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Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators

Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the original creators of Microsoft's Kinect, for USD $345m to enhance its Apple TV product range.
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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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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: 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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Game review: Child of Eden

Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Child of Eden triumphs as Kinect's beacon of innovation, merging hypnotic visuals and techno tunes for a unique gaming escapade.
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E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
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MS roundup for E3

Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
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Review: Carnival Games (Kinect)

Wed, 11th May 2011
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Carnival Games, a fest of fun but falls short in depth, offering a mixed bag of mini-games with an urgent need for a Kinect killer app. Rating: 6.0.