StormVongola Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/06/mass_effect_3_kinect.jpg Looks like Commander Shepard may be taking Microsoft's motion controller into battle in Mass Effect 3. How do we know? Because the box art for the Xbox 360 version of the game claims this Mass Effect will be "better" with Kinect. That heretofore unseen artwork was uploaded to EA's online store earlier today, then swapped out with something less feature-revealing. (Incidentally, the Kinect branded one is still up here when we published.) Kinect support for Mass Effect 3 is not a bullet point we've heard officially from Electronic Arts or BioWare, but it's looking like optional motion or voice control is due to be announced soon, likely at E3 2011. Mass Effect 3 isn't the only game rumored to feature unexpected Kinect support. Last week, box art for Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier boasted the same "better with Kinect" branding. EA recently announced a delay to Mass Effect 3, which is now expected in early 2012. At the time, CEO John Riccitiello explained that BioWare was "adjusting some of the gameplay mechanics and some of the features that you'll see at E3 that can put this into a genre equivalent of shooter meets RPG." Last year, BioWare's Greg Zeschuk told GamesIndustry.biz said the company was looking at motion control in terms of how it could fit with Mass Effect. "What can we actually do in a game like Mass Effect? Can we create a greater sense of immersion during conversations by using gestures?" Zeschuk said. "I think we probably could and I think that's where we'll explore. We're not going to do a party game, we're not going to do Dance Dance Krogan for Mass Effect. The reality is it's going to have a really positive impact." "There's that impediment of a controller but hardcore gamers are never going to give that up. It might be nice to see a hybrid of a controller used with additional gesture on the side for immersive elements. So we'll see it go from family entertainment and then broaden out." We're checking in with EA and BioWare to see if they'd like to randomly announce it now, but it's looking like a very good possibility. At the very least, we're going to get some interesting sex scenes out of Mass Effect 3 and probably even more fascinating mainstream media coverage of it. Source: Will Mass Effect 3 Really Be 'Better With Kinect'? I don't really know how will that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazadriel Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I don't really know how will that work. Flailing your body around like a Jackass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack-Trik Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I don't really know how will that work. Probably not well Idk, if this is true then I'm a little interested to see how they plan on implementing it but I really don't see this happening. I just have a hard time believing they would choose to add this semi-ridiculous element to the final game of the trilogy when it's supposed to be an epic, suspenseful end of the world event. I don't really think people will want to be waving their arms around like idiots to make a decision that could wipe out entire planets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldWombat Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Perhaps it will be a game that has Kinect features for you to use while you are playing it with the controller. Maybe leaning to the right to have Shepard lean that way out of cover or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purifico Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Nor a rumor anymore: Mass Effect 3 Gets More Tactical and Conversational with Kinect Screw Kinect - that's the first gameplay video and the game looks AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto69 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 So how do we hook up Kinect to the PS3 I don't want to MOVE to Xbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz06lt Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 just an FYI nothing is better with kinect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante_kinkade Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 That is just a really, really, really lame and bad idea. It just makes the game more annoying to play and makes you look like a idiot thrashing your body around and running on spot, i wonder how you will turn around and jump for cover hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEHHHHHH Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I don't know. I kinda like it. It has been done before with previous RTS games on the PS3, but I have never been interested in them. How does the AI respond when you stutter though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesthegr8 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 This just works with the voice controls of the Kinect not really moving your body around i believe. That part of it is sweet. Cant wait to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PratikH Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I really hope they don't make this MOVE-compatible like they did with Killzone 3. Worst idea ever, since those things cost like $30 each. And what if you there's an akimbo mod for guns? If you're playing split-screen with someone else you'll need four of those controllers potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaoleDave Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I really hope they don't make this MOVE-compatible like they did with Killzone 3. Worst idea ever, since those things cost like $30 each. And what if you there's an akimbo mod for guns? If you're playing split-screen with someone else you'll need four of those controllers potentially. I doubt they would do that. It would have already been mentioned if they had. The only thing that Kinect involves is the voice commands. Nothing really with shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sobriety Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Bunch of biased PS3 fanatics lol.. Its a great idea and i can't wait to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen1986 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 It is not a rumor it is a fact the ME3 does works better with the kinect. If you go to bioware.com and click on games and then click on ME3 it has a video explaining how the kinect is better with ME3. It works better with the command, meaning you can just say what you want to do and your character will do it. that sound better to me and I have a kinect YAY! I think they also have a video on you tube to help you answer your questions or you can just google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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