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#Kinect got the FUN AWARD Price 2 times in a ROW in Belgium, via @davidmerzel’s BLOG.
Kinect Games got the FUN AWARD Price 2 times in a ROW, in Belgium.
Great recognition from the cnsumers and A big thank to my TEAM to make this happen !!!
Game Sports 2 for Kinect / Xbox 360 has been recognized as prefered game by kids from 4 years old.
Watch these video to discover Game Sports 2 for Kinect / Xbox 360.
More info on this award HERE
If you want to know more on Games coming this holiday Season, just click HERE
What Kinect Games will come very SOON ? Watch this video.
New Guinness World Record for Kinect, THE Fastest-Selling Consumer Electronics Device EVER !
Guinness World Records, the global authority on record breaking, today confirm that the Kinect for the Xbox 360 is the Fastest-Selling Consumer Electronics Device.
The hardware, that allows controller-free gaming, sold through an average of 133,333 units per day, for a total of 8 million units in its first 60 days on sale from 4 November 2010 to 3 January 2011.
The sales figures outstrip both the iPhone and the iPad for the equivalent periods after launch.
Gaz Deaves, Editor of Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer’s Edition, said: “The sales figures here speak for themselves. We can confirm that no other consumer electronics device sold faster within a 60-day time span, an incredible achievement considering the strength of the sector.”
The new record will be included in the next Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition, which recognises record breaking achievement in the world of videogames. The current Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer’s Edition is available in both book and eBook versions at http://gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com.
See below first press coverage in Belgium:
La Dernière Heure : http://www.dhnet.be/infos/new-tech/article/345960/microsoft-plus-de-10-millions-de-systemes-kinect-vendues.html
Le Vif – L’Express : http://levif.rnews.be/fr/news/actualite/technologie/microsoft-a-vendu-plus-de-10-millions-de-kinect/article-1194965782153.htm
Blog MOIJEUX : http://blog.lesoir.be/moi-jeux/2011/03/10/10-millions-dunites-kinect-vendues/
Blog GEECKO : http://geeko.lesoir.be/2011/03/10/la-kinect-bat-un-record-du-monde/
Vers L’avenir : http://www.lavenir.net/article/detail.aspx?articleid=B43269182110310
Tijd : http://blogs.tijd.be/tzine/2011/03/my-entry.html
ZDNet : http://www.zdnet.be/news/125779/kinect-haalt-guinness-recordboek/
Het laatste nieuws : http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/1238/Xbox/article/detail/1233795/2011/03/10/Al-meer-dan-tien-miljoen-stuks-van-Kinect-verkocht.dhtml
De standaard : http://www.standaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=AP37B3IL
You want to win a KINECT Experience in OUR KINECT LOFT in BRUSSELS ? (6 Nov 2010)
You want to win a KINECT Experience in OUR KINECT LOFT, in Brussels, the 6th of NOV 2010 ?
Just click HERE to know more on this action.
Kinect : 19 Controller-Free Games Launch in November
Here-below, a review of some games.
Countdown to Kinect: 19 Controller-Free Games Launch in November
With exclusive dance, sports, action and party titles, Kinect’s launch portfolio offers something for everyone just in time for the holidays.
Zaventem — Oct. 22, 2010 — Yoga, Zumba and dance. A hedgehog, sorcerer and lion cub. Rapids, moguls and race tracks. Microsoft Corp. today unveiled 17 ways for you to jump into the action with the final launch lineup of games for Kinect for Xbox 360. Completely free from controllers, Kinect immerses you in dance, fitness, racing, sports, action, adventure and party games, offering something for everyone on your holiday gift list.
“The line-up of games we are launching along with Kinect delivers an astonishing range of experiences and entertainment which can be enjoyed by everyone,” said Chris Lewis, vice president of IEB, Microsoft EMEA. “Kinect creates a more natural and responsive experience for people of all interests and skill levels. That’s why we are so excited to offer people something truly unique that exists nowhere else.”
Nineteen Kinect-enabled game titles from the industry’s biggest publishers will debut in November, including “Dance Central” (MTV Games/Harmonix), winner of the Game Critics “Best Original Game” Award at E3 2010. From the minds behind the ground-breaking “Rock Band” franchise, “Dance Central” gets everyone off the couch and onto the dance floor, ushering in a brand new era in music games.
“‘Dance Central’ is a first-of-its-kind game that simply wasn’t possible without Kinect,” said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and co-founder of Harmonix Music Systems. “Kinect enabled us to breathe new life into the dance genre with an extraordinary, full-body gameplay experience that anyone can enjoy.”
Family Game Night…With a Kinect Twist
Befriend a playful tiger cub, collect treasures from around the globe, or cast a spell in the wizarding world. Whether adopting a new family pet in “Kinectimals” (Frontier Developments Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios), or embarking on a wet and wild rafting trip in “Kinect Adventures” (Good Science Studio/Microsoft Game Studios), Kinect for Xbox 360 is the one gift the whole family will enjoy this holiday season.
- “Kinect Adventures” (Good Science Studio/Microsoft Game Studios) – included with every Kinect sensor – 10 November. Float in outer space. Experience the thrill of roaring rapids. Tackle mountaintop obstacle courses. And dive into the deep to save a leaky underwater observatory — all from your living room. With “Kinect Adventures,” you are the controller as you jump, dodge and kick your way through exciting adventures set in a variety of exotic locations. “Kinect Adventures” is designed with something for everyone to enjoy and will be available with every Kinect sensor and Kinect bundle sold.
- “Kinectimals” (Frontier Developments Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios) – 10 November. “Kinectimals” invites children, their parents and animal lovers of all ages to build lasting friendships with some of the world’s most exotic creatures. Just like real pets, your feline cubs will come running when they hear your voice, respond to commands such as “jump,” “roll over” and “play dead,” and purr with joy when you scratch them behind their ears. Limited collector’s editions include a 7” plush toy that can be scanned into the game to unlock a new collectible cub.
- “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 The Videogame” (Electronic Arts/EA Bright Light) – 19 November. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1 The Videogame” is the most challenging yet, packed from start to finish with action and combat. Playing as Harry, you are on the run from the opening sequence, fighting for survival on a desperate and dangerous quest to locate and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes. And with 22 exclusive Kinect challenges, conjure the weapons of magical warfare where your motions make the magic, only on Xbox 360.
- “Game Party™: In Motion” (Warner Bros. Interactive) – 26th November. The popular party game value series comes to Kinect for Xbox 360. “Game Party: In Motion” lets players engage in true-to-life motions with 16 games appealing to people of all ability levels, ranging from sports such as Hoop Shoot and Darts to arcade and party games, including Rootbeer Tapper, Table Hockey and more.
Off the Couch and into the Gym
Kinect gives you all new ways to swing, sweat and step up your workout with a range of dance and fitness games. From martial arts to yoga to a variety of activities in “Your Shape: Fitness Evolved” (Ubisoft) to the high-energy rhythm of “Zumba Fitness®” (Majesco), you’ve never had a living room workout like this before.
- “Dance Central™” (MTV Games/Harmonix) – 10 November. From the creators of “Rock Band” comes the next great music experience: “Dance Central,” the first controller-free, body tracking, fully-immersive dance video game that helps you take your moves to the next level. Featuring over 90 routines and 650 dance moves, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists. You won’t just learn the dance moves, you’ll own the dance floor.
- “Your Shape™: Fitness Evolved” (Ubisoft) – 11 November. With Kinect for Xbox 360 and “Your Shape: Fitness Evolved,” you will experience the most advanced fitness technology available, your way and on your schedule. The advanced feedback system detects when your body is out of alignment and coaches you to correct your form. Personalize your workout, challenge your friends, and share your progress while achieving real results.
- “The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout” (THQ) – 10 November. Based on the hit television show, “The Biggest Loser” comes to Kinect offering the ultimate workout experience. Complete your fitness program using the interactive motion control sensors providing real-time feedback. From a body analyzer to recipes, personalized tips and a video diary to track your journey, “The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout” fitness game has it all to drop the weight and change your life.
- “EA SPORTS Active 2” (EA SPORTS) – 19 November. “EA SPORTS Active 2” with Total Body Tracking will combine motion tracking from Kinect and heart rate data from the included wireless heart rate monitor to provide true fitness results. Users will be able to track and share their workout data online through automatic uploading from their online connected Xbox 360 consoles to their personalized EA SPORTS Active profile.
- “Zumba Fitness®” (Majesco) – 26 November. Join the party with Zumba Fitness®, a one-of-a-kind, dance fitness workout set to sexy, high-energy Latin and international music! Find your rhythm and let go as Zumba instructor fan favorites Gina Grant, Tanya Beardsley and Zumba’s creator Beto guide you through 30 routines that will work you into a sweat and make you forget you’re even exercising.
- “Get Fit With Mel B” (Black Bean Games/Lightning Fish) – 25 November. “Get Fit with Mel B” is a comprehensive and energetic customizable workout program developed in collaboration with Mel B and Fitness First. It is the only fitness title that brings the player inside the game just beside Mel B as your personal trainer! It features 199 exercises spanning from aerobics to fit boxe and cardio along with a nutritional program with 140 recipes tailored for each individual user.
- “DanceEvolution” (Konami) – 10th November. KONAMI introduces a brand new way to experience music and rhythm. The next generation in full body dancing is finally here! DanceEvolution utilizes Kinect to give gamers the ultimate dance club right in their living rooms, with no peripherals required! Choose from several different modes and dance freely with no controller to tie you down. Play a wide variety of dance music and challenge up to four of your friends online.
- “Dance Paradise™” (Mindscape/Smackdown Productions) – 10th November. The idea is simple: everyone can bust a move on Dance Paradise™ thanks to an eclectic playlist and dance sequences designed for all tastes and all levels. The 40 international Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, R&B, Dance tracks will appeal to everyone, from children, parents, fans of classic hits, to even the most die-hard of clubbers, transforming their living room into a dance floor.
Co-op or Compete? The Choice is Yours
Step onto the field with the first generation of sports games that turn you whole body into the controller. Want to play soccer? With Kinect, you use your feet — not your thumbs! Hone your skills solo, or compete with friends at home and afar over Xbox LIVE. Beach volleyball, boxing, skiing and more — Kinect offers something for athletes of every stripe.
- “Kinect Sports” (Rare/Microsoft Game Studios) – 10 November. The first controller-free sports game that lets you physically compete with friends over over Xbox LIVE, “Kinect Sports” is so real, you will almost feel the wind in your hair as you fly over hurdles and the sand in your toes as you set, bump and spike your way to volleyball victory. With six full sports — Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Track & Field, Boxing, Bowling and Table Tennis — “Kinect Sports” is the only title with a Team vs. Team mode, allowing the whole family to play in a fast-paced tournament style competition.
- “MotionSports™” (Ubisoft) – 10 November. Grab your friends and rush the living room — it is time to catapult into the wide world of “Motion Sports.” Race down the slopes of a Super G slalom, score a mind-blowing penalty kick, duck-and-run your way to a game-winning touchdown, or throw punches at the champ as you test your skills in more than 40 awesome sports challenges. “Motion Sports” live in-game commentary will follow your hits and misses, as you compete to go from local hero to a global sports phenomenon.
- “Sports Island Freedom” (Konami/Hudson Soft) – 25 November [Continental Europe] / 26 November [UK] “Sports Island Freedom” marks Hudson Soft’s first use of Kinect technology, and boasts ten new sporting events designed especially for the motion-control system. Players will compete in specially-created games of Tennis, Boxing, Archery, Paint Ball, Beach Volleyball, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Mogul Skiing, Snowboard Cross and Figure Skating – each of which enjoys a bespoke control system.
Thrills, Spills and All-Out Action
Get your adrenaline fix with new, controller-free ways to race and rumble. Kinect removes the barrier between you and your games, delivering action and excitement like nothing you’ve experienced before.
- “Kinect Joy Ride” (Big Park/Microsoft Game Studios) – 10 November. “Kinect Joy Ride,” the first controller-free racing game, will take you and your friends on the ride of your lives — no driver’s license required. “Kinect Joy Ride” combines wild kart-racing excitement with the effortless fun of full-body gaming possible only with Kinect for Xbox 360. Go solo, or compete with up to eight players over Xbox LIVE to take on the world.1
- “Fighters Uncaged” (Ubisoft) – 10 November. Charge head first into the vicious world of illegal free fighting tournaments, where you will use every muscle in your body to battle your way to the top. Forced into a secret tournament, Simon must use what he learned from his father, an ex-boxing champ, as he faces off against violent combatants who will brutally unleash a range of mixed martial arts attacks to take him down. No guns. No blades. Your body is the deadly weapon.
- “SONIC FREE RIDERS™” (SEGA) – 10 November. “Sonic” is speeding onto Kinect for Xbox 360 in an action-packed experience unlike any other. Become your favorite character as you jump on your board and compete in adrenaline-fueled races against tough competition. For the first time, use full-motion body control to twist and turn your way through a range of stunning courses.
- “CROSSBOARD 7” (Konami) – 10 November. High-speed Crossboard racing! Control the ride with your own moves and perform cool tricks! Play solo or challenge a friend in heated two-player battles! 7 crazy game modes and 7 worlds to race across! A full body Kinect experience!
Unbelievable Value
For less than the price of four tickets to see “The Nutcracker” this holiday, Kinect is a gift that awakens the living room all year round with laughter, camaraderie, and the simple joy of new experiences shared with family and friends. The all-in-one Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect includes the new Xbox 360 4GB console, Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures,” priced at [INSERT LOCAL PRICING] Estimated Retail Price (ERP). Or for those who have an Xbox 360 console at home, the stand-alone Kinect for Xbox 360 priced at [INSERT LOCAL PRICING] (ERP) includes the Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” and works with the 42 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in homes worldwide.
Amazing Entertainment
So much more than just games, Kinect brings entertainment to life in magical new ways, offering controller-free TV, movies, music and sports and connecting family and friends from coast-to-coast with video chat from the comfort of the living room. With Xbox LIVE, jump right into a movie in instant-on 1080p high-definition simply by saying “Xbox, play,” or thumb through millions of songs from Zune with just a wave of your hand. With cutting-edge experiences for movie buffs, music lovers, sports gurus and gamers alike, Kinect and Xbox 360 bring the living room of the future home this holiday3.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. This November, with the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of music, standard- and high-definition movies, TV shows and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with a leading social network of 25 million Xbox LIVE members to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.
“Halo: Reach” Generates Record-Breaking $200M in First 24 Hours
“Halo: Reach” Generates Record-Breaking $200M in First 24 Hours; Secures Place as the Biggest US Entertainment Launch of 2010
The newest installment in the blockbuster Xbox 360-exclusive franchise continues tradition of making history
It’s official: the “Halo” video game franchise has made history once again. Microsoft today announced that “Halo: Reach” generated more than $200 million in sales in the United States and Europe in the first 24 hours of its release. Based on U.S. sales alone, “Halo: Reach” is now the biggest entertainment launch of 2010 in the U.S., eclipsing the three-day opening weekends of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters like “Iron Man 2,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “Toy Story 3” in a single day.
“‘Halo: Reach’ is the biggest game Microsoft has ever released, and its launch has already surpassed every game, movie and entertainment launch this year,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. “Every major installment has grown in scope and popularity, firmly cementing the ‘Halo’ franchise as one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world over the past decade.”
The blockbuster prequel to the “Halo” trilogy, “Halo: Reach” tells the tragic and heroic story of Noble Team, a group of Spartans, who through great sacrifice and courage saved countless lives in the face of impossible odds. The planet Reach is humanity’s last line of defense between the encroaching Covenant and their ultimate goal, the destruction of Earth. The legendary battle of Reach will set into motion one of the most iconic sagas in entertainment history.
Tens of thousands of retail stores around the world hosted midnight madness events on Monday night to celebrate the arrival of “Halo: Reach,” the biggest installment yet in the blockbuster franchise hailed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most popular video game series of all time. In cities around the world including London, New York City and Seattle, Microsoft and retailers hosted marquee launch events where thousands of fans gathered to compete in tournaments, win special prizes and meet the creators of the “Halo” universe. At the new Best Buy Theater in Times Square, several hundred lucky fans also witnessed a surprise musical performance by hip-hop sensation Kid Cudi.
“Consumer demand for ‘Halo: Reach’ has been phenomenal, as we saw Monday night at the new Best Buy Theater in New York’s Times Square and at more than 400 Best Buy stores across the U.S.,” said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of the home entertainment group at Best Buy.
The “Halo” franchise is an award-winning collection of properties that have grown into a global entertainment phenomenon. Beginning with the original “Halo: Combat Evolved” (2001), the critically acclaimed and record-shattering series of games has since inspired multiple New York Times best-selling novels, comic books, action figures, apparel and more.
!! Exclusive in Belgium !! Play Kinect Tomorrow : Demo Unit in Brussels.
Discover tomorrow Kinect for the first time in Belgium !!!
Kinect will be THE Innovation of the year and I really want to give you the chance to test & discover it before the launch in Belgium (10 November 2010).
Kinect for Xbox 360 (Microsoft) brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, no controller required.
- While everyone else puts more gadgets and gizmos into your hands, Kinect removes the last barrier between you and the experiences you love.
- Simply step in front of the sensor and Kinect recognizes you and responds to your gestures.
- See a ball? Kick it. Want to join a friend? Whether they are across the room, across the street or across the globe, connecting in a whole new way is as easy as a wave of your hand.
- Kinect (formerly known as “Project Natal”) is the next step in the evolution of the gaming and entertainment experience.
- There is no controller anymore, YOU become the controller of the GAME.
- Just click on the link here-below, to discover more on KINECT
http://www.xbox.com/fr-BE/kinect
- Location = avenue Louise 196 – 1050 Brussels
- You can come and play with Kinect from 10 AM to 6.30 PM
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Traineeship Jobs @ Microsoft Belgium : We Recruit 2 Traineeship (Stagiaire) JOBS for KINECT Launch (Xbox / Microsoft)
For the launch of Kinect for Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com/fr-BE/kinect ; more info below), we are looking for 2 Traineeship / STAGIAIRE positions
If you are interested in one of these proposals here below, please send your CV (or any specific questions) to
- Virginie Vandenabeele
and
- Kristien De Wolf
WHAT IS KINECT?
- Kinect for Xbox 360 (Microsoft) brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, no controller required.
- While everyone else puts more gadgets and gizmos into your hands, Kinect removes the last barrier between you and the experiences you love.
- Kinect will work with every Xbox 360 console.
- Simply step in front of the sensor and Kinect recognizes you and responds to your gestures.
- See a ball? Kick it. Want to join a friend? Whether they are across the room, across the street or across the globe, connecting in a whole new way is as easy as a wave of your hand.
- Kinect (formerly known as “Project Natal”) is the next step in the evolution of the gaming and entertainment experience.
- More than 15 games (sports, adventure, cuddly animals) will be available this holiday in Europe.
- Click on the site to know more about Kinect : http://www.xbox.com/fr-BE/kinect
What are we looking for ?
1. One Traineeship / Stagiaire “Kinect Launch Off-Line”
We are looking for a French/Dutch speaking student (M/F) to be the logistic caretaker of an apartment (The Kinect Experience Loft) in Brussels (Forêt/Vorst) for about 2 months, where Kinect can be experienced by Press People, Key Opinion Leaders and Business Partners (September – Mid-Nov)
- French/Dutch speaking student (M/F)
- Requirements :
- Dynamic person
- well groomed/sympathetic/good appearance
- enjoys communication with different kinds of people and enjoys making them feel at home like a host
- eye for detail and order
- fluent in French and Dutch. Preferably in English as well.
- be able to work independently and to show initiative
- have good organizational skills
- affinities with the internet (Facebook etc)
- Tasks :
In general : being the logistic caretaker of an apartment in Brussels (Forêt/Vorst) for about two months, where the new service can be experienced.
- Specifics :
- receive press, key opinion leaders and business partners
- keeping the agenda and by doing so assuring the visitor flow
- anticipating the needs of our guests, and, on basis of strict guidelines, taking care of the logistics and service partners (cleaning, florist services, catering,… )
- Assisting Facebook updatesThe schedule will be flexible according to our specific demands ! (ranges between 7 am and 6 pm)
He or she will be a super caretaker !With the new period we have, it is better if we can have this person from September 1st to november the 15th.
2. One Traineeship / Stagiaire “Kinect Launch On-Line”
We are looking for a French/Dutch speaking, social media savvy, student (M/F) to be our online assistant during two months (September-Mid Nov).
Will also need to come at the venue (in The Kinect Experience Loft – see above) when required to make pictures etc.
- Basic computer knowledge (for making short videos, downloading videos and pictures, …)
- Creative Person
- Social Media holds no secret
- Proactive and Dynamic
- Tasks :
- Create and feed the online platform with videos and photo material, taken from the demos at the Kinect experience loft (see here-above) and other venues.
– Post the relevant contents on our platform and also be on Facebook, blogs,etc
- Keep the forums alive with fresh content and competitions
On top of these Intership Jobs Opportunities, we are also recruiting Dynamic & Young People to join the Kinect Demo Team
To know more on this, please click on the link here-below
Job Opportunity : We Recruit Dynamic & Young People for Kinect Demo Team (Xbox / Microsoft).
Job Opportunity : We Recruit Dynamic & Young People for Kinect Demo Team (Xbox / Microsoft).
En français ci-dessous
Ben je jong en dynamisch ?
Hou je van sport en ben je gepassioneerd door nieuwe technologieën ? Ben je regelmatig vrij tijdens de week en in het weekend en wil je een extra centje bijverdienen?
Microsoft is momenteel op zoek naar personen die aan dit profiel voldoen om een vast demoteam op te starten.
Dit team zal onder meer het personeel van grote ketens opleiden, demonstraties geven aan consumenten in winkelpunten en eveneens enkele verkoopspunten bezoeken om promotiemateriaal te installeren. Dit laat je toe om bepaalde producten in avant première te ontdekken zoals Kinect, Windows 7, Office 2010 of nieuwe Hardware-producten. Je ontvangt eveneens de nieuwste XBOX games in avant première, uitnodigingen voor persconferenties, …
Kinect brengt games en entertainment op een heel bijzondere manier tot leven, waarbij je hele lichaam meedoet. Armen, benen, voeten en handen, met Kinect zijn er geen controllers, alleen jij. Het is zo natuurlijk, zo intuïtief dat de technologie in het niets verdwijnt, zodat de natuurlijke magie die in ons allemaal zit, stralend naar buiten komt. Alles wat je hoeft te doen, is: Jump in.1
Meer info op kinect : http://www.xbox.com/nl-BE/kinect/default.htm
Ben je geïnteresseerd en heb je een rijbewijs?
Neem dan snel contact op met Contigo op het nummer 02/714 54 58 (Tatiana of Katia) of stuur een mail naar planning@contigo.be. Wij nodigen je dan snel uit voor een recruteringsronde in ons kantoor.
Source : http://www.xbox.com/nl-BE/kinect/default.htm#recruitment_drive
Tu es jeune et dynamique?
Tu es jeune et dynamique ? Tu aimes le sport et tu es passionné par les nouvelles technologies ? Tu es régulièrement libre en semaine et le week-end et tu souhaites arrondir tes fins de mois?
Microsoft est actuellement à la recherche de personnes correspondant à ce profil pour constituer une équipe de démonstrateurs.
Cette équipe sera entre autres chargée de former le personnel de grandes chaînes de magasin, de faire des démonstrations de nouveaux produits et services aux consommateurs dans les magasins, de visiter certains points de vente pour installer du matériel promotionnel. Cela te permettra de découvrir en avant-première des produits sympas tels que Kinect, Windows 7, Office 2010 ou de nouveaux produits hardware. Tu recevras également en avant-première de nouveaux jeux XBOX, des invitations à des conférences de presse,…
Voici Kinect pour Xbox 360 – La manette, c’est vous.Kinect va révolutionner la manière de jouer et de vous divertir sur Xbox 360. Avec Kinect, il n’y a plus de manette, juste vous et tout votre corps, des pieds à la tête. Grâce à un fonctionnement simple et intuitif, Kinect fait disparaître la technologie au profit d’une expérience magique. Tout le monde peut participer, il suffit de se lancer !1
Plus d’info sur le nouveau lancement Kinect : http://www.xbox.com/fr-BE/kinect/default.htm
Si tu es intéressé et tu disposed d’un permis de conduire, contacte rapidement Contigo au 02/714 54 58 (Tatiana ou Katia) ou envoie un email à planning@contigo.be. Tu seras rapidement invité pour une session de recrutement dans nos bureaux.
Source : http://www.xbox.com/fr-BE/kinect/default.htm#recruitment_drive
On top of KINECT Demo Team, we are also recruiting Students (Marketing / PR) for Traineeship
To know more on this, please click on the link here-below
New Press Release : New Xbox 360, Kinect Sensor and “Kinect Adventures” — Get All Your Controller-Free Entertainment in One Complete Package.
Xbox 360 – Kinect PRESS RELEASENew Xbox 360, Kinect Sensor and “Kinect Adventures”Get All Your Controller-Free Entertainment in One Complete Package. |
I had the chance to test KINECT and the Experience is really amazing …
You are the controller, … you play with your body and this is so SIMPLE, FUN and SOCIAL !
- Here-below, a good overview of the Kinect Games. “Kinect Adventures” the game will be included included with Kinect Sensor (see details in press release here-below)
So, I just want to share with you the last news on Kinect :
- Price setting
- Bundle Offer
- See Press Relaese in FR and NL (Belgium / Luxembourg)
If you want to read the latest and most important press coverage on Xbox, just go to my BLOG by clicking here-below :
http://davidmerzel.wordpress.com/category/interview-press-coverage/
See also French version here-below
Nieuwe Xbox 360, Kinect-sensor en “Kinect Adventures”
alles-in-één bundel voor entertainment zonder controller
Microsoft kondigt prijs voor Kinect en nieuwe Xbox 360 4GB-console aan
Brussel, 20 juli 2010 – Vandaag kondigt Microsoft Corp. een alles-in-één Kinect-bundel aan om in één keer entertainment zonder controller van Kinect in huis te halen. De bundel omvat de geheel nieuwe Xbox 360 4GB-console, de revolutionaire Kinect-sensor en de game “Kinect Adventures” voor een adviesprijs van € 299,99. Met “Kinect Adventures” banen spelers hun weg door 20 avonturen, navigeren ze door daverende stroomversnellingen en trekken door hindernisbanen in de bergen en op andere exotische locaties, zonder dat er een controller of ander besturingselement nodig is. Bestaande bezitters van een Xbox 360-console kunnen deze uitbreiden door de Kinect-sensor samen met “Kinect Adventures” aan te schaffen voor een adviesprijs van € 149,99. De sensor werkt op elk van de 40 miljoen Xbox 360 consoles die momenteel wereldwijd in gebruik zijn en heeft de unieke mogelijkheid om direct uit de doos alle bewegingen van je lichaam te volgen, te reageren op stemgeluid en voor een multiplayer-ervaring te zorgen.
Daarnaast is de nieuwe Xbox 360 4GB-console in België vanaf 20 augustus verkrijgbaar voor een adviesprijs van € 199,99. Met een nieuw slank design ziet de Xbox 360 4GB-console er mooi uit, bevat ingebouwde Wi-Fi, 4 GB intern flash-geheugen, touch-gevoelige knoppen en een mat zwarte afwerking.
“Kinect voor de Xbox 360 biedt een geweldige amusementswaarde en verandert woonkamers in fitnessclubs, dansclubs en sportstadions,” zegt Chris Lewis, vice president Interactive Entertainment Business bij Microsoft Europe. “Of je nu net een nieuwe Xbox 360 hebt aangeschaft of een bestaande gebruiker bent, Kinect zorgt dit jaar voor de meest complete fun- en entertainmentervaring voor iedereen, tegen een betaalbare prijs.” De Kinect is het perfecte Kerstmiscadeau waar de hele familie kan van genieten.
Bij de lancering zijn er meer dan 15 games verkrijgbaar. Bovendien verandert Kinect jouw visie op entertainment door jouw favoriete films, tv programma’s en muziek op één plaats te zetten en welke je kan controleren met slechts één handbeweging. Dankzij Kinect bestaan er nieuwe manieren om plezier te beleven met familie en vrienden. Via Video Kinect kan je alles delen met iedereen, zodra je de deur opent naar de woonkamers van de hele wereld.
Reserveer vanaf vandaag jouw Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle aan €299.99 of de Xbox Kinect aan €149.99. De Kinect games zoals de “Kinectimals”, “Kinect Sports” en de “Kinect Joy Ride” zullen verkrijgbaar zijn voor de prijs van €49.99.
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Découvrez une nouvelle xbox 360, le prix de kinect
et des jeux Kinect, et une offre exceptionnelle !
Le prix du capteur Kinect et une nouvelle Xbox 360 4 Go enfin dévoilés
Bruxelles, le 20 juillet 2010 – Microsoft Corp. dévoile aujourd’hui une offre idéale pour se lancer en toute simplicité dès Noël dans l’aventure du divertissement sans manette avec Kinect : la toute nouvelle Xbox 360 4 Go, le capteur révolutionnaire Kinect et le jeu “Kinect Adventures” seront disponibles dans un pack à 299,99 € TTC1 Prix Moyen Estimé (PME).
Avec “Kinect Adventures”, les joueurs partiront à l’aventure à travers 20 épreuves délirantes aux décors exotiques : des descentes en raft, des courses d’obstacles, des voyages sous-marins… sans aucune manette, télécommande ou autre accessoire.
Par ailleurs, les joueurs possédant déjà une Xbox 360 pourront se procurer le capteur Kinect avec “Kinect Adventures” au prix de 149,99 € TTC1 (PME). Le capteur, qui fonctionnera avec chacune des 13 millions de Xbox 3602 présentes dans la zone EMEA3 (Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique), possède la capacité unique de reconnaître tous les mouvements de votre corps, de répondre à votre voix et de vous offrir une expérience de jeu multijoueur dès son installation.
La nouvelle Xbox 360 4 Go sera disponible dans les magasins à partir du 20 août à 199,99 € TTC1 (PME).
Avec sa nouvelle ligne élégante, la Xbox 360 4 Go inclut le Wi-Fi N intégré, 4 Go de mémoire flash interne, des boutons tactiles et une finition noire mate4.
« Avec Kinect pour la Xbox 360, c’est une expérience de divertissement extraordinaire qui s’offre à vous. Votre salon va se transformer tour à tour en stade un soir de finale, en salle de fitness ou en piste de danse grâce à des jeux multijoueurs que vous contrôlez avec votre corps tout entier et votre voix, » a déclaré Chris Lewis, vice-président Interactive Entertainment Business chez Microsoft. « Que vous soyez un nouveau venu dans l’univers Xbox 360 ou que vous possédiez déjà la console, nous tenons à proposer avec Kinect des expériences de divertissement sans manette qui soient simples et funs dès l’installation. Ces offres exceptionnelles, bientôt disponibles en magasin, vont permettre à toute la famille de profiter de Kinect à Noël de la façon la plus complète et abordable possible. »
Plus de 15 jeux seront disponibles pour la période de lancement. Et au-delà des jeux, Kinect va changer votre manière de regarder vos films et d’écouter votre musique le tout depuis votre Xbox 360. Plongez directement dans un film haute définition 1080p en streaming instantané en disant simplement « Xbox, lecture », ou parcourez votre discothèque d’un simple mouvement de main. Kinect invente également de nouvelles façons de se divertir en famille et entre amis. Avec le Chat vidéo Kinect5, souriez et chattez avec vos amis et votre famille à travers le monde depuis votre salon.
Réservez dès aujourd’hui votre pack regroupant la console Xbox 360 4 Go et Kinect à 299,99 €1 (PME) ou le capteur Kinect pour Xbox 360 à 149,99 €1 dans tous les magasins participants.
De plus, les jeux Kinect comme “Kinectimals”, “Kinect Sports” et “Kinect Joy Ride” seront disponibles au prix de 49,99 €1 (PME).
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Press Coverage in Natural Born Gamers : Conférence de Presse Microsoft @ E3 (Los Angeles, 15/06/2010)
http://www.naturalbornplayers.be/actualite-du-web/conference-microsoft-pre-e3-2010.html
La conférence Microsoft vient de s’achever. Après une soirée assez conceptuelle dédiée à Kinect, la principale attente était que Microsoft rassure les hardcore gamers.
Alors, opération réussie?
La conférence s’est ouverte avec une session de Gameplay pour Call Of Duty Black Ops. Comment rassurer mieux un joueur hardcore qu’avec Call Of Duty? Don Mattrick, Senior Manager chez Microsoft l’a bien compris et, c’est très fièrement qu’il annonce que Maps et DLC seront toujours d’abord sur Xbox360. L’exclusivité temporaire permet d’attirer les fans les plus tenaces!
Ensuite, c’est Metal Gear Solid Rising qui a fait la joie des gamers. Le centre du Gamplay est “trancher” et “attraper”, concrètement, en vidéo, c’est assez incroyable. Les graphismes sont superbes et le sabre offre la perspective d’un gameplay très novateur. Un jeu très excitant, la salle commençait à vraiment chauffer.
Les jeux hard-core se sont enchaînés très rapidement par après, on a eu droit à du Fable 3 (une jolie vidéo précalculée) mais aussi à du Gears Of War 3 (présenté par Cliff Brezinski Alias Dude Huge!) dans lequel peu d’améliorations étaient notables, peut-être le bestiaire est-il un peu plus impressionnant mais voilà tout! Une déception, mais j’aurais l’occasion d’y revenir puisque j’ai rendez vous bientôt pour en apprendre plus sur ce jeu.
Ensuite, Microsoft annonce un partenariat avec Crytek qui devrait déboucher sur une nouvelle licence dont le nom de code est : “Kingdoms“! Le mode solo de Halo Reach était aussi présenté avec une nette amélioration par rapport au 3ème épisode: il est beaucoup plus beau. Disponible le 14 septembre aux US, ce jeu m’a agréablement surpris. Le personnage lors de la démo utilisait une arme assez chouette, une sorte de lance grenade mais dont les grenades rebondissaient comme des balles de tennis! On peut égalmement tuer au corps à corps en jouant sur l’élément de suprise et même piloter un vaisseau. Il a eu droit à de nombreux applaudissements!
Puis, la conférence est revenue sur Kinetic (pour rappel, le nom officiel de Natal;). D’abord pour mettre en avant les avantages en terme de navigation. Pour écouter de la musique ou regarder un film, il est possible de diriger la console par la voix: “Xbox play”, “Xbox stop”, etc.. Il est aussi possible de naviguer avec ses mains. Le XboxLive sera disponible sur les GSM équipé de Windows 7, une bonne nouvelle même si le service n’était pas très détaillé. J’espère en apprendre plus tout bientôt..
Video Kinect permettra le vidéo chat directement face à son téléviseur. Il sera possible de partager ses photos, ou de regarder un film ensemble. L’ensemble des abonnés Live Messenger pourront communiquer avec les utilisateurs de Kinect ! La caméra de Kinect peut suivre le visage de la personne.
Puis ensuite, on est revenu en détail sur les jeux présentés lors du Xbox360 Experience Natal. Je vous invite à relire l’article consacré à cet évenement sur NBP. J’y reviendrai plus longuement une fois que j’aurai pu tester tout ça!
Et alors que l’on s’attendait à une cloture en bonne et du forme, Don Mattrick pronnonce le fameux “there is something more..” rendu célèbre par Steve Jobs.
Et c’est quoi ce petit plus? Une nouvelle console ou plus exactement une nouvelle version de la Xbox360! Noir, avec un disque dur de 250 Go et le Wifi intégré (esperons qu’elle fasse moins de bruit que le XBox360 originale). Elle sera disponible cette semaine à Los Angeles au même prix que l’ancienne Xbox360 et bientôt dans le reste du monde. Je vous invite à écouter l’interview de David Merzel ici pour découvrir les détails pour la Belgique (dont la date de sortie…).
Donc une conférence menée de main de maître. Les acteurs pour présenter les jeux étaient choisis très intelligemment, je pense à cette petite fille asiatique qui jouait à Kinectimals. De plus, le rythme était soutenu du début à la fin et l’annonce d’une console immédiatement disponible est quelque chose d’incroyable qui n’était plus arrivé à l’E3 depuis très longtemps et une bonne manière de conclure. Seul regret, pas ou peu de surprises au niveau des jeux à proprement parler. Les seules véritables nouvelles licences étaient dédiées au Kinect.
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Press Coverage Fragland after Kinect Experience (by Cirque du Soleil) at LA (E3).
Microsoft started E3 with an inspiration of Project Natal by one of the Cirque du Soleil teams. Location for the event was Galen Center which was turned into a small jungle. The central teme, connectivity and interactivity, isn’t something that can easily be displayed but the result was a show with light, sound and a light dose of interactivity with the public.
The dancers were also rather primitevly dressed which probably refers to the fact that gaming with controllers is history. Fun little detail: when entering the Galen Center Microsoft gave us a poncho. Imagine about a thousand (or more) people with a white poncho; just like Pikmins – if you can forgive me the reference. Technological ponchos though, as when Kinect (yes, the official name for Project Natal) was announced they all colored Xbox-green. Unfortunately we were forbidden to take pictures… but you’ll probably be able to bing’em 
The future is without a thing, the controller that is, and the people at Microsoft would prove this with a studied – but succesful – show in which a dozen items passed by. More of these games will no doubt be shown tomorrow (or for you, tonight) at the press conference, but here’s a lineup already:
* The avatar racing game that was shown last year at E3 will (probably) return but now with Kinect support. Turning with the hands in the air to steer. Boosting is done by “pushing” your hands towards the screen, and there’s also tricks possible in mid-air.
* A wild water course where one of many avatars stand on a rubber boat and need to collect points while descending.
* In a cart race – how else should I call it – the idea is to collect discs for points and avoid obstacles. The discs are located in different positions and the idea is to wave arms, limbs and all you can in every direction possible. Some possibilities we saw – but could be fake – is hotswap and avatar recognition as well as a duel mode. Oh, by the way, you remember those cameras on top of the splash? Also in this game Kinect can take pictures of you in the most ridiculous stances.
* A clear reference towards Disney’s Tinkerbell was made, including theme song. No idea what they were trying to pull off but it could be a new Disney game? Or just product placement?
* The crowd goes wild! A Star Wars game, with light sabre and Force powers! Yes, even Vader is present. The graphics look like those from the latest cartoon series, The Clone Wars, but who knows… this might even be Force Unleashed 2 of which we’ll get to see more later this week. Oh man, they better not screw this up.
* Yoga. Yuck. Something for BroadTV I would think. It will no doubt sell like hot dogs.
* A collection of sports games with soccer, hordes, running, bowling, spear throwing and beach volley. No idea how good the controls are but it’s clear kids and party gamers are the target.
* A pet! We got to see a demo in which a baby tiger was your friend and you could play and cuddle with it. It’s like a weakened down version of Milo who we got to know last year and looked a bit too ambitious (and most of all fake). Will this be the new tamagotchi or an animal without a boss?
* Almost last Microsoft also introduced a dancing game. Contrary to Dance Dance Revolution the idea isn’t to jump at the right time at the right place but to make the rythmic movements that are announced. Do it wrong too many times and the gameplay will slow down so you get to learn the move. Qua style it reminded me of breakdancing, but I’m no “connaisseur”. Unfortunately.
* It will be possible to use the Xbox interface without controller; a feature that certainly couldn’t be left out. I only wonder how you’ll turn on your Xbox without controller. Video Chat is also supported, and probably also photo sharing.
A nice lineup for now, but nothing really interesting for hardcore gamers like ourselves. Microsoft has a long way to go to get this product sold but when a game like the shown Star Wars – and this was actually the only real game shown – gets implemented right and gets high review scores than we may find ourselves sleeping on both ears.
More news will be announced that the Microsoft press conference.
My interview in 9lives.be : “Microsoft Eindejaarsinterview 2009″
Eindejaarsinterview 2009: Microsoft
Geschreven door Dj Super
Special | 29-12-2009 -
2009 zit er bijna op en samen met de drie grote tenoren in het gamerslandschap blikken we even terug op het afgelopen jaar. We hebben meteen van het moment geprofiteerd om ook vooruit te kijken naar wat 2010 en de toekomst ons zou kunnen brengen. Gisteren lag Nintendo op de rooster, maar vandaag vuren we onze vragen af op David Merzel, verantwoordelijk voor Entertainement & Devices in België en Luxemburg voor Microsoft.
9lives: Hoe blikken jullie terug op het afgelopen jaar?
David: Niettegenstaande het feit dat 2009 net zoals voor andere sectoren een moeilijk jaar was (markt -12%), blijft de gaming markt nog altijd zeer dynamisch en boeiend en is ze momenteel de grootste markt in entertainment vóór film en muziek.
9lives: Welke Xbox 360-titels verkochten hier het beste het afgelopen jaar?
David: Call of Duty en Assassin´s Creed II hebben hoge toppen gescheerd in 2009, maar er zijn het hele jaar door toppers verschenen. We zijn blij om te zien dat Xbox 360 eigenaars zo op hun wenken worden bediend door de verschillende ontwikkelaars.
9lives: Welke titel had beter mogen doen volgens jullie?
David: We hadden meer verwacht van DJ Hero. Het spel had de allure van Guitar Hero, maar blijkbaar zit niet iedereen te wachten op een kans achter de muziektafel. Misschien dat ze hiervoor in de toekomst met andere (betere) ideeën kunnen komen, waardoor het misschien alsnog van de grond geraakt.
9lives: Vinden jullie het eenvoudig om op te boksen tegen een gevestigde waarde als Sony als HD-tegenstander, in een gebied dat vooral gekend staat als Sony-gebied?
David: Het is inderdaad een erg boeiende HD markt, maar wij hebben Xbox LIVE (inclusief ZUNE Video Market Place = Video on Demand) en enkele andere voordelen. Xbox LIVE Silver lidmaatschap is gratis en omvat features zoals voice en text chat, evenals toegang tot de Zune video library waar films gekocht en gehuurd kunnen worden. Met de Xbox 360 kan men ook media-streamen over het thuisnetwerk. Wie Xbox LIVE Gold lidmaatschap koopt, voor 59,99 Euro per jaar, zit goed voor toegang tot Facebook, Twitter, online multiplayer gameplay, samen chatten, het bekijken van foto´s via de Xbox en film- of foto “parties” waarbij tot 7 vrienden kunnen worden uitgenodigd om samen een film te bekijken.
9lives: Waarom lijkt dit gebied niet zo snel overstag te gaan als de US en de UK? Is de ‘brand recognition’ van Playstation het grootste obstakel hierin? Hoe plannen jullie dit te doorbreken?
David: Meer nieuws over Natal en andere productinnovaties volgt wanneer we hierover iets mee te delen hebben, maar het zal spannend worden. Dankzij Project Natal, een systeem waarbij gegamed kan worden met gebaren en lichaamsbewegingen (alsook spraakherkenning) ontwikkelen we zo een belangrijke verschil en voordeel ten opzichte van de concurrentie. Daarbij komt nog dat Natal op alle Xbox 360 consoles zal werken.
9lives: Worden jullie gehinderd door de lage datalimieten die in België gangbaar zijn? Gebruikers gaan misschien dan toch niet die demo van 2GB downloaden omdat ze het niet kunnen veroorloven.
David: Dit is nog steeds een issue en is helaas niet onder onze controle, maar speelt ook op Europees niveau. Hopelijk brengt de toekomst een oplossing, want ontwikkelaars maken steeds meer gebruik van online toepassingen en dat kan aan je datalimiet gaan vreten.
9lives: Het derde levensjaar wordt algemeen aanzien als het beste jaar voor een console (2008 voor Xbox 360). Verwachten jullie dan ook nog groei in 2010 voor de Xbox 360, vermits de console dan al een tijdje zijn derde verjaardag heeft gevierd?
Wij verwachten zeker een groei in 2010! Het is niet omdat de Xbox 360 al meer dan drie kaarsjes heeft mogen uitblazen dat het einde van de console al in zicht is. We blijven investeren in nieuwe technologieën (zie naar Natal) en zullen ook in het nieuwe jaar ons best doen om de gamers tevreden te houden.
9lives: Microsoft België moet vaak – net zoals bij de andere consolebouwers – een poos wachten vooraleer bepaalde zaken worden ingevoerd. Kunnen jullie daar zelf achter zitten, of is het gewoonweg wachten tot het hoofdkwartier beslist heeft om bepaalde zaken ook elders te introduceren? Zo hebben we een tijd mogen wachten op Zune. Is België op dat vlak een moeilijke markt, aangezien er al een hele tijd taalproblemen op het Xbox Live platform heersen? Een paar maand geleden is al een ingreep gebeurd waardoor de meeste zaken in dashboard nu wel in Nederlands zijn in plaats van Frans, maar sinds de lancering van onder andere de Zune Marketplace duiken de problemen weer op: trailers zijn in het Frans of Frans ondertitels, en heel wat films hebben zelfs Franse audio in plaats van Engelse. Dit gebeurt blijkbaar zelfs bij accounts die op Nederlands ingesteld staan.
David: De taalissues zijn opgelost (onder lokale invloed). Zune staat los van de taalissue (in België krijgt de consument de keuze tussen Engelstalige of Franstalige versies). Enige vertraging op upload voor sommige taalversies zullen in de komende weken worden opgelost.
9lives: Wat vinden jullie, als makers van Natal, van de Motion Wand?
David: Net zoals bij Natal, zal de Motion Wand ook afhangen van robuuste software applicaties. Alvorens uitspraken te doen, moeten we het eerst testen, alhoewel de opzet beperkter klinkt dan Natal. Daarbovenop heeft Natal de spraak- en gezichtsherkenning, die belangrijke voordelen kunnen zijn.
9lives: Hoeveel titels mogen we – na het drukke begin van 2010 – nog exclusief verwachten voor MS in 2010?
David: Alan Wake, Crackdown 2, enkele nieuwe Lips games en nog enkele grote verrassingen hebben we in petto.
9lives: Bedankt voor je tijd.
David: Graag gedaan.
Press Coverage in CTM TV Belgium : “WOOW ! Vertelt je in PLAY meer over de NATAL” (3/5/2010)
Look at this Video.
Very clear explanation what is KINECT (ex-NATAL Project)
This is in Dutch from CTM TV Belgium
