Tata for now... Xbox Kinect Fans is going on hold

Tata for now…
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Xbox Kinect Fans is going on hold

By
Nick DePetris
– October 22, 2012Posted in: Features

Hello everyone,

I’d like to take a minute to thank all of you for reading Xbox Kinect Fans. Since we re-launched the site in January we’ve grown in leaps and bounds to become one of the premier sources of Xbox Kinect news on the internet. Without all of you, that wouldn’t have been possible.

So it is with sadness in our hearts that we announce that Xbox Kinect Fans is going on hold indefinitely. Kinect is great for a lot of things – dance games, exercise games, arcade games – but those types of games simply don’t lend themselves to providing us with a source of consistent, interesting news and features. At this point we feel that until Kinect 2 details begin coming out we’ve already covered the best of what Kinect has to offer over and over again.

Although we here at Xbox Kinect Fans are signing off, the Involved Fans network is stronger than ever. XBLA Fans, PSN Fans, Game Music Fans, and Windows Phone Fans are still pumping out the high quality news you have come to expect from our sites, and discussions are raging over on our recently launched forums. Who knows, maybe an exciting new site will be launching soon ;)

Thank you all so much for being part of our incredible journey.

Nick DePetris
Managing Editor

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Dance Central 3 released

By
Andy Tran
– October 16, 2012Posted in: News

 

Are you ready for another round of Dance Central? This latest iteration boasts one of the most impressive setlists for a dancing game. From rock groups like Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” to classic boy band tributes like Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody”. Even a disco oldie “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, and a most interesting overseas shipment from South Korea’s girl group 2NE1 with “I Am The Best”. This will definitely spark some creativity with “Party Mode” allowing players to make their own moves. The game’s out now, so you can get moving on a Kinect hit!

You can find the complete list here.

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Nike+ Kinect Training demo out

By
Sean Prideaux
– October 12, 2012Posted in: News

Nike+ Kinect Training has a demo, YAY! Now you can try out all those personalised exercise routines in your home but only if you have a large room to do it all in. You need 8 ft or 2.4 m in order to use the training game but assuming you have that space, you should get a taste of what’s to come.

It’s marketed pretty heavily as a game that professional athletes can use, as well as us regular people for our personal training. Whether it will replace the likes of Your Shape Fitness Evolved or Dance Central is a matter to be seen.

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Deals and Sales on Xbox Live

By
Sean Prideaux
– October 10, 2012Posted in: Deals, News

This week sees a few different sales going on. While there isn’t anything Kinect related in the Deal of the Week, Double Fine is having itself a sale, which includes Double Fine Happy Action Theater for a mere 400 MSP. If you aren’t sure on it then check our review first.

That not your thing? Why not try out living the life of a ninja? Mini Ninja Adventures is also down to 400 MSP as part of the Kinect Central weekly sale.

As if thats not enough, the Sales and Specials+ App has changed its Chain Reaction to the following Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 this week:

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 5 Course Pack – 800 MSP (Save 800)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 Emerald Dragon – 160 MSP (Save 240)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 TPC Blue Monster at Doral – 120 MSP (Save 280)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 Wolf Creek – 80 MSP (Save 320)

These deals are only accessible via the App directly on the 360 though and you have to buy all preceding DLC to get the later unlockable offers.

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Mass Effect 3 Retaliation Multiplayer DLC

By
Sean Prideaux
– October 10, 2012Posted in: News

The Retaliation Multiplayer DLC is now out now for Mass Effect 3 and as per usual, it is free. You now have two playable Volus classes and Turian jetpacks, need I say any more? Set it up in your download queue here or read more about it on the Bioware blog.

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Harry Potter for Kinect out now

By
Sean Prideaux
– October 10, 2012Posted in: News

It’s time to put your wizard hats on again, Harry Potter for Kinect was released in North America yesterday. If you live in Europe though, you’ll have to wait until Friday but then you too, can join in on the spell casting. Using Kinect you will take part in various moments from throughout the eight films, using not only motion control but also voice commands. If you can’t get hold of the game yet though, do not despair, for there is a demo to whet your appetite and tie you over until  the game finds it’s way into your possession. If that isn’t enough then check out the press release below for some more details on the games features.

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Kinect related enhancements coming to Halo Waypoint

By
Ryan Reynolds
– October 9, 2012Posted in: News

Speaking to Computer & Videogames, 343 Industries’ boss Frank O’Connor spoke out about the prospect of Kinect support extending further into Microsoft’s flagship franchise, which is of course, Halo. While O’Connor confirmed that Halo 4 won’t feature any kind of Kinect support, he revealed that there are some features coming down the pipe for Halo Waypoint, which will utilize Microsoft’s motion control device. While there wasn’t any hints given as to what those features may be, it’s worth noting that Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary used Kinect to analyze objects in the world and feed players more information about the world the Master Chief is exploring. Will Halo Waypoint use Kinect in the future to give players a deeper understanding of the Halo universe? Only time will tell.

Source: CVG via 123Kinect

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Forza Horizon demo out now

By
Sean Prideaux
– October 9, 2012Posted in: Media, News, Videos

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Look out onto the Horizon, a Forza Demo has just speeded onto the scene. Forza Horizon, the newest installment in the critically acclaimed racing serie, has a demo and now you can play around in their beautiful, race track vision of Colorado. If fast cars are your thing or if you’re just up for cruising around some of Colorado, then why not pick up the demo?

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What does Kinect 2 need to do to blow you away?

By
Ryan Reynolds
– October 9, 2012Posted in: News

What does Kinect 2 need to do to blow you away? That’s the question that we’re asking our readers, our staff, and developers for an upcoming roundtable feature that will include various points of view on Kinect 2, its potential, and what it needs to do to captivate its audience. We’re looking for as much input as we can get. We’ll be selecting several reader submitted comments to be included in the piece when it goes live. All you need to do is post a comment below, or hop on over to our Forums to submit your feedback. Responses should be as specific as possible, well thought out, use proper grammar, and be limited to about two paragraphs. The official window to submit responses is now open! Let’s hear your ideas and desires for Kinect 2. In the meantime, remember to stay tuned to XK Fans to check out the final feature when it is ready.

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Fable: The Journey launch trailer celebrates its US release

By
Ryan Reynolds
– October 9, 2012Posted in: Media, News, Videos

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The hotly anticipated Fable: The Journey from Lionhead Studios and Microsoft has finally arrived in stores in North America. In celebration of the game’s release, the team behind the game has released a brand new launch trailer, which you can find above. While the full game is available on shelves now, don’t forget that you can still pick up the playable demo of the game on Xbox Live if you haven’t already.

Fable: The Journey represents a major departure for the franchise, which is known for its unique blend of action role-playing mechanics, charming world, consequential world altering player decisions and humor. While Fable: The Journey may have all of these familiar Fable elements and more, it’s the perspective that represents the largest change that the game has to offer. The Journey trades in third-person hack and slash combat for a completely Kinect controlled first-person experience which allows players to cast spells and use magic to vanquish their foes and explore the world. Lionhead has gone on record to talk about how large The Journey is both as a videogame (Three tims larger than the world of Fable III), as well as symbolically for the studio and Kinect itself as a part of the Xbox experience.

There has been a great amount of discussion around Fable: The Journey since its unveiling a few years back, and it all comes to summation today. If you’ve played the demo, or if you’re picking up the full game, make sure you hop on over to our Forums and chime in with your thoughts. Fable: The Journey will be available in all non-North American territories by October 12th.

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