Xbox Gaming in South Africa

Microsoft's E3 press event was rather Kinect-heavy, but they weren't the only ones revealing new software for the popular motion controller - third party publishers really came to the party this year too. Read on for a quick round-up of a couple of the Xbox 360 Kinect announcements that were made during E3...

Kinect: Disneyland Adventures (Frontier Developments Ltd./Microsoft Studios)

Harnessing the controller-free magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” allows children, families and Disney fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, step into adventures based on attractions, engage in challenging quests and interact with beloved Disney characters using their full bodies and voices,* no controller required. “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” is your portal to a magical world of Disneyland park adventures through Kinect.

Release: Holiday 2011

Motionsports Adrenaline (Ubisoft Vancouver/Ubisoft)

Motionsports Adrenaline will allow you, your friends and family to take part in extreme activities you would never dream of attempting in real life. From the peaks of the Himalayas to the waterfalls of the Amazon, this is the chance to release your inner daredevil. So one question remains: Will you take the challenge?

Release: October 2011

Just Dance 3 (Ubisoft Paris & Montreal/Ubisoft)

Just Dance 3 introduces exclusive new game features on all three motion-control platforms, such as four-player choreographies and dynamic environments on Wii™ and the new “Shout Out!” feature on Kinect™, which allows players to score extra points by belting out their favorite song verse. This, combined with the entertaining and unique choreographies developed by professional dancers, will provide players with the fun and accessible challenges they are looking for – ensuring that Just Dance 3 will get the world dancing.

Release: 11 October 2011

Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking (Ubisoft Paris & Milan/Ubisoft)

They’ve invaded our daily lives for years, and you’ve never really considered them to be a serious threat. You just never imagined that they could even possibly be…real. Well, you were wrong!! They really do exist! This year, see them with your own eyes… Rabbids will mess around with the Kinect™…and your life! So go crazy. Act out physically ridiculous and humorous challenges this Holiday 2011 with Raving Rabbids® for Kinect for Xbox 360.

Release: November 2011

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 (Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft)

As one of the most extensive fitness offerings on the market, Your Shape includes over 90 hours of improved and new content. With everything from martial arts to dance or boot camp, Your Shape will provide users with a very broad variety of activities. The tracking has also been pushed to the next level with brand new  floor movements as well as a better feedback system where instead of only telling you what you are doing wrong, your coach will also tell you how to do it right.

Release: November 2011

Blackwater (Zombie Studios/505 Games)

Blackwater is an intense, cinematic shooter experience unlike anything you’ve ever played before. Lead a team of Blackwater Operators protecting a fictional North African town, battling dangerous warlords and fighting back two opposing militia forces. Using the motion-sensing Kinect controller players can do everything from moving their character to aiming and firing a weapon as you work your way through pressure-filled missions. The game is also playable with a standard controller.

Release: Spring 2011

Lets Cheer! (Cat Daddy Games/2K Games)

In  Let's Cheer!, players will learn authentic cheers and competitive routines choreographed by professional cheerleaders. In addition, to ensure ultimate heart-pumping fun, all routines will be set to iconic, licensed cheerleading songs and popular dance hits. Cheer fans will find themselves showing their spirit on the field of a varsity football game or dancing their hearts out in a high-profile cheerleading competition as they progress from the local level all the way to the Nationals.

Release: Holiday 2011