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Although the actual Expo itself doesn’t start until later today, yesterday E3 was opened in spectacular fashion, with Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft and Virgin press conferences. Between them a raft of new hardware, online services and original games were unveiled. And MCV has been reporting on every single detail. But if …

EA has confirmed that a Kinect version of its EA Sports Active 2 game is in development at its Vancouver studio. The game will be available in North America on November 16th , just days after launch of the Kinect camera, along with the previously announced PlayStation 3, Wii, iPhone …

Consumers can pre-order Kinect from GAME right now. Launch details – including pricing and release date – are unconfirmed. Gamers can pre-order the device from the UK retailer for 10. Microsoft announced in its press conference that Kinect goes on sale in the US on Thursday, November 4th.

Microsoft laid out an ambitious stall of products, service updates and new hardware at E3 today – all part of a drive to reach hundreds of millions of gamers. According to Xbox boss Don Mattrick, the format-holder is looking beyond audiences of just 10s of millions, by merging all kinds …

Microsoft has confirmed at today’s E3 press conference that Forza 3 will get support for Kinect; the 360 motion controller formerly know as Natal. The title stands out as a ‘non-casual’ Kinect release, in stark contrast family-friendly games such as Kinectimals, Kinect Adventure, Kinect Sports and Joyride. While it has …

Kinect will launch in the US on Thursday, November 4th. The device will arrive with 15 Kinect-exclusive titles, including the Rare developed Kinect Sports. The announcement was made at Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference in Los Angeles. Kinect is the new name for Microsoft’s Project Natal, the motion controller for Xbox …

Microsoft has announced Kinect Sports, a new mini-game compilation that uses the motion controller. The game is developed by Rare and will allow players to control a wide range of sporting events, including bowling, football, volley ball, boxing and a number of track and field events, such as javelin, long …

Microsoft has revealed Kinectimals, a virtual pet title that – as the name suggests – makes use of the new Kinect controller for Xbox 360. The title is aimed at young children and features 40 different animals, with up to 30 different activities to take part in. The game makes …

Halo: Reach will see a number of new additions to the multi-million selling FPS series, which has now surpassed 34 million units sold. During its E3 press conference, Microsoft announced the Halo series has sold 34 million units to date, with fans racking up 2 billion hours of online play. …

Microsoft has revealed a new service for Xbox Live – Video Kinect. The device is a video chat service that also allows gamers to watch TV, video and music with their friends and family. The device uses Microsoft’s new motion controller and even tracks players as they move around the …