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enFri, 11 May 2012 01:49:31 +0000NPD April: Prototype 2 on top, sales plummet 42%https://www.vg247.com/npd-april-prototype-2-on-top-as-game-sales-plummet-42Matt WilliamsFri, 11 May 2012 01:49:31 +0000https://www.vg247.com/npd-april-prototype-2-on-top-as-game-sales-plummet-42ChartsMicrosoftPrototype 2SkylandersFinancialsNPDRetailKinect Star Warsanita frazierSonyNintendo

NPD has released its report for April 2012 retail sales in the US, outlining one of the sharpest declines in industry sales in recent years.

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Kinect Star Wars demo now livehttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-demo-now-livePatrick GarrattMon, 07 May 2012 13:41:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-demo-now-liveXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star Wars

Nelson's confirmed that a Kinect Star Wars demo is now up on Xbox Live.

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Future Kinect may sense voice tone, body stance, says Tsunodahttps://www.vg247.com/future-kinect-may-sense-voice-tone-body-stance-says-tsunodaJohnny CullenTue, 10 Apr 2012 09:58:39 +0000https://www.vg247.com/future-kinect-may-sense-voice-tone-body-stance-says-tsunodaXbox 360MicrosoftKudo TsunodaKinectKinect Star Wars

Kinect creative boss Kudo Tsunoda has said in an MCV interview the future Kinect tech could sense the tone of voice and the body stance of the person playing it.

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UK charts: Kinect Star Wars is new number onehttps://www.vg247.com/uk-charts-kinect-star-wars-is-new-number-oneJohnny CullenTue, 10 Apr 2012 08:45:53 +0000https://www.vg247.com/uk-charts-kinect-star-wars-is-new-number-oneXbox 360ChartsMicrosoftKinectKinect Star Warsuk charts

Kinect Star Wars is the new UK number one following its release last week.

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Kinect Star Wars launches today, reviews go livehttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-launches-worldwide-today-reviews-go-liveJohnny CullenTue, 03 Apr 2012 07:09:32 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-launches-worldwide-today-reviews-go-liveXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction Adventure

As Kinect Star Wars launches today, reviews for the effort have gone live. Get the links below the break. If you have a link to add, you know what to do.

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Kinect Star Wars is "not a game for core gamers"https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-is-not-a-game-for-core-gamersBrenna HillierTue, 03 Apr 2012 02:11:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-is-not-a-game-for-core-gamersXbox 360MicrosoftTerminal RealityKinectKinect Star Wars

If those Jedi dance offs have you thinking that Kinect Star Wars isn't the most serious of games, you're on the right track.

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Kinect Star Wars worked on by 10 teams, 200+ peoplehttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-worked-on-by-10-teams-200-peopleAlex DonaldsonMon, 02 Apr 2012 08:10:07 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-worked-on-by-10-teams-200-peopleXbox 360Terminal RealityKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureFrontier DevelopmentsLucasArts

The LinkedIn profile of a senior producer at Microsoft has revealed the magnitude of the Kinect Star Wars development - revealing the game was worked on by ten teams comprising of over 200 people.

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Kinect: Star Wars trailer goes for launchhttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-trailer-goes-for-launchStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 27 Mar 2012 13:22:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-trailer-goes-for-launchXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureVideoLucasArts

The launch trailer for Kinect Star Wars has surfaced and is posted below. May the force and all that hippie, touchy feely, Obi-Wan stuff be with you come April 3. Thanks, Machinima.

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Report: Microsoft, Activision pull GAME supporthttps://www.vg247.com/report-microsoft-activision-pulls-game-supportJohnny CullenWed, 14 Mar 2012 23:28:27 +0000https://www.vg247.com/report-microsoft-activision-pulls-game-supportXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Rush: A Disney Pixar AdventureKinect Star WarsActivision Blizzard

Microsoft and Activision are the latest companies to pull support for GAME, MCV is reporting tonight.

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Kinect Star Wars media features droid dancing, lightsaber actionhttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-media-features-droid-dancing-lightsaber-actionJohnny CullenMon, 05 Mar 2012 14:03:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-media-features-droid-dancing-lightsaber-actionXbox 360Microsoftcasual gamingKinect Star WarsXbox network

Microsoft's released new media of Kinect Star Wars ahead of the game's launch next month. Droid dancing, lightsabers and pod racing your thang? You're in the right place, lovely. Get new shots and a gameplay video below.

It's out in the US on April 3 and in the UK on April 6.

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Mass Effect 3 shows "Kinect can be integrated into core games," says MS exechttps://www.vg247.com/mass-effect-3-shows-kinect-can-be-integrated-into-core-games-says-ms-execJohnny CullenFri, 24 Feb 2012 11:24:52 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mass-effect-3-shows-kinect-can-be-integrated-into-core-games-says-ms-execXbox 360Microsoftcasual gamingKinectKinect Star WarsMass Effect 3

Kinect marketing boss Michael Johnson has said Mass Effect 3's integration of the motion controller shows how it can be used within core games without it being force-fitted.

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Kinect Star Wars dance mode flashes "awesome" on Leia's pantshttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-dance-mode-flashes-awesome-on-leias-pantsPatrick GarrattFri, 24 Feb 2012 10:11:06 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-dance-mode-flashes-awesome-on-leias-pantsRhythm actionXbox 360Microsoftcasual gamingKinectKinect Star WarsAction Adventure

First video of Kinect Star Wars' dance mode has emerged from a tenth anniversary Xbox event in Amsterdam. This is pretty much essential viewing.

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Kinect Star Wars to release on April 3 in the UK, features "Galactic Dance Off mode"https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-to-release-on-april-3-in-the-ukPatrick GarrattTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:08:56 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-to-release-on-april-3-in-the-ukXbox 360MicrosoftAction AdventureKinect Star Wars

Microsoft has confirmed that Kinect Star Wars will release on April 3 in the UK.

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Kinect Star Wars emerges from the dark side with new videohttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-emerges-from-the-dark-side-with-new-videoStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 26 Jan 2012 20:58:48 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-emerges-from-the-dark-side-with-new-videoXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureStar Wars

Microsoft has released a new video for Kinect Star Wars, featuring Parks and Recreation's Chris Pratt reenacting the scene in Star Wars where Darth Vader and Obi-Wan go at it. Warning: he is in his under crackers at one point. After announcing a delay for the title last year, along with the awesome R2D2-inspired limited-edition Xbox 360 with Kinect bundle, Microsoft has yet to provide a new release date.

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Microsoft UK to take new Kinect titles on the roadhttps://www.vg247.com/microsoft-uk-to-take-new-kinect-titles-on-the-roadAlex DonaldsonThu, 22 Sep 2011 15:12:49 +0000https://www.vg247.com/microsoft-uk-to-take-new-kinect-titles-on-the-roadXbox 360DisneyDance Central 2KinectKinect Star WarsKinect Disneyland AdventuresKinect Sports Season 2

Microsoft is showing off a lot of their Kinect offerings to the public this week at the Eurogamer Expo, but if you can't make it down there and want to try out Kinect's latest they've just lifted the lid on a new road show which will see their major Kinect releases playable to the public in a variety of locations.

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Kinect Star Wars and R2D2 Xbox 360 bundle delayedhttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-and-r2d2-xbox-360-bundle-delayedStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 24 Aug 2011 15:15:52 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-and-r2d2-xbox-360-bundle-delayedXbox 360MicrosoftTerminal RealityKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArtsStar Wars

Microsoft has confirmed to OXM it has delayed Kinect Star Wars and the awesome R2D2-inspired limited-edition Xbox 360 with Kinect bundle.

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Star Wars Kinect - Off-screen video from MS Play Dayhttps://www.vg247.com/star-wars-kinect-off-screen-video-from-ms-play-dayJohnny CullenMon, 22 Aug 2011 15:15:13 +0000https://www.vg247.com/star-wars-kinect-off-screen-video-from-ms-play-dayXbox 360MicrosoftTerminal RealityGamescom 2011KinectKinect Star Wars

One final video from the Microsoft Play Day: it's Star Wars Kinect. There's a minute-long video of the game from Terminal Reality, where you'll be able to get "a lot of finesse" from challenges in the game for hardcore gamers playing it.

Star Wars Kinect launches this Christmas for Xbox 360.

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Kinect Star Wars to offer “finesse” in combat for core gamershttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-to-offer-finesse-in-combat-for-core-gamersAlex DonaldsonTue, 16 Aug 2011 21:10:16 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-to-offer-finesse-in-combat-for-core-gamersXbox 360MicrosoftScreensGamescom 2011Xbox Game StudiosKinectKinect Star WarsAction Adventure

There’ll still be a challenge for hardcore gamers in Kinect Star Wars according to the game’s Global Product Manager.

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Quick Shots: New Kinect Star Wars screens releasedhttps://www.vg247.com/quick-shots-new-kinect-star-wars-screens-releasedStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 28 Jul 2011 15:01:02 +0000https://www.vg247.com/quick-shots-new-kinect-star-wars-screens-releasedXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArtsStar Wars

Lucasarts has release a few new screenshots for Kinect Star Wars. The game will be released in time for the holiday season, and you can also get it in bundle form for $449.99 via an R2D2 styled 320GB Xbox 360 which also comes with a gold C3PO controller and a white Kinect.

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Saturday Shorts: DCUO, Shiva, Minecraft, sales, Shatnerhttps://www.vg247.com/saturday-shots-dcuo-shiva-minecraft-sales-shatnerStephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 23 Jul 2011 22:33:54 +0000https://www.vg247.com/saturday-shots-dcuo-shiva-minecraft-sales-shatnerLegendary Pictureswilliam shatnergreen lanternMarvel Super Hero SquadMass EffectThe Lord of the RingsFinal Fantasy Type-0DC Universe OnlineKinect Star WarsJagged AllianceMarvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity GauntletDCUOComic Con 2011Saturday ShortsVG247SalesJagged Alliance: Back In ActionuDraw Studio

It's time for small things, funny things, and weird things. Get your fill below.

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Kinect Star Wars at Comic-Con: "There are 100 million Star Wars fans, but not all of them play games"https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-at-comic-con-there-are-100-million-star-wars-fans-but-not-all-of-them-play-gamesNathan GraysonFri, 22 Jul 2011 08:50:48 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-at-comic-con-there-are-100-million-star-wars-fans-but-not-all-of-them-play-gamesXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureComic Con 2011LucasArts

Sorry, hardcore gamers. This probably isn't the Star Wars game you're looking for. Does that necessarily mean it'll be bad? Of course not. But LucasArts and Microsoft made no bones about their aim during Kinect Star Wars' Comic-Con panel: this one's for "families and kids."

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Limited Edition Star Wars Kinect Xbox 360 bundle is awesomehttps://www.vg247.com/limited-edition-star-wars-kinect-xbox-360-bundle-is-awesomeStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 21 Jul 2011 18:09:33 +0000https://www.vg247.com/limited-edition-star-wars-kinect-xbox-360-bundle-is-awesomeXbox 360KinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArts

Xbox and LucasArts announced at Comic-Con today that limited edition Xbox 360 console with Kinect painted like R2-D2 with C3-PO-gold controller will be up for grabs soon.

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Microsoft at Comic-Con 2011: Gears 3, Kinect Star Wars, Frank O’Connorhttps://www.vg247.com/microsoft-at-comic-con-gears-3-kinect-star-wars-frank-oStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 14 Jul 2011 13:13:29 +0000https://www.vg247.com/microsoft-at-comic-con-gears-3-kinect-star-wars-frank-oXbox 360MicrosoftGears of War 3KinectKinect Star WarsComic Con 2011Xbox network

Microsoft has announced its plans for next week's Comic-Con, and it loos as through there will various Xbox 360-centric activities for attendees to busy themselves with.

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Kinect Star Wars demoed, control your lightsaber with gestureshttps://www.vg247.com/star-wars-kinect-title-demoed-control-your-lightsaber-with-gesturesStephany Nunneley-JacksonMon, 06 Jun 2011 17:49:33 +0000https://www.vg247.com/star-wars-kinect-title-demoed-control-your-lightsaber-with-gesturesXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureStar Wars

Microsoft demoed Lucasarts' Star Wars Kinect game during its E3 press conference. You can use both your voice along with hands an body gestures in it.

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Kinect Star Wars and Disneyland Adventures - in-game footagehttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-and-disneyland-adventures-in-game-footagePatrick GarrattMon, 06 Jun 2011 09:05:15 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-and-disneyland-adventures-in-game-footageXbox 360MicrosoftKudo Tsunodacasual gamingKinect Star WarsAction Adventure

French site BamarEnLive has posted in-game footage of Kinect Star Wars and the previously unannounced Disneyland Adventures being played by Kinect boss Kudo Tsunoda yesterday. The Star Wars footage shows Kudo using a lightsaber, dodging and jumping in combat, while the Disney game shows a kid walking round a themepark, hugging Mickey and doing all the stuff Disney likes to think kids do. Obviously, these titles are to feature in the Microsoft E3 press conference later today. Watch the video below: it desribes Star Wars as "nearly ready". Thanks, Xboxygen.

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LucasArts "keeping a close eye" on Kinect, Move for internal developmenthttps://www.vg247.com/lucasarts-keeping-a-close-eye-on-kinect-move-for-internal-developmentJohnny CullenMon, 06 Jun 2011 08:03:17 +0000https://www.vg247.com/lucasarts-keeping-a-close-eye-on-kinect-move-for-internal-developmentXbox 360KinectKinect Star WarsPaul MeeganPlayStation MoveLucasArtsPS3

LucasArts boss Paul Meegan has said the company is watching both Kinect and PlayStation Move closely in regards to using both motion controllers for internal development.

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Report - New Halo and Fable, Wake, Dance Central 2 on show from MS at E3 [Update]https://www.vg247.com/report-new-halo-and-fable-wake-dance-central-2-on-show-from-ms-at-e3Johnny CullenMon, 06 Jun 2011 06:13:54 +0000https://www.vg247.com/report-new-halo-and-fable-wake-dance-central-2-on-show-from-ms-at-e3Xbox 360HaloMicrosoftDance Central 2KinectKinect Star WarsFable: The JourneyAlan WakeKinect Sports Season 2

Update: It's actually fake. Welcome to E3 everyone.

Kotaku's reporting a massive list of titles that Microsoft is showing at E3, including a new Halo, Dance Central 2 and more.

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Kinect Star Wars detailed: lightsabers, voice commandshttps://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-detailed-lightsabers-voice-commands-moreBrenna HillierMon, 06 Jun 2011 02:33:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kinect-star-wars-detailed-lightsabers-voice-commands-moreXbox 360MicrosoftKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArtsStar Wars

Microsoft and LucasArts have finally begun to lift the lid on what is almost certainly Kinect's most anticipated title: Star Wars.

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Star Wars Kinect gets short live-action E3 teaserhttps://www.vg247.com/star-wars-kinect-gets-short-live-action-e3-teaserDebabrata NathWed, 01 Jun 2011 12:18:34 +0000https://www.vg247.com/star-wars-kinect-gets-short-live-action-e3-teaserXbox 360MicrosoftTerminal RealityKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureStar Wars

Microsoft's released a brief live-action teaser for Star Wars Kinect, featuring a curious R2-D2 examining the camera before freaking out after it nods back at him. And that's it. No, really, that is it. Expect the Terminal Reality game, first announced last year, to be part of Microsoft's E3 presser on Monday. Watch it below

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Rumor: Kinect Star Wars to include pod racing, playable Rancorhttps://www.vg247.com/rumor-kinect-star-wars-to-include-pod-racing-playable-rancorNathan GraysonFri, 22 Apr 2011 06:23:44 +0000https://www.vg247.com/rumor-kinect-star-wars-to-include-pod-racing-playable-rancorXbox 360rumoursKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArts

Lightsabers? Please. That's only the tip of the iceberg.

The rest of the iceberg is a Rancor.

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Mikhailov: Move's Star Wars game will "be damn better than Kinect could ever do"https://www.vg247.com/mikhailov-moves-star-wars-game-will-be-damn-better-than-kinect-could-ever-doJohnny CullenThu, 25 Nov 2010 13:48:12 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mikhailov-moves-star-wars-game-will-be-damn-better-than-kinect-could-ever-doXbox 360HotMicrosoftTerminal RealityKinectPS3Kinect Star WarsPlayStation MoveSonyAnton Mikhailov

Sony R&D bod Anton Mikhailov has hit out at Kinect's abillity to deliver a proper Star Wars title with the tech.

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Kudo: Star Wars Kinect out next Christmas, Forza Kinect reiterated for 2011https://www.vg247.com/kudo-star-wars-kinect-out-next-christmas-forza-kinect-reiterated-for-2011Johnny CullenWed, 10 Nov 2010 08:48:45 +0000https://www.vg247.com/kudo-star-wars-kinect-out-next-christmas-forza-kinect-reiterated-for-2011Xbox 360HotMicrosoftTerminal RealityKudo TsunodaKinectKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArtsTurn 10 Studios

Kinect creative lead Kudo Tsunoda has told the BBC that the Star Wars Kinect title, coming from Ghostbusters devs Terminal Reality, will release next christmas.

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Clip for Star Wars Kinect title makes us a bit excitedhttps://www.vg247.com/clip-for-star-wars-kinect-title-makes-us-a-bit-excitedJohnny CullenMon, 14 Jun 2010 10:31:20 +0000https://www.vg247.com/clip-for-star-wars-kinect-title-makes-us-a-bit-excitedXbox 360HotMicrosoftKinect Star WarsAction AdventureLucasArtsStar Wars

Mind that Star Wars game that was announced last night for Kinect? We get the feeling we may want it just a little bit.

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