I think it's too early to have an article about this topic - even as a basis for discussion. Microsoft certainly haven't shown their full hand yet and I would wait until E3 to see what they have in store for it. Clearly, they've been hinting that Kinect is a major focus for them and that they see a future for it beyond what we've already witnessed. Fruit Ninja and Doodle Jump are definitely experiences that suit Kinect well, and especially with Fruit Ninja - as a quick and easy means of having fun. You must of course realise that Fruit Ninja and Doodle Jump come from small studios, and have no affiliation with MS. They've seen great success on their platforms so far, and my guess is that it is just easier for them to try to capitalise on that current success than to keep coming up with new intellectual property and the next big thing. And companies like Cpcom are no stranger to this either - they've been porting Street Fighter 4 for 3 years now, and Im sure they're not finished flogging the game. At E3 Im sure we'll have a greater idea about what the future holds for Kinect and I believe it will be a more hopeful one. Certainly, they have several studios already working on games, and quite a few partnerships we know of. I'm certain that we'll see some sort of sequel to both Dance Central and Kinect Sports, and we'll most likely see more than that.
The demos can be found on the main screen. When you start the game, after calibration, instead of holding your hand in the middle to get to the main menu, hold it slightly to the left and below. There is an option to play demos. The game will then tell you that you are leaving Kinect Adventures - accept this. There will then be the 3 box covers of the above games: Dance Central, Kinect Joy Ride and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. Just hold your hand on the one you want, and you can play the demo. All of the demos work fine, and when you choose to leave one, (exit demo), the game returns to Kinect Adventures main screen.
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Re: Talking Point: Are Small Games Kinect's Future?
I think it's too early to have an article about this topic - even as a basis for discussion. Microsoft certainly haven't shown their full hand yet and I would wait until E3 to see what they have in store for it. Clearly, they've been hinting that Kinect is a major focus for them and that they see a future for it beyond what we've already witnessed. Fruit Ninja and Doodle Jump are definitely experiences that suit Kinect well, and especially with Fruit Ninja - as a quick and easy means of having fun. You must of course realise that Fruit Ninja and Doodle Jump come from small studios, and have no affiliation with MS. They've seen great success on their platforms so far, and my guess is that it is just easier for them to try to capitalise on that current success than to keep coming up with new intellectual property and the next big thing. And companies like Cpcom are no stranger to this either - they've been porting Street Fighter 4 for 3 years now, and Im sure they're not finished flogging the game. At E3 Im sure we'll have a greater idea about what the future holds for Kinect and I believe it will be a more hopeful one. Certainly, they have several studios already working on games, and quite a few partnerships we know of. I'm certain that we'll see some sort of sequel to both Dance Central and Kinect Sports, and we'll most likely see more than that.
Re: Rumour: Kinect Adventures Disc Loaded with Demos
The demos can be found on the main screen. When you start the game, after calibration, instead of holding your hand in the middle to get to the main menu, hold it slightly to the left and below. There is an option to play demos. The game will then tell you that you are leaving Kinect Adventures - accept this. There will then be the 3 box covers of the above games: Dance Central, Kinect Joy Ride and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. Just hold your hand on the one you want, and you can play the demo. All of the demos work fine, and when you choose to leave one, (exit demo), the game returns to Kinect Adventures main screen.
Re: Child of Eden
Looks great - would love to play. Makes me thing that a Panzer Dragoon or Lumines game would work with Kinect.