FGTV: Kinect Star Wars 360 Kinect Review

22/05/2012 Family Family Gamer Review

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Kinect Star Wars Product Manager Glen Gregory talks about the development and design decisions behind Kinect Star Wars.

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Episode 2.1: Kinect Rush Review

Kinect Star Wars 360 Kinect Review

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Bike | Collecting | Frugal | Motoring | Multiplayer | News | R/C Car | Race | Sports | Tech | Touch |