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Complete details for the upcoming fitness videogame “EA Sports Active 2” for the Xbox 360 (Kinect). The game is developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. The game delivers true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data. The product will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

The new EA Sports Active 2 innovative wireless control system gives users complete freedom of motion, making it even easier to get a workout that delivers great results. Using innovative heart rate detection technology, the heart rate monitor will help users monitor intensity, providing constant on-screen monitoring throughout the workout and tracking user data over time to optimize performance.

The new EA Sports Active 2 for Xbox 360 (Kinect) tracks full body movement with true 1:1 motion that will register exercises never before possible and create seamless workout experiences, without ever having to use a controller. Users will also have the ability to navigate workouts with voice and gesture recognition, which allows for a seamless, fluid workout experience. Additionally, users also have the ability to download new workouts and exercises to their Xbox 360 console through Xbox LIVE online entertainment network to keep their workouts fresh and maintain motivation.

Dance Masters is a music video game for Xbox 360 (Kinect), set for release in Q4 2010. The game is published by Konami.

The game will offer users the ultimate dance club vibe. Kinect for Xbox 360 allows players to watch their actions in real time and also save two of their original routines for use as back-up dancers in the game, no controllers required. As players dance in tune to the game's music, they can also take snapshots of their favorite dance poses, save to local albums and share the fun with friends. Utilising XboxLIVE for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, players can also challenge up to four friends around the world and enhance their experience with dance sequences, theme packs and more.

Featuring 30 tracks spanning club music classics, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, and Techno, DanceMasters dancers can groove to their favorite songs, creating non-stop set lists and can also download new songs via Xbox LIVE. The game also offers three gameplay modes for the ultimate dance experience: Dance, Lesson, and Status. In Dance Mode, users compete to become the Dance Master as they play and unlock their favorite songs and dance along with a friend. Lesson Mode offers a tutorial service, and Status Mode allows players to check their play records and review the titles they have earned. Players can also compete to determine the ultimate dancer with multiple difficulty levels including Light, Standard, Extreme and Stealth.

Dance Masters game features:

Dance freely, no peripherals to tie you down.

Choose from different modes to give yourself the ultimate Dance experience.

Communicate with other Dancers around the world on Xbox Live.

Challenge yourself and your friends multiple difficulty level.

Dance yourself to the music that will make your move with a wide variety of dance music including Hip Hop, R&B, Pop and Techno.

Keep up your moves, by monitoring how good you are dancing.

Challenge up to 4 of your friends online to the ultimate Dance Off.

YooStar 2 is a music video game for Xbox 360 (Kinect), release date to be announced later. The game is currently in development at Blitz Games and will publish by YooStar.

The game allows players to perform in hundreds of famous movie scenes, record their performances, and share them with friends and family online. Using the sensor of the Kinect for Xbox 360, Yoostar2 achieves Hollywood green screen style effects without the use of a green screen. In an instant, players can literally step into well-known movie scenes and play the roles of the world’s most famous actors.

Yoostar 2 features multiple gameplay modes, including a party mode that allows a group of players to perform in quick succession and a progression mode where players face a series of challenges and unlock new scenes.

Deca Sports Freedom is a sports video game for Xbox 360 (Kinect), release date to be announced later. The game is developed and published by Hudson Soft.

The game takes sports gaming to the next level with 10 sporting events designed especially for Kinect. Players can compete in Tennis, Boxing, Archery, Paintball, Beach Volleyball, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Mogul Skiing, Snowboard Cross and even more.

Deca Sports Freedom takes advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360's advanced technology and allows gamers to compete controller-free against friends and family, and even online against "DECAthletes" around the world through Xbox LIVE online entertainment network. Players' movements are mirrored by their avatars, which appear in the game as the athletes.

Deca Sports Freedom game features:

No need to hold a controller – Play each sport as if you were doing it in real life. Swing that tennis racquet, jab with your right hand, and pull back on the bowstring.

Play online – Compete against the best DECAthletes in your region by going online.

Earn adidas clothing for your avatar – Not only do you get to wear the latest fashion from adidas to wear on your character in-game, if you do well enough, you'll unlock it for your avatar to wear outside of the game.

Adrenalin Misfits is a sports video game for Xbox 360 (Kinect), release date to be announced later. The game is developed and published by Konami.

The game thrusts gamers into 7 unbelievable fantasy worlds with exciting boarding battles in amazing environments played with the Kinect sensor. Compete in cross boarding action through freestyle, time and collection challenges against boss characters each with unique abilities. Battle Boss' from around the world growing your abilities and gaining more impressive boards each with their own special features. Win a race, steal that boss' board and do battle to collect all 60. Kinect controls mean anyone can play because your body is the controller. The Kinect camera reads your body's natural motions converting them into character actions on screen. It's not just a race, it's a battle!

Adrenalin Misfits game features:

Kinect full body motion controls mean anyone can compete and play in single player mode or two player battles.

Perform tricks slide and glide in this snowboard inspired sliding game by moving your head, feet and body.

Kinect sound controls mean that the more your friends and family cheer the faster your rider will go.

Race through 7 unique fantasy worlds including the snowy mountain, stormy desert, glacier lands, limestone caves, volcanoes and more.

Compete, win and become one of 7 monsters you just defeated or play as an original avatar or Xbox 360 avatar.

Win tournaments and acquire as many as 60 cross boards each with special abilities.

Various items scattered around the course can be added to your cross board to amp up your boards abilities like speed boosts, special attack powers and shooting abilities.

Track rankings, time and scores with anyone in the World via live leader boards.

Challenges include time challenges, fly distance, balloon buster, stadium mini-games, big air, terrain park, half pipe and more.

Kinect Adventures is an action video game for Xbox 360, set for release in November 2010. The game is developed by Good Science Studio and published by Microsoft.

In the game, float in outer space. Experience the thrill of roaring rapids. Tackle mountaintop obstacle courses. And dive into the deep to explore a leaky underwater observatory - all from your living room. With Kinect Adventures, you are the controller as you jump, dodge and kick your way through exciting adventures set in a variety of exotic locations.

Kinect Adventures game features:

Explore the world from the comfort of your living room. Jump, duck and dodge in beautiful mountaintop obstacle courses, test your reflexes in Rallyball, or experience anti-gravity in outer space. With 20 adventures to complete, there is plenty of action to go around.

Show off and share. Adventures are best when shared with friends and family members. Express yourself and pose for the camera as it captures Photo Moments of you and your friends tackling adventures together. Use your body and voice to create live videos called “Living Statues” as the reward for a job well done. Share the fun with friends on the Internet through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, e-mail and anywhere you choose.

Dive into social adventures. Whether you want to play for five minutes or five hours, “Kinect Adventures” is a rich mine for fun with friends and family members. Take turns jumping in and out of games whenever you like, or jump onto Xbox LIVE to play online. Compete or cooperate — stretch your muscles or your social skills. Kinect Adventures is an inclusive experience.

Kinectimals is a virtual pet video game for Xbox 360 (Kinect), set for release in November 2010. The game is developed by Frontier Developments and published by Microsoft.

In the game, a wide-eyed Bengal tiger cub cocks its head to the side and playfully peers at you. Memories of your first trip to the zoo come rushing back. Through the magic of Kinect that furry tiger cub is in your living room and about to become your best friend...

Kinectimals invites children, their parents and animal lovers of all ages to build lasting friendships with some of the world's most exotic creatures. Just like real pets, your Kinectimals will come running when they hear your voice, respond to commands like jump, roll-over and play dead, and purr with joy when you scratch them behind the ears.

Kinectimals game features:

Get in touch with your wild side. Your journey begins when you adopt and name one of 20 playful friends, including a lion, cheetah and Bengal tiger.

Create memories that last a lifetime. From the first time she recognizes her name to when she learns to fetch, your cub will grow up as your sidekick, eager to discover the island around you. She will always be ready for a scratch and a belly rub with smiles and purrs.

The fun never ends. There are new ways to train tricks such as fetch, play activities such as jump rope, and even master agility courses with hops, stops and balancing acts. Invite a friend with his or her pet for some fun contests.