John-117 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 When Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary was announced at E3 in June it was revealed that the game would feature support for Microsoft Kinect. But the exact details of how Kinect would function with Halo Anniversary were not elaborated on at the time. In typical nerd fashion, we all prepared for the worst. Over the last few months we’ve seen quite a few screenshots and videos highlighting the multiplayer and graphical slip-shine the game is receiving, but we’re still in the dark about how the Kinect will be integrated into the experience. There’s apparently a reason for that, as 343 Industries’ Frankie O’ Connor told Official Xbox Magazine that the Kinect functionality in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is really not a big deal. It’s a “cool” feature, but players shouldn’t get “hyper-excited” over it. “I don’t think it’s going to be something that people need to be hyper-excited about,” said O’Connor. “It’ll be cool, but it’s not something you’d put on the front of the box. I don’t want to downplay it, but I think of it like this – I use voice on Netflix and it’s awesome, and that’s what this’ll be. Something that enhances you overall experience.” Honestly, this sounds like good news for Halo fans. It’s great to hear that Microsoft isn’t forcing Kinect down the throats of those interested in revisiting (or playing for the first time) the original Halo with this new remastering. It seems like O’Connor is insinuating that Halo Anniversary’s Kinect integration will be something similar to how BioWare is handling it in Mass Effect 3 -- solely voice commands. Unfortunately, O’Connor wasn’t able to peg an official announcement day for the Kinect functionality in Halo Anniversary. Microsoft and 343 Industries are still trying to figure out when is the best time to make the announcement. But they better do it before the game launches on November 15, 2011. This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 What is that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vore Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I wasn't getting “hyper-excited” about the whole mess anyways. It would be kinda cool but not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptar Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I wasn't getting “hyper-excited” about the whole mess anyways. It would be kinda cool but not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectral Jester Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 So I'm not going to be standing in front of my tv in the living room teabagging, with a motorbike helmet on? Oh well :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torint Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I wasn't getting “hyper-excited” about the whole mess anyways. It would be kinda cool but not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptar Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 So I'm not going to be standing in front of my tv in the living room teabagging, with a motorbike helmet on? Oh well :wink: Hahaha xP T-bagging for the Kinect = Win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hahaha xP T-bagging for the Kinect = Win! What a Boss. ^^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptar Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 What a Boss. ^^ JUST like that! xP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayForce Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Telling people that it will be a cool feature but not something to get hyper excited about? ... I like FPS games because I use a controller to kill people... not my hands. Unless you want to practice to be a murderer, then yeah, I can see how Kinect can help with that. But the only 'cool feature' I can see Kinect having a use for in the game... is if you wanted to wave to people while trying to fight... or flip people off. That'd be an interesting scene... seeing someone flip someone else off in a game. Then a sniper shoots off your middle finger and you get the medal: "PERFECT PRECISION!" ... What? I can dream, can't I? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 they would have to give us a plastic weapon to work with it, otherwise how else could we know how to fire and stuff, and how to scope in on a snipe? I doubt this will lead to killing, i don't think killing and games have a connection, its just the mindframe of certain people who should be in mental asylums, its not the games fault people kill each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectral Jester Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 What a Boss. ^^ I pray Halo doesnt go full Kinect that didnt look fun But the only 'cool feature' I can see Kinect having a use for in the game... is if you wanted to wave to people while trying to fight... or flip people off. That'd be an interesting scene... seeing someone flip someone else off in a game. Then a sniper shoots off your middle finger and you get the medal: "PERFECT PRECISION!"... What? I can dream, can't I? Now that would be hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinakhal Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Eh, I don't even have the Kinect anyway, so I'm not that hyped up about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NarwalsPwn Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 i dont think im going to get it because it just doesnt fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I hate kinect and will not use it ever even if its in halo sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean PHD Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 What a Boss. ^^ Hahaha I sent that video to at least 10 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAMAZING T4CO Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 wow that video was funny that spectral posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISTPUNCHER18 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Halo Kinect. Just multiplayer. Plastic weapon for each one in-game. Beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RONOKXY Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw 3865 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I would like to see a Halo game that uses the Kinect more intuitively, but with an option to turn it off or on as to keep the classic experience alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt S-501 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I think the only fun part about Kinect ability with halo would be vice commands and possibly forge. It wouldnt be very precise but it would be fin f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt S-501 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I think the only fun part about Kinect ability with halo would be voice commands and possibly forge. It wouldnt be very precise but it would be fun for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExplosiveLamp Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 im not excited about the kinect functionality, but i would still like to see what it will do so ill know whether or not to sell the stupid thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc/O'Malley Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I don't really like Kinect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I don't really like Kinect I know, Kinect just sort of annoys me. I mean, it's a cool thing and all, great for exercise, but the classic controller is just best. No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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