Kinect, Microsoft’s new motion capture gaming system for the Xbox 360 launched yesterday. And, as if on cue, a couple geeky dudes have already taken it upon themselves to watch the gadget do its thing ...

CHARLESTON -- Gabe Grant was ecstatic when he saw the animated model on his computer actually match the movements of his body. It was about a month ago when Grant watched in awe as the gray, mannequin ...

Motion-capture animation is all the rage in moviemaking: Without it, there's no Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings," no aliens in "Avatar," no intelligent chimps in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." But ...

Gamescom, Europe's number one video game trade fair (Aug. 18-22) promises to be a techie's delight this year with a hopes that new 3D and motion capture software can boost sales. By Scott Roxborough, ...