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It looks like the upcoming zombie survival game, Dead Island 2, is playable with voice command thanks to Amazon’s Alexa.
Alexa Game Control uses Amazon’s Alexa technology to allow players to operate games and other software using only their voice. Dead Island 2 is set to be the first full game to be compatible with Alexa Game Control.
The Amazon listing for Alexa Game Control says the following about the tech: “Go beyond the game by connecting with everything Alexa has to offer — no extra devices required. Control your smart lights to set the mood for your game, set a timer to pull yourself out of the game when essential, and even place a food order through Alexa without stopping your game. All the power of Alexa within your favorite games, starting with Dead Island 2.”
Interestingly enough, you don’t even need an Amazon Alexa to use the new tech and you don’t need an active Amazon Prime membership. Alexa Game Control is built directly into the video games. So, even if you’re playing Dead Island 2 on a PC or on an Xbox, you can activate the voice commands by simply activating their the Push to Talk or Voice Commands mode.
Dead Island 2 was originally announced back in 2014, but seemed to vanish for a while until resurfacing during the Opening Night Live of Gamescom 2022. Dead Island 2 releases on February 3, 2023 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, exclusively on next-gen platforms.
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