Microsoft has officially announced the end of Kinect hardware production, putting an end to an era. Despite its initial promise, Kinect struggled to capture the interest of gamers and became synonymous with shovelware games. While it was shipped with Xbox One in 2013, it failed to gain traction and was eventually unbundled. However, Microsoft repurposed Kinect for mixed reality and enterprise solutions, offering the Azure Kinect Developer Kit. Now, they have decided to discontinue its production.
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Controversy Video Games Starfield: First 30 Minutes Footage Leaks Online
Excitement and anticipation for the highly anticipated game Starfield has been met with an unfortunate leak. The first 30 minutes of gameplay footage has made its way onto the internet, tempting eager fans but also posing a risk of spoiling the experience for those who prefer to go into the game fresh.
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Entertainment game development Technology Video Games The Growing Trend of Cross-Play Games: What to Expect in the Future
Cross-Play Games Might Soon Become Even More Common
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Doom game development Id Software John Carmack Meta Microsoft Oculus VR Quake QuakeCon Virtual reality Wolfenstein Zenimax Media John Carmack Returns to QuakeCon After a Decade: Embraced by the Gaming Community
John Carmack, the renowned co-founder of Id Software, made a triumphant return to the QuakeCon event after a decade-long absence. During the event, he expressed his joy at being welcomed back, stating, “I’m so happy that everything is cool now and I am welcome.” Carmack, known for his programming prowess in creating iconic games such as Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake, had been entangled in various legal disputes with his former employer since his departure in 2013.
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Blizzard Controversies Multiplayer Shooter Negative Reviews Overwatch 2 platforms Steam Top Played Games Overwatch 2 Becomes the Worst-Rated Game on Steam
In a surprising turn of events, Overwatch 2 has taken the crown as the worst-rated game on the popular gaming platform, Steam. With an alarming 9% positive reviews, this multiplayer shooter has managed to surpass the likes of poorly made asset flips and indie cash grabs that have plagued the platform in recent years.
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Bethesda Constellation program PC PS5 Q&A session Starfield Xbox Game Pass Xbox Series X|S Got Some Burning Starfield Questions? Now Is Your Chance To Ask The Developers
One of the most highly anticipated games of 2023, Starfield, is set to release in September. To build excitement for the game, Bethesda is offering fans the opportunity to ask questions directly to the developers via a Q&A session on Discord.
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Baldur's Gate III contractors crediting game development localization outsourced workers recognition Baldur’s Gate 3 Credits Fall Short in Recognizing Outsourced Workers
Baldur’s Gate III, an eagerly anticipated game that has already garnered significant attention, is facing criticism for failing to credit a number of outsourced workers who contributed to its completion. Freelance localization producer, Katrina Leonoudakis, was the first to identify this issue, highlighting that the game’s credits omitted translators who worked on the Brazilian and Portuguese localizations. These translations were handled by a company called Altagram Group, whose executives and department leads were mentioned in the credits. However, other language translations, such as Italian, were properly credited, despite being outsourced to different companies.
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backwards compatibility console sales consoles Hardware next generation Nintendo rumors Video Games GTA Executive Emphasizes the Importance of Backwards Compatibility in Consoles
A prominent gaming executive has commented on the potential impact of a console that does not have backwards compatibility, saying it breaks a contract with consumers and is far from ideal. Speaking to GI.biz, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick shared his thoughts against the backdrop of a report from VGC that said some developers don’t want to see the next Nintendo console feature backwards compatibility support for original Switch titles.
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Cities: Skylines 2 Climate System Day and Night Cycles Energy Consumption New Features Outdoor Spaces Realistic Natural Disasters Specific Seasons Cities: Skylines 2 Brings Realistic Natural Disasters and New Features
Natural disasters are coming to Cities: Skylines 2, developers Paradox have confirmed. Previously only available as DLC in the first game, players will now have to contend with random events like forest fires, hailstorms, and tornados. The game’s emphasis on realism extends to its climate system, which includes new day and night cycles and specific seasons based on the player’s chosen region.
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Baldur's Gate 3 game development Larian Studios success After Baldur’s Gate 3’s massive success, Larian wants the next game to be smaller
After the resounding success of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian has unexpectedly expressed a desire to develop a smaller title next time.
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