Kinect Hacks: Quick-time gestures with Indigo Prophecy

Kinect modder extraordinaire Jack Schofield's latest gesture-based infusion of a gaming classic is so obvious, we're a little upset we didn't think of it first: David Cage's original QTE-filled piece of interactive drama, Indigo Prophecy. Check out a lengthy video demonstration below.


Source: YouTube user Demize2010
Via: Joystiq

Kinect-Controlled Gundam Mech Stands On Its Own One Foot [Video]

In the evolution of Kinect-controlled robotics, we've gone from a Roomba in November, to a robot moving its arms in December, now to one that may stand on one foot. We should be slaves to our robot overlords by May. More »

Showtime: Kinect Video Scratch

*Hard to believe we won’t be seeing plenty more of this. Installation artists, start your engines.
via @kinecthack

Kinect Video Scratch from vjdrmo on Vimeo.

Kinect Hacks: Build a monument to yourself in Minecraft

Behold, a singularity of internet phenomena! Nathan Viniconis has modded Kinect to capture images that are imported into Minecraft, creating gigantic monuments out of household objects. "Household objects?" Who are we kidding -- you're going to turn yourself into Mount Rushmore.

For a full breakdown of this super technical process, check out Viniconis' explanation on his website, Order of Events. Even if you don't grok the jargon, there's plenty of delightful images to take in, such as these: