Dead Island 2 will let you speak to its zombies using Amazon Alexa

Date:
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:52 +0000

Description:
New Alexa Game Control launches alongside Dead Island 2 next year and is giving me strong Kinect flashbacks.

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When Dead Island 2 launches, you'll be able to reel off voice commands to distract zombie hordes with the power of Alexa Game Control.

You'll actually be able to do a lot more than that, and you don't even need
an Amazon Echo device. Just get yourself a copy of Dead Island 2 , stick on a headset with integrated mic, and you're set. There's no need for a wake word either, which is great news as prefacing everything with "Alexa" would get real annoying, real fast.

Amazon announced its upcoming Game Control feature during Gamescom 2022 's opening night. It'll let PC and console gamers use voice commands to trigger in-game actions. In the case of Dead Island 2, that'll include things like where is the nearest workbench to find the aforementioned workbench; "swap to my best weapon" which is equally self-explanatory; and hey zombie to lure
over the shambling hordes. (Image credit: Deep Silver) Talk this way

Of course, Amazon Game Control will be compatible with other titles, but Dead Island 2 will be the first game to support it. At launch, the FAQ says the feature will available in English in North America, and on PC and Xbox platforms.

More regions and languages will be added post-release, and Amazon
spokesperson Michael Poulter told The Verge that Game Control's goal is to be "available everywhere games are played. Meaning Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms won't be partaking for now.

As well as not needing an Echo or a device with Alexa built-in, Game Control isn't an Amazon Prime member exclusive either. You will have to link your Amazon account to compatible titles, so at worst, you can just create a free account if you don't already have one.

At the minute, Alexa Game Control is in private beta, and developers interested in the feature can fill out a form to integrate support into their games.

Game Control is giving me serious Kinect vibes; Mass Effect 3 voice commands in particular spring to mind. I definitely felt like an idiot barking orders to my intrepid squad of alien friends (and love interests). And there were so many to remember that it was easier to ignore them entirely after the novelty wore off.

It sounds like Amazon Game Control could be more intuitive, and there's the handy option to set it topush-to-talk or Voice Activity for your optimal setup. Whether it'll do a better job than the Kinect or not, I don't know. Depending on how developers integrate it, it might have a shot at being more that a gimmick. PSVR 2 finally has a release window, and VR fans will be pleased



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