Independent developer Will Brierly has released a short new video demonstrating the Xbox One version of Soda Drinker PRO!'s Kinect 2 controls. Yes, that's it, just tracking the player making drinking gestures and a prop can be used such as a bottle, can or cup, lol!
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The fact is that of the 4 major players Nintendo, PlayStation, Steam and Xbox they sell by far the least of them, as well as fund the least projects compared to Nintendo and PlayStation.
And they brag about paying the devs as if they are doing them a favor by paying their bills owed to the devs and of course lets not talk about the 30% they take off the top. It's the devs supporting them, not the other way around, no other company would talk about it like this.
It's just self aggrandizement, it's super disrespectful to the devs and everyone involved.
It's a small video, and a tease for sure, but I'm glad to see all aspects of the XBOX ONE (Kinect 2.0 included)continue to get support.
Also in case of a massive troll incoming Phil Spencer did say expect to see Kinect 2.0 support at this years E3. Now we as consumer just need to show support for any good games that come out for it.
Agreed.
For the audience the Kinect 1.0 was trying to attract the original Kinect definitely hit it's mark. With my family, (the wife and the kids) and during get togethers. I have had a house full of people enjoying Kinect games it was one of the hits of the party. In addition to the alcohol,... :) but not to discount what the Kinect does well we have enjoyed it regardless.
I'm hoping they bring back that gaming atmosphere, and bring it back to a greater level with the Kinect 2.0.
I try to play most games as long as they are good, why not welcome all types of game players into console gaming. Either that or have console gaming stay at it's previous peak levels or shrink into a niche market by comparison to mobile gaming.
Case in point we are the only two posting comments to this video / article.
In core gaming forms Kinect gets no love... :(
Oh well it looks like it's up to M$, indies, and XBOX consumers to support it beyond system functionality, I'm hopeful and looking forward to what's coming.
E3 2015 is four days, and counting...