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Mass Effect 3 Plus Kinect: Is it Necessary?

GP blogger, FontaineFuturistics writes, "Recently at E3, Bioware announced that the next installment of Mass Effect will make use of the kinect, or more specifically, the voice recognition feature of the device. While, the cool factor is definitely there, it begs the question, does a game like Mass Effect 3 really NEED kinect functionality? Does it ADD to the overall experience?"

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Nate-Dog5462d ago

No it isn't necessary, that's why it's just an extra option for players who have Kinect if they want to try the game a different way. To me the voice commands of the dialogue-wheel don't really have any point because what the dialogue-wheel option says isn't what Shepard says, it's just basically summing up what you're Shepard is going to say (unlike a game like maybe Fallout). So basically what I mean is lets say the dialogue option is "what are you doing here?", you would say aloud "what are you doing here?" and your Shepard will basically add on to that the full version of something like "I haven't seen you in a long time, how'd you end up in a place like this?" like he/she is saying it twice (although that pickiness is probably just with me).

The voice-commands for instructing your squad could be handy but again nothing necessary, just an extra option for you if you want it.

zeal0us5461d ago

not necessary just optional
too bad it doesn't support headsets

earbus5461d ago

Not at all but it adds to the experience,either way the article is a great troll opportunity for kinnect hate.

000000000000000000015461d ago

I guess we will find out after Mass Effect 3 is released!

Grown Folks Talk5461d ago

No win situation. People have been asking for use implemented in games of this type, yet when they start to do it, still complaining.

You rarely, if at all, see the best of anything right off the bat. As the software that powers Kinect improves, & devs get more familiar with what they can do with it, the experiences will get better. It's no different than regular games for a system. Did we see Shadow of the Colossus type of work for the PS2 launch? They eventually learn how to maximize potential.

Seventh_Blood_Reborn5461d ago (Edited 5461d ago )

Sorry, but what potential? Every console on the market has motion control, PS3 has it's own working with hardcore games from day one without having to "maximise potential", it did just gave players the option to replace the joyapad working as well as it ( even in competitive multiplayer online!! ), and we are talking of almost a year ago!

Can' t believe people still think there is potential enough to replace the joypad with the Kinect in the future ... really, it' s not trolling or something, this is what things are, I don' t want to be offensive, but adult people have to open their eyes!

IronFistChinMi5461d ago

I don't think anyone's looking for Kinect to replace the joypad, but provide an alternate control scheme.

Grown Folks Talk5461d ago

Exactly. I never said anything about it replacing the controller. Simply getting better use than what we've seen so far.

Seventh_Blood_Reborn5461d ago

Oh, come on ... "you are the controller" ... Everyone who bought one at launch was looking for something alternative to the normal controller, let' s be honest now! After all it's not your fault if it doesn' t do what advertised!

Let me add that 150$ price tag says it should do a lot more than just support the normal controller. At least this is my opinion because I would not spend -I bet no one would if they knew really what they were really buying ( from a hardcore gamer prospective, of corse )- that much for such a gimmck No Matter Who Makes it.

Grown Folks Talk5461d ago

If you choose to go for marketing terms, so be it. I bought one because I think some talented devs will do some creative things with it in the future.

Why can we not believe in "potential"? I see players get drafted in the NFL & NBA every year based on said potential. It comes down to whether or not that potential is ever realized.

I've had fun with Kinect so far, but I expect better things to come of it. If it turns out that I bought another 32X for my Sega Genesis, then that's money out of my pocket wasted, not anybody elses.

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Mass Effect Companion Tier Ranking

One of the best things about the Mas Effect series is the companions you meet along the way. So here is a tier list of all the companions from Mass Effect!

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IAMRealHooman535d ago

Bro missing companions: Legion, Grunt, Samara/Morinth, Javik, EDI

anast535d ago

Legion, Zaeed, and Jack are my favorites.

RiseNShine535d ago

To think that Bioware at some point was capable of doing games like this, you see those characters and remember them like good old friends, and now check ME Andromeda, Anthem, Veilguard etc and wonder what the hell happened.

anast535d ago

They lost too much talent.

IAMRealHooman535d ago

some in andromeda are decent, I agree with peebee and Vetra being good companions. Except Liam he's trash tier

anast534d ago

Liam lol I can't stand that dude.

IAMRealHooman534d ago

it's like bitch but your shirt back on, your not blue or spikey get away from me

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Mass Effect 3's Ending for Javik Misses the Forest for the Trees

Based on one narratively fitting ending in Mass Effect 3, Prothean squadmate Javik is highly unlikely to return in the next Mass Effect game.

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anast814d ago

He was one of my least favorite characters. I wish they would have done the Proths different.

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The Best Video Games That Feature Canada

This Canada Day, explore our homeland with the best video games that have adapted or reimagined the Great White North in digital form.

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