A new trailer for Summer Stars 2012, the Kinect title set to debut June 1st, has recently been posted from developers Deep Silver and 49Games. As previously reported, the game encompasses full-motion play of 18 different disciplines, from Mountain Biking and Sprinting to Diving and Swimming, over a variety of famously renown arenas and venues all over the globe. Among some of the gameplay settings, the game touts multiplayer capabilities with up to three people on split screen and the ability to adjust controls to meet the desires of gamers looking for more strenuous or less strenuous play. Check out the trailer below for a quick glimpse into the world of home console Olympians.
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Minecraft Launch Trailer
Minecraft, one of the biggest and most important games to come out in recent years, is due for release on XBLA for 1600MSP this coming Wednesday. There is plenty included in the game already but it is worth mentioning that the Kinect features will not be present at launch. All the Kinect features will be added in a patch at a later date but for now just enjoy the launch trailer.
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Steel Battalion pre-order bonuses
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor releases on June 19th in North America and June 22 across Europe. Three pre-order packs were recently revealed. The bonuses come from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. Players that pre-order any of the three will receive additional armory to customize their Vertical Tanks otherwise known as VTs. The new items could boost the tanks defense, offensive force, speed, and much more. The best thing about this announcement is a new trailer for each pack was shown off and they all look great. For gamers that were on the fence about pre-ordering Steel Battalion, From Software just presented another great reason to do so. Check out three videos of the pre-order bonuses by clicking the link below to read on.
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Learn the basics of Minecraft in new video of Xbox 360 Edition in action
The worldwide sensation we’ve all heard of, but may not completely comprehend is finally making it’s way onto the Xbox 360 next month; That sensation is of course, Minecraft! Millions of players have already spent a countless number of hours honing their craft on PC, but in just a matter of weeks, Xbox 360 owners will be able to join in on the fun. For those who haven’t played Minecraft before, the game can be very hard to understand on the outside. Lucky for you, the kind folks over at OXM UK have put together an exclusive seven minute feature in which they sit down with the Xbox 360 version of the game and explain the basics. Go ahead, it’s time to stop reading, and start watching. The video should help Minecraft newcomers understand what all of the hype and excitement around the game is all about.
Although Kinect support for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has indeed been promised by the folks at Mojang and 4J, it will not be be enabled when the game initially releases. Instead, the development team will patch the game’s Kinect features in at a later date. For those absolutely dying to try the game out utilizing motion controls, take solace in the fact that Minecraft is a game that receives constant updates, support and patches. We expect that the Xbox 360 version will not be much different in that regard, especially considering the rumors swirling that Microsoft will be bending their own title update rules specifically for Minecraft. Hopefully that means Kinect support isn’t too far down the road! Start planning your outrageous creations now, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition will hit Xbox Live Arcade on May 9th, selling for 1600 Microsoft Points.
Source: OXM UK
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Ubisoft flaunts Ghost Recon Future Soldier’s “Gunsmith” feature
Ubisoft has provided IGN with a new trailer for Ghost Recon Future Soldier which focuses on the game’s gun customization feature, known as Gunsmith. Using Gunsmith, players will be able to assemble completely personalized weapons, granting the ability to craft exactly the right tool for task at hand. Best of all, Gunsmith is Kinect enabled, allowing Kinect owners to assemble guns using voice commands and literally with their hands via motion control. Check out the trailer above to see Gunsmith in action!
Ghost Recon Future Soldier is currently undergoing beta testing on Xbox Live. If you own Splinter Cell Conviction, or if you were randomly selected by Ubisoft for having a U-Play account, you have access to the beta as we speak. If you don’t yet have access to the beta yet, make sure you follow us on Twitter @XKFans as we’ve been holding contests with beta keys up for grabs. Ghost Recon Future Soldier will allow you to step into the shoes of one of the world’s most elite virtual squads of soldiers when the game releases on May 22nd.
Source: IGN
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Majesco announces NBA Baller Beats
Earlier today, Majesco Entertainment Company announced NBA Baller Beats exclusively for Kinect and Xbox 360. Developed by HB Studios, the game focuses on players learning how to master “mad ball handling skills with a real basketball” to the beat of an eclectic soundtrack, which should make for some interesting scenarios. The soundtrack will feature artists such as Run DMC, Kanye West, Them Crooked Vultures, and many more. Players can also unlock additional songs, difficulty levels, and over 100 posters and trading cards showcasing NBA players’ greatest moves. The first gameplay will be shown at E3 this year before it heads to basketball camps across the country over the summer. We’re looking forward to seeing what the game looks like in action. NBA Baller Beats will hit shelves this fall.
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Dragon Ball Z for Kinect QR trailer
Yet another trailer for Dragon Ball Z for Kinect was launched yesterday. The previous trailer detailed how combat would work in game but this one goes in an entirely different direction. This one is all about how the QR codes will impact the gameplay and how the Kinect will read them. While it may not be the most exciting footage it looks like they got the scanning of the cards down and does show a little bit of gameplay for fans to get excited about. We personally can not wait until we get to try it out for ourselves.
Source: SoHood
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Extra Credits Kinect Disconnect Video
Extra Credits has just released a video (here) detailing their thoughts of the Kinect, now that developers and gamers alike have had a chance to use and experiment with the Kinect and its feature. For anyone that isn’t familiar with Extra Credits, they are a group of people within the games industry that make videos for various games related topics. It brings some interesting questions; as well as information, theories and opinions on games, the industry and other related content. This week they shine a light on what they think of the Kinect and how people interact with it. It does touch on subjects that they have brought up before but they do small recaps to bring you up to speed. It discusses the difference between motion gaming with and without controllers and the “uncanny valley” which Kinect is part of.
Extra Credits is extremely interesting and please do watch more than this one video, as they are very talented and bring many interesting opinions and takes on all sorts of questions and views within the games industry. You can find all their videos at Penny Arcade here.
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Debut Dragon’s Lair trailer flaunts Kinect features
Back in March we learned that the classic adventure game Dragon’s Lair would be coming to Xbox Live Arcade, and with a spiffy new Kinect based control scheme. Today, we’re able to deliver the first trailer for the updated version of the game, including our first look at how the Kinect setup will work. The trailer also highlights the game’s two-player cooperative mode, as well as its photo sharing feature that is only possible thanks to Kinect. Check out the trailer for yourself by clicking play on the video above.
For those unfamiliar, Dragon’s Lair was first released via laser disc in 1983. With a cartoon-like appearance crafted by former Disney animator Don Bluth, Dragon’s Lair charmed nearly all who played it with its revolutionary appearance. Since its initial release, the game has been ported to various platforms including iOS most recently, but has never been brought to a home console in high-definition and with motion controls, like the XBLA version will feature. We still don’t have a release date or pricing information on the XBLA version of Dragon’s Lair, but stay with us here at XKFans and we’ll bring you that news and more as it breaks.
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Free Mass Effect 3 DLC available now on Xbox Live
If you haven’t been overtly busy arguing about Mass Effect 3‘s controversial ending, then you’ve probably been going to town on its addictive multiplayer mode. Regardless of which camp you’re in, Bioware has delivered a gift with your name on it to the Xbox Live Marketplace. The Resurgence Pack is available now and ready to download giving players access to six new race/class combinations, two new maps, and three new weapons. And best of all, it’s free! Check out the trailer above to see all of the DLC’s contents in action, (including the incredibly cool Geth and Batarian characters) and then go download the Resurgence Pack for Mass Effect 3 now!
