrives in mid-June -- and only a slight premium over the usual 250GB console's $249 price tag.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/x...a-and-a-wheel/ ...by Published on May 29th, 2012 00:25- Categories:
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Engineers in Surrey are using Kinect technology in a pair of satellites, hoping to make them dock together, in orbit, using the peripheral's motion-sensing capabilities.
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited's STRaND 2 satellites will use components of Kinect tech to scan their immediate surroundings and gather spatial awareness from all directions: They are planned to launch, separate and perform safety checks, and then dock with each other again. In space.
In-orbit docking has so far been reserved for the rich kids at space camp, only available in multi-billion-dollar ships. The STRaND 2 satellites will be the smallest yet to link up in orbit.
We think this raises the Gaming vs. Miscellaneous Uses For Kinect tally to 36-5,690, or something in that area. Space points count as triple, because seriously, that's awesome.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/28/fi...ce-but-it-has/ ...by Published on May 27th, 2012 21:22- Categories:
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Call of Duty: Black Ops has been forced to take a no doubt temporary back step on the list of most played Xbox Live games thanks to Minecraft.
CoD games usually consistently dominate the top two spots of Xbox Live's most popular games. But while Modern Warfare 3 still has a firm hold of the top spot, the second-place seat has been stolen by Mojang and their cult-turned-popular crafting hit.The Xbox 360 Edition sold over a million copies in less than a week on sale, breaking all previous Xbox LIVE Arcade digital sales records in the process.
Here's the list of Live's most played games for the week of May 14:
1)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
2)Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
3)Call of Duty: Black Ops
4)FIFA 12
5)Battlefield 3
6)Halo: Reach
7)Modern Warfare 2
8)NBA 2K12
9)Skyrim
10)Gears of War 3
11)GTA IV
12)Forza Motorsport 4
13)Max Payne 3
14)Trials Evolution
15)Mass Effect 3
16)NHL12
17)Madden NFL 12
18)Halo 3
19)Red Dead Redemption
20)Saints Row: The Third
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...t-played-list/ ...by Published on May 27th, 2012 21:07- Categories:
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Microsoft and Warner Bros have announced Harry Potter Kinect for Xbox 360.
The game will recreate a number of the key scenes from the seven books (or eight films, if you prefer) and see players casting spells by mimicking the famous wand-flick action with their hands. Also expect to be calling out famous spells which will be recognised via voice recognition.
It will also allows gamers to scan their faces into the title to create their very own unique witch or wizard who will accompany stars Harry, Ron and Hermione.
It’s being developed by Goldeneye 007:Legends and Dead Space: Extraction studio Eurocom
“Harry Potter for Kinect will engage Harry Potter fans old and new by bringing them into the wizarding world as truly active participants,” Warner Interactive’s senior VP of production and development Samantha Ryan stated.
“Kids and parents will enjoy recreating their favourite Harry Potter adventures, from flying a broomstick in a Quidditch match, to battling pixies and duelling other wizards.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/harry...box-360/096702
...by Published on May 24th, 2012 20:46- Categories:
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The financial guidance offered by Take-Two means that Grand Theft Auto V will be released by April 13th at the latest.
That’s the predictions of Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz.
“Full year FY13 guidance for net revenues is $1.75bn-$1.85bn,” Creutz observed. "We believe management could not provide this level of guidance with any degree of confidence if it did not anticipate shipping Grand Theft Auto V during FY13.
"Take-Two's announced line up of titles for FY13 was largely unchanged, including continuing to resist announcing a release date for Grand Theft Auto V. We are modelling a ship date for Grand Theft Auto V in the last two weeks of March 2013."
Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter agrees, adding: "Guidance strongly implies the release of Grand Theft Auto V in FY13. Although management did not provide a release date or window for GTA V, its FY13 revenue guidance is unattainable without a huge seller from Rockstar.
"Management disclosed that the FY13 revenue mix by label is estimated to be 60 per cent Rockstar Games and 40 per cent 2K Games. Rockstar is expected to contribute $1.1bn, with $300m from Max Payne (including DLC) and $150m from catalogue.
“The remaining $650m is simply not possible without the release of GTA V well before FY end.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/take-...ly-2013/096595 ...by Published on May 23rd, 2012 22:45- Categories:
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Microsoft's Kinect Accelerator program kicked off over a month ago, but at the time we were only made aware of the participant start-ups' names, not their innovations. So, when Microsoft offered us the opportunity to talk with the folks behind four of the program's participants -- Freak'n Genius, GestSure Technologies, Kimetric and Styku -- we jumped at the chance. Join us after the break to see what this quartet of fledgling companies has planned to propogate the Kinect effect further than ever.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/k...s-gestsure-te/ ...by Published on May 23rd, 2012 22:28- Categories:
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Public interest should override recommendation, says Florian Mueller
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Judge David Shaw's recommendation to the ITC Commission that the import of 4gb and 250gb Xbox slim models to the US should be banned is unlikely to be enforced, says patent expert Florian Mueller.
The judge made the decision to recommend an import ban to the ITC Commission yesterday, ruling in a case between Microsoft and the Google-owned Motorolla which has the Redmond manufacturer defending itself against four counts of patent infringement.
Motorola, on the other hand, stands accused of not offering what are seen as essential patents for use by other companies under fair terms, violating the FRAND agreement by asking for an excessive share of profits.
Whilst Shaw has effectively ruled against Microsoft here, the actual outcome of the case rests heavily on two parallel cases in Europe which will establish whether Motorolla has operated within the terms of FRAND policy.
Nonetheless, even this judgment will be evaluated in the light of its potential effects on other businesses and the public.
"I've never seen an ITC judge make any other recommendation than an exclusion order if his initial determination is that there is a violation," says Mueller. "This is the normal course of business.
"Unlike judges at courts, ITC judges don't make the decisions: they merely recommend them. Their recommendations are very frequently not adopted by the Commission, the six-member decision-making body at the top of the ITC. Not only does the Commission overrule those judges with respect to the actual violations but the Commission also has the final say on remedies."
"The more Xbox games makers write to the ITC about this, the less likely an import ban will be"
Florian Mueller, Foss Patents
Mueller, who runs tech patent blog Foss Patents, also toldGamesIndustry International that developers and publishers are likely to petition the US administration to overturn the ruling.
"Even if the Commission agreed with the judge on some or all of the violations, there are public interest considerations for which an exclusion order should not be entered, or at least not before or during the Christmas Selling Season. The more Xbox games makers write to the ITC about this, the less likely an import ban will be.
"If many games makes write to the ITC, then I doubt that there will be ever be an actual Xbox import ban. What's more likely to happen is that a federal court in Microsoft's home state of Washington will set the terms of a license agreement that Motorola and Microsoft will have to enter into. As a result, Microsoft will be licensed and the Xbox won't be an infringing product."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...rce-us-360-ban
...by Published on May 23rd, 2012 22:25- Categories:
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Analysts chime in on what we'll see at the Xbox press briefing. Don't expect any next-gen talk
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E3 2012 is fast approaching, and as usual, the big three platform holders will be holding their respective press conferences on Monday and Tues (June 4 and 5) right before E3 itself officially opens its doors. There have been tons of rumors about Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, but what should we realistically expect to see?
GamesIndustry International rounded up several leading games analysts to get their take on each of the console manufacturers. In part one, we'll take a look at Microsoft. In parts two and three we'll showcase Sony and Nintendo (which is the actual order of their briefings.)
Microsoft arguably is in the best position (certainly in the US, where the company's Xbox hardware continues to outsell the competition) and at this point in the cycle, it's all about maintaining momentum while trying to expand the audience via Kinect and Xbox Live.
Here's what the analysts had to say.
Jesse Divnich, EEDAR
Microsoft is in a very comfortable position at the moment. I believe their E3 will be focused more on the total entertainment experience the Xbox 360 can deliver. But yes, the typical Halo, Forza, and Fable trailers are likely to be shown, on-top of a few family focused Kinect titles.
The console manufacturer under the least amount of pressure is Microsoft, so I expect them to stick to a similar script as last year. I don't foresee them announcing anything too jaw dropping or off-the-wall. The ball is really in Sony and Nintendo's court to break the current momentum Microsoft has and I don't foresee Microsoft sabotaging that momentum by their own doing with some outside of the box presentation--sorry, Cirque du Soleil is unlikely to make an appearance again.
David Cole, DFC Intelligence
One of the biggest things Microsoft is pushing is the diversity of the Xbox 360. In the new DFC Intelligence report Consoles as Entertainment Hubs, we noted that in March 2012 Microsoft announced that over 50% of time on Xbox Live was spent in non-game related activities. Microsoft's goal is to increase that ratio even more so that the Xbox 360 is a central entertainment hub of the living room. There is a major race to bring entertainment services to consumers both on television sets and mobile devices. While Apple and Google may have an advantage on mobile devices, the Xbox 360 gives Microsoft an edge in the living room.
"Microsoft must also demonstrate greater influence in the much larger casual games market. Many hardcore gaming enthusiasts probably won't like the coverage of casual games"
Billy Pidgeon
So Microsoft will clearly focus on the diversity of the Xbox 360 and I expect to see a lot of Kinect products, including unique uses for the Kinect that are non-game related. With that being said I think it is important for Microsoft to show they are not leaving gamers behind. So to that expect to see a focus on a handful of big titles like Halo 4 and some big third-party titles like Call of Duty Black Ops 2.
Billy Pidgeon, M2 Research
I think Microsoft will focus on software and network services at E3 2012. There will be a strong emphasis on hardcore titles including Halo 4, and there will be at least two previously unannounced first party games. I'm also expecting several big third party titles with downloads, characters, modes, or other assets exclusive to Xbox 360.
Although the press event will stress software and services for hardcore gaming, Microsoft must also demonstrate greater influence in the much larger casual games market. Many hardcore gaming enthusiasts probably won't like the coverage of casual games, but Microsoft will throw out some hardcore red meat at regular intervals to keep hardcore fans engaged. Microsoft will demo some quality casual and family entertainment (often with Kinect) and we'll likely hear more about the value of the subscription-subsidized $99 Kinect bundle offer for all sectors, including family and mass market. It's possible Microsoft will announce additional consumer value bundles to stoke hardware sales going forward.
You can bet Master Chief and Halo 4 will make a splash
Microsoft will likely showcase multiple improvements and new features for the Xbox LIVE network. These could include games and entertainment features provided by partners for tiered pricing models similar to premium cable deals. Tiers might include game and entertainment features provided by partners such as EA, ESPN, Netflix. I'd also like to see Microsoft add more value to the free and Gold levels of Xbox LIVE. Free casual games would add great value and would help Microsoft better prepare for competition with upcoming services from Apple and Google.
As Xbox LIVE has systemic connections to other Microsoft networked services and direct connections to web, PC and mobile devices, Microsoft typically promotes these connections to make a case for games as a proprietary cross-platform service. This has been more marketing than action to date, so I am hoping ...by Published on May 23rd, 2012 22:18- Categories:
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The team behind the scrapped Inside Xbox series have vowed a return to our screens with the formation of a new production company.
The Games Media Award winning Inside Xbox was cancelled by Microsoft in Europe earlier this month after the platform holder decided to retreat from first party video production.
Now co-host Dan Maher has announced that he and his two former colleagues Ashley Denton and Gareth Wild are to form a new production company.
The process of forming the firm is ongoing, but it is currently going under the name of Explosive Alan Productions.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/insid...-return/096524 ...by Published on May 23rd, 2012 22:16- Categories:
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The second Modern Warfare 3 content drop has arrived on Xbox 360, Activision has announced.
Content Collection #2 packs five new maps: Getaway, Lookout, Sanctuary, Foundation, and Oasis; as well as two spec ops missions in Kill Switch and Iron Clad.
Thus far the content collections are how MW3 DLC has been offered to those without a Call of Duty Elite paid subscription (those who do have been receiving earlier, smaller, and more frequent add-on releases in exchange for subscription costs).
As with the first collection, the DLC will be available for $14.99 (1200 MS Points). Activision added that PS3 and PC releases will arrive at a later date.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/moder...box-360/096531
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