So what’s with all the rubbish fuzzy-wuzzy family-friendly good fun titles in Kinect’s launch catalogue? I mean, despite its obvious potential – head tracking and voice commands, for example – there’s not a single blow-stuff-up game in sight for the motion controller. And, really, the Xbox 360 is a blow-stuff-up kinda console. <\/p>\n
“At Xbox, we’re developing controller-based games for the core and Kinect titles that appeal to everyone,” according to a Microsoft statement quoted over at Kotaku<\/a>. “And just as we’ve done with Xbox LIVE, we will continue to evolve our platform and work with the industry’s most creative minds to create new games and entertainment. What you’re seeing today is just the beginning.”<\/p>\n So Kinect is for everyone, apparently. Except for, like, everyone else. Call me cynical, but I don’t see the Halo, Gears of War, and Modern Warfare 2 crowd crawling over broken glass to play Obstacle or River Rush. So what’s the deal there?<\/p>\n “With Halo: Reach, Gears of War 3, and Call of Duty: Black Ops, this is the biggest year for core games on Xbox 360,” says Microsoft. “In addition to these controller-based games, Kinect is a new way to play, using your full body and voice. We believe gamers will also enjoy games, sports, movies and music – all hands free.”<\/p>\n Memo to Microsoft: Probably not. Especially if rumours of a $150 price tag are true. <\/p>\n