I read about this earlier this morning but wanted to wait for more confirmation first. Seems that we will no longer be calling Microsoft's motion controller Project Natal. We can now say for sure that Microsoft have chosen to go with, Kinect. A leaked advertisement also hints at an updated xbox console coming our way as well. The updated console has a distinct new look and will ship with a 250GB HDD and built in wifi. Still not sure if it's actually any smaller than the current consoles (check out the pic below). As for Kinect, you can likely expect it to be heading our way around xmas and there are already a few games under development...
- Joy Ride was confirmed at last year's E3 but just recently announced as a Kinect title. The player will hold a non existent steering wheel and use body movements to accelerate, decelerate, perform tricks and boosts in this racer for you and your avatar.
- Kinectimals is just like Nintendogs only with a full motion sensitive camera recording your actions. Allowing you to choose and care for one of 20 cats, including big cats such as cheetahs, tigers and lions.
- Kinect Sports seems to be the point where Microsoft give up even trying to pretend they aren't trying to cash in on the Wii. Sports will let you take part in a number of sports including boxing, bowling, table tennis, soccer, track & field and volleyball.
- Kinect Adventures seems to be the more adventurous version of Kinect Sports. You can use your body to go white water rafting or move your way across an obstacle course.
- Dance Central is said to be in works by MTV Games and will... well, allow you to dance. Not much more to say
- Disney and Lucasarts are also said to be working on projects where characters from their respective franchises will be playable
That's all for now, but check out the leaked pic of the new console below, and check back in a few hours when Microsoft starts its press conference.
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