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Kinect hackers give us iOS-friendly dodgeball and Human Tetris
Remember that Microsoft Rally Ball demo from a few days ago that showed Windows Phone 7's integration with Xbox? Well, the gang at Supertouch has stolen a bit of Ballmer's thunder with a new Kinect hack that lets you hurl digital orbs at your Kinect-controlling friend using an iOS device instead of a WP7 handset. The graphics for the game and the iDevice controls aren't nearly as pretty as Microsoft's cross-platform gaming solution, but the end result is pretty much the same -- flingin' balls with a phone while your friend dodges them courtesy of Kinect. Meanwhile, Frog Design has added a Human Tetris game to the Kinect's repertoire where players perfect their Vogue-ing skills by striking a pose to match an approaching cut-out on screen. Finally, all the shape-shifting fun with none of the goofy silver jumpsuits. Vids are after the break. [Thanks to everyone who sent these in]
Kinect Hacks: Hole in the (Virtual) Wall
We've seen Kinect hacks both practical and innovative -- but we're not sure we've seen any as fun as FrogNY Build-It's "Human Tetris." Modeled after a Japanese game show that came to the U.S. under the name Hole in the Wall, it looks like it has potential to become our very favorite party game.
Friday Video: Tetris with human pixels
By now we're sure that you've heard of the "human Tetris" phenomenon in Japan, involving game show contestants that try to fit into holes of moving walls. Swiss artist Guillaume Reymond, however, had a different idea of human Tetris in mind when he directed this video performance.We love almost anything in stop motion, making this video an instant winner, but the best part about it was the "soundtrack." Using voices for the music and sound effects was a great touch. If you enjoyed this video, you can also out some more like it at NOTsoNOISY's Game Over Project website.Note: When I showed this video to my mom, her only comment was, "Wow, that guy is terrible at Tetris." And yes, before you ask, she could probably beat you at it.
