Bioware to implement Kinect into Mass Effect 3

http://www.mobile-computing-news.co.uk/industry-news/5761/bioware-considers-kinect-for-mass-effect-3.html

PC gamers and Xbox 360 gamers alike are in unison in agreeing that BioWare is one of the best developers on the planet. Not just in RPGs, where it is paralleled only by the brilliant Bethesda of Fallout 3 fame, but in gaming in general. So when a company like that says it is looking into integrating Microsoft Kinect into Mass Effect 3, even hardcore gamers sit up and listen.

True gamers will eventually benefit

Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz (free subscription required), Bioware bigwig Greg Zeschuk said his team was keen to explore the motion technology. He confessed that he thought the first wave of games would be the casual titles, saying ‘Phase one of those is the dancing, fitness and party games, the sword-swinging games.’ He continued, saying ‘where it gets really interesting is when developers like us can tear it all down and ask: “What can we actually do in a game like Mass Effect?” Can we create a greater sense of immersion during conversations by using gestures? I think we probably could and I think that’s [what] we’ll explore.’

Not doing Dance Dance Krogan

Being friendly with his quotables, Greg Zeschuk continued talking about potential gesture controls in Mass Effect 3, saying ‘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.’

One has to admit, though, Dance Dance Krogan would be awesome! We can picture it already.

Pedigree

BioWare has had an impressive few seasons – in post WC football parlance – releasing the very good Mass Effect, and following that on with the undeniably brilliant sequel to the series, as well as releasing Dragon Age: Origins, and its multitude of sequels.

The point is, if developers like BioWare use Microsoft Kinect and implement it well, it’s likely the hardcore gamers who have been dismissive of it will begin to sit up and pay attention. We already know Mass Effect 3 is going to be awesome, and perhaps Microsoft Kinect can make our hopes of seeing Dance Dance Krogan as a mini-game come true.

In the meantime, Mass Effect 2 and its brilliant predecessor are available in-stores.

If done right that could be pretty sweet nice to see some hardcore games wanting to use it. Because I will not buy Kinect if it is all stupid casual games.

lol "Dance Dance Krogan"

They better have face scanning so you can use your real face in it. and LOL at Dance Dance Krogan, what a legend!

I CANNOT WAIT FOR KINECT

i hope they have an option not to use kinect

Madtoker wrote:

i hope they have an option not to use kinect

I doubt they would make it mandatory.

Madtoker wrote:

i hope they have an option not to use kinect

The shooting will not have Kinect. They are trying to find ways to implement Kinect into conversation which if done well can be revolutionary for motion controls and video games.

ghost23 wrote:

Madtoker wrote:

i hope they have an option not to use kinect

The shooting will not have Kinect. They are trying to find ways to implement Kinect into conversation which if done well can be revolutionary for motion controls and video games.

Yeah, so far I think the most we got is you typing something and the NPC reacting to it.

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

I want to get Dance Dance Krogan!!! :'(

lol I know it looks like it was done by a 6 year old but to be fair I did it in like 5 mins

demondragondude wrote:

lol I know it looks like it was done by a 6 year old but to be fair I did it in like 5 mins

LMAO!!!!!
haha!!
damn thats the best pic i just saw.lawl
omg you need to make dance dance asari,that would be sexy

AndrejTheReviewer wrote:

demondragondude wrote:

lol I know it looks like it was done by a 6 year old but to be fair I did it in like 5 mins

LMAO!!!!!
haha!!
damn thats the best pic i just saw.lawl
omg you need to make dance dance asari,that would be sexy

Haha dont need that XD Just go to any club there like Chora's den or The Afterlife XD they are always there.

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

If I remember correctly someplace said kinect/natal would be compatable with PCs. I DO remember BBC saying it in a Ustream chat, but hay, he hates Xbox.

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

But PC has slightly better graphics....and that means everything!

Freemon34-YT wrote:

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

If I remember correctly someplace said kinect/natal would be compatable with PCs. I DO remember BBC saying it in a Ustream chat, but hay, he hates Xbox.

I doubt it works with PC, at least Microsoft doesn't mean for it too. Someone will probably make a mod for it, but not an intentional Microsoft thing.

TheJubJub57212 wrote:

Freemon34-YT wrote:

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

If I remember correctly someplace said kinect/natal would be compatable with PCs. I DO remember BBC saying it in a Ustream chat, but hay, he hates Xbox.

I doubt it works with PC, at least Microsoft doesn't mean for it too. Someone will probably make a mod for it, but not an intentional Microsoft thing.

Its on PC:

http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/t/4931.aspx

Freemon34-YT wrote:

TheJubJub57212 wrote:

Freemon34-YT wrote:

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

If I remember correctly someplace said kinect/natal would be compatable with PCs. I DO remember BBC saying it in a Ustream chat, but hay, he hates Xbox.

I doubt it works with PC, at least Microsoft doesn't mean for it too. Someone will probably make a mod for it, but not an intentional Microsoft thing.

Its on PC:

http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/t/4931.aspx

Thats a forum. Not actually PC devs and such. Again, it will probably end up working but Microsoft supporting it is very unlikely.

TheJubJub57212 wrote:

Freemon34-YT wrote:

TheJubJub57212 wrote:

Freemon34-YT wrote:

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

If I remember correctly someplace said kinect/natal would be compatable with PCs. I DO remember BBC saying it in a Ustream chat, but hay, he hates Xbox.

I doubt it works with PC, at least Microsoft doesn't mean for it too. Someone will probably make a mod for it, but not an intentional Microsoft thing.

Its on PC:

http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/t/4931.aspx

Thats a forum. Not actually PC devs and such. Again, it will probably end up working but Microsoft supporting it is very unlikely.

Go to the link in the OP of that forum. I'm too lazy to do it myself lol.

Freemon34-YT wrote:

TheJubJub57212 wrote:

Freemon34-YT wrote:

TheJubJub57212 wrote:

Freemon34-YT wrote:

Blixtstorm wrote:

So basicly they are saying that the 360 version will have more things then the PC?

If I remember correctly someplace said kinect/natal would be compatable with PCs. I DO remember BBC saying it in a Ustream chat, but hay, he hates Xbox.

I doubt it works with PC, at least Microsoft doesn't mean for it too. Someone will probably make a mod for it, but not an intentional Microsoft thing.

Its on PC:

http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/t/4931.aspx

Thats a forum. Not actually PC devs and such. Again, it will probably end up working but Microsoft supporting it is very unlikely.

Go to the link in the OP of that forum. I'm too lazy to do it myself lol.

Oh I see now. But still, wouldnt Microsoft has mass marketed this along with the xbox too?

But the thing with PC is that you are so limited to where you are sitting. Kinect won't be able to see your whole body if you are sitting in front of a computer. And I also doubt it will come to PC because there is absolutely no casual audience that will game on the PC.

demondragondude wrote:

lol I know it looks like it was done by a 6 year old but to be fair I did it in like 5 mins

LMAO! Thats brilliant!

Dance Dance Krogan 2 : "The fate of the universe......IS IN YOUR FEET!!!!"

I doubt that Kinect will be released for the PC at the time when Mass Effect 3 is going to be released...

And as far as I've read it will only work with Windows Media Center at launch.

ghost23 wrote:

But the thing with PC is that you are so limited to where you are sitting. Kinect won't be able to see your whole body if you are sitting in front of a computer. And I also doubt it will come to PC because there is absolutely no casual audience that will game on the PC.

Exactly. You cant really stand up in front of your computer, and the lack of casuals make this a stupid idea.