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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Dazza commented on Kinect Star Wars Release Date Confirmed:
Galactic Dance Off? WTF!
#2
Dazza commented on Which Upcoming Kinect Game Combines Stealth wi...:
Somehow I think this is gonna blow... get it? Dr Blowhole... oh never mind!
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Dazza commented on 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!
#4
Dazza commented on 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
#5
Dazza commented on Kinect, PlayStation Eye and Wii All Mount Your TV:
LOL that's horrible! What a monstrosity
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Dazza commented on Gamestation Release Schedule Outs "Forza 4 Pre...:
I can't wait for this, Kinect or no Kinect, a new Forza game would be most welcome
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Dazza commented on Out Today: Fantastic Pets and Michael Jackson ...:
Oooow sign me up for a bit of MJ goodness. SHAMONE!
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Dazza commented on This Kinect Sports Superstars Video is Tiring ...:
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'!
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Dazza commented on Out Today: Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey ...:
Fun for all the family! It looks like there will be no dignified way to play this game haha
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Dazza commented on Hardware Impressions: Official Kinect Sensor W...:
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.
#11
Dazza commented on 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?
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Dazza commented on 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
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Dazza commented on 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!
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Dazza commented on Kinect Joy Ride's Shameful Auto-Steering Secre...:
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?
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Dazza commented on Kinect Now Manipulating Cityscapes and Kitten ...:
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
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Dazza commented on Doom Legend John Carmack Has a Kinect Itch to ...:
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!
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Dazza commented on Let's Kinect Takes Motion Gaming Out of the Ho...:
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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Dazza commented on Sorry Gamers Down Under, Kinect Can't Understa...:
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!
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Dazza commented on Kinect Breaks the Million Units Barrier in Jus...:
IT PRINTS MONEY!
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Dazza commented on 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
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Dazza commented on Talking Point: From 40 Buttons to None - Can S...:
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!
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Dazza commented on Greenberg: "Kinect Launch Will be Bigger Than ...:
I like this guys style, he's basically a gaming pimp isn't he?
Bigger than Wii though? Pull the other one sunshine!
#23
Dazza commented on Welcome to Kinectaku!:
Nice work as always Ant, looking sharp!
Only one more week to go for North America until the Kinect launch. Exciting times!