Soon you'll be able to control Hulu Plus and Netflix with Kinect, but Microsoft is still looking at enhancing the interactivity between Kinect and the standard Xbox 360 Dashboard.
Renegade Kid campaign falters
You might remember that last month we brought you news of a campaign to get Maximilian and the Rise of the Mutant Mudds on DSiWare, where developer Renegade Kid asked for 1,000 comments on a blog post to see if the game had an audience on the download service. Regrettably, one month later, the campaign has ended without fruition, with 452 gamers lending their support to the title.
Comes with free wireframe mask
Were you surprised when Microsoft revealed Avatar Kinect to see the avatars reacting to users' facial expressions? Did you wonder how that was possible? Wonder no more, as Microsoft has released a short video that makes sense of the magic behind the technology.
Machine strips off
While we all know that the 3DS's technology isn't powered by wizards and warlocks, it's still surprising to see just how mundane the machine's insides are. Following the handheld's "vacation" from a Chinese production line, some enterprising console lover has taken the console apart and displayed its guts for all to see.
A whole world of gaming out there
2010 was a fantastic year for Nintendo Life, and as we head into 2011 we'll continue to bring you 100% review coverage of WiiWare, Virtual Console and DSiWare games, as well as all the Nintendo news and features you could ask for.
Industry looks to the future
Recent figures released by UK chart overlords GfK Chart-Track indicate the UK game market is down 13% year-on-year in 2010, and a massive 29% lower than 2008 when the Wii and DS were at their height. Now the games industry is looking towards 3DS to get it back on track and help the industry recover from disappointing sales figures.
Preorders start today
UK gamers keen on picking up the special Helghast Edition of Killzone 3 will have to heed His Master's Voice, as retailer HMV has announced it has the exclusive on the limited edition title.
Early 3D experiments under the microscope
Nintendo's history with 3D goes back years before the 3DS was ever announced: the GameCube was 3D-compatible with an LCD accessory, Satoru Iwata still has a 3D GameBoy Advance in his sock drawer and of course there was the much-maligned Virtual Boy. But the love affair goes back still further, as discussed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Mr Iwata in the latest Iwata Asks feature.
Ten-hut!
odenis studio has a reputation for quality portable titles at cheap, cheap prices, having released 500 Point racer Pop Island and follow-up Pop Island: Paperfield for 200 Points. Its next release, Glory Days - Tactical Defense, is built on the same principles: silky smooth 60fps gameplay and a cheap price, and it's coming to North America on January 17th for 200 Points.
Cheap shots
Only the very stingiest gamers should object to paying $7.99 for Gameloft's upcoming Modern Combat: Domination when it launches in North America on January 18th, but there's good news for frugal fans of first-person shooters as the game will land with a day-one 25% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
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