News Tagged: Interviews
News: EA Sports to Bring Kinect to More Titles
EA Sports Boss Sees Opportunities
We're super-pumped to see the likes of FIFA 13 and Madden NFL 13 appear on our release schedule complete with Kinect support, but EA Sports aren't about to stop there, according to an interview published by MCV this morning. Andrew Wilson, the big boss at EA Sports suggested that using voice commands are "as big an.. Continue Reading »
News: A New Peek into Minecraft's Future with Kinect
The creator jokes back
The details of Minecraft making its debut on home consoles via the Xbox 360 are literally nowhere to be found ever since we first heard the news about the game making its platform transition at this year’s E3 convention. We've finally got a few snippets of information now though, thanks to a recent interview that IGN ran.. Continue Reading »
News: Kinect-Sponsored Kylie Minogue in Hot Pants Central
Sorry, Dance Central
Kylie Minogue's "Aphrodite: Les Folie" tour is sponsored by Kinect and Dance Central, with Microsoft asking "can you out dance Kylie?" It's not the only question the company has asked though, with a series of exclusive Kylie Minogue interviews kicking off today. In the first episode, Kylie talks about this advert for Dance Central, impersonators and second.. Continue Reading »
News: Dr Kawashima Developer Video Offers Cerebral Insights
Get smart
Recently released Kinect brain-buster Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises (known as Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Connection in some parts of the world) is so far the only title for the sensor that tests your brainpower as well as your physical prowess, teasing you with maths, logic and memory puzzles. Producer Yasuhiro Nishimoto recently spoke to the official Xbox community team.. Continue Reading »
Interviews: Twisted Pixel - The Gunstringer
We talk to the master of puppets
Twisted Pixel's upcoming puppet-'em-up The Gunstringer is an interesting proposal, what with its combination of Rez and Crash Bandicoot and undead Wild West sheriff marionette lead, so we had to sit down with the team to figure out exactly what goes on in those heads of theirs. KINECTaku: Firstly, please introduce yourself and your role on The Gunstringer.Bill.. Continue Reading »
Interviews: Rare Studios - Kinect Sports
Kinect's flagship title gets the Q&A treatment
Kinect Sports is one of the leading lights in the sensor's launch line-up, which is no surprise considering it's developed by talented Twycross team Rare. We grabbed the studio's communications manager Nick Burton for an interview about the game, Kinect's technological challenges and what's next for Rare. KINECTaku: How long did it take to develop.. Continue Reading »
Interviews: Frontier Developments - Kinectimals
A furry Q and A
With Frontier Developments' Kinectimals giving warm and fuzzy feelings to anyone who gazes upon its array of furry cubs, we decided to sit down with studio founder David Braben to discuss the game's development and Kinect's future. KINECTaku: How did you guys come up with the idea for Kinectimals? Were you inspired by any titles in particular? David Braben: Back in 2003, we did a.. Continue Reading »
Interviews: Lightning Fish Games - Get Fit with Mel B
Famous fitness fanatic comes to Kinect
Fitness games have exploded in recent years, so any new titles have to do something extremely fresh to get noticed, with Kinect's launch line-up containing three workout titles. How can one title stand out in this crowd? By teaming with former Spice Girl and TV star Mel B, of course. Get Fit with Mel B is out in the US now, with a European launch on November.. Continue Reading »
