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Demoncarnotaur

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Can we please get Halo Wars 2? Spartan Assault just looks freaking fun, and it reminds me of Halo Wars so much.


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So good.


DJ Ghazi said:
Just paint the room your Xbox is in and clip it to the front of the camera, problem solved for the camera part.
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Its depth sensing, it will be able to detect stuff like this.

Now, I know the Xbox wont literally spy on me by sending my pictures videos to corporate HQs, I still am not a fan of the precedent it sets.
 
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Talents

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daedalius said:
1 in 2 webcams can be hacked!

I can't wait for my conspiracy theorist friend to start telling me how the government is using the xbox one to spy on me in preparation to take me to a internment camp and shoot me in the head.
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Don't be stupid, who'd ever believe that.

Is what I'd of said if I hadn't of seen some of the current conspiracy theories about other things.
 
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Deadly Cyclone

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Lmao, did they mention all Kinect features can be turned off? Still have to have the camera connected, but there are privacy settings. Wonder what those people do with the webcams built into their laptops.

The build issues are far more worrying at this point.
 
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Demoncarnotaur

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Deadly Cyclone said:
Lmao, did they mention all Kinect features can be turned off? Still have to have the camera connected, but there are privacy settings.

Wonder what those people do with the webcams built into their laptops.
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Last I heard, if the Xbox One is on, the Kinect must be on.

Also, your webcam isn't built to constantly monitor for marketing purposes.
 
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Steelyuhas

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MrGreencastle said:
Illuminati Exposed Media just got shared on my Facebook feed:
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For something that says "just the facts", that has some big generalizations and omissions.
-The microphone only hears "Xbox On" when the console is powered off, and MS has said you can fully power down the console (including the Kinect) if you want to.
-"1 in 2 webcams can be hacked" is such an absurd blanket statement. What OS, USB or integrated, what application is using it, what plugin/browser feature is using it, what permissions do those grant?
-Target ads. Ever used the internet? Now being against targeted ads is one thing, but it's not like the Kinect brings that to the table like it's a new thing (ads on the Xbox are already targeted based on your behavior with the console).
-"Plans to to restrict access to content if extra viewers come into the room" WAT. I've followed the new Xbox news pretty closely and not only have I not heard anything like that statement, but it's just ridiculous as well. Obvious bullshit statement.
-Naturally they omit the facts that MS has already stated that the new Xbox and Kinect will have a full set of privacy settings that you'll be able to adjust.

"Just the Facts" lol
 
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m23

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Steelyuhas said:
For something that says "just the facts", that has some big generalizations and omissions.
-The microphone only hears "Xbox On" when the console is powered off, and MS has said you can fully power down the console (including the Kinect) if you want to.
-"1 in 2 webcams can be hacked" is such an absurd blanket statement. What OS, USB or integrated, what application is using it, what plugin/browser feature is using it, what permissions do those grant?
-Target ads. Ever used the internet? Now being against targeted ads is one thing, but it's not like the Kinect brings that to the table like it's a new thing (ads on the Xbox are already targeted based on your behavior with the console).
-"Plans to to restrict access to content if extra viewers come into the room" WAT. I've followed the new Xbox news pretty closely and not only have I not heard anything like that statement, but it's just ridiculous as well. Obvious bullshit statement.
-Naturally they omit the facts that MS has already stated that the new Xbox and Kinect will have a full set of privacy settings that you'll be able to adjust.

"Just the Facts" lol
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That was a rumour that came up due to a patent MS has or something, which again goes against the "Just the Facts" thing.
 
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User 73706

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Now that 343's made a name for themselves, I actually kind of want a Halo 4 XBO rerelase just so we can see how many people are still interested now that they aren't still riding on blind hype and Bungie's legacy.
 
MrGreencastle

MrGreencastle

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Speaking of zombie games, I'm thinking of picking up State of Decay. Just downloading it now, actually. Hope it's good, I've heard some great things about it so far. I briefly got to play at PAX Prime last year (it was right beside Halo 4's booth). The devs were pretty awesome to talk to.
 
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StalkerUKCG

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More PC games need controller support.

MrGreencastle said:
Speaking of zombie games, I'm thinking of picking up State of Decay. Just downloading it now, actually. Hope it's good, I've heard some great things about it so far. I briefly got to play at PAX Prime last year (it was right beside Halo 4's booth). The devs were pretty awesome to talk to.
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I played a bit of it. Its clearly made on a small budget and its got horrible IQ but the gameplay feels like a more refined Dead Rising which is a good thing. Animations are often hilarious. (try kicking)

I'd be interested if it gets the rumored co-op patch but as of now its kind of lacking in any real substance. I think if you have L4D/Dead Island and Dead Rising and are not a super zombie nut then its not going to provide any real new territory.

6.5/10 Will keep and eye on the dev, Will pass on the game
 
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Self Induced

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Just a quick question... couldn't I just turn the Kinect to be facing a wall while its on? Or does it actually have to detect a person?

Or could the Kinect just detect my heartbeat/emotions through vibrations going through the wall its facing anyway?
 
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Zeouterlimits

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Self Induced said:
Just a quick question... couldn't I just turn the Kinect to be facing a wall while its on? Or does it actually have to detect a person?

Or could the Kinect just detect my heartbeat/emotions through vibrations going through the wall its facing anyway?
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If you're serious:
1) Yes
2) I don't believe so, but there's a lot of misinformation / lack of clarity. We won't know everything until the system is out there probably
3) ...
 
MrGreencastle

MrGreencastle

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StalkerUKCG said:
More PC games need controller support.



I played a bit of it. Its clearly made on a small budget and its got horrible IQ but the gameplay feels like a more refined Dead Rising which is a good thing. Animations are often hilarious. (try kicking)

I'd be interested if it gets the rumored co-op patch but as of now its kind of lacking in any real substance. I think if you have L4D/Dead Island and Dead Rising and are not a super zombie nut then its not going to provide any real new territory.

6.5/10 Will keep and eye on the dev, Will pass on the game
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The game seems fun so far, but yes, the image quality is pretty bad. I'll give it more time, they really let you go loose in the trial.

And to the bolded, I completely agree. Splitscreen/multiscreen mp, too. Not enough PC games support that as an option.
 
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kylej

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last of us is releasing on a friday? wat

also hooking up the ps3 = holy fuck please no more wires someone invent wireless power and wireless hdmi. every time I have to do something behind my component stand I cringe. I have cable ties and all sorts of management systems and it's still a nightmare.
 
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Ghazi

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kylej said:
last of us is releasing on a friday? wat

also hooking up the ps3 = holy fuck please no more wires someone invent wireless power and wireless hdmi. every time I have to do something behind my component stand I cringe. I have cable ties and all sorts of management systems and it's still a nightmare.
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Naw man, you just need the secret sauce for cable management:

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xxjuicesxx

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I dont think HDMI currently has a part dedicated to power. So you couldnt really connect a wireless transmitter and receiver to two pieces of equipment. You'd need to add a power adapter which would be more cords.

? Someone smart?
 
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MaximumFlipFlop

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kylej said:
last of us is releasing on a friday? wat

also hooking up the ps3 = holy fuck please no more wires someone invent wireless power and wireless hdmi. every time I have to do something behind my component stand I cringe. I have cable ties and all sorts of management systems and it's still a nightmare.
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C'mon Kyle it can't be that hard, just do this.

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StalkerUKCG

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xxjuicesxx said:
I dont think HDMI currently has a part dedicated to power. So you couldnt really connect a wireless transmitter and receiver to two pieces of equipment. You'd need to add a power adapter which would be more cords.

? Someone smart?
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HDMI can't do current well

Electromagnetic induction would be wireless power providing you had a base station.
 
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xxjuicesxx

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punch a hole in the wall behind the tv and just scoot hdmi cords down below to another hole in the wall. you have to punch the hole in the wall though, so its manly.
 
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Deadly Cyclone

Pride of Iowa State
xxjuicesxx said:
punch a hole in the wall behind the tv and just scoot hdmi cords down below to another hole in the wall. you have to punch the hole in the wall though, so its manly.
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I'd give it a shot if I could make a hole the size of the cable heads up top and down bottom, but you have to make a big ass hole to be able to find the cables when you drop them down into the wall.
 
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xxjuicesxx

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Deadly Cyclone said:
I'd give it a shot if I could make a hole the size of the cable heads up top and down bottom, but you have to make a big ass hole to be able to find the cables when you drop them down into the wall.
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You prolly can after a few tries. You push the head through and weight it with some sinkers and then take a wire shirt hanger thinger and hook the cable through the bottom slot.
 
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m23

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StalkerUKCG said:
Turn 10 have an employee named "Kim Wolfkill" Microsoft Games studio are you recruiting people based on cool names?

Justin is never getting in. Quick change your name to Juicy Thunderwave.
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I think he's related to Kiki Wolfkill, especially since she used to work on Forza.
 
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