{"id":6579,"date":"2010-06-17T21:35:33","date_gmt":"2010-06-17T11:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2010-06-17T21:35:33","modified_gmt":"2010-06-17T11:35:33","slug":"sega-announces-its-first-title-for-kinect%e2%84%a2-for-xbox-360%c2%ae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=6579","title":{"rendered":"SEGA ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST TITLE FOR KINECT\u2122 FOR XBOX 360\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sonic Free Riders\u2122 brings full body motion controlled fast-paced boarding action into people\u2019s homes!<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wednesday 16th June 2010<\/strong> \u2013 SEGA Europe Ltd. & SEGA America Inc., today announced Sonic Free Riders<\/em>\u2122.\u00a0 Set for release late 2010, Sonic Free Riders\u2122<\/em> offers an extreme fast-paced boarding game and is developed to take full advantage of KinectTM <\/sup>for Xbox 360\u00ae\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the first time ever in a SEGA game, full-motion body control will allow you to twist and turn your way through a range of visually stunning courses in an action-packed Sonic experience unlike any other!\u00a0 Kinect <\/sup>for Xbox 360\u2019s unique motion sensor means Sonic Free Riders\u2122<\/em> will see family and friends controlling their fully customisable hover board or bike by twisting, turning and jumping in an exhilarating race to be the first to cross the finish line!\u00a0 Choosing from one of your favourite Sonic characters, or your own Avatar, you can reach out and grab a variety of pickups along the course.\u00a0 By throwing, shaking, or swinging your arms to launch your weapon, you can gain the competitive edge over your rivals in high octane single or multiplayer races.<\/p>\n

\u201cSEGA is immensely excited to be a part of Microsoft\u2019s line up for Kinect for Xbox 360, the full body motion control is an innovative avenue allowing for complete immersion in the game\u201d commented Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. \u201cThis is a whole new way to play as Sonic!\u00a0 By providing a complete level of freedom, movement and ease of play, Kinect for Xbox 360 and Sonic Free Riders<\/em> ensures all the family can enjoy the thrill of racing as if they were actually on their hover boards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sonic Riders\u2122<\/em> will be available to play with Kinect for Xbox 360 for late 2010.<\/p>\n

For more information please visit www.sega.com\/sonicfreeriders<\/a><\/p>\n

For press assets please visit www.sega-press.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About SEGA Europe Ltd.:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe\u2019s web site is located at www.sega.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About SEGA of America Inc<\/span><\/strong>.:<\/p>\n

SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.\u00a0 The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.\u00a0 SEGA of America\u2019s Web site is located at www.sega.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sonic Free Riders\u2122 brings full body motion controlled fast-paced boarding action into people\u2019s homes!\u00a0 Wednesday 16th June 2010 \u2013 SEGA Europe Ltd. & SEGA America Inc., today announced Sonic Free Riders\u2122.\u00a0 Set for release late 2010, Sonic Free Riders\u2122 offers an extreme fast-paced boarding game and is developed to take full advantage of KinectTM for<\/p>\n

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