Can Kinect Teach You Kung Fu?

by SodaHead Gaming Posted 2012/05/22 23:00:00

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Up until now, the Xbox 360 Kinect motion-sensing hardware has mostly been a medium for kitchy dance-offs, sports mini-games, and a few lackluster action titles. But Kinesthetic Games is ready to turn the system on its head, possibly with an upper chest grapple and sweeping kick. We're not sure. We haven't played "Kung Fu Superstar" yet. Whatever the case, the Kinect stakes are rising.

According to Kotaku, "Kung Fu Superstar" will tell the tale of young Danny Cheng as he learns the art of Kung Fu and attempts to become an international martial arts stuntman. That would be pretty straight-forward if it was a typical controller-based game, but since this is played with Kinect, that means you'll actually be learning Kung Fu along with Danny. Even if the game doesn't live up to expectations, it's a fascinating step in a new direction.

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munda 2012/05/22 23:46:27

No

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Just about as much as mario taught me to throw fireballs.
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Lycaste skinneri 2012/05/23 01:43:29 (edited)

No

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It's like asking if guitar hero teaches you how to play the guitar.

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/05/23 01:43:12

No

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You will miss the small details ;-)

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Nam Era Vet #1 DNA TLC 2012/05/23 01:15:17

No

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Joey 2012/05/23 00:24:13

No

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Someone is going to get this and try to use it in a dangerous situation..and get killed.

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Golanv ... to Joey 2012/05/23 13:52:10

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Interestingly enough, I am working on a song called "X Box Hero" this morning about a teen I know who is facing mental institution for violent behavior. Played every 'M' game X Box has made. It is scary. The integrity and non-violent nature of martial arts, indeed life, is ignored in these 'games'. Sorry for the rant but I so totally agree with you it is amazing.

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Joey to Golanv ... 2012/05/23 19:13:03

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First you are from the Carolina and next you play .. so you get super cool points from me.

However the view that violent video game breeds violence is a misnomer. It seems more likely that the people are are violent anyway would be drawn to these games. If that is not your view point I am sorry for misunderstanding you.

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Gangstersteve1993 2012/05/23 00:10:37

No

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They are normally out of sync, you wouldn't get the full experience unlike a dojo, you might make yourself look silly in public

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munda 2012/05/22 23:46:27

No

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Just about as much as mario taught me to throw fireballs.

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S123 to munda 2012/05/23 22:21:09

In the Kinect game, you really do the punches and kicks, though.

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Wyveryx 2012/05/22 23:43:06

No

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It may teach moves, but not the discipline.

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