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November 22nd, 2010
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Developers Had a Big Say in Kinect’s Features

17:10 at kinectaku.com

Sensor-ble

Blitz Games Studios has four Kinect titles in development and has already released The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout, so it's no surprise that Microsoft valued its feedback when developing the sensor's libraries. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the studio's CEO Philip Oliver spoke about the collaborative process that led to new features being introduced for Kinect.

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Microsoft Condones the Use of Open Source Kinect Drivers

15:40 at kinectaku.com

So you can sleep easy

Before Kinect launched, Microsoft claimed it would vigorously protect its sensor from hacking, but all the impressive stuff we've seen so far hasn't technically been hacking: it's all been possible through the coding and distribution of open source drivers for Kinect. Maybe that's why Kinect head honcho Alex Kipman has said in a recent interview that, actually, Microsoft isn't all that bothered about chasing down these enterprising users.

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This Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Trailer is Bursting with Psynergy

14:15 at nintendolife.com

Through the fire and flames

There's not too long to wait until Golden Sun: Dark Dawn materialises on North American shores, so now's as good a time as any to take a look at the new Psynergy powers the Adepts will be using on their journey.

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Limited Edition Orange and Green DSis Spice Up Black Friday

12:45 at nintendolife.com

New colours abound (now with press release)

It's one of the biggest shopping days of the year, so it's no surprise Nintendo has chosen to launch new DSi colours on Black Friday, according to this Gamestop catalogue.

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Kinect Joy Ride’s Shameful Auto-Steering Secret Outed

12:40 at kinectaku.com

If you've had a go on Kinect Joy Ride you might have found its handling a little fidgety; we certainly did, as our Kinect Joy Ride review explains. One gamer has had a smart idea though: instead of fighting with the steering, why not just let the game play itself? The results are shocking.

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Exclusive Day One DLC for PDC on PS3

12:15 at movemodo.com

More players, modes and more

PDC World Championship Darts: Pro Tour isn't the first sports game from O-Games to make use of PlayStation Move – its previous release was the very playable John Daly's ProStroke Golf, and now the publisher is lined up at the oche with a new title on Friday.

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Nintendo Download: 22nd November 2010 (North America)

11:45 at nintendolife.com

Demos, penguins, portable Tetris and VC

Getting in there early to beat the cold weather, here's this week's Nintendo Download complete with list of downloadable demos at long last.

WiiWare

Snowpack Park (Nintendo, 800pts) – Befriend penguins in this left-field release from Nintendo. A cross between the pet and adventure genres, Snowpack Park sees you exploring a range of islands in order to rescue and take care of penguins, enjoying all the fun of dressing up the little birds too. This one could go either way, so we'll see if it gets a frosty reception from our reviewer this week.

WiiWare Demos

And Yet It Moves (Broken Rules) – A twisty take on the puzzle genre, this is one of WiiWare's most celebrated releases and well worth playing for free. If you like what you see here, the full game is well worth picking up, as our And Yet It Moves review testifies.

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Price Slashing Helps Sonic Colours Jump to UK Top 20

11:10 at nintendolife.com

Whilst the first week of sales for Sonic Colours on DS and Wii resulted in a disappointing 36th place for the hedgehog's latest outings, his second week on sale has seen significant gains, breaking into the UK Top 20 at number 18.

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November 21st, 2010
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The DK Rap Isn’t the Greatest Donkey Kong Song Any More

14:10 at nintendolife.com

If it ever was, in fact

Lucky American readers can get their simian fingers on Donkey Kong Country Returns today, but to give your gaming thumbs a rest have a listen to this Donkey Kong song.

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Interviews: Zoo Games – Auditorium HD

10:30 at movemodo.com

Find out more on this audiovisual sensation

The unique-looking Auditorium HD is just a few short days away from its release on the North American PlayStation Store, so we drummed up some questions on this musical medley and fired them over to senior producer Alvin Muolic from Zoo Games.

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