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On behalf of supporting and promoting Cambodia e-Visa service to the world, we would like to inform that CINet Company will join the Cambodia Sea Festival with Ministry of Tourism on 12th till 14th December 2014 at KOH KONG province.
PATA Travel Mart 2014 has been held on 17th - 19th September 2014 in Cambodia. During these 3days event we saw that there were many hotels, travel & tours and other service providers joined which made it more fascinating and more successful.
In the period of event, we're on behalf of Cambodia E-visa would like to thank very much to all of you that came to visit us, discuss and get to know about our Cambodia E-Visa service.
After discussed we decided to go to pagoda for Pchum Ben Day on 16 September 2014. This morning all of CINet colleagues brought some foods & beverages to Svay Por Pe, golden pagoda next to AEON Mall, Phnom Penh.
Pchum Ben Day, is a Cambodian traditional and people have to go pagoda every year, they bring some foods (ចង្ហាន់) for monks to pray it to who passed away.
CINet Technologies Co., Ltd would like to announce that Kqube.NET, a leading news distributor website in Cambodia, application for android devices has been officially released on 3rd September 2014.
Kqube.NET visitors now is easier to read news and get more information from the site. To download Kqube News App, please go to Google Play.
If you would like to develop any mobile application for your business please contact our CINet Support Center
Today Cambodia E-Visa Version 2.0 has been deployed to AppStore successfully. Tourist can go to download updates it on Tuesday next week.
Our developers stated that the new version is more fantastic than previous one, they told that it is not only "login to apply" but tourists now can apply instantly without username & password either.
You can go to download e-Visa application on AppStore by searching keyword "e-visa or Cambodia E-Visa"
CINet Technologies Co.,Ltd has already released "Cambodia E-Visa" app to Google play store since 21 July 2014. Travelers who would visit Cambodia it is now more faster they just apply for online visa through their smartphones.
For Android smartphone users, they can go to download e-Visa app by clicking here.
We are delighted to announce that "Cambodia E-Visa" application for iPhone/iPad has been approved by Apple Company on Friday 11th July, 2014.
Travelers can go to download it on AppStore OR link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cambodia-e-visa/id859901546?ls=1&mt=8
From 27th-29th June 2014, Beijing International Tourism Expo 2014 at China and every things have been arranged for our visitors.
During the three days of the event we saw that visitors are interested in Cambodia E-Visa service, they come and ask about it always they appreciate the service and admire.
The electronic visa is really helps travelers more easier and very convenient to apply for visa online to Cambodia, they mentioned.
They will apply for it later when they plan to visit Cambodia especially they want see Angkor Wat at Siem Reap province.
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Humanscale Enters Height-Adjustable Desking Market with Float
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2011 —Humanscale will debut Float™―a next-generation, height-adjustable, sit-stand table—at NeoCon 2011. This revolutionary product is named for the way in which it very nearly "floats" into position when it is moved either up or down, providing simple adjustment with minimal and constant force. In developing Float, Humanscale has ventured into―and reset the standards for―an important product category.
Height-adjustable work surfaces such as Float are greatly beneficial to users' health, as they encourage a combination of sitting and standing. Research shows that sitting for a prolonged period of time is a public health risk that cannot be offset by exercise, while standing all day is not considered a perfect solution, either, as it can cause discomfort and swelling in the legs and feet. Alternating between sit and stand positions is therefore considered to be the most effective way to maintain health and comfort, as it allows different body parts to rest in intervals, and at the same time discourages static postures.
Float meets the demands of healthier work environments with an unprecedented combination of height adjustability, weight accommodation, ease of use, and safety, along with streamlined good looks. With a unique counterbalance mechanism, Float enables easy, one-hand counterbalance weight adjustment, and constant-force height adjustment for ergonomic sit-stand usage. Float is also built with safety measures to prevent the possibility of injury―its innovative safety feature only allows adjustment when the desktop and contents are properly counterbalanced.
Built for ergonomic use, Float provides an industry-leading 20 inches of height adjustability. And its unique counterbalance mechanism handles the widest weight range in the industry—zero to 170 pounds of desktop weight (excluding the tabletop)—without tools, costly maintenance or added parts. Additionally, Float accommodates a range of tabletop widths from 42 inches to 72 inches, to meet unique and common specifications alike, and can be used with any manufacturer's table tops to ensure aesthetic consistency with any installed or specified systems furniture.
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A man of qualities (elegant taste, impeccable tact, unfailing cheer), Francis Mason might have stepped out of a Louis Auchincloss novel, only without the stiff rectitude and plaster dust. A former cultural attache who helped introduce the genius of Balanchine, Martha Graham, and others to foreign audiences, the editor of Ballet Review and of at least two cornerstone classics (I Remember Balanchine and Balanchine's Complete Stories of the Great Ballets), the venerable, clarion voice of dance on WQXR, Mason continued to leg it to performances late in life whether they were held at some downtown NYU theater (to catch Keigwin + Company) or at Lincoln Center (where we last saw him and exchanged hellos in the lobby of the Met, funneling in to see ABT). Despite his long, dedicated service and eminence on the dance scene, he was not a nostalgist or a doomy declinist; he was eager to see what came next rather mourn/bemoan the present and complain that everything was better before and steadily downhill ever since. Complaint seemed alien to his gentlemanly nature, as did any sort of petty point-scoring of a personal or professional nature; he breezed above all that, possessing a laugh that wanted to be shared. With his loss, the ballet world this winter season (and beyond) will seem a little less blessed.


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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2014-11-19T18:30:00Ztag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=284061Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThis game looks like one of the best uses of Kinect or PS Eye I've seen yet2014-11-19T18:30:00Z2014-11-19T18:30:00Z

Console camera peripherals are often neat in theory, but fall flat in practice. Turns out that very few people actually want to use the damned things to try to control their games. But, what if they were only used to control the landscape instead of the action?

That's what ID@Xbox-published title Commander Cherry's Puzzled Journey does. It has the player pose for selfies in various yoga-like positions that create the physical setting for the levels. Then, with a controller, the player navigates across the snapshot of their body.

This recently released video nicely shows how this clever concept is implemented. There are plenty of additional obstacles, and sometimes the game requires chiseling away at your own body with a laser beam.

There's no word on release date yet apart from the nebulous timeframe of 2015, but it'll be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Obviously this is something that those people without a Kinect or PlayStation Eye will have to miss out on.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283809Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreRoller coaster crashing game ScreamRide will be budget priced2014-11-13T18:30:00Z2014-11-13T18:30:00Z
Frontier Developments' ScreamRide is a game about building and crashing roller coasters and while I'd prefer to play something like that on PC (or just scratch that itch in RollerCoaster Tycoon where I can also charge people to use the restroom), it looks like it'll work okay on consoles.

The studio has come out with pricing/release info today and the game is thankfully coming in at the lower end. ScreamRide will cost $29.99 on Xbox 360 and $39.99 on Xbox One, with the latter version supporting shareable custom-made theme park rides.

Both versions release March 3 in North America and March 6 in Europe.

Brace for Impact – ScreamRide Blasts onto Xbox This March [Xbox]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283402Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiD4 is on sale, so everyone should buy it immediately2014-11-04T08:00:00Z2014-11-04T08:00:00Z
Hey, you! Yeah, the person that owns an Xbox One and is staring confusedly at the guy yelling at them over the Internet! I'm talkin' to you! D4's on sale for Xbox Live Gold members, so you should probably go pick that up right now.

It seems as if a NeoGAF user sniffed out the weekly Deals with Gold quicker than Xbox could announce them, and Swery65's D4 is a standout title at $9.99 -- discounted $5 from the usual $14.99. Surprisingly, the action scenes are actually better with Kinect, but it's also great with a controller. Controller preference aside, it's worth it for the story, detective work, and general weirdness.

Why am I advocating so hard for D4? Because if the year ended right now, it'd be my third favorite game -- right behind Valiant Hearts and P.T. Also, rumor has it that it hasn't sold too well, so boosting those figures would be a good way to ensure that Microsoft doesn't axe the production before the next episodes come out.

The other games that look to be on the Deals with Gold list are Thief and Murdered: Soul Suspect -- both on current and legacy consoles. Thief is $20.00 on Xbox One and $17.99 on Xbox 360, both versions down from $39.99; Murdered is $25.00 discounted from $50.00 on Xbox One, and $17.99 down from $39.99 on Xbox 360. There will likely be more on sale when the official announcement comes, but these offerings are a fine start.

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die 33% Off Deals W/ Gold [NeoGAF]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283176Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiLiterally amazing! I let a stray cat into my friend's house and then put it in the tub with a Kinect2014-10-29T13:30:00Z2014-10-29T13:30:00Z

It's National Kitties Are F*cking Adorable and Awesome Day. The best day of the year, in my opinion. To celebrate, I let a stray cat into my friend's house and he beelined to the shower. That's how cats roll (when they feel like it).

With Freddy Purrcury (I named him Freddy Purrcury) drinking out of the tub, it was the perfect opportunity to see what other species think of the original Kinect. The results are life-altering and will change the way you think. This video is a must watch. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll run out and adopt a kitty.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281834Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreYou're actually supposed to crash roller coasters in ScreamRide2014-09-29T15:30:00Z2014-09-29T15:30:00Z

ScreamRide is an Xbox 360 and Xbox One game due out this spring that should appeal to those of us RollerCoaster Tycoon players who regularly have "accidents" happen at our amusement parks.

Now, it's more action than simulation, but you're still building and riding your own custom-made roller coasters -- up until the point at which you intentionally launch off into a building in an attempt to bring it crashing down. Like, the buildings even have weak points. Twisted stuff.

Consoles seem like a less than ideal place to play a game like this, but I'm interested all the same.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281600Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleBehold, D4's chilling grand finale... or something. Whatever2014-09-25T22:00:00Z2014-09-25T22:00:00Z

Sometimes playing video games is a fun experience and everyone enjoys themselves. Other times, someone winds up screaming at the TV. That's life. However, I can't remember the last time I found myself screaming "Eat the f*cking peanuts!" I mean, outside of that one time I was playing Elephant Hell 3D on hard mode.

Anyway, here's the tail end of me and Bill playing D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die. Click here for Chris Carter's review, which I haven't read because I'm so angry

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281593Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleOur D4 playthrough part 2: send in the clowns2014-09-24T18:00:00Z2014-09-24T18:00:00Z
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I think the lesson Bill and I learned playing D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die is that we need to calibrate the Kinect, and make sure it can see us properly. Beyond that, I'm still unclear what this game is about, and it's vaguely upsetting to try and make sense of it.

It feels a bit like some kind of crossover between Cheers and The Butterfly Effect, but through a glass darkly, and from within a thick cloud of paint fumes. Is that a good thing? I don't know. But we sure look stupid playing it.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281555Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleWe attempted to play D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die2014-09-23T22:00:00Z2014-09-23T22:00:00Z
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Okay, so Chris Carter absolutely loved D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die, so Bill and I figured we'd check it out... and uh. Wow. Goodness gracious.

That certainly is some sort of video game. I think. Honestly, if I didn't have this whole experience on video, I might think there was a gas leak in my house making us go all stupid and insane.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=281069Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreIt's a good thing Gears of War: Tactics was canceled2014-09-11T17:00:00Z2014-09-11T17:00:00Z
A few years back, it was repeatedly rumored that Gears of War would get a spinoff game built around Kinect. The project never came to fruition and that's seemingly for the best, if this alpha footage of Gears of War: Tactics from VG Leaks is anything to go by.

Like, I understand that it's an early build and we're not seeing much of anything here, but that's irrelevant -- a real-time strategy title controlled via Kinect just sounds unappealing.

Frankly, I'm surprised this ever made it into production.

Gears of War: Tactics gameplay [VG Leaks]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=280302Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentCheck out Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved at PAX Prime2014-08-28T09:00:00Z2014-08-28T09:00:00Z
Harmonix is headed to PAX Prime in Seattle this weekend, and bringing with them Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, as well as swag and some brand new songs that you can check out if you happen to be in attendance. The event's on Friday, August 29, called the "Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved" Soundscape, and you could be there! Just head on over Friday through Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM PST or Monday from 10 AM to 6 PM to the Portland & Discovery Rooms at the Grand Hyatt and let the music take you away.

There's also a panel you can attend if you're so inclined, which takes place on Saturday: "Music Evolved -- From 8 Bit Soundtrack to Gameplay," and that's at 12 to 1 PM PST at the Hedgehog Theater at the Washington State Convention Center.

At the Soundscape event, aside from checking out the game and brand new songs, you can also collect eight different buttons, a special T-shirt, and enter to win a custom Xbox One. That T-shirt is actually gorgeous, so I bet it's going to get snapped up super quick. It all sounds pretty sweet to me. Get it? Sounds sweet? Oh, boy. Hope all you kids have a crazy time there.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=280275Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiStandalone Xbox One Kinects go on sale in October for $1502014-08-27T12:15:00Z2014-08-27T12:15:00Z
Microsoft moved a lot more Xbox Ones when it made the prudent business decision to offer a SKU sans Kinect for $100 cheaper. But, what about those that have found themselves saddled with Kinect regret, those that long to come home and find love from a familiar glow with just the words "Xbox on?"

Fortunately for those people, Microsoft will begin selling à la carte Xbox One Kinect sensors on October 7 for $149.99. While there's essentially a $50 penalty for adopting late, standalone sensors will come packaged with a downloadable copy of Harmonix's Dance Central Spotlight. Just don't expect it to give you straight answers when you ask it questions like "Xbox, why can't I dance?"

Xbox One Standalone Kinect Sensor Available in October [Xbox Wire]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=279740Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorXbox boss on Rare in a post-Kinect Sports world2014-08-17T19:00:00Z2014-08-17T19:00:00Z
Rare's time in the sun may be a distant memory, but Xbox boss Phil Spencer still feels the developer has bright days ahead. Speaking with CVG, Spencer said the British studio "should, can and will be" an important part of Microsoft's future in gaming.

Once one of the most prolific studios in the medium, Rare has seen its currency fade since ending its partnership with Nintendo to become a Microsoft subsidiary. The developer is most recently responsible for the Kinct Sports franchise, which is no longer viewed as a priority, given poor sales and Microsoft's recent decision to de-emphasize Kinect.

"Right now with Rare we're at a point where I don't want the Rare brand to mean Kinect Sports," Spencer said. "The Rare brand can be more valuable to them, to us and to gamers than that.

"I think it's about them thinking about the next game that's going to be the next 'Rare game' and really stand for what they are," Spencer continued. "I know they've got some great ideas."

Rare 'will be an important part of our future', says Xbox boss [CVG]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=278795Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreFeel the burn of P90X on Xbox One with Xbox Fitness2014-07-29T14:00:00Z2014-07-29T14:00:00Z

P90X has joined Xbox Fitness for Xbox One this week with a 30-day program priced at $59.99.

The program features P90X creator Tony Horton and five exclusive workouts. A downloadable calendar and nutrition plan are also on the way, with an expected mid-August release.

The fitness stuff on Xbox 360 was okay if frustrating at times, so I'd be interested to give it another go with the newer Kinect for Xbox One. Find Chris' impressions of Xbox Fitness over here.

P90X for Xbox Fitness Coming Exclusively to Xbox One [Xbox]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=278138Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kinect, and Pizza Hut together at last2014-07-15T16:15:00Z2014-07-15T16:15:00Z
Dunno about you, but when I think of Kinect, I do occasionally think about Pizza Hut. And when I think about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, yeah, pizza (of the non-Pizza Hut variety) often comes to mind. These three things are coming together for a new game.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Training Lair is an Arcade Kinect title and, looking over the game's Achievements, it doesn't seem too far removed from Fruit Ninja Kinect -- players will avoid bombs and shurikens in challenges based on each of the turtles.

The images above are courtesy of "XBLA watchdog" Lifelower. Smirk away!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Training Lair [Xbox Achievements via Eurogamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277938Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThere's going to be a Fruit Ninja Kinect 22014-07-11T17:15:00Z2014-07-11T17:15:00Z
A ratings board listing has outed the existence of Fruit Ninja Kinect 2. You cool with that?

Fruit Ninja was one of the rare titles for Xbox 360 that made decent use of the motion-sensing device, so it makes sense that the newer console would want one, too -- not a lot of Kinect software on Xbox One currently.

Curiously, a company called Hibernum is listed as the author of Fruit Ninja Kinect 2, while Halfbrick Studios will apparently be publishing this time around.

Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 [Australian Classification via Kotaku Australia]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277661Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenYou can buy PC compatible, standalone Kinect v2 for $2002014-07-06T17:00:00Z2014-07-06T17:00:00Z
As the Kinect is wrest free from the Xbox One, it will be available for standalone purchase directly from Microsoft.

This is meant to serve as a development tool, not something you should buy for your Xbox One -- that's why they even scrubbed the Xbox logo off. Plus, it's $200, and you can get a Kinect with an Xbox for $100. Alternatively, you can not get one at all, for zero dollars.

Kinect in the hands of developers will probably yield some more interesting uses of the little spy box, much as the Oculus Rift has yielded neat projects (and amazing fan art).

Kinect for Windows V2 Sensor Release Date, Pre-orders Kick Off! [Gamer Deals]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=277054Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterMicrosoft's Phil Spencer on Kinect: 'consumers love the device, they'll buy it'2014-06-24T12:00:00Z2014-06-24T12:00:00Z
As much as people make fun of Kinect, it sold a lot of units on the Xbox 360 as an add-on. On the Xbox One -- they didn't have a choice -- they had to buy it. But as of a few weeks ago Microsoft had a change of heart, and decided to announce a Kinect-less Xbox One model, much to the delight of its fans. According to Microsoft lead Phil Spencer though, people will "still buy it."

Spencer stated in an interview with Games Industry Biz, "We see millions and millions of people using Kinect today. We've had over a billion voice commands used. The use of Kinect in people's homes is incredibly high. And because people are continuing to use it, it's an area we're going to continue to invest, in terms of making the experience better. And I think that makes building games in that environment even better. Consumers love the device; they love the experience. They'll buy it. They'll either buy it at launch when they buy their console, or they'll be able to buy it after the $399 console; they'll pick it up and add it on later. And we'll continue to make sure that experience is great."

It'll be interesting to see if lightning strikes twice for the Kinect now that people have the option of buying it. It seems like everyone on the consumer side wants it out, though.

Xbox head on stand-alone Kinect: They'll buy it [Games Industry Biz]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276397Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiMicrosoft executive: Kinectless Xbox One SKU is the best thing for Kinect2014-06-10T19:03:00Z2014-06-10T19:03:00Z
Approximately a month ago, Microsoft revealed that it was releasing a new Xbox One SKU -- a package that was $400 and didn't include a Kinect. A lot of people interpreted this as the beginning of the end for Kinect, a sign that Microsoft was no longer intent on pushing it as integral to the Xbox experience.

In an interview with Redmond Game Studios' general manager Matt Booty, he commented that he thought this move was actually the best case scenario for Kinect, especially with regard to developers. "We are really committed to Kinect going forward. For us, the new SKU is about options for people to get on-board. The more boxes there are out there, the bigger audience there is, the better for developers," he said.

Booty continued "Whether people want the SKU with the Kinect in it, or they want to make that purchase at a separate point in time, more options means more boxes means bigger audience and that's overall good for developers. You could say this is the best thing to happen to Kinect, because it ensures that there'll be momentum going forward for Xbox One."

Booty further confirmed the obvious by stating that for those who purchase a Kinectless Xbox One, the device will be available to buy independently. He didn't have any information to share with regard to a price or date, however.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276379Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenSwery65's D4 is all about finding D, dodging weirdos2014-06-10T16:30:00Z2014-06-10T16:30:00Z
Swery65 brought us Deadly Premonition, so you know D4 is going to be weird. In fact, Swery told me that he drafted six or seven different stories to work on next and in his partnership with Microsoft, went with the "most bizarre."

While the new, Kinect-free Xbox One means the team has had to add controller support -- which Swery says is also very good thanks to a lot of work -- Swery says the Kinect is still the way to go, so that's the way I went.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276195Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+Devore'Vaporize aliens with your abs' in Ubisoft's Shape Up for Xbox One2014-06-09T10:55:00Z2014-06-09T10:55:00Z

Ubisoft is the latest company to make use of the Kinect for its fitness game but rather than strive for realism, Shape Up tries to be wacky in the hope that you'll work out harder if you're having fun.

Squat into outer space, do push-ups with elephants on your back, vaporize aliens with your abs -- these are just some of the activities featured in Shape Up. Do they look fun? Not for any serious length of time, no. They seem to be short distractions at best.

This'll be out in November 2014 for Xbox One. Prepare your abs.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=276177Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBungie to forgoe Kinect on Destiny to improve resolution2014-06-09T08:00:00Z2014-06-09T08:00:00Z
It's crazy how much Microsoft changed their stance in the infamous "Xbox 180" debacle, and how much they've changed in the past month or so. The latest development is the decision to sell a Kinect-less Xbox, which has had a bigger impact than you'd notice at first glance.

Most notably, extra GPU power has been freed up now that developers are not required to program for a Kinect-ready machine, ensuring higher resolution rates. Microsoft has confirmed this fact recently to OXM in regards to the upcoming Destiny.

Speaking on the issue, Major Nelson notes that there will be no downsides, stating, "I think about games like Sunset Overdrive, that's going to take advantage of the June [software development kit]," Spencer went on. "And they're going to use the increased capability that lowering the reserve will have to actually make a more vibrant and alive gameplay space, so that's where they're going to invest."

The Kinect won't malfunction or anything if you go back and forth between the game and the dash, which is great news! I'm just glad that in theory, there's going to be performance parity between the Xbox One and PS4.

Destiny Xbox One resolution is higher because it doesn't use Kinect, says Microsoft [OXM]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275841Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthFantasia: Music Evolved introduces partner apprentice Scout2014-06-06T08:00:00Z2014-06-06T08:00:00Z
Harmonix has thought a lot about how they'll welcome players to Fantasia: Music Evolved and they've decided to add a partner apprentice that will serve as a sort of game guide. Her name is Scout, a talented but impatient apprentice that works alongside the player to fight the force called the Noise.

Scout is fully voiced and animated, and appears as the game begins to help kick off the story. She seems to have a lively personality, wearing a star-covered ball cap and street clothes. Players will cooperate with Scout to save Fantasia.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275920Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthDisney Fantasia: Music Evolved dated: October 21, 2014 for Xbox One and Xbox 3602014-06-06T08:00:00Z2014-06-06T08:00:00Z

Harmonix sends word that Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved finally has a solid release date: October 21, 2014, for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

We have a brand new preview for you to check out this morning. For now, here are the new songs being announced today:

Depeche Mode - "Enjoy the Silence"

Drake - "Take Care" (ft. Rihanna)

Tchaikovsky - "The Nutcracker Medley"

Police - "Message in a Bottle"

MIA - "Galang"

The Who - "The Real Me"

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=275017Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizCreating an out of body experience with an Oculus and 3 Kinects2014-05-18T11:00:00Z2014-05-18T11:00:00Z

Kinect may suck for gaming, but it sure is a great piece of tech for everything else. Take for instance this 3D recreation that involves three Kinects, and an Oculus Rift. One of the cool takeaways from this demonstration is how brain seems to perceive the holgraphic avatar as real, and how you can cause a pretty trippy out of body experience.

Check out Doc-Ok for a really technical breakdown of the whole setup.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=274807Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizXbox One interface will be updated now that Kinect is being ditched2014-05-13T21:00:00Z2014-05-13T21:00:00Z
The big story of the day is how Microsoft will be selling the Xbox One without the Kinect starting this June. Good! But what about the user interface? The Xbox One's UI was designed to be "best" used with Kinect, and thankfully Microsoft will be addressing this matter.

"We do want to find ways to give you some of those shortcuts and make some of the things that we have with Kinect easier with the controller," Xbox's marketing lead Yusuf Mehdi told Engadget. "You can expect to see us do a bunch of things over the coming months to make the experience easier and easier, even if you don't have a Kinect."

All I want is auto-sign-in by default. It's really annoying having to sign-in into my one account every single time I turn on the Xbox One. Which isn't often, but you know what I mean.

The Xbox One price drop isn't just to boost sales, says Microsoft [Engadget]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=274789Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenPlaying catch up: It's about time the Xbox One dropped the Kinect2014-05-13T15:00:00Z2014-05-13T15:00:00Z
The official line on the Kinect-free Xbox One model will be about choice. Giving consumers choices. This is a lie, of course. More blatant than, "As excited as we are about the new Xbox One option, clearly if you use Xbox One with Kinect, you have the best experience," which is easily internalized. Microsoft had already tried to assuage early adopters and entice fence sitters when it firmly announced, "no plans" for a Kinect-free Xbox One less than three months ago.

But here we are. And you are free to be bitter in the face of this if you picked up an Xbox One on this assurance (maybe, too, you learned something). Still, it's the right decision for Microsoft, whose nebulous 5 million consoles shipped doesn't touch Sony's over 7 million sold.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=274780Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraMicrosoft to begin selling Xbox One without Kinect on June 92014-05-13T10:45:00Z2014-05-13T10:45:00Z
In a post on Xbox.com this morning, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has announced that Microsoft will begin selling Xbox One without the flagship motion-sensing, voice-controlled device Kinect. This new option brings Xbox One's price down to $399, which is right in line with Sony's PlayStation 4.

In the beginning, it was planned that Xbox One and Kinect would be inseparable. Later, Microsoft confirmed that Xbox One would be able to function without the peripheral. Now, the console will be sold without Kinect, though Spencer adds in the blog post that it "remains an important part of our vision." In the video that accompanies the post, Yusuf Mehdi emphasizes the utility of Kinect, saying "As excited as we are about the new Xbox One option, clearly if you use Xbox One with Kinect, you have the best experience."

The Kinect-free Xbox One will go on sale starting on June 9. For those who buy the Xbox One without Kinect and later decide that they want the upgrade, a standalone Xbox One Kinect will be made available this fall.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273715Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentLords of the Fallen dev faces challenges with 1080p on Xbox One2014-04-23T23:00:00Z2014-04-23T23:00:00Z
The struggle of next-gen developers seems to be that of "Should it be smooth, or pretty?" CI Games executive producer Tomasz Gop has stated that with Lords of the Fallen, he's confident that his team will be able to hit a consistent 30fps with the game, but they've had to bid for the lower frame rate to achieve a full 1080p resolution.

As related to IGN, Gop explained: "We're working very hard right now to deliver PS4 and Xbox One in 1080p but I can't confirm whether it's possible. It's probably easier for me to confirm it'll happen for PlayStation 4, because it appears on this one we're almost nailing it and pretty much there. For Xbox One though, it's slightly tougher and we're still working on it, so I can't confirm that yet."

Part of the struggle seems to stem from the disparity between the hardware of the PS4 and the Xbox One. Although their components are similar, it really seems that the GDDR5 RAM and slightly better graphics processor of the PS4 is making it an early winner aesthetically in this console dev cycle. Gop has stated that work on the Xbox One version of the game has definitely been more of a challenge when it comes to graphic fidelity. At least there's Kinect? Kidding, of course.

How does this bode for the future of this generation's games? Have we already reached a plateau this early in the running? Will this lead to another Sega vs. Nintendo all out flame war? If my eye can only see 24fps why is 60fps important? Why can't I ever find true love? All these questions and more will be answered on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z!

Lords of the Fallen Dev: 1080p 'Tougher' on Xbox One Than PS4 [IGN]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273282Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthSoda Drinker Pro goes next-gen2014-04-15T12:30:00Z2014-04-15T12:30:00Z
You wanna talk next-gen? The next generation of games isn't about graphics or motion control or laser beams or whatever. It's about soda. Sweet, sweet b-b-b-b-bonus soda. And that soda is coming to Xbox One later this year.

Soda Drinker Pro is coming to Xbox One with new features, achievements, and more. And I lied: the next-gen is about motion control as Soda Drinker Pro will get Kinect support with this release. You'll be able to drink a real soda via Kinect and have that help you in-game. NEXT-GEN.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273182Max Scovillehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Max+ScovilleDumb Idiot Ideas: The Difficult Kinect Challenge2014-04-13T12:00:00Z2014-04-13T12:00:00Z
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This week, we filmed a wonderful short piece in which Bill and I discussed the lack of video games that let us play as actual animals. Unfortunately, Bill's microphone cut out mid-discussion, and the camera's face-tracking started focusing on an animated GIF of some dogs having sex I had up on my monitor behind me.

So, here's what we did instead.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=273023Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiMolyneux says that a Kinectless Xbox One is an inevitability2014-04-08T12:45:00Z2014-04-08T12:45:00Z
Despite strong sales numbers, Microsoft's Kinect has always been a contentious piece of hardware. Even though the iteration that comes bundled with the Xbox One is more functional than the original for the Xbox 360, it still has its share of detractors. One such person that isn't so enamored with the newest Kinect is former Microsoft employee and Lionhead Studios head Peter Molyneux.

When asked by Edge what Microsoft could do to reverse the fortunes of the Xbox One, Molyneux weighed in regarding the Kinect. "I actually wish Kinect wasn't a requirement. It feels like an unnecessary add-on to me. Maybe it's because we're in England, and it doesn't really use the TV stuff, but it feels more and more like a joke. My son and I sit there saying random things at it, and it doesn't work. They could cost-reduce it [by removing Kinect]. I'm sure they're going to release an Xbox One without Kinect. It would be unthinkable that they wouldn't," Molyneux commented.

Though hardly the first person to make such an argument, Molyneux has a point. By releasing a bundle with just the console, Microsoft could effectively price it at about $400 -- the amount that Sony charges for the PS4. That'd certainly help for the crowd that's uncomfortable paying an extra $100 for a peripheral that they don't intend to use.

Can Microsoft turn things around for Xbox One? We speak to the execs in charge to find out [Edge]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272643Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterKinect Sports Rivals has a Battletoads reference in it2014-04-07T09:00:00Z2014-04-07T09:00:00Z
As the sands of time continue to drop in this hourglass called life, it's easy to forget things -- even major elements of our childhood. For instance, I completely forgot Rare was responsible for the amazing Battletoads series -- the subject of many hours of joy and ire all mixed into one giant blender of goodness (Battletoads & Double Dragon forever).

Of course, I was reminded in the most unlikely of places -- Kinect Sports Rivals, which has a Battletoad-themed vehicle. It always saddens me to remember how many incredible IPs Rare and Microsoft have at their fingertips, squandering them away with each passing year.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272531Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Kinect Sports Rivals2014-04-07T08:00:00Z2014-04-07T08:00:00Z
The original Kinect Sports for the Xbox 360 did exactly what it set out to to do. It didn't set the world on fire or reinvent gaming as we know it, but it showed that despite some gimmicky features, the Kinect actually works -- for the most part.

And here we are almost four years later with Kinect Sports Rivals -- a souped-up version that's no longer just a free pack-in, but a premium-priced game delayed months after the release of the Xbox One.

As you can imagine, the actual results are mixed.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272582Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthKinect for Windows looks just like the Xbox One Kinect2014-03-28T10:15:00Z2014-03-28T10:15:00Z
The newly revealed Kinect for Windows sensor looks just like the Xbox One Kinect sensor, save for the removal of the Xbox One logo and the addition of a power cord. Well, there's a hub box, too. It connects to USB 3.0 and power.

Microsoft says that they're getting close to launch for Kinect for Windows v2.

It's too bad you can't just plug in your Xbox One Kinect to your Windows PC.

How much use do you think this will get?

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272315Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanHarmonix reveals The Hollow region of Disney Fantasia2014-03-24T13:30:00Z2014-03-24T13:30:00Z

Harmonix has released this trailer for Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved, highlighting a new region of the game, The Hollow, where players will bring a forest environment to life through playing songs and interacting in the world.

Along with this comes some other new information, including the announcement of a cooperative multiplayer mode. Harmonix has stated that the new mode is collaborative, as players choose "remix paths" to change the playing track and introduce new beats and melodies. That's the sort of thing I think I'm going to want to see operating in action, because it's not totally clear to me what that means, but I'm certainly curious.

And, finally, we have confirmation of a few new songs which will be making their appearance in Fantasia. Announced songs include tracks from Nicki Minaj, David Bowie and The White Stripes.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=272385Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizPlay Kinect Sports Rivals and you may win $10,0002014-03-24T12:30:00Z2014-03-24T12:30:00Z

There's a big competition revolving around Kinect Sports Rivals, where the grand prize winner can win up to $10,000 in cash plus a trip to one of four destinations around the world: Bora Bora, China, Machu Picchu, or the Swiss Alps. Runner-up winners will also receive cash prizes, all the way down to 11th place.

The Kinect Sports Rivals World Championship begins when the game officially releases on April 8. Participants from the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, the U.K., France, and Germany can go head-to-head, with it all culminating in a live, in-person championship finale at San Diego Comic-Con.

This almost makes playing a Kinect game worth it.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=271316Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraThere Came an Echo set to bounce onto Xbox One2014-03-01T10:00:00Z2014-03-01T10:00:00Z
You might remember There Came an Echo from its successful Kickstarter campaign about a year ago. If not, then here's a quick recap. Iridium Studios enjoyed one of the earliest Kickstarter videogame successes with its rhythm role-playing game Sequence, which released in 2011. Last year, Iridium announced There Came an Echo, which is a futuristic story-driven real time squad-based tactical game focusing on (optional) voice control and featuring Wil Wheaton as one of the voice actors.

Whew.

In the most recent backer update, Iridium announced that it would be pushing the release back from June of 2014 to October of 2014 to include Intel's RealSense Technology which adds (again optional) gesture control. With the inclusion of gesture control on top of voice control, Microsoft's Kinect seemed a shoe in for bringing the title to consoles. Unsurprisingly, that is exactly what is set to happen, according to OXM.

In an email exchange with Destructoid, Iridium revealed that the Xbox One release is expected around early 2015, a few months after the expected October release on PC. Mac and Linux ports are also still planned, but not likely to be ready at launch. Although it will take a bit more time, this is good news for Xbox One indie enthusiasts or users who want a decent reason to use the Kinect.

There Came an Echo unveiled for Xbox One - Kinect strategy starring Wil Wheaton [OXM]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=270471Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterKinect Sports Rivals launches in April2014-02-13T07:00:00Z2014-02-13T07:00:00Z

Microsoft has announced that Kinect Sports Rivals is coming this April on the Xbox One. The game will launch on April 8th in North America and April 11th in Europe, and it'll feature the following activities: Soccer, Tennis, Bowling, Climbing, Target Shooting, and Wake Racing.

I actually enjoyed the demo that featured the Wake Racing event, and found it to be a decent experience reminiscent of Wave Racer. But that's just one event -- the rest of the game needs to deliver. We'll see how it ends up in April.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=270007Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizXbox One's first major system update arrives February 112014-02-05T08:00:00Z2014-02-05T08:00:00Z
The first major system update for the Xbox One will arrive on February 11. It'll have a variety of feature improvements, a lot of which will be for behind-the-scenes stuff aimed at developers creating apps and games.

For the consumers, we'll finally be able to see and manage our storage space. That, and download queues will be more manageable as games and apps will be put into separate lists allowing you to pick the order content loads.

Additional updates include overall better stability, Kinect voice command improvements, we'll be able to see the battery power indicator for controllers now, and users will be able to connect USB keyboards. Microsoft also teased more features to be detailed in the coming week.

Then on March 4, there will be another system update tied to the release of Titanfall. This update will primarily address improvements to the party and multiplayer systems of the Xbox One.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=269249Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthRumor: Harmonix has a canceled Xbox One Kinect game2014-01-20T10:30:00Z2014-01-20T10:30:00Z
Kotaku (well, Superannuation) did some digging and found that there is an unannounced Harmonix Xbox One Kinect game that probably is laying in some desk drawer somewhere. Their lead level designer, Rob Stokes, had a listing on his LinkedIn profile.

Remember hearing about a Harmonix game that needed a combat designer? I'd fight a bitch to find out what that was. Maybe that was the canceled project. I have an old friend that works at Harmonix. An old boss. A few other friends there too, so I asked them what's up. We'll see if they'll tell us anything.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=268681Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizPizza Hut made $1M in four months through the Xbox 3602014-01-09T06:00:00Z2014-01-09T06:00:00Z

Pizza Hut's director of public relations, Doug Terfehr, has told Polygon that they've sold $1 million in pizzas through the Xbox 360 in four months. Doug goes on to say that they're "not done in" the gaming space, and the company is having ongoing conversations with other potential gaming partners.

I think you all know exactly how I feel about this news.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=268658Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevorePlaying Call of Duty with the Gamertag 'Xbox Sign Out'2014-01-08T16:30:00Z2014-01-08T16:30:00Z

Okay, this is a fun little trick. YouTuber Master of Luck has taken to playing Call of Duty: Ghosts with the Xbox Live Gamertag "Xbox Sign Out." In a multiplayer setting like this where players are prone to shouting each other's names and the Kinect is listening for voice commands, sign-outs are bound to ensue. Even when people know what's up, they still inexplicably say the magic words.

I like that everyone who fell for the prank seemed to find it humorous. I wonder if that was truly the case, or if a bunch of genuinely angry folks didn't make it into this video.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=268532Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenIntel pushing Kinect-like 3D cameras with new computers2014-01-06T19:30:00Z2014-01-06T19:30:00Z
Intel is pushing a 3D camera as part of its focus on "perceptual computing," technology like voice recognition, facial recognition, and gesture control, CNET reports. Partnerships with manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, and NEC will see Intel's RealSense 3D camera built into various notebooks coming out this year.

The camera boasts Kinect-like capabilities. It can act as a green screen, separating subjects from their background and make you look like you're surfing at a beach during your business meeting, which will definitely impress your boss. "Tubular!" he will shout. "You deserve a raise for such sick board moves."

Scholastic is hoping it will let children interact with books like Clifford and I Spy. Let me ride Clifford, Scholastic, and look down upon the unwashed masses.

The Verge also has an older video of an early prototype of the camera where a golden cobra vomits coins into a one-to-one representation of your hand. Sold.

3D camera kicks off Intel's 'Real Sense' perceptual computing [CNET]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266352Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterImpressions: Kinect Sports Rivals Preseason2013-11-28T16:00:00Z2013-11-28T16:00:00Z
It's a crying shame to see Rare reduced to producing Kinect games. With so much talent and so many IPs ripe for the taking, Microsoft has reduced one of the best retro studios of all time to a motion control factory.

But every now and then the "new Rare" will have flashes of greatness, as evident in Viva Piñata. Although Kinect Sports Rivals is far from what I'd call "great," it's a huge step up from the original Kinect Sports, and a vast improvement upon prior motion control technology.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266393Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreA handy list of Xbox One Kinect voice commands2013-11-25T12:00:00Z2013-11-25T12:00:00Z
I could never keep the Kinect voice commands straight on Xbox 360 despite only ever knowing a few of them, and I'm not confident that I'll do much better with the new device for Xbox One. Something like this list would've helped considerably. It's a guide straight from Microsoft that covers system shortcuts, TV, navigation, multitasking, and more.

If Kinect isn't going to pick up on commands, I'd much prefer it be because the technology has limitations rather than me flat out saying the wrong phrase. Never again.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266388Joshua Derocherhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joshua+DerocherApple definitely bought the original Kinect company2013-11-25T11:30:00Z2013-11-25T11:30:00Z
Apple confirmed that they bought PrimeSense, the company behind the original Kinect, for $360 million dollars. A spokesmen told the BBC that "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans." I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Apple wants to make some type of wired camera that watches you while you watch television.

It makes sense for Apple to try to make a move into the living room, and to compete with the Xbox One's advanced Kinect technology. I can picture Apple TV using a Kinect like device for browsing television, and Siri could easily become a part of our living rooms.

"Siri, watch sports!"

Apple confirms acquisition of Kinect maker PrimeSense [BBC News via GamesIndustry International]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266169Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenXbox One's Kinect can't see you naked, says Microsoft2013-11-21T21:00:00Z2013-11-21T21:00:00Z

Did you see a penis in this video? It seems the above tech demo left some people concerned that the Xbox One's new, better Kinect would be able to see your genitals. People are (understandably) rather paranoid about their privacy (and privates) when it comes to Kinect.

A Microsoft representative, speaking to IGN, explained, "There is no tech magic going on here and Kinect cannot see through clothing. Furthermore, the video was an illustration of the various camera views available for the creation of games and apps. This view is only accessible on a development kit and is not viewable on retail consoles."

The alleged penis was chalked up to, "a fold in the denim."

So, no, the Xbox One can't see your junk. Unless you willingly expose yourself to it. And with that full HD Skype capability, it might be hard to resist.

Microsoft: 'Kinect Cannot See Through Clothing' [IGN]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266136Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraJimmy Fallon and Will Forte race on waves with Xbox One2013-11-21T10:15:00Z2013-11-21T10:15:00Z

Last week on Late Night we saw Jimmy Fallon and Ice-T kick some robots around with the PlayStation 4 for its launch. Naturally, the Xbox One couldn't go without being demonstrated for its launch week, so Blain Howard visited the set to show off Forza Motorsport 5 and to let Fallon and guest Will Forte play a piece of Kinect Sports Rivals.

I'll be honest: I'm a fan of Jimmy Fallon. I'm glad that he and his team make an effort to cover videogames under the umbrella of entertainment, and that he does it with enthusiasm (as opposed to disdain). The excitement he puts out is infectious; for a split second while watching the clip above, the Wave Race-esque chunk of Kinect Sports Rivals actually seemed like fun.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=266036Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthMy first attempt at using Xbox One's voice commands2013-11-19T23:10:00Z2013-11-19T23:10:00Z

After reading up a bit, I tried to see how I'd fare at controlling the Xbox One with voice commands. Above, you'll find a video of me trying out various system commands for about five minutes. As you'll see, it works fairly well, though it does get hung up in places.

Now that I've spent more time using Xbox One's voice commands, I've learned that the system is teaching you more than you're teaching it. A voice training app helps out a bit, but what really bumps up the success rate is brushing up on the commands and when they can be used.

Even with my improved success rate, there are still times when Xbox One refuses to act on a command. Of course, success rate is at 100 percent with the controller.

Curiously, while playing back this video, Kinect heard and acted on some of the commands that it didn't the first time. Yeah, I don't know either.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=265900Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthReview: Xbox One2013-11-19T23:00:00Z2013-11-19T23:00:00Z
Microsoft's Xbox 360 grew from being a simple game console to an all-in-one entertainment box over the last eight years or so, somehow squeezing in everything from multiplayer gaming to streaming movies and television.

And now that they're on a roll, their new console, the Xbox One, embraces that complete system idea. They've packed the Xbox One with the technology and features needed to give us the games and other entertainment forms we'll seek out in this next generation, while adding in new control schemes and television support.

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Albuquerque, NM (Sports Network) - Mike DeWitt ran for four touchdowns as the Air Force Falcons crushed the New Mexico Lobos, 42-0, in Mountain West Conference action at University Stadium.
DeWitt carried the ball 15 times for 64 yards for the Falcons (4-4, 1-3 MWC) as they generated a hefty 335 yards and six scores on the ground in the rout. Connor Dietz, who stepped in for an injured Tim Jefferson at quarterback, covered a game-high 87 yards and scored once on six carries as the academy snapped a three-game slide.
The Lobos (0-8, 0-3) were led by B.R. Holbrook who converted 17-of-27 passes for 109 yards, but he was sacked twice and had two passes picked off on the afternoon. Running backs Crusoe Gongbay and Demarcus Rogers combined to post 117 yards on 24 rushing attempts.
The first score of the game for the Falcons actually came from the defense when Austin Briehl recovered a fumble for a touchdown midway through the first quarter. Less than four minutes later DeWitt scored the first of his TDs on a four-yard run.
In the second quarter DeWitt hit the end zone on runs of 12 and three yards and Dietz streaked 39 yards through the middle of the defense as he too landed in the end zone, making the score 35-0 at the break.
Following a scoreless third quarter, DeWitt capped off an incredibly successful afternoon by capping a 17-play, 86-yard drive with a one-yard TD run. DeWitt, who gained a career-high 108 yards against Boise State the last time out, had just two TDs in his career before today's battle.
Not only are the Lobos winless so far this season, the team entered the week tied with Florida Atlantic for the longest losing streak in the nation at 10 games. New Mexico entered the week ranked 119th in the country in scoring defense, giving up 47.6 ppg and has been outscored in the last three games by a combined 160-7.
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Great story! Great presentation! Actors hit their mark! And all of it is true to the end. Hollywood probably hyped a few scenes to add to the Drama. Somehow, true life sports stories seem to reach out to alot more fans than one would think. In this movie, you don't really have to be a sports fan or like sports because it tells the story of real life and it has a heartwarming ending. Go see it and feel good about yourself and others.
I liked this movie alot. Perhaps the greatest reason is that my 10 and 11 year olds found it uplifting and sad. It was a real eye-opener for them about the trials of some disadvantaged people and how they can rise above their circ**stances. I thought Sandra Bullock was great - in fact, it is one of the few movies I have seen her in where I think "oh, it's the same old Sandra". I forgot it was her - she really took over the character well. Lots of tears for sad and happy reasons. I was a little irritated by the corny, smart alec kid. Irrespective, it was just an inspiring, uplifting movie.
This is an awesome movie- the story line will hit you right at home. It deals with peep pressure, sports, family love, being thankful, and helping others. This is a movie that mom, dad, hubby, wifey, son and daughter will enjoy- its a movie everyone must see!
This is the first movie in a LONG TIME that makes me feel so proud to be part of the human species...imagine if all of us did what this true life family did....if all of us...especially those of us who have far too much and are a little nutty as a result of our plentitude...Congratuations,Sandra Bullock for taking on such a Christlike role...what we all should be to those less fortunate than us!
I just saw this movie tonight. It is perhaps the BEST true-life story account, that I have ever seen.
Most movies of this type focus mainly on how tough the main character's life was, and how their life was a complete disaster, up until the last 30 minutes of the movie. Not in this case. This one actually shows how Michael Oher grows in a family. It shows how no matter who you are, as long as you have a family to love you, and guide you, you can accomplish anything in life.
If you don't like to cry, laugh, and being on an emotional roller coaster that leaves you feeling great when you come out of the movie, then by all means, do not go to this, you won't like it, and you will annoy the people who absolutely adore this movie, the cast, and the story.
If you want a movie that can show you there is still loving people out there, and there is strength in family(no matter what color you are) then you will not only love this movie, but want to buy it for your personal DVD collection to watch on a regular basis.
I really hope this movie win several awards. It was THAT good.
I'm a big sap when it comes to inspirational sports films. RUDY, FIELD OF DREAMS, HOOSIERS, THE NATURAL, THE KARATE KID...Turn any of those films on and at some point you're likely to see my weep like a kid who fell off the monkey bars. Inspirational sports films are the guy's chick flick. The latest entry into this man cry inducing genre is THE BLIND SIDE, written and directed by John Lee Hanc***, who directed another great sports tearjerker, THE ROOKIE. The true story centers around Michael Oher, a practically homeless and uneducated teenager who is taken in by the Tuohy family. While a little drama is milked out of the Tuohy's white, upper class neighbors' racism, the story is really about how this young man thrives in his new surroundings and goes on to become an NFL offensive tackle. The acting in the film is solid, and Quinton Aaron plays Oher with the right combination of strength and sensitivity, but this movie belongs to Sandra Bullock. She doesn't overtake the movie, but plays Leigh Anne Tuohy with a passion that I think she's been missing in a lot of her recent films. The film is fairly predictable (hey, we know how it ends), but like I said earlier, I'm a sap for this stuff. It may not be FIELD OF DREAMS, but THE BLIND SIDE is good enough to satisfy my inspirational sports film fix.


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Many people equate summer to road trips to the beach and lazy, hazy days with nothing to do. But for Chickasaw County 4-H members, it's one of the busiest times of the year.
When school gets out, club members who participate in horse-related events are especially busy.
"During the summer we have the District Horse Show and, if they qualify, they can go on to State," said Angie Abrams of the Chickasaw County Extension Service. Abrams is the 4-H coordinator for the county and said there are activities available year-round.
"The competitive (horse) season is January through March for the Winter Classic," Abrams said. "Then we have clincis for roping and other things at the coliseum during the spring."
Which leads into the summer horse shows. Some are 4-H sponsored while others are independent.
"The open shows start in April and go through November," Abrams said.
Cheyanne Neal is just one of many 4-H members who participate in club sanctioned shows and open events.
"I've been in 4-H for ten years now," Neal said. "I participate in all speed events, including breakaway (roping)."
Neal came by her passion for riding honestly as both her parents ride and compete in events.
"I became interested in it by watching my daddy rope every weekend," Neal said. "He taught me and my little brother how to breakaway, head and heel."
In addition to competitive riding, 4-H offers options for those who are interested in horses by not speed events.
Jacob Moore of Houston was a member of 4-H for six years and, although he rides for pleasure, he didn't choose the competitive riding route.
"I participated in mainly Horse Bowl, but also a few horse shows," Moore said.
"Nothing serious, mostly for fun."
Moore followed a more academic path with Horse Bowl competition, Club Congress and various service projects.
Abrams said one of the positive aspects of 4-H is that is offers a well-rounded course of study in addition to action events.
"We have kids who love horses, but just don't like to compete in speed events," Abrams said. "They can learn about horse care and maintenance. They learn the whole aspect of what it takes to own, care for and train a horse."
Although Moore and Neal traveled different avenues in 4-H, they both agree they are taking away valuable information and knowledge into their futures.
"Learning over the years, especially riding horses, you have to have patience in everything you do," Neal said. "Hard work pays off in the end and never give up."
Moore is currently studying mechanical engineering at Mississippi State University and credits 4-H with helping him learn to study.
"This comes mainly from Horse Bowl but I can't describe how useful it is to be able to recall large amounts of information when working on engineering projects with CAVS," Moore said. "4-H also helped me learn that dedication and hard work will always pay off, even if it does take five years of competitions for it to do so."
Moore also pointed to the scholarships available through 4-H, one of which is helping to pay for his education, and to the camradarie between youth that 4-H builds.
"Anything you do in 4-H will be an adventure and a fun one at that," Moore said.
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- Summary: With wit and charm, The Grace Lee Project puts a hilarious spin on the eternal question "What's in a name?" (Women Make Movies)
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Through what sounds like a project of unpromisingly limited scope, Lee manages to touch on a surprisingly wide range of subjects, from cultural identity, familial expectations, community responsibility and, above all, self-definition.
Luckily for us, Grace Lee recorded everything in the fun documentary The Grace Lee Project.
Trivial-sounding hook manages to float a funny but complex meditation on identity, ethnicity and cultural expectations that should be as accessible to teens as adults.
What she finds is good for her and good for us -- a journey of realization for anyone who's ever felt lost in the crowd.
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There's no excuse for companies putting graphics on the box top that do not accurately portray what's inside. Period.
How would you feel if you bought a set of dishes, say... because you liked the pattern shown on the box, but the pattern on the dishes in the box was completely different?
Bad experience buying your last dish set from Walmart Harry?


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Known in the VHS underworld for its rare big box, the cheap Lunch Meat stumbles with shoddy amateur camera work and off screen violence. The first half is actually (relatively) watchable as we anticipate any gore or screwed-up acts to come, while getting to know the goof ball characters. Unfortunately Lunch Meat flat lines. The second half is nothing but all-male hillbilly cannibals--who are more like the four stooges--chasing young adults in the forest. Oh the humanity. [rating: $3] -Kenyon
Sorta similiar: Just Before Dawn, Don't Go in the Woods, Hills Have Eyes (1977), Splatter Farm
a (mostly) serious look at horror, driven by rare VHS tapes
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Lunch Meat (1987)
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
The Pit (1981)
A disturbed boy lures victims to a sinkhole containing humanoid wolf (or ape?)-like creatures referred to as "tra la logs." Before you can make sense of it, an elderly blind woman is hurriedly pushed in a wheelchair, flailing her arms before she is dumped into the tra la's dwelling. The Pit is actually a unique horror-comedy, intentionally (you can tell by the music). That's great and all but this is one of the few films of the era that needs to be drastically improved with a sequel. Instead of a sloppy mess where local police officers make goofy appearances, the premise of the creatures being fed bodies by an insane kid who obeys his teddy bear is begging to be re-worked into something dark, scary and memorable. Recommended if you like Troll 2 for its non-acting or Burial Ground for its strangeness. [rating: $6] -Kenyon
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Jack Frost (1997)
[Not to be confused with the comedy starring Michael Keaton from 1998]. In this tongue in cheek horror-joke a convict escapes, gets drenched in an experimental chemical, dissolves into the snow, and becomes A SNOWMAN! He's going to find out that being a snowman isn't easy. Just so happens there's a snowman making competition in town. What could go wrong? Silly D-grade nonsense, and "Jack Frost" is barely animated. His hands are like big oven mittens, though this does not hurt his driving skills in the least. Terrible one-liners and puns every few minutes. File next to Gingerdead Man. [rating: $2] -Kenyon
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Labels: 1997, horror-comedy
Monday, October 14, 2013
Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009)
A disappointing follow-up to the grisly entertainment of Wrong Turn 2, this cheap piece of junk is one of the worst in the backwoods mutant category. It may have helped just a little bit if there were more mutants than just "three-finger" and his offspring "three-toe," who is decapitated too soon. Flawed beyond belief, WT3 does whatever it can to fail. The logic of characters and the sad CGI make this an embarrassment. Especially when the CGI is used to split a guy into thirds. Sharknado could fly circles around this garbage. [rating: $1] -Kenyon
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Burial Ground aka Nights of Terror aka a bunch more (1981, Italy)
While not one of the best-made Italian zombie efforts, Burial Ground is unique within the sub-genre. Lumbering yet somewhat intelligent undead terrorize a small group of brainless visitors to a rural mansion. After a formulaic first half, business picks up with numerous unforgettable scenes and one-liners. An overwhelmingly awkward little man portraying a boy can be credited for the increasingly twisted chaos. Goofy, gory and outrageous. [rating: $7] -Kenyon
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
I Spit on Your Grave (1978)
Unlike Last House on the Left, Cannibal Holocaust and several other early infamous shock films of its kind, I Spit has the smart sense to leave out the hokey, contradictory music and allow a challenging film to resonate effectively. This means that the precise revenge murders, each unique and somewhat elaborate, are much more powerful. Aside from the bloody mayhem, there is a great, simplified suspense scene where an uncivilized redneck is deciding whether or not to pick up a bag of groceries he's asked to deliver to a woman he helped gang rape and leave for dead. But the victim is a strong woman and no one is going to stop her from writing her book as well as patiently slaying the depraved goons. We have a winner. [rating: $9] -Kenyon
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Labels: 1970s, 1978, abduction, backwoods, controversial, rating 9, revenge, sexploitation, torture
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Quick Cut: Savage Abduction (1973)
aka Cycle Psycho, this is a crime sexploitation flick in which a nut job collecting mannequins blackmails a lawyer to hire a biker gang to kidnap him an actual woman. The cycle gang will be paid $10K, to which one of them says "we could live forever on that!" 1970s trash with unrealistic deaths. [rating: $2] -Kenyon
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