Microsoft at E3 Details SmartGlass, Halo 4, and the IE browser on Xbox

04.06.2012

Call of Duty: Black Ops II: The latest in this franchise will launch first on Xbox 360. The video during Microsoft's E3 event showed a section of the game taking place in Los Angeles where terrorists and drone airplanes are wreaking havoc, while G20 leaders the world over are under attack.

Madden NFL 13: Electronic Arts has some big plans for this year's version of Madden NFL. EA is making the biggest investment in gameplay in franchise history, EA's head of sports, Andrew Wilson said. You will be able to use Kinect voice recognition to call plays, audibles, "set, hike," or give direction to individual players. You can also use Kinect voice to power your defense. Madden NFL hits stores on August 28.

FIFA 13: Another big hit form EA with Kinect voice recognition lets you give your team clear commands for offense and defense. There is also a referee feedback feature that keeps track of how you react to calls and how often you swear at calls and have other negative reaction to the game.

Splinter Cell Blacklist: The latest game in this popular series is set on the Iran-Iraq border where you battle terrorists who have a list of U.S. targets called the Blacklist. Your job is to stop the next Blacklist killing. Blacklist will feature Kinect voice control to let you control your team and do classic Splinter Cell moves like saying, "Hey, you" to lure a terrorist towards you and then finish him off. Splinter Cell Blacklist ships in Spring 2013.

Fable The Journey: A fantasy game that uses Kinect motion control. Hits stores this holiday season.