The Kinect struggled to gain traction in the gaming market, but has found some big usage in other industries, something which Microsoft has realised in their next iteration of the innovative device.
While the E3 of today is a tightly-tuned beast of rehearsals and scripted moments, the E3s of the past were a bit more dynamic. That led to more than a few scenarios that were cringe-worthy to say the least. Events that went off script, crashed and burned. We’re a big fan of those awkward moments, so here’s a look back at E3’s best and worst blunders.
Kinect is officially in the ground, as Microsoft ceases all production of the once popular motion-sensing camera. But its legacy will live on in the future of Microsoft.
Microsoft may have given up on Kinect for the Xbox One, but that doesnt mean developers have.
The original Kinect was a piece of rushed hardware designed to steal some of Nintendo's Wii momentum. And Microsoft would like to avoid doing that again with their HoloLens AR headset.
Tomorrow, the New Xbox One Experience launches, bringing a wealth of new features to the system. Some things have been yanked out though - like Kinect gesture control.
Is it time to admit that the Wii U, The PlayStation Vita and Kinect are knocking on death's door?
Microsoft has admitted that Kinect doesn't add anything to blockbuster games like Call of Duty and Halo.
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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