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Review: The Gunstringer

Review: The Gunstringer

Oct. 6 | The Digest: The Gunstringer is one of, if not the best Kinect games around.  It’s fun, it works, and comes with so much at a budget price.  You’d be stupid not to give it a try. THE FACT SHEET RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2011 PUBLISHER:...

Try Your Hand At The Gunstringer Now

Try Your Hand At The Gunstringer Now

Aug. 30 | Easily one of the most anticipated Kinect games of 2011 is finally letting everyone get a small taste of the action.  A demo of The Gunstringer has appeared on Xbox Live for everyone to download and give it a shot.  I would put a link from...

The Gunstringer Gets a Release Date, Comes With Bonus Game and More Goodies

The Gunstringer Gets a Release Date, Comes With Bonus Game and More Goodies

Jul. 22 | Many hardcore gamers have been waiting patiently for what has been called “the first hardcore Kinect game” since its debut earlier this year.  A release date for this game has finally been announced.  The Gunstringer from Twisted...

Kinect Sales Exceed High Expectations

Kinect Sales Exceed High Expectations

Jan. 5 | When Microsoft announced that it would expect to sell five million Kinect sensors, most people thought they would not be able to do it.  Microsoft really proved everyone wrong.  At their annual CES keynote address, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer...

Buy a Windows Phone 7 Model, Get a Free Xbox 360 Game

Buy a Windows Phone 7 Model, Get a Free Xbox 360 Game

Dec. 20 | Through the month of December, Microsoft is offering a special promotion for new buyers of Windows Phone 7 handsets. On top of your shiny new phone, you can choose from one of four free Xbox 360 games. The choices for the promotion are Halo:...

Kinect’s Power Levels Can Grow Stronger

Kinect’s Power Levels Can Grow Stronger

Dec. 20 | If you did not know, the original Kinect sensor was supposed to be more accurate than the sensor that has shipped on store shelves.  It was supposed to track fingers and have higher resolution cameras but unfortunately due to the cost of manufacturing,...

Kinect Surpasses One Million Units

Kinect Surpasses One Million Units

Nov. 15 | Today, Microsoft announced that in less than ten days, one million Kinect sensors have been sold.  This announcement comes just before Kinect launches Asia and Japan as well as the week before Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. Don...

Analysis: The Two Things Kinect Needs in 2011

Analysis: The Two Things Kinect Needs in 2011

Nov. 8 | So Kinect has finally launched!  As many of us are navigating the dashboard Minority Report style and playing games with only our bodies, we wonder what will be next for Microsoft’s newest piece of technology.  Obviously with any launch,...

First Kinect Prototype Cost $30,000 To Build

First Kinect Prototype Cost $30,000 To Build

Oct. 25 | Ashlee Vance over at the New York Times came across some interesting information regarding the first Kinect prototype. Apparently the very first Kinect prototype model cost far more than the $150 price point they’re selling it at retail for—$29,850...

Microsoft Spending Big for Kinect Marketing

Microsoft Spending Big for Kinect Marketing

Oct. 19 | With Kinect set to launch on November 4th, Microsoft is going all out to market Nintendo’s worst nightmare. The NY Post is reporting that Microsoft has put aside $500 million to make sure everyone knows about their prized new possession. “Kinect...
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