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Highlights from Microsoft’s E3 Xbox Media Briefing

Brian Hoss — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:06 +0000

The four big takeaways from Microsoft’s E3 conference this year include the introduction and explanation of Xbox SmartGlass, the growing uses of Kinect, Internet Explorer for the 360, and an upcoming title line-up that’s consistent with this generation of games. Xbox SmartGlass Xbox SmartGlass is indeed a real thing. The concept is to create an...

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Man Down! (A.K.A. Yes, I Threw Out My Back Playing Kinect)

Dick Ward — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:00:58 +0000

I didn’t jump on the Wii bandwagon, and I wasn’t impressed with the Move – but when the controller-free Kinect came out, I was willing to give motion gaming a chance. As it turns out, these things just aren’t for everyone. If you read any of my articles leading up the release of Microsoft’s motion...

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Hands on With Kinect – The First Few Hours

Dick Ward — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:29 +0000

So, I’ve spent some time with Microsoft’s Kinect. I played with the bundled games and demos, controlled ESPN with my hand, and even set up the device to recognize my face. How does it work? There’s only one way to find out. All right, you could buy it for yourself, so I guess there are...

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Videogame Releases: Week of October 31st, 2010

Dick Ward — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:00:38 +0000

Aside from Microsoft’s hardware launch, there aren’t many interesting videogames this week for the two high definition systems – unless you’re really into soccer. PSP and Wii owners, on the other hand, have plenty to be excited about. Goldeneye 007 (Wii, DS) I’ll admit it. I’m having a really hard time getting excited for the...

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Kinect – What Microsoft’s Doing Right

Dick Ward — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:00:58 +0000

It’s easy to bag on Microsoft for Kinect – formerly “Project Natal.” It’s a popular whipping boy, and with plenty of good reason. It’s about as far from traditional gaming as you can get, it’s Microsoft’s attempt to jump on the Wii bandwagon, it’s not for hardcore games and, of course, you’ll look really stupid...

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