First Look At Kinect

Here's a look at the newly named Kinect, previously known as Project Natal.  This version of Kinect is much smaller and sleeker than the previous prototype version.  Expect this to be officially announced tomorrow at Microsoft's keynote with a list of titles that it will launch with.  

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

The New Xbox and Natal Name Change

Are the rumors true?  Is there really a new Xbox coming?  Well according to an ad on Italian website Console-Tribe, there just might be.  The ad shows this newly designed Xbox, which doesn't really seem much slimmer by the look of the button size and disc tray, but it does seem much uglier.  The ad also says that it will have built-in Wi-Fi, a 250GB harddrive, and will also be compatible with Kinect, the newly announced name for Project Natal.  The ad was pulled soon after it was launch which makes it look legit.  

If this new Xbox is real then it will most likely be to cut production costs and to give it a mid-life makeover.  The new looking ventilation system looks superior to the last model in the sense that it will prevent overheating.

If this is real, then expect to see an announcement tomorrow in Microsoft's keynote at E3 2010.  Ill keep you posted on all the news form E3 and the keynote.  Seeya then.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

The Game Zone

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

•  President and CEO of SCEA, Jack Tretton, confirmed that there will be a Killzone 3.  When asked about the thrird installment in the series, he wouldn't specify when it would be released, but did say that it was in development.  Killzone 2 was pretty amazing, I'm just hoping that Killzone 3 will be even better. Here's what jack said

"Well, we own Guerrilla Games and they did a great job on Killzone 1 and 2," he said. "I don't know if you'll see announcements about it, but I can promise you a Killzone 3."

•  It's been announced that Electronic Arts and developer Visceral Games will release a new game based on the 19th century serial killer Jack the Ripper.  The game is reportedly a download-only title that will be available on the Playstation Networkk and Xbox Live.  Since it's being made by the same developers from Dead Space, it should be pretty interesting.

• Warner Bros. Studios has announced a brand new game developing studio in Montreal, Quebec today.  The studio is said to be focusing on creating DC Comics licensed video game titles. The studio will house "high-end interactive gaming product development" as well as animation, QA, and game translation.  If they produce more games like Batman: Arkham Asylum then I say go for it.

• Microsoft has confirmed the launch of a standalone 250GB hard drive for the Xbox 360 in North America.  The hard drive will put you back a whopping $129.99.  That's a little high when i bought my 500GB hard drive for my PS3 for only $100.  Microsoft has some pretty loyal customers if they're willing to pay that much for something so little.

• Nintendo has announced the new 3DS, a new hand-held system scheduled for release before March of 2011.  The announcement stated that device will incorporate 3D technology without the players needing glasses.  The 3DS will be backwards compatible with all DS and DSi games.  It has many unconfirmed features.  These features include a new joystick, force-feedback, and increases in battery and wireless support.

• In recent comments about Project Natal, it was said that there was a specific amount of space required for it to work properly.  Microsoft says that those comments were misinterpreted and ensures that Project Natal will work effectively in any room, no matter the size.  I guess we'll just have to find out for ourselves if it works or not when Natal is released globally this holiday season.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011