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Xbox One standalone Kinect gazing to stores in October
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Microsoft has now announced that you can purchase a standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor starting from this October.
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Xbox One voice commands finally coming to NZ
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Kiwi Xbox One fans rejoice as voice commands hit NZ from July, despite the accent challenge still being fine-tuned by Microsoft.
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Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One...
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One without Kinect, reduces price of bundle with Kinect. Available from June 9 in selected retailers. #XboxOne.
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Kinect Sports Rivals launches 8 April
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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Microsoft and Rare announce Kinect Sports Rivals will be available exclusively on Xbox One from April 8, 2014.
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Review: Microsoft Xbox One
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Yes I disappeared for a while as I received the new Microsoft Xbox One and had to ‘test’ it out for a while :).
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Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Apple snags PrimeSense, creators behind Microsoft Kinect, for a £345m deal to boost its Apple TV innovations.
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Microsoft denies Kinect-less Xbox One
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Microsoft denies reports of Xbox One bundle without Kinect, stating it believes the $499 price tag is value for money.
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What is the future of Modern Warfare?
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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It is looking as if DICE and Battlefield 4 are to be the first to take advantage of the Xbox One’s updated Kinect capabilities.
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Game Review: adidas miCoach
Fri, 14th Sep 2012
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adidas miCoach for Xbox 360 and Kinect brings professional, tailored fitness to the living room, targeting serious athletes with a high-tech approach.
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Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
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Game review: Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure enchants but doesn't innovate, offering families fun, albeit familiar, motion-sensing gaming.
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Game review: Kinect Star Wars
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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Kinect Star Wars, aiming for the younger crowd, delivers mixed force-powered joy but leaves seasoned fans wanting.
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Use real shouts in Skyrim with Kinect
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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Skyrim fans rejoice! Shout 'Fus Ro Dah' for real as the latest Xbox 360 update introduces over 200 voice commands via Kinect.
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Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Peter Molyneux, the brain behind Fable, bids farewell to Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Euro to embark on a new venture, 22 Cans.
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Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.
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Exergames help stave off dementia: study
Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.
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Game review: Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking
Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking delivers laughs and a novel Kinect party experience, but lacks lasting appeal.
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Microsoft enabling voice for kiwi Kinect owners - Updated
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Xbox Kinect's voice command update, tackling NZ's unique accent, faces a slight delay but promises an enhanced gaming experience.
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Game review: Dance Central 2
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.
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The Kinect effect
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
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Game review: Kinect Sports: Season Two
Fri, 28th Oct 2011
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Kinect Sports: Season Two takes motion-controlled gaming to new heights, delivering an eclectic mix of sports and improved gameplay.
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Game Review: The Gunstringer
Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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Kinect promised so much when it came out late last year, but so far it’s delivered very little. This could be the change we need.
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Game review: Fruit Ninja on Kinect
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Fruit Ninja slices onto Kinect; developers Halfbrick expand the addictive game to big screen with intuitive play and extra modes.
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Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.