star wars kinect

Exclusive look at Kinect Star Wars at the Skywalker Ranch

Who doesn’t love Kinect?  Add in Star Wars and I’m a happy gamer!  I have been waiting for this game to come out as I’m sure many other Star Wars fans have.  There is a lot more to the game than meets the eye though and it is not just about fighting battles, although there is plenty of that type of action.  Many of the movie scenes are included in the game as well. The Herald Sun tells us more: Kinect Star Wars is one of the most eagerly awaited titles based on the sci-fi franchise. Set just before Episode II: Attack of the Clones, players use the Xbox 360 Kinect motion controller to complete a Jedi Destiny campaign, dogfight in space or go all Rampage on a Rancor. And, of course, most importantly, flail around in their living rooms wielding a Kinect-powered lightsaber. Yes, you get the chance to…

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I Ain’t no Hologram Girl! Star Wars Kinect Dance Video

This is probably one of the funniest videos of the dancing mode in the Kinect Star Wars game.  Even the author/dancer of Star Wars Dancing  says, “Short clip of my first attempt at Kinect Star Wars Dancing… slightly embarrassing but funny. Captured using HD PVR with GoPro HD Hero filming player actions. Put together with Sony Vegas.” Embarrassing is putting it mildly because I know I would never post a video like this of myself attempting to do these dance moves (ok, well maybe I would).  I do give him credit though; it takes a great deal of courage to put yourself out there like that.  As for the game, I absolutely love the reaction times between the player and the game.  There was no lag that I could detect between the moves made by the player and the character in the game.  Even the slight head shakes and hip…

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