Star Wars

Finally after months of suspense Star Wars for Xbox kinect has been released and I'm sure it is going to one of the most popular kinect games for 2012.

In the demo video (see below) released about this Star Wars kinect game, a player in shown from a third-person view fighting wave after wave of enemies using a light saber and the Force as his main weapons.

Kinect Star Wars is truly a must have game if you have the Kinect. We had a blast playing this!

My kids and their friends had so much fun with the light saber,it may not be 100% accurate, but it was so much fun.

For Star Wars fans, this game is exactly what we expected: a fun, new medium to immerse ourselves into that world. The scenes we've replayed in our minds for years are no longer reserved for our imaginations only. This is as real as it gets until a holodeck version comes out.

Star Wars Review

1. Jedi mode - Training to become a Jedi is the key to this game. Swinging a lightsaber or waving your hand (for the force) has never been so fun. This is the mode you'll be spending the most time in.

2. Duel mode - Eh. Just a bunch of one-on-one battles. Even a fighting game fan like myself found this mode got old pretty fast, especially since you can only duel NPC opponents.

3. Podracing mode - A half-decent "driving" game within the game! Just six races but podracers can be customized. Beautiful backdrops on the various planets too. `Controller-free' piloting isn't all that great though.

4. Rancor mode - Surprisingly lots of fun! You are one of five monsters who run about destroying things.

5. Dance mode - I can't believe this is in here. Is anyone really going to be spending a lot of time dancing for Jabba.

The player isn't actually holding anything yet his movements are synchronized quite perfectly with the screen, where a light saber is flying back and forth. The accurate movements and game play shows what's in store for the future of gaming?

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Heavy Fire Afghanistan

Heavy Fire Afghanistan is due for release October 30th 2012 a real kinect shooting game.

Enemy Contact. Open fire! Defend the base. Lock down the streets of the local town. Hunt down the enemy in the forests. Rescue the hostages from the caves. Sweep the enemies out of the mountains.

Fly in helicopters. Ride in tanks and trucks. Take it to the ground and get up close and personal with the enemy. Your objective is simple: Grab the biggest gun you can find, and then knock out the enemy with your Heavy Fire!

Mass Effect 3 for Xbox Kinect

The Final Chapter in the Mass Effect Trilogy

Not everyone will survive. An ancient alien race, known only as "Reapers," has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You are Commander Shepard, a character that you can forge in your own image.

You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you: go into combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault. Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play through a truly unique experience of your own creation.

Kinect Rush

Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure, invites families and fans of all ages to experience the worlds of five beloved Disney Pixar films like never before. Through the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, scan yourself into the game to become a unique character in five Pixar worlds.

Use KinectScan to become a unique character and help your Pixar friends in five vibrant Pixar worlds. Become a super spy in Cars, save the day as a robot in Toy Story, adventure through Paris as a clever rat in Ratatouille, stop Syndrome as a super hero in Incredibles, and help Karl as an intrepid Wilderness Explorer in UP.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 is now available for Xbox kinect.
Taking its most significant leap forward in swing mechanics in over a decade, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 revolutionizes the virtual golf swing. Golfers will take full control over their swing with all-new tempo, swing plane and shot power controls along with an adjustable shot setup, allowing players to address the ball in a number of ways to create limitless shot types with just one club.

The #1 selling golf game now with Kinect support.
  

Take full control with total swing control.
  

• Swing Tempo - For the first time in Tiger Woods PGA Tour history, the tempo and speed of your swing is going to directly influence the power of your shot. Fast tempo will add more distance to shots. Slow tempo will result in less distance.
• Shot Setup - Create all possible shot types from one shot setup. Drag your aiming marker forward and back to blend between full, 3/4 , pitch, and chip shots. Create draw and fade shots by opening and closing your golfer's stance. Affect the launch trajectory by moving the ball forward or backward in your stance to create flop and punch shots. The possibilities are endless, allowing any real shot to be created in the game.
• Strike Meter - Using the all-new Strike Meter, place the sweet spot of the club precisely where you wish to hit the ball. While a center strike is the most common, you can use low and high strikes to alter power, spin and trajectory.
• Swing Arc - The visualization of the golfer's swing is shown in the form of an arc. Use this arc as a guide to execute your swing with the proper power, trajectory and shot shape.
• All-New Animations - Utilizing the latest version of EA's sophisticated ANT animation system, players be able to see in real-time whether your golf swing is on or off plane through your golfer's on-screen animations, allowing you to connect with your swing like never before.

Country Dance Kinect

Now there is a Country Music game for kinect, Country Dance All Stars features more than 35 tracks from the best names in country music including 18 CMA 2011 award winners like Male and Female Vocalists of the Year Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, Album of the Year winner Jason Aldean and Vocal Duo of the Year Lady Antebellum. Songs from mega stars Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Brooks & Dunn and Eric Church will also headline the dance party.

Zumba Fitness Rush

Zumba Fitness Rush has made it into the top 5 kinect games, with a 9.2 rating out of 10 from over 30 reviews, it is so much better than the first kinect Zumba game, so hop off your couch and into the fun-filled, electrifying dancing workout of Zumba Fitness: Rush. Featuring 42 thrilling new routines and songs from today's top artists, Zumba Fitness: Rush helps you get in shape and take your fitness goals to a new level of fun. Break it down with 24 dance styles that range from fan-favorites like Merengue and Cumbia to new additions that include Bollywood, Ragga, Bachata, Latin Pop and Quebradita.

Experience a heart-racing good time when you truly get into the dancing fun with the motion-tracking capabilities of your Kinect sensor, and enjoy hands-free dancing and control of menu navigation thanks to the Kinect's voice controls. Dance by yourself or grab a friend to share the dance floor in three game modes. Groove to the beat of one song at a time in Single Song mode, or amp up the excitement in the Zumba Class mode that offers workout routines in 20-, 45- and 60-minute formats. You can even create your own workout by saving a playlist of your favorite songs and routines. With superstar Zumba instructors and 10 dynamic environments, you'll feel like you're part of the Zumba elite and partying like a rock star all over the world. Get ready to feel the Rush.


Now for the Pros:
The navigating is great as you can use your hand, voice or controller.
The tracking has improved greatly.
The tutorials in learning the steps has improved as well.
All new music, routines and venues
Routine intensity go from easy to medium to high
The classes are fun and you will sweat your pants off big time.
Your choice of classes are Short Class (20 mins), Medium Class (45 mins) and Full Class (60 mins)
You can create your own playlist of songs (up to 12) and dance away without having to stop (you still have your choice of doing a single song as well).
It has a Dance Central type scoring system (the star system) and there you can get Nice, Hot or Zumba
It also shows the body part that needs work with a red silhouette.

Your Shape and Fitness Evolved 2012

The #1 Fitness Franchise on Kinect is Back

Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 is the sequel to Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, the #1 fitness franchise on Kinect for Xbox 360. Exercise your way with a fun and customizable experience that delivers serious results. Your Shape includes over 90 hours of activities, so you can design a workout tailored to your fitness level, goals, schedule and preferences.

 Focus your workouts on specific muscle groups. And choose from fitness activities like Boot Camp, Cardio Boxing, Jump Rope and Yoga, and new dance classes like Latin, Hip-hop, African and Bollywood. The state-of-the-art motion tracking provides feedback on your moves, and now tracks floor exercises like push-ups and sit-ups. With Your Shape Center, share and compete with your friends and the global community.