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Publisher Reef Entertainment has confirmed an added level of authenticity in its upcoming Rambo game. Rambo: The Video Games will feature the original movie voice-tracks of the main man John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) and Colonel Samuel Trautman (Richard Crenna). They will be provided from StudioCanal’s original audio reels for First …
Read More »Kate Middleton to voice Lara Croft… sort of
The actress who portrayed Kate Middleton in straight-to-TV movie William & Kate has been unveiled as the new voice and performance actress” of Square Enix’s reinvented Lara Croft. Camilla Luddington will star in the publisher’s upcoming Tomb Raider, which will be released on March 5th 2013. This has been one …
Read More »Siri – Apple’s agent of corporate espionage?
Remember all those ‘hilarious’ questions you’ve asked Siri over the last few months? Apple certainly does – it’s listened to them all. Apple’s iPhone Software license Agreement reveals that: When you use Siri or Dictation, the things you say will be recorded and sent to Apple in order to convert …
Read More »Skyrim DLC – first details coming today
Details of the first DLC release for Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be announced this afternoon. Don’t expect a huge amount of information, however. Be on the lookout for the 1st DLC info tomorrow,” Bethesda’s VP of PR and marketing Pete Hines said on Twitter. A tidbit of …
Read More »Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to get Kinect support
Bethesda’s smash hit RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is to introduce Kinect compatibility on Xbox 360 later this month. The update will be released via Xbox Live before the end of the month. Once installed it will introduce Voice Commands into the game. These can be used to access …
Read More »Aussies finally get Kinect voice control
Microsoft announced that the Xbox update which will enable voice commands as well as TV App functionality is available today. The new spread of customisable TV applications coming for Xbox in the coming months will be ABC iView, SBS ON DEMAND, YouTube, Daily Motion, Crackle, and various news and sports …
Read More »New 360 dash coming December 6th
Xbox 360 owners can download a new-look dashboard update next month adding cloud storage and voice and gesture controls. The free download will go live on December 6th which will let users scroll through on-screen menus using the Kinect motion accessory. It will also include cloud storage for game saves …
Read More »Skyrim cast features Captain Von Trapp and Wonder Woman
Bethesda has unveiled the vocal talent for the latest Elder Scrolls title, including Christopher Plummer, Max Von Sydow, Lynda Carter and Joan Allen. Von Sydow, known for his roles in The Exorcist and Minority Report, can already be heard as the narrator in the official trailers for The Elder Scrolls …
Read More »Hulk Hogan lends voice to Saints Row: The Third
"Train, say your prayers, take your vitamins and believe in yourself." Whether or not that will be one of the lines the Hulkster delivers in THQ’s upcoming open-world romp Saints Row: The Third remains to be seen, but either way the iconic WWE wrestler has been confirmed amongst the game’s …
Read More »E3 2011: Rare developing voice-focused Kinect title
Rare is reportedly working on a new Kinect title where voice control is a big focus. In an interview with 123Kinect, Rare’s studio manager Scott Henson said the developer is working very hard on a big demo at E3 that will involve the voice aspect far more during gameplay.” Rare …
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