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Kinect For Xbox 360: A New Dimension

Microsoft’s Kinect for Xbox is undoubtedly an impressive device with a technology that stands out, with plenty of storage space. It is surely going to be seen as cool and interesting by many Xbox users.

However gamers may face some concerns about this device that the company should take immediate steps to review and correct. The voice recognition system is clouded with noise and echoes and this is one of the reasons why the VRS sometimes fails. There is an added concern about the accents that have been used for the audio. The company claims that the Kinect has an audio feature that measures the noise in the environment and filters it out. This feature needs to be tested to find out how well it actually works in real life.

The spot on games that are available on the Kinect are good especially Child of Eden and Dance Central that does a great job of identifying dance movements and actions. Kinect Adventures experiences delays in the coordinated actions of the gamer and the movements of the avatars.

When the gamer wants the avatar to carry out a particular action the gamer sometime the Kinect does not respond quick enough, but that might just be me. Microsoft surely needs to do something about this for the gamer to enjoy the game and not get disappointed with the loss. Microsoft still has some months left before its release so they sure have enough time to correct any if not most of the current problems.

The company claims that some of games on the Kinect can be played while sitting down however this varies according to the experience of the player. At times the same game can be played while standing and so this claim seems baseless. A player can feel comfortable by both playing the game in the sitting and the standing position.

The Kinect has a number of games however it needs more new and compelling titles that will keep the gamer engrossed for hours at a stretch.

Review: Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption is a game produced by Rock Star games and captures the essence of the old west, carving out a real life animation of everything that happened before our time. This game is tailored to create an organic game play, trapped in the rural world of the western area. There is a huge cast of characters available to interact with. I have to say that this is one of the most enjoyable games that I have played, and it totally kept me from working on the HR Software I am coding for about a week…

As the game progress you find yourself walking through a world of unexpected situations such as wolves jumping out at you in the middle of the desert or trailing down a steep gold mine track. With the full cast of characters surrounding each scene, you can easily imagine yourself inside the TV as if you are the character himself. The obstacles provided for each scene are relevant to the period and adds excitement for any game fanatic.

There are more than several regions throughout the game. Each region has its own small or large town with mini posts to camp out at. What’s even better is that each town is populated by 100,000 people. Every character has their own personality, with a unique accent to match them. The main character whose name is John, and he’s a scruffy and rough looking guy - but the reason for this is because he’s been through it all! He sets out on the trail, tracking down the remaining members of his former gang.

With their advanced method of creating animations, every single part of the game is 3d. From the muscles of the horses, to the rifles glossed in a dark wooden hue. You can essentially see everything as if it were up close, even the pattern on the tables at the bar where all the cowboys are. Each action called pertains to jumping, running, shooting, or navigating your horse. During your long trek or ride on this journey, you will have access to various items such as treasure and weapons to help you get by.

The game basically leaves nothing out and as it turned out it is filled with unexpected events. This, by far is one of the most delightful games I have ever played - not to mention the graphics are stunning.