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Microsoft and Codemasters have announced You’re in the Movies for release exclusively on Xbox 360 this Holiday. Developed by Zoë Mode, the game will utilise the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera to transport gamers from their living rooms into a number of outrageous B-movies.
Players are asked to take part in a series of mini-games, similar to those seen in Sony’s EyeToy series. Once these games are completed, players’ actions are placed into scenes from B-movies.
Top features include the following:
Star in your very own B-movie. “You’re in the Movies” casts players in a variety of exciting roles, from an action hero to a silent film star. B-list actors often can’t be picky, but with the power of “You’re in the Movies,” feel free to choose a genre, choose a script and become an A-list movie star.
Casting call. Up to four friends can bask in the spotlight and play starring roles. But rest assured, even watching from the sidelines is fun! A top-notch director guides actors through their roles with simple instructions and immediate feedback; in fact, the director even rates actors on their physical performance in minigames. This exciting scoring system will stop you A-listers from getting too lazy.
Share your masterpiece with the world. What budding talent doesn’t yearn to be discovered? You can share your cinematic creations your performances and user-created movies by downloading your masterpieces to your computer and sharing them with friends, family and the entire world. Just think, that best actor award could be only a click away.
Take the director’s chair. Jump into Director Mode and produce your very own blockbuster. Lock yourself in the edit room and get to work filming the next big hit. Choose your music, add your own voice-over and re-edit to your heart’s content.
The miracle of technology. The Xbox LIVE Vision camera captures player movements using the revolutionary Cutout Studio technology. “You’re in the Movies” allows players’ best and most hilarious performances to be filmed, saved, shared and relived.
You’re in the Movies will be released exclusively on the Xbox 360 this Holiday.
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