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Game Review: The Gunstringer
Gaming

Game Review: The Gunstringer

Kinect promised so much when it came out late last year, but so far it's delivered very little. This could be the change we need.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
Game review: Fruit Ninja on Kinect
Gaming

Game review: Fruit Ninja on Kinect

Fruit Ninja slices onto Kinect; developers Halfbrick expand the addictive game to big screen with intuitive play and extra modes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
Game review: Child of Eden
Gaming

Game review: Child of Eden

Child of Eden triumphs as Kinect's beacon of innovation, merging hypnotic visuals and techno tunes for a unique gaming escapade.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011
E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote
Gaming

E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote

At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011
MS roundup for E3
Gaming

MS roundup for E3

Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2011
Review: Carnival Games (Kinect)
Gaming

Review: Carnival Games (Kinect)

Carnival Games, a fest of fun but falls short in depth, offering a mixed bag of mini-games with an urgent need for a Kinect killer app. Rating: 6.0.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2011
Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%
Gaming

Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%

Microsoft's Xbox 360 sales soar by 60%, driven by Kinect's success, pushing lifetime sales to 52.7m units amid robust division growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2011
Refresh, Rethink, Benchmark - CFO's guide to IT investment decisions
Kinect

Refresh, Rethink, Benchmark - CFO's guide to IT investment decisions

In tough times, stretching IT life cycles can backfire, leading to higher costs. Learn how to optimise IT investments at Maclean's upcoming CFO-focused events.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2011
Kinect breaks Guinness consumer-electronics sales record
Gaming

Kinect breaks Guinness consumer-electronics sales record

Microsoft's motion-sensing camera peripheral for Xbox 360 is officially the fastest-selling consumer device, outperforming even the iPhone and iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011
Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged
Gaming

Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged

The inevitable fighting title for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral has been officially announced! Read on for the first details and the trailer.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2010
Natal officially renamed 'Kinect' - Updated
Gaming

Natal officially renamed 'Kinect' - Updated

Microsoft renames Project Natal as 'Kinect', unveils new Xbox 360 with 250GB and Wi-Fi, plus exciting games in development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Kinect stories

Fruit Ninja headed to Kinect?
Gaming

Fruit Ninja headed to Kinect?

Rumours swirl as Fruit Ninja, the famed mobile game, may be slicing its way onto Kinect, hints a Korean classification board.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2011
Xbox NZ posts record year
Gaming

Xbox NZ posts record year

Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2011
Kinect sales exceed 2.5M
Gaming

Kinect sales exceed 2.5M

Kinect flies off shelves, crossing 2.5M sales globally in just 25 days, bolstered by Black Friday. Microsoft eyes 5M by year-end amidst high demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2010
Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year
Gaming

Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year

While Kinect launches in New Zealand tomorrow, Kiwis won't enjoy the voice control functionality available to those in the US - yet.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010
BIG NEWS FROM E3
Gaming

BIG NEWS FROM E3

E3 unveils big surprises: Microsoft's Kinect, Nintendo's 3DS, and Sony's PlayStation Move lead the charge in gaming innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010