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Kinect Hacked within 3 hours of release

Within a matter of hours after the release of Microsofts Kinect, people all of the world were breaking in and working on open source code to see what they could do with Kinect.

As you can see from the above picture, things went well, and it has already been released in multiple different beta codes and open source codes to be able to hook up your Kinect to a PC, Mac OSX and Linux based PC's to be able to use 3D Rendering Video technology coming from Kinect.

This is still however in the early development stages by individuals, who apparantly have still been having trouble configuring the Audio, do to a required Firmware the Kinect uses. Even though it isn't much to look at, you can really see what people out there are capable of doing with a short amount of time, and some skill with programming.

See more pictures below:

 

[KoG Machina]

As always Bpley, no disappointment.


I was wondering though, could you go into more detail as the the things that are being specifically done with these HACKED kinects?
Also, what may Microsoft do about this issue?
Things like that...

More Detail (and maybe some cowbell.... that always helps!)

 

[XGC Axecident]

sorry man, i have no idea as to how to get more cowbell.. (LOL)

to be Blunt, there really isnt ANYTHING being done with the hacked kinects.. they are just programming Open Source Code to be able to run the Kinect on a PC..

this appealed to many people due to the 3D rendering capability of the Kinect,
as far as i can tell, they are attempting to make 3D Webcams out of them.. for now.

I dont forsee microsoft doing ANYTHING about this, as they announced somewhere back, that they were planning on doing a kinect for PC... so my guess is they will hunt down the people who rocked this task, and give them a job.. lol

 

[KoG Machina]

Alright ty...

Put a sound clip of a cowbell (ROFL)

 

[TRu KilnTyme Co]

Need to be in a clan nub.lol.

 

[XGC Next Agee]

Good article, but yeah i would go into more detail and maybe make it a little bit longer, maybe only 1 more paragraph but make it easy to read.

Other than that mate Great work!

 

[SYN Black Wolf]

I can see the prospects for this especially home made game development if you can get your hands on a couple of them set them up you can use the Kinects 3D tracking to do 3D movement mapping

 

[XGC Axecident]

the story is a basic one.. i care not to go into more detail, it is simply a news blurb to get more info out there..

there is no more pictures.. those are ALL the pics i could find on the net..


Kill.. i know i need to be in a clan.. but i hafta apply to the news team before i am accepted.. working on a clan homey workin on it

 

[XGC Amun Ra]

Well dude, get that story on here!

 

[XGC Axecident]

Bioware to reveal new project December 11th


Bioware Corp teased a new prject through GameTrailers.com over the past few days. The teaser video is about a minute long recapping the companies previous successes with both the Dragon Age, and Mass Effect properties. Shown in the video is a very Mass Effect like character brandishing a futuristic sniper rifle.

An anonymous source spoke to Kotaku and revealed that the game is indeed related to the Mass Effect franchise, but it is not the highly anticipated Mass Effect 3. Instead it is rumored that Bioware Montreal is working on a Mass Effect themed shooter aimed at the Call of Duty fanbase. Players can expect a challenged based leveling system similar to the COD franchise.

The full reveal of this mysterious project will be featured on the Spike Video Game Awards on December 11th. As soon as I have more information on this new project, I will bring it to you here at Xiled Gaming News

 

[XGC Axecident]

bumpity bump bump! i found a clan..
can someone advise when News Team meetings happen?

 

[XGC Amun Ra]

Fridays at 11 pm EST, 10 PM Central

 

[XGC Axecident]

cool man i shall be there

 

[SYN Black Wolf]

Fill me in damn it and write your next article while you at it XD

 

[XGC Axecident]

fill you in on what? and i am having a hard time finding a story i care enough about to write right now.. news is total garbage the last few days..

 

[SYN Black Wolf]

on what happened at the news team meeting >.> I work at that time so I can never make it to them

Also I understand what you mean I am gonna write this Fable 3 article to fullfil my deadline responsibilities but as a reviewer I am fast running out of stuff to review XD

 

[XGC Axecident]

oh i never made it to the meeting.. i happened to get called out to work, so i missed it..

and there is a few things going on right now, but no good stories..

however World of Warcraft: Cataclysm comes out in like 7 days.. so that should prove interesting.. i will definately post numbers of sales and such about that ASAP lol

 

[XGC Axecident]

Sign Up Today for Xbox Live Rewards

While it had been tested quietly for a while now, Microsoft has officially unveiled its Xbox Live Rewards program.

By renewing your membership, purchasing certain content on Xbox Live, taking surveys, and participating in promotions, you'll have the opportunity to win prizes and get points back to your account. Major Nelson even adds that you "start earning Microsoft Points by watching movies and sports, and playing games."

Seeing as it doesn't really ask you to do anything outside of what you're already doing, it might be nice to get some points back (though in reality isn't the Gold renewal price hike paying for this promotion anyway?).

Here's the promotional image of some of the features of the program:

Here's the official link to sign up.

Are you sold on the idea? Any negative aspects you foresee?

 

[XGC Axecident]

Fable III Patch Released Today:


Here is a list of all the updates and fixes that Lionhead and Microsoft released in Patch form today for anxious Fable III fans who had issues with gameplay.

Major Fixes

* Sanctuary: Fixed numerous issues whereby Jasper would stop talking or whereby the world map would become unusable
* Quests: Tabletop: The Hobbes may not spawn in the last area causing the player to be unable to progress
* Quest: Tabletop: Online multiplayer: Player host is unable to vault off platform to Hobbe area
* Quest: Tabletop: Player can become stuck behind some rocks
* Quest: Tabletop: After defeating the hollowmen in the room with the lever the player is unable to progress
* Quest: The Masquerade: Player can become trapped in Reaver's mansion.
* Quest: The Masquerade: Player can fall out of the world
* Quest: GNOMES PART 1: Player can break script
* Live: The players fall out of the world (FOOTW) when transitioning from Shifting Sands to The Veiled Path
* Crash: Mourningwood guards audio
* Crash: During the quest "Peace, Love and Homicide"

Minor Fixes

* General improvements to performance and frame rate
* World: Online multiplayer: Fast Travel area does not extend from end of level the "The Hole" to go to Mistpeak Valley
* World: Player can fall out of environment in Mistpeak Valley while in combat
* World: After proposing marriage, Bowerstone Castle cannot be selected as family home
* World: If client repairs a house, the house goes from renting out to living in
* World: Player can become stuck during Castle Battle after vaulting over sandbags near burning cart
* World: Bowerstone Industrial: Player can fall off the world
* World: A fix for existing or future FOOTW situations
* World: Online multiplayer: No Particle Effects on Host Screen after Marrying another Player
* Live: Orbs do not always show up
* Live: Online multiplayer: Fixed an issue with sliding host in the sanctuary
* Live: Fixed several issues relating to gifting and receiving gifts in local and online co-op
* Quest: Tabletop: Breadcrumb not leading to Demonic Chickens
* Saves: Fixed a few issues that could cause a corrupt save game slot
* World: Driftwood: Hero can become stuck inside of tree
* World: Shooting a crate creates a duplicate crate
* World: Black chicken in castle gardens flies straight up into the air for several seconds when kicked
* Speech: Japanese: Reaver is missing VO in one quest

sad to say, but it looks like Fable III will almost be playable now.​

 

[Fleetleader]

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NEWS TEAM

How to Apply for the News Team

OK so welcome to the area where you apply to the team. This is a thread to tell everyone what is required in the application. Basically what the application is supposed to be is a review you do on a game. This is for a couple of reasons i.e. grammar, spelling, and just to see how capable you are of giving your opinion on something. Once you post your application it will be reviewed and a decision will be made within a timely manner for anyone new. Below are some things you need to include in your application. Thank you

1) GT and user name
2) Clan that your in
3) What type of News you would rather do. e.x interviews, reviews, etc.
4) A sample of your work that you have done. Note plagiarism is a serious offense and anyone caught doing so will be grounds for consequences.
5) The articles that you post must be YOUR work. No copy and pasting. We want to see how well you can express your opinion.
6) Applications will be removed after 10 days of inactivity.

Thanks, also remember the decision of whether you are accepted or not will be made by the leaders of the news team. It may take some time for your application to be reviewed so please be patient. Even though you have to do a review for the application you won't be obligated to do just that if you get accepted to the team.

Any other ideas anyone has or wants to bring to the table. Please feel free to share as we are always looking for new ideas for the team.

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Thank you and i do hope in seeing you guys and girls work.

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