Killer Instinct's Killer Kinect Integration

During Evo 2013 there was a Killer Instinct panel where the developers had a chance to talk about the game, its features, and more. Included in the "more" category was a discussion about how the game will function with Xbox One's Kinect.

[Kanzes]

Actually I'm not too excited about the new Kinect, but it seems more and more games are getting cool Kinect features

[JokesOnYou]

So you're not excited about the new kinect but you admit more and more games are getting cool kinect features?

Well as I've said before this is the benefit of having it standard vs an add on. I think alot of what you think about kinect is based on the past kids games, which I understand but I'm liking the approach micro is taking now, still going to offer total full kinect games for casuals but finally they are starting to expand the experience in ways that enhance core controller based games.

[Kanzes]

What I'm trying to say is I'm not really interested, but I'm not hating it. I only see Kinect as a bonus feature for Xbox One.

[SuperLupe]

Yep man, not a fan of Kinect but a lot of things shown so far from Kinect 2.0 have been pretty impressive.

I like the direction MS are going with it i.e forget trying to make it a "controller" by itself but just use it in intelligent ways to enhance the experience.

I think they understood that Kinect alone will never match 100% with core games hence making a game like Ryse Kinect only too a full fledged AAA core game.

Now they just have to explain and demonstrate properly and clearly what Kinect 2.0 is all about so that the customer understands the added value. Unfortunately lately that is easier said than done when its MS you're talking about.

[Wackaflocka2013]

I like how capcom is using kinect features in DR3 also.

[JokesOnYou]

hmmm, so you're playing a tournament with friends as you pass around the controller kinect automatically recognizes each player and reconfigures the button setup for each player....damm thats pretty cool.

[mcstorm]

I agree that is cool. I know Kinect gets a lot of flack on here but I do see Kinect 2 being a massive step up from the 1st and being used in lots of different ways as the console is make with Kinect not as an add on. I can't wait to get an Xbox one and little things like this will help make it better.

[FlyGuyHung]

I'm impressed.

[Kanzes]

Kinect+cloud is a good combo to make more 3rd party games "better on xbox one"

[Stryfeno2]

This could be what separates the Xbox from other consoles.

[Grindlefly]

in a totally non flaming sense although that sounds cool Im not sure I like the idea of the kinect recognizing the players - a bit creepy i think.
One of my dodgy mates comes round and kinect recognizes him and calls the police lol

Am liking the direction ms are looking at though instead of only gestures etc. Good stuff and some pretty insane things will come out of it im sure

[kickerz]

Very cool feature. Looking forward to the new kinect. Glad I pre ordered my day one edition :)

[NYC_Gamer]

I hope developers add cool voice features to all the sports titles

[Thomper]

As I've said before...

I hope K2 delivers what K1hinted at.

Killer instinct (3) is looking awesome. If it can incorporate kinect then bring it on.

I am happy to sit in my pants (underwear for My American brothers & sisters) feel free to report me. Bothered? Not much!

I can't fracking wait to play this game. Everything else on XB1and pS4 can wait....

[GameCents]

Very convenient. I'm not going to call it revolutionary like others do about a button but it is very convenient that it changes button configuration on the fly like that depending on the user.
Selecting my favourite character on the other hand. . .okay I suppose.

I too am pleased Kinect is being subtly integrated into every game. Glad MS have wised up to the fact that core gamers love controllers and if Kinect can work well with a controller then I'm all for it.

[LuditPRIME]

I wonder if it will recognize my middle finger...

[xDHAV0K24x]

hopefully when u remove it from ur ass

[christocolus]

Great answer..Lmao...I really can't understand why sme people are so eager to put down kiinect when they have not even seen it work or had a chance to use it..its just crazy...lol.

[GameCents]

Hahahahaha!! Burn!

[RM-TatoTiburon]

oh man you just owned that guy

[Neoninja]

Thank you for making my day!

[LuditPRIME]

PS4 FOR LIFE!

[FragMnTagM]

Correction: PS4 for a few years... roughly eight.

Consoles only last a decade at best, as in still on retail shelves, not being played still.

And now crawl back under your bridge.

[TheHybrid]

Good to finally see some progress. There have been far too few actual next gen features out of ps4 and xbox1

[ASBO-5]

The slightest shred of interest I may have had for KI3 died the moment I saw the words "Kinect Integration"

[SuperLupe]

Yeah ok, from a guy who says "Of course, the PS4 is for men, the xbone is for pussies". Sure.

[ASBO-5]

Yeah?? And your point is????

[Stryfeno2]

Wow, pretty cool feature.

[4logpc]

That's really cool that it changes the buttons. Since profiles roam I could go to my buddies house, pop in any fighting game, and its all just there.

[matrixman92]

so whats preventing trolls from going to tournaments to "spectate"..then during an integral match just yelling out "XBOX OFF"

[Stryfeno2]

You know you can turn off voice commands but still have the camera on...Just like Kinect for the 360.

[maniacmayhem]

Shhhhh, don't tell him that he was so keen on doing just that at a tourney.

[maniacmayhem]

That is pretty bad a**. You don't know how many times when i'm work that we have to sit around and wait for others to map the controls every time a match is over in a fighting game.

Very nice feature.

[Automatic79]

Excellent way to intergrate kinect without taking away from the gaming experience that people love.

[swerve121]

M$ is trying to push everything not just gaming with this system. Its like we want innovation but most believe its just better graphics. Thats all Sony aimed for thats why the system is smaller with no power brick. Not saying its bad but M$ is aiming for you whole living room.

[thetruthx1]

I never thought I'd be saying this but I'm warming up to Kinect