Send to KindleTweet The upcoming Xbox 360 Kinect release of ‘NBA Baller Beats’ adds a real basketball experience to to an upcoming action game that is due this fall. It’s the first announced title to use the Kinect motion-sensing controller to follow an object beyond the player’s own body. Majesco says, “you are pretend playing. You are moving your arms and doing different gestures,” says Majesco senior product manager Tony Chien. Here, “you are not pretending to dribble a basketball, you actually have to dribble a basketball.” Players bounce the ball to the beat of the music; your visual cue is a line of basketballs that flows on a musical trail — think Guitar Hero or Rock Band. The icon player prepares you for an upcoming basketball move you need to perform, also in time with the music. That may be a crossover from one hand to the other, a dribble between the legs, a pass fake or shot fake. Players learn to use left and right hands and look up while dribbling, skills used on the real basketball court. NBA Baller Beats is the latest advance for Kinect, which has sold 18 million units worldwide since November 2010. Read more »
How to transfer Skyrim saves from Xbox 360 to PC
Send to KindleTweetOh Skyrim, how I love you so. So many hours spent on exploring your dungeons, finding treasure, and slaying dragons… but I hate having to switch save files when playing Xbox 360 and PC. Recently, this idea piqued my interest: Why not just share a save file between the two systems? Well, now I’ll show you how. What you need: A PC Xbox 360 A USB Flash Drive 1GB or higher Modio (Download Here) Copy your desired Skyrim saves from your Xbox 360 to your USB flash drive. Plug in your USB flash drive to your Windows PC. Download and extract Modio (link above). Open Modio. Hit explore device. Find your Skyrim folder. Copy all saves to your Skyrim save directory on PC. Rename the extensions on the save files from .exs to .ess That’s it! You’re done, and now you are ready to resume questing on your PC. If you don’t understand (or simply like visual guides better), here is a video explaining the process. Read more »
Microsoft’s CES 2012 keynote a flop?
Send to KindleTweetOn January 9, 2012, Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer took the stage at CES for the tech company’s final appearance at the electronics show. Along with him (for no real reason) was Ryan Seacrest. At the keynote, Ballmer didn’t really announce anything too special. Probably the biggest thing talked about was Kinect for Windows, which will be available in February for $250. Maybe a little too pricy for the general public, but indeed cool. So, altogether the Microsoft keynote was a little weird (with Ballmer and Seacrest chest-bumping; and the choir singing tweets about the keynote) and a little productive at the same time. But it was more weird, than anything. Read more »
Kinect for Windows coming February 1st for $250
Send to KindleTweetWell here it is, Kinect for Windows, hot off the press from CES 2011. There’s not much information on it, but for now check out the official Amazon page, and some info direct from the latter: Utilize Kinect skeletal-tracking, sophisticated microphone array, and other sensor technologies Link computers to Kinect devices running Windows 7 and Windows 8 Developer Preview Run applications built with the Kinect for Windows Commercial Software Development Kit (SDK) Use the Kinect for Windows SDK to build applications with C++, C#, or Visual Studio Basic by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 The sensor will only work on computers running the SDK softawre [Source - Amazon, Microsoft] [Developing] Update Official blog post on the Kinect for Windows blog is now live, this provides an in-depth explanation on the technologies used. Read more »
OnLive Released on Android
Send to KindleTweet Cloud-gaming company OnLive, a service that allows users with sub-par computers to play high end games by streaming content directly to the screen, has just now released their OnLive Player App for Android Phones and tablets alike. I’ve used this service almost religiously since it came out, on my netbook, and on my TV, as I purchased the OnLive Gaming Console in June of this year. I pay next to nothing for most of my games, as I am subscribed to the PlayPass, which for $9.99 a year, I get access to 160 (mostly bargain-bin titles, but some are actually worth playing) games, and 30% off all purchases, and combined with OnLive’s almost weekly Steam-like sales, I get to keep a nice chunk of cash in my pocket. The OnLive Player app essentially allows you to play PC/Console quality games on your cell phone or tablet. That’s right, now you can enjoy games such as DiRT 3, Darksiders, and LEGO Batman right on your tablet. Even better, for a limited time, OnLive is offering LEGO Batman for free for anyone who logs in with the mobile app. It works over 3G/WiFi, and I’ve found the experience to be seamless on both connections. Download the OnLive App: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.onlive.client&rdid=com.onlive.client Read more »
Mojang – Cobalt and Scrolls Alpha Codes
Send to KindleTweet 1 w4nt 4lpha c0d3 N0W! Unfortunately for you, the love of my life, my blog readers, only those attending MineCon will receive alpha codes for the two games Mojang is currently developing. Cobalt is a 2D action game that will be released first on Windows, then on Mac and Linux at a later time. You play as Agent Cobalt and try to find out what happened to a lost colonization ship. You can also play in co-op mode and build your own maps with a game editor! Your custom maps will also be easy to share with other users. You can find more information and pictures of Cobalt by clicking here. Mojang is also working on a game called Scrolls. Scrolls offers, “offers a new and unique game play where you fight to outmaneuver your opponent on the battlefield using the destructive powers in your collection of magical scrolls. ” And began development when Markus Persson and Jakob Porser wanted to make a game that they felt was missing in the gaming community. A Video Teaser: Read about this on Mojang.com’s blog. Read more »
Hulu Plus on 360 launches tomorrow
Send to KindleTweet Major Nelson has revealed that Hulu Plus will be arriving on the XBOX 360 tomorrow! Plus, all XBL members will get the service free for one week thanks to Jack Link’s beef Jerky. Thank you, beef jerky. Thank you very much. Read more »
8 Million Kinects Sold in The First 60 days
Send to KindleTweetWell we have some news straight for the Microsoft CES keynote. Microsoft have sold 8 million Kinects within the first 60 days of its release. Microsoft also announced that there are currently 30 million Xbox Live members and 50 million Xbox’s sold worldwide, The 360 has also been the top selling console for 6 months in the US. I think a congratulations is in order for Microsoft. Read more »
Portal 2 Hits Shelves on February 9th, 2011
Send to KindleTweet Well now, it looks like the long awaited Portal 2 by Valve finally has an official release date after much speculation: February 9th, 2011. News also got out that Stephen Merchant, co-creator of The Office will take the role of the robot guide, Wheatley’s voice. Being a huge fan of Portal myself, I can’t wait to get my hands on Portal 2. Read more »
Microsoft Confirms $199 New Xbox
Send to KindleTweet Now that the new Xbox is here, a lot of people have been wondering whether or not a cheaper option will be presented. Microsoft has confirmed now, that there will be a $199 configuration of the new slim Xbox. There will also be some Kinect bundles popping up around the holiday time most likely. GameStop is saying there will be a $299 Arcade bundle and a $399 Elite Bundle. Read more »
Xbox 360 getting USB mass storage support
Send to KindleTweet Major Nelson has just confirmed that the Xbox 360 will be gaining support for USB mass storage on April 6th. There will be a system update released on that date to allow this. Unfortunately, the maximum storage amount is 16GB so the best option is to use a flash drive instead of a big USB hard drive. Also, you will have to manually format the hard drive in order for this to work. However, Microsoft is partnering with SanDisk to release a special new drive for the 360 in May. There is also a new memory management screen included in the update, so check out some of the screenshots below: Read more »
Original Xbox Will Lose Xbox Live on April 15th
Send to KindleTweet Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on the Xbox Live service for original Xbox games. This includes the original games on the Xbox 360 and on the original Xbox. Lets say you downloaded an original Xbox game onto your 360. You will still have the ability to play the game but you can’t use the online features. This will really annoy some of the hardcore Halo 1 and 2 fans but Microsoft wants to move them over the 360. This will not affect any Xbox 360 titles. Read more »