Dead Island 2 will be the first game to feature Alexa Game Control

Alexa from Amazon will allow you to voice-tattle on zombies in Dead Island 2.

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Alexa Game Control will debut in Dead Island 2, but it will only be available on Xbox and PC

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With the help of a new tool from Amazon dubbed Alexa Game Control, players will be able to do tasks in video games using voice commands in natural language

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The zombie-filled Dead Island 2, which was just re-revealed at Gamescom's Opening Night Live event, will be the first game to use the technology

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With Alexa Game Control, according to Amazon, you'll be able to interact with NPCs and change weapons just by speaking

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The functionality will work with "any microphone or headset connected to their PC or console," meaning you won't even need to have an Amazon Echo device or use a wake phrase like "Alexa."

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However, you will be able to utilise Alexa services like ordering food and controlling smart home appliances

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You'll be able to use your voice to access "in-game elements like navigation (by saying "where is the next workbench")"

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And "manipulate zombie hordes (by saying "hello zombie")" in Dead Island 2

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Which is scheduled to release on February 3rd, 2023, according to an Amazon blog post

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