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Xbox One voice commands finally coming to NZ
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Xbox One voice commands finally coming to NZ

Kiwi Xbox One fans rejoice as voice commands hit NZ from July, despite the accent challenge still being fine-tuned by Microsoft.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2014
Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One...
Gaming

Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One...

Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One without Kinect, reduces price of bundle with Kinect. Available from June 9 in selected retailers. #XboxOne.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th May 2014
Kinect Sports Rivals launches 8 April
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Kinect Sports Rivals launches 8 April

Microsoft and Rare announce Kinect Sports Rivals will be available exclusively on Xbox One from April 8, 2014.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2014
Review: Microsoft Xbox One
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Review: Microsoft Xbox One

Yes I disappeared for a while as I received the new Microsoft Xbox One and had to 'test' it out for a while :).

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Microsoft enabling voice for kiwi Kinect owners - Updated
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Microsoft enabling voice for kiwi Kinect owners - Updated

Xbox Kinect's voice command update, tackling NZ's unique accent, faces a slight delay but promises an enhanced gaming experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011

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Microsoft denies Kinect-less Xbox One
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Microsoft denies Kinect-less Xbox One

Microsoft denies reports of Xbox One bundle without Kinect, stating it believes the $499 price tag is value for money.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
What is the future of Modern Warfare?
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What is the future of Modern Warfare?

It is looking as if DICE and Battlefield 4 are to be the first to take advantage of the Xbox One's updated Kinect capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Game Review: adidas miCoach
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Game Review: adidas miCoach

adidas miCoach for Xbox 360 and Kinect brings professional, tailored fitness to the living room, targeting serious athletes with a high-tech approach.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2012
Microsoft drives next generation Kinect
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Microsoft drives next generation Kinect

Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012
Game review: Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure
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Game review: Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure

Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure enchants but doesn't innovate, offering families fun, albeit familiar, motion-sensing gaming.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Game review: Kinect Star Wars
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Game review: Kinect Star Wars

Kinect Star Wars, aiming for the younger crowd, delivers mixed force-powered joy but leaves seasoned fans wanting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2012
Use real shouts in Skyrim with Kinect
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Use real shouts in Skyrim with Kinect

Skyrim fans rejoice! Shout 'Fus Ro Dah' for real as the latest Xbox 360 update introduces over 200 voice commands via Kinect.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2012
Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios
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Gaming legend Peter Molyneux to leave Microsoft-owned Lionhead Studios

Peter Molyneux, the brain behind Fable, bids farewell to Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Euro to embark on a new venture, 22 Cans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2012
Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions
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Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions

Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Exergames help stave off dementia: study
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Exergames help stave off dementia: study

Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2012
Game review: Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking
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Game review: Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking

Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking delivers laughs and a novel Kinect party experience, but lacks lasting appeal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2011
Game review: Dance Central 2
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Game review: Dance Central 2

Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011
The Kinect effect
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The Kinect effect

From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011