Gaming
'No current plans' for Kinect on Indie Games
Published Thursday, Aug 5 2010, 11:32 BST | By Matthew Reynolds
A spokesperson told DS that only certain developers have permission to work with the motion-sensing peripheral.
"At this time only developers with established contracts with Microsoft have the ability to create Kinect games," said the firm.
"Like full retail Xbox 360 games and Xbox LIVE Arcade games, Kinect games will be created by a select group of publishers that Microsoft has partnered with for the launch."
However, the spokesperson added that support may arrive at a later date, saying: "Opening up Kinect development to XNA Creators Club members is something we may consider in the future, but no plans can be confirmed at this time."
Earlier this week, Microsoft said that Indie Games are a "big part" of the Xbox platform and Kinect support will be scheduled at a later date.
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