At least as far as Kinect Joy Ride is concerned. Proof, if proof be needed, that Kinect is evolving the way we play games forever. Now the games play US!
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this is quite sad actually... not even Mario Kart has that...
I wonder how many more games are like that? It's a great way to cover up for failing responsiveness...
"Wow it's like it anticipates what I want to do!... wait a second...WUT???"
Either someone is close by you while you just wear the headset, or that that game failed badly. Either way, i laughed at you just sitting there and ... friggan Herby the car here doing its own thing lol
That reminds me of the Tomorrowland Speedway ride in Magic Kingdom. It's go-karts, only you are on a track. And you only get to drive a single lap. What fun.
whether or not you "are" or "aren't" the controller when you buy Kinect is debatable. what you can be guaranteed of however, when you buy Kinect, is that you're a tool. congratulations, lol.
send us photos of your Kinect collecting dust in the closet two months from now. if you're lucky, D-toid might take pity on you and send you a free t-shirt. = )
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Whenever he did the "Pull back to charge"/"Push forward to boost" combo, I couldn't help but think "why is that little guy doing pelvic thrusts?"
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The guy's performance as the driver was priceless. No way I could do that without cracking up. "YES! This really happened!" says the game. Yes, yes it did, and we are all sad for you.
Wow. Crappily designed game designed to showcase the capabilities of Kinect can play semi-well if you don't do anything.
I'd love to take the position of the horribly-nerdy elitist here, but I can't be arsed. Especially not after the playthrough of Call of Duty: Black Ops where you don't have to fire a shot on hard.
Holy Shit! The gaming companies which spend billions of dollars are pandering to people who HAVE NOT BEEN PLAYING SINCE NES/ATARI/PONG! Purge these heretics!
Fuck off. Just because you equate challenge with fun does not mean everyone else does. With games like this, I ask two things: Does my twitchy, stupid-ass butt wiggling on the couch provide some amusement, and if done better than my opponent, provide me with the win? And if so, is it fun?
If yes to both, I'm good to go.
Don't get me wrong, but the more I see videos like this, the more I want to choke motherfuckers. Sorry mate, this is not Nintendo, but with better graphics and a third plane. Unfortunately, other factors of the video game experience (accessibility, focus, general design) have evolved with the medium.
Don't get me wrong. Something pretends it's hardcore shit and doesn't deliver? I'll call it on it. But a cry of "OMG! This launch-title Kinect kart-racer isn't GTV!" bullshit is stupid and proves what a retard you are if you buy into it.
ho!ho!ha!ha!ha!ha its looks fun but can it turn on by itself and play itself just wondering. Its a good thing i sold my 360 slim for a ps3 160gb and now i know what i want for Christmas a move heck i just buy 2 move for just fun of it, does that make Microsoft made for overestimate their sales? So far one injury, for now Its takes one death and all over for Kinect, Game Over! check on vgchartz.com
You guys need to chill out. It's just one funny example of what Kinect does, it's not necessarily indicative of Kinect as a whole or anything. Calm down, realize that this is just a funny video, and nothing more. No need to jump all over Kinect's junk, and no need to defend Kinect's junk. This is what this is; a funny looking man managing to be completely deadpan while a game races itself.
What else did anybody expect? I mean really, the technology of the Kinect isn't shabby but not every yahoo that steps in front of it at a party is going to be as precise as a game with depth would require.
It's a party game, one for people who want to play (while possibly intoxicated) something that isn't a huge stress to get into or play. It's like a trampoline or a swimming pool.
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I wonder how many more games are like that? It's a great way to cover up for failing responsiveness...
"Wow it's like it anticipates what I want to do!... wait a second...WUT???"
Proof that you can take a disappointing product and make it a success with a little advertising.
No bull. Look it up.
You're 10 years too late for that meme. Try to keep up.
It has to be more since the "You have been frozen" indicator didn't pop up until midrace!
Memes do die. And if by your standards, they don't, then they at least get annoying.
send us photos of your Kinect collecting dust in the closet two months from now. if you're lucky, D-toid might take pity on you and send you a free t-shirt. = )
Then again, everything seems to annoy you.
Whenever he did the "Pull back to charge"/"Push forward to boost" combo, I couldn't help but think "why is that little guy doing pelvic thrusts?"
Very strange.
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I'd love to take the position of the horribly-nerdy elitist here, but I can't be arsed. Especially not after the playthrough of Call of Duty: Black Ops where you don't have to fire a shot on hard.
Holy Shit! The gaming companies which spend billions of dollars are pandering to people who HAVE NOT BEEN PLAYING SINCE NES/ATARI/PONG! Purge these heretics!
Fuck off. Just because you equate challenge with fun does not mean everyone else does. With games like this, I ask two things: Does my twitchy, stupid-ass butt wiggling on the couch provide some amusement, and if done better than my opponent, provide me with the win? And if so, is it fun?
If yes to both, I'm good to go.
Don't get me wrong, but the more I see videos like this, the more I want to choke motherfuckers. Sorry mate, this is not Nintendo, but with better graphics and a third plane. Unfortunately, other factors of the video game experience (accessibility, focus, general design) have evolved with the medium.
Don't get me wrong. Something pretends it's hardcore shit and doesn't deliver? I'll call it on it. But a cry of "OMG! This launch-title Kinect kart-racer isn't GTV!" bullshit is stupid and proves what a retard you are if you buy into it.
In this case, wouldn't it be "In Soviet Russia, game doesn't play you"?
As for the video, Jesus Christ this is funny, if not a just a teensy bit sad.
@TriplZer0: The Sandlot FTW.
If that's such a bad thing, then why am I so turned on?
It's a party game, one for people who want to play (while possibly intoxicated) something that isn't a huge stress to get into or play. It's like a trampoline or a swimming pool.