With the launch of Kinect coming up next month, Microsoft have announced that they will have 17 controller free games available as part of Kinect’s launch portfolio. Read on for the complete list.
Today, the countdown to Kinect begins, as Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of a multiyear advertising campaign and revealed the complete lineup of 17 controller-free games that will transform living rooms around the world starting on Nov. 4.
With pre-orders rapidly selling out and thousands of retailers across the country opening at midnight on launch day, Kinect is set to fly off store shelves and get everyone off the couch and on their feet this holiday season.
“The very first time we saw Kinect, we knew it would be a ‘must have’ item for the holiday season,” said Richard Barry, vice president, general merchandise manager, Toys “R” Us® Inc. “There is no better place in the world to introduce innovative new products than Toys “R” Us, and we are excited about the full day of activities planned in New York City, building up to the much anticipated sale of the first Kinect sensor at our flagship store in Times Square.”
Excitement for Kinect has reached a fever pitch. Over the past four months, tens of thousands of kids and parents, seasoned gamers and newbies alike jumped into the world of controller-free entertainment on the nationwide Kinect Experience Tour. This week, Microsoft continues to fan the flames with the launch of the Kinect global ad campaign.
“The Xbox 360 team created a multiyear, integrated campaign showcasing real people at the heart of the experience,” said Mike Delman, corporate vice president of IEB global marketing, Microsoft. “Kinect puts consumers at the center of their entertainment, and our marketing efforts follow that same charter.”
A Gift for the Whole Family
For less than the price of four tickets to see “The Nutcracker” this holiday, Kinect is a gift that awakens the living room all year round with laughter, camaraderie and the simple joy of new experiences shared with family and friends. The all-in-one Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect includes the new Xbox 360 4GB console, Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures,” priced at $299.99 ERP (U.S.). Or for those who have an Xbox 360 console1 at home, the stand-alone Kinect for Xbox 360 priced at $149.99 ERP (U.S.) includes the Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” and works with the 42 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in homes worldwide.
With 17 Kinect-enabled titles debuting in November, Kinect for Xbox 360 offers something for gamers (and nongamers) of every stripe.
Family Game Night … With a Kinect Twist
Befriend a playful tiger cub, collect treasures from around the globe or cast a spell in the wizarding world. Whether adopting a new family pet in “Kinectimals” (Frontier Developments Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios), or embarking on a wet and wild rafting trip in “Kinect Adventures” (Good Science Studio/Microsoft Game Studios), Kinect for Xbox 360 is the one gift the whole family will enjoy this holiday season.
Included with every Kinect sensor, Kinect Adventures delivers pulse-racing adventure to you and your family. Work together to complete a variety of challenges that fire up the mind and body for players of all ages and skill levels. You’ll bounce through roaring rapids, challenge obstacle courses or explore a leaky underwater laboratory.
Kinectimals (Frontier Developments Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios)
Limited collector’s editions of the “Kinectimals” game packaged with a 7” plush toy that unlocks a new animal and toy in the game will be available at select retailers. $49.99 ERP (U.S.)/$59.99 ERP (U.S.) limited collector’s edition.
The next time you log into the official Xbox website you will notice some massive changes. In addition to support for the 9 new Xbox LIVE regions that will happen next month, Xbox.com has a brand new look as well and a bunch new features.
The new website looks fresh and clean, and supports the latest Xbox 360 theme. Browse some of the screenshots we have attached below..
Latest Xbox.Com Updates/Changes:
Browser based Avatar editor: Edit your avatar and preview avatar items before purchase
Combined views for messages, friend and game requests
Improved notification of your account subscription
Leverage Family Reports to understand what your family is doing and how they are using LIVE
Play web games with your Xbox LIVE friends on the web or on Windows Phone 7
Marketplace: More powerful search and more intuitive ways to browse and filter
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Microsoft has announced that the existing "Xbox LIVE Silver" membership for Xbox LIVE will now be called "Xbox LIVE Free" Membership.
Microsoft has renamed its Xbox Live Silver Membership, which will now be called Xbox Live Free Membership, tweets Graeme Boyd, Xbox Community Manager of Europe. The changes come as part of the company’s overhaul of the Xbox.com site.
The new Xbox website already features the updated lingo, but the actual Xbox 360 console dashboard will not reflect the new wording until it is updated sometime this fall, reports JPS.
The Silver Membership was already Microsoft’s free Xbox Live account and nothing about it will change except the name. The new Xbox website already features the updated lingo, but the actual Xbox 360 console dashboard will not reflect the new wording until it is updated sometime this fall, reports JPS.
By using the word “Free,” Microsoft hopes to encourage more account activations and lessen confusion about Live’s availability. Unlike the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3, a paid subscription is required to fully utilize the Xbox 360’s online features. Microsoft is likely trying to pre-counter a potential backlash when it raises the subscription price on Nov. 1.
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced plans to develop add-on content for Fallout®: New Vegas™, the follow-up to the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout® 3.
The first downloadable content for Fallout: New Vegas will be available this holiday season through Xbox LIVE® for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
“We’re excited to continue the partnership between Bethesda and Microsoft, and build on the success of the game add-ons released for Fallout 3 on Xbox LIVE,” said Pete Hines, VP of Marketing and PR of Bethesda Softworks. “Fans will once again be able to continue their experience in the Fallout universe with the add-on packs planned for after the launch of the game.” Fallout: New Vegas brings this beloved franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes.
“Bethesda set a high bar with the quality of the Fallout game add-ons,” said Matt Barlow, General Manager, IEB Product Marketing for Microsoft. “We have no doubt that gamers will be thrilled with seeing a new add-on pack extend their adventures with Fallout: New Vegas on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE.” Published by Bethesda Softworks, Fallout: New Vegas is set for release on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows on October 19th in North America, October 21st in Australia and on October 22nd in Europe.
More details about plans for additional content will be released in the coming weeks. Fallout®: New Vegas, developed at Obsidian Entertainment, has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Fallout: New Vegas, visit http://fallout.bethsoft.com
Gears of Wars 2 is now available to purchase and download via the Xbox LIVE digital download service, Games on Demand. The new digital download for GOW2 weighs in at a whopping 6GB and is available in All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan. Check pricing for your region via the links.
Content: Gears of War 2 Price: Check pricing for your region Availability: Not available in Japan Dash Text: Winter approaches. War rages on. Entire cities are sinking, swallowed by a new threat from below. Soon humanity will have nothing left to defend. Only one option remains: an all-out attack on the Locust Horde. • HD Gaming’s New Standard Innovative controls and unmatched intensity made Gears of War® one of the best-selling Xbox 360® games ever. Breakthrough advances in Unreal® Engine 3 raise the bar again. • A Blockbuster Experience Use enemies as shields, fight chainsaw duels, and discover new monsters, weapons, and vehicles in an emotional campaign of loss and retribution. • Explosive Xbox LIVE® Play The most visceral online shooter gets even better with a new party system, more co-op modes, and TrueSkill(TM) matchmaking.
To celebrate Gears of War 2 coming to Games on Demand, the All Fronts Collection will be 50% for both Gold and Silver Members until Monday, October 18.
Dead Space Ignition is now ready for direct download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. Weighing in 2 GB, Dead Space Ignition is available in All Xbox LIVE regions and will cost 400 MS Points. A FREE demo is also available to download.
Dead Space Ignition is a downloadable game that takes place on the Sprawl and challenges players to survive the initial necromorph outbreak.
Content: Dead Space Ignition Price: 400 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions Dash Text: Dead Space Ignition is a prologue to Dead Space 2, where you must survive the initial Necromorph outbreak on the Sprawl. Combining comic story-telling with three unique hacking games, it delivers a new Dead Space experience. Choose your path through the story, and upon completion of each ending, you’ll receive unlocks in Dead Space 2, including an exclusive suit for Isaac Clarke. You must complete different Hacking games in order to succeed: Hardware Crack is a puzzler where you align lasers to complete circuits. System Override turns tower-defense games on their head, with you on the offensive. Finally, Trace Route is a side-scrolling race against competing electrical signals. Can you survive the events leading up to Dead Space 2?
For all you lucky people who have pre-ordered Dead Space 2 from Participating retailers, you should have received a code that allows you free access to this game. Check your local retailer for further details.
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With pre-orders rapidly selling out and thousands of retailers across the country opening at midnight on launch day, Kinect is set to fly off store shelves and get everyone off the couch and on their feet this holiday season.
