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Kinect Will Not Have Voice Control Functionality On Launch
Kinect will launch worldwide during November, but for those hoping to experience the use of voice controlled actions with the hardware on launch day will be disappointed. Microsoft has confirmed to MCVUK that Voice Control and Kinect Video Chat will not be available.
Speaking at Gamescom, Marketing Manager for Xbox Live EMEA Robin Burrowes stated to MCV that “we will be announcing when voice control will be turned on in due course”. It was later confirmed that chat software Video Kinect will also not feature as part of the launch and as with Voice Control, it will be available at a later date.
Kinect will launch in the US on November 4th, 2010 and in the UK on November 10th, 2010.
Source: MCV
UPDATE: Microsoft has issued the following statement to MCV.
“Voice control is an exciting part of the Kinect for Xbox 360 controller-free experience and we can confirm that it will be available at launch in November 2010. Only on Xbox 360 will you be able to navigate the Kinect Hub using your voice to control your movies, TV Shows and music. We do not have additional details to share about local voice availability at this time.”
MCV is trying to clarify why conflicting information was given to us at Gamescom. Apologies for all the confusion.
Xbox LIVE Games Confirmed For Windows Phone 7
Today at Gamescom 2010, the world’s largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft premiered the first wave of Xbox LIVE games launching on Windows Phone 7 this Christmas. With even more games and applications to come, Windows Phone 7 is putting the power of Xbox LIVE into the palm of your hand — from Xbox LIVE Avatars to staying connected with friends, Xbox LIVE is now at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
“We believe that no matter where life takes you, the best in gaming and entertainment should follow,” said Marc Whitten, corporate vice president of Xbox LIVE at Microsoft. “Windows Phone 7 takes a different approach to handheld gaming, utilising Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Game Studios, leading game publishers, and innovative indie developers, to create powerful, shared experiences for everyone.”
The Games You Want, Played When and Wherever You Want Them
In a sea of games, apps, gadgets and gizmos, the biggest obstacle can be finding the game that’s right for you. Only Windows Phone 7 has a Games hub featuring Xbox LIVE, creating a different kind of mobile gaming experience that puts the games you want front and centre. Xbox LIVE games on Windows Phone 7 will be specially selected from the top names in mobile, PC and console game development, making the best mobile games even better, thanks to Xbox LIVE. With try-before-you-buy demos, Xbox LIVE leader-boards, turn-based multiplayer, Achievements and more, Windows Phone 7 brings the quality, consistency and community of the Xbox experience to gamers on the go.
Kinect The United Kingdom Tour.
Somehow Silly Hek managed to unfollow @AceyBongos on twitter and missed all this oops sorry Acey.
Well the Kinect tour is showing some UK loving.
Link below with Locations, Live twitter feeds and information as its announced.
Link – http://apps.facebook.com/xboxkinect/?locale=en-GB
Make sure if your UK based you get along to these events to try it out.
You can follow AceyBongos on twitter for update and more info -
Bungie On The Future Consoles
I just read this interview where it mentions Bungie’s next project to be planned in advance, and built to take advantage of multiple hardware generations (including a PS4 or Xbox 720). A couple of things I’d like to highlight: one being that even after saying how much Halo Reach pushes Xbox 360 to its limits, they still say continuous advancements will keep being made in the future.
And, second, the direct quote taken from the interview: “The sheer technical limits may be nearly tapped but that isn’t to say that great, innovative game experiences aren’t still on the way for this generation of consoles. Technology and horsepower will always only be part of the formula for building a fun, entertaining, lasting game title.” – CVG
Fable III: Opening Cinematic Trailer
A chicken cluck is hardly the battle cry for revolution, but the journey to rule in “Fable III” is a treacherous one and you’ll need all the followers you can get to start the rebellion. Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios have teamed up to offer a revealing glimpse into “Fable III,” with the game’s opening cinematic featuring everyone’s favourite punting target as the most unlikeliest of heroes. Dashing through city streets and hurdling through the air, witness the daily struggles of Albion’s citizens through the eyes of a chicken as he makes the ultimate gamble for freedom.