Day 3: (last post - I think a couple people enjoyed my impressions, so I'll make this final posting on the Kinect and Upload Studio)
The Kinect impresses me. I mentioned in my first post that a buddy of mine suggested speaking to it "casually" rather than rigidly like you're addressing a robot - it sounds perfectly ridiculous, but boy does it work. When simply navigating the UI with my voice, it's rare that I need to repeat a command or that an accepted command doesn't work. My girlfriend's been over for the past few days, and I haven't even turned on the controller at all! We've been navigating apps like Amazon Instant Video and the NFL app with only voice commands, and it's been working great. When the commands just flow like they've been, this console experience really does feel "futuristic." It's unreal to walk into my living room and just say "Xbox on" and have the console come to life and sign me in automatically. It's quite cool - makes me feel like I'm in Iron Man haha
The Kinect does encounter problems, however, when in-game or in other situations where the audio coming out of the TV may be rather loud. Even though it does calibrate itself to try and accommodate for noise, the voice commands noticeably drop in accuracy while in-game voice and music is playing from the TV speakers. This may be partly due to my setup, as my Kinect is immediately in front of my TV and perfectly in between both of the TV speakers, making it probably the loudest spot while gaming. I remember trying to use the voice commands in Ryse to fire arrow volleys and such: usually didn't work on the first or even second tries.
Finally, Upload Studio: it's pretty cool for a feature I didn't even think I'd dabble in. First off, it's almost like a small Youtube environment for Xbox One users. It kind of reminds of Miiverse, actually, just with attached personal video. There's a page of "selected" videos chosen by Microsoft that you can browse, usually with developers or well-known gamers giving tips, tricks, and updates on games. There's also a "feed" page that displays the videos made by all of your friends, which is really cool. I can see LOTS of functionality coming from that down the line, especially if you have tons of friends on Live. In fact, I REALLY like this Upload Studio experience because it doesn't force you into other social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook (both of which I don't even have) - you can upload and share your stuff in this sectioned-off little corner of the 'web without having to deal with the toxicity in places like Twitter.
As far as your actual recording and editing capabilities go, I can honestly say that I'm no expert. Like I said, I probably won't be doing any public uploading as I've never had an interest in it, but it is possible to cut, rearrange, and do all sorts of editing to any DVR clips you take from your gameplay. And being able to just say, "Xbox, record that" as you are playing is pretty cool. It seems that some games, including Ryse, automatically record clips at certain points, as well. I've already had Ryse record three clips without being asked to do so, but the recordings do seem to come at pivotal moments in the gameplay that would give outstanding players a chance to "show off."
Those are my thoughts in general - it's a darn cool console, in my opinion. The Kinect DOES add a lot to the experience without forcing itself into your actual gameplay, and the TV and media components are outstanding. If Microsoft continues to get the same third-party support the 360 enjoyed, it seems my Xbox One/ Wii U combination will be pretty awesome when it comes to experiencing the majority of games this generation. If anybody is on the fence or has any questions about the console or Ryse, just let me know!
Definitely. It really reminds me of a self-contained Youtube, to be honest, just without the ability to make public comments. (which I don't view as a bad thing haha). The "feed" from your friends is fairly static, though - it's not as interactive as Miiverse. It will tell you when your friends earn achievements or when they post gameplay footage, but you don't have the ability to "like" or "yea" anything, let alone leave a typed or recorded comment. I think PS4 may let you do that, though. Does anybody know?
3 million units sold through to customers in 6 weeks is pretty damn impressive! Yet another massive reminder than the internet still doesn't reflect the popular opinion. All that hate and it's up there as one of the fastest selling consoles ever. Also proves how dumb it was to blame the Wii U's struggles on people not having the money to spend on tech, when every new iPad breaking sales records was already there to disprove that.
Also proves how dumb it was to blame the Wii U's struggles on people not having the money to spend on tech, when every new iPad breaking sales records was already there to disprove that.
No, it just proves that the public was suffering from generation fatigue, with plenty of people waiting on a new generation, and a slightly beefed up PS3 with half the features and a cheap gimmick =/= a new generation in the eyes of the gaming public.
The iPad (and its sales) is still a terrible comparison to a focused gaming platform like the Wii U. But nice try there, you almost had a point. Almost.
Yea, he didn't really make much of a point, but why be so nasty? Also, you sound like you don't have an Xbox One, yet here you are in the thread entitled "Xbox One." I own one, and it's much more than a "slightly beefed up PS3 with half the features and a cheap gimmick." The new Kinect sensor is AMAZING, and the voice recognition is truly something to witness. It's downright gnarly when you really learn your way around the voice and gesture commands - you feel like you're IN a sci-fi movie, manipulating something that doesn't quite belong in this world just yet. It's awesome. I have a gaming PC, and the cinematics and overall graphics quality of Ryse made me pause more than once to ogle at how beautiful everything looked (and the game isn't half as bad as the undeserved criticism it's getting. It's a hack and slash. If you don't like those, don't buy it.) Oh, and Forza 5 is probably the best racing sim I've played in over a decade. Project Spark is one of the most different games I've seen since Little Big Planet, and Titanfall and the use of cloud technology (if the drivatars from Forza 5 are anything to judge by) are set to change the way we play games forever.
So, what about that isn't next-gen enough for you?
Joseph Stanten rejoined Microsoft Studios as a Senior Creative Director. Dude was responsible for most of the world building on Halo and Destiny and the current speculation is he's working on Halo TV and helping word build with other games.
Undead Labs guys behind state of Decay signed a multi year agreement with Microsoft for games.
So, what about that isn't next-gen enough for you?
I was talking about the Wii U, actually.
It isn't a slightly beefed up PS3, though. Nintendo made sure it could handle the majority of upcoming games. Obviously, 3rd parties aren't supporting it as much as everyone would hope(I hope), but that doesn't mean that the capability isn't there.
Not to mention that people are being ripped off by Apple, so that shows how little people know, but we've already discussed that in multiple threads...
All the consoles are worthwhile in one way or another, and that varies from person to person, so come off it(not directed at anyone particular, FYI).
EDIT: In all honesty, it always sounds more like people want Nintendo to do poorly, but that ultimately isn't really a problem; just annoying. Don't get me started on Nintendo's finances and stuff...
Just because I don't care about the inevitable unnecessarily long discussion, I should point out I am asking this because I am honestly curious and not just as a way to bury Xbox...
what is their lineup beyond ports for the next...half a year? Confirmed stuff. I literally know nothing specific beyond Titanfall, and the things about it being in Alpha and it's on PC and 360 anyway...like are there some major things I'm missing? Because I've heard nothing else despite following Destructoid regularly and most of the important stuff seems to be 2nd half of the year...
D4 which will be an episodic series like the walking dead by Swery 65.
Super Time Force from Capybara games
Below from Capybara games
Kinect Sports Rivals
Fable Legends
Project Spark
Sunset Overdrive
Quantum Break
Halo 5
In addition to all of that you have the DLC for Dead Rising 3, Killer Instinct and a few other games.
We also have a bit of inkling of a few other things in the work from Microsoft Studios and Phil Spencer the new head of Microsoft Studios since last years reorg is promising a lot this year.
He's teased on his Twitter account
A follow up to Phantom Dust
Crackdown
Bringing back more Rare Ip's since Killer Instinct has done well.
Bringing back more IP from the OG xbox.
There's also still a lot of unannounced stuff.
-Lift London one of the newer studios should be announcing their first game made in conjunction with Dalala Studios. From the art on their website and Christmas card it reminds me of a P&C adventure game which is fitting since it will be on mobile as well.
-A new Racing game for this year made by the Forza Horizon developers Playground games is all but confirmed at this point.
-Lionhead is working on a 2nd non fable game, but that probably next year.
-343 posted some concept art for Halo at the start of this year, but the art in question doesn't seem like its for the next mainline game, since it shows the infinity at a space port.
-Rare has some non kinect stuff in the oven according to Spencer.
-Press Play tweeted that they're finishing up voice work on their next game.
-LA studio has some TV stuff coming up starting with a Documentary on Atari ET, a street soccer reality series, and Halo.
Probably missing some other stuff but oh well
Still unsure which way to go a bit. PS4 is still my front runner due to support, but I really like Halo and Fable.
First world problems right?
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D4 which will be an episodic series like the walking dead by Swery 65.
Super Time Force from Capybara games
Below from Capybara games
Kinect Sports Rivals
Fable Legends
Project Spark
Sunset Overdrive
Quantum Break
Halo 5
In addition to all of that you have the DLC for Dead Rising 3, Killer Instinct and a few other games.
We also have a bit of inkling of a few other things in the work from Microsoft Studios and Phil Spencer the new head of Microsoft Studios since last years reorg is promising a lot this year.
He's teased on his Twitter account
A follow up to Phantom Dust
Crackdown
Bringing back more Rare Ip's since Killer Instinct has done well.
Bringing back more IP from the OG xbox.
There's also still a lot of unannounced stuff.
-Lift London one of the newer studios should be announcing their first game made in conjunction with Dalala Studios. From the art on their website and Christmas card it reminds me of a P&C adventure game which is fitting since it will be on mobile as well.
-A new Racing game for this year made by the Forza Horizon developers Playground games is all but confirmed at this point.
-Lionhead is working on a 2nd non fable game, but that probably next year.
-343 posted some concept art for Halo at the start of this year, but the art in question doesn't seem like its for the next mainline game, since it shows the infinity at a space port.
-Rare has some non kinect stuff in the oven according to Spencer.
-Press Play tweeted that they're finishing up voice work on their next game.
-LA studio has some TV stuff coming up starting with a Documentary on Atari ET, a street soccer reality series, and Halo.
Probably missing some other stuff but oh well
Still unsure which way to go a bit. PS4 is still my front runner due to support, but I really like Halo and Fable.
First world problems right?
WAT!
Hey check out my awesome new youtube channel shingi70 where I update weekly on the latest gaming and comic news form a level headed perspective.
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none of that answered my question on what Xbox One is doing in the first half of this year and I'm pretty sure much of that isn't coming out in the first half of this year.
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