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Microsoft's Entertainment for All Subscriptions

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We heard awhile back that Microsoft would be using a new subscription system and pricing for the Xbox 360. Well here's all the detail. Starting this Sunday, October 28th, Microsoft will be rolling out their Entertainment for All subscription bundles. These bundles will include the following(pictured above): A 4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect for $99 A 250GB Xbox 360 for $99 A 250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect for $149 Now with these new bundles there is a catch. Those buying one will also have to comply with the required 2yr Xbox Live Gold Membership agreement at $14.99 per month. Gamestop, Toys R Us, BestBuy, Walmart and the Microsoft store will all have these available online and in stores on or after the 28th. Who's up for a new Xbox?

News Byte: $99 Xbox 360 Confirmed

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Microsoft has confirmed today its Xbox 360 4GB console with Kinect for $99. This bundle comes with a 2 year Xbox Live Gold Subscription contract that will cost $14.99 a month. You can acquire this bundle on the Microsoft Store .

Skyrim Kinect Trailer is all Awesome

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This morning a trailer was released showing off what Skyrim would be like with Kinect integration. My initial thoughts were that it couldn't be real and it was too good to be true. Turns out-it REAL and its coming. The video below goes into detail on what's possible with Skyrim and Kinect.

Dragon Ball Z game for Kinect Incoming

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Image f rom Budokai Tenkaichi 3 If you've longed to be one of the great Z fighters soon you'll be able to. Namco Bandai has announced Dragon Ball Z for Kinect. The game is scheduled to be released this October and will feature over 50 playable characters, more than 100 moves you can perform and will be in the 1st person perspective. What is unique to the game is the ability to acquire and scan QR cards which will unlock characters and other goodies. X360A already has an achievement list for this game up already although it was announced only yesterday. It will be interesting to see how Namco Bandai pulls off some of the more crasy DBZ moves using the Kinect. Can you say KA-ME-HA-ME-HA. [via GameInformer & X360A ]

New Xbox Bundle Announced

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Just when you thought Microsoft didn't have any plans for another special edition console they throw another your way. Microsoft has released an all White Xbox 360 Special Edition Family Bundle. This bundle comes with a white Kinect, a 4GB Xbox 360 and a controller. It also comes bundled with Kinect Adventures, Kinect Sports and a 3-month Live Gold subscription for $300. If you're a fan of this new all white look the bundle is already up for grabs at various retailers. [via Major Nelson ]

Kinect Star Wars Motions toward Release

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If you were eagerly awaiting the release of Microsoft Kinect Star Wars then you'll be glad to know that it has an official release date. After being delayed last year the game is set to launch on April 3rd. Alongside this release will also be the Kinect Star Wars themed Xbox 360 console. Kinect Star Wars will have several modes including Podracing and a Dance Off mode where you dance to Star Wars themed music. Will the force be with Kinect Star Wars when it's released or will it be just another Kinect title? [via OXM ]

Mass Effect 3 Demo gets Release Date

Originally thought to have a January release date, the ME3 demo has been pushed back to February 14. This news comes via way of a new video released today showcasing Mass Effect 3 with Kinect functionality. This new function has alot of possibilities to increase the level of immersion for a player as the won't have to pause the game to issue commands or change weapons. Some may like it while others won't. What do you think of ME3 new Kinect feature. Get More: GameTrailers.com , Mass Effect 3 - Better With Kinect Featurette HD , PC Games , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 [via Gametrailers ]

Kinect Motions for PCs

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At their CES 2012 Press Conference, Microsoft announced that the Kinect will officially be launched for Windows PCs. Coming February 1st PC gamers will get to experience all that Microsofts' motion gaming device has to offer.