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'Microsoft has never been more committed to Japanese developers, the heart of innovative gameplay, thrilling stories and iconic heroes,' Spencer said. 'To date, Japanese games have already grossed more than $(USD) 2 billion on Xbox 360, and today's announcements signal tremendous opportunities for Japanese developers to deliver the future of gaming with Kinect.'

'This is the biggest year in our history with controller-free entertainment, amazing blockbuster games and movies all coming to Xbox 360,' Sensui said. 'With the talent of the best creators from Japan, we're able to bring even more fresh and unexpected experiences to millions of people around the world.'

Here are some more details on Kinect exclusives for the Xbox 360:

*         'codename D*' (Grasshopper Manufacture, Microsoft Game Studios). From the famed makers of 'killer7' and the 'NO MORE HEROES' series comes 'codename D' from SUDA 51 for Microsoft Game Studios. You must fight for your life to survive an evil amusement park filled with twisted and eerie creatures. With 'codename D' for Kinect for Xbox 360, you are the controller as you unleash devastating effects to destroy enemies and objects.

*         'Project Draco*' (Grounding, Microsoft Game Studios). The director of the cult hits 'Phantom Dust' and 'Panzer Dragoon,' game director Yukio Futatsugi, brings you an epic 3-D flying shooter. With the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, you will be able to nurture and learn to communicate with your dragon as you develop its skills and train it as a partner in combat. Then join friends** on Xbox LIVE to feel the rush of flight as you take to the skies together and experience breathtaking vistas and engage in thrilling battles.

*         'Haunt*' (NanaOn-Sha, Microsoft Game Studios). Gather friends and family to delve deep into a haunted house dripping with mystery '” you'll need every ounce of your wit and cunning if you hope to unravel the veil of rumors that hide its darkest secret. Dodge traps and outwit ghosts, ghouls and frights that lurk with glee around each and every corner. Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in 'Haunt,' spooky fun for Kinect for Xbox 360.

*         'Steel Battalion Heavy Armor*' (Capcom, From Software). This all-new game revives the fan-favorite 'Steel Battalion' series. With the support of Microsoft, Capcom and From Software join forces to bring this groundbreaking collaborative project to Xbox 360. Manhattan, 2082: In a world where computers and almost all modern technology have been lost, the greatest nations of the world continue to battle for supremacy. The American army lands in New York to begin its first big offensive of a long ground war. Soldiers fire from the trenches as scorched bunkers belch black smoke. As comrades continually fall to the unrelenting crossfire of bullets, the Vertical Tanks make their relentless advance. Experience the battlefield as never before with Kinect for Xbox 360.

*         'Rise of Nightmares*' (SEGA). 'Rise of Nightmares' offers a spine-tingling horror experience that uses the innovative new controls of Kinect for Xbox 360 to give players the ultimate fright. Using their whole body, players will experience fear and tension as never before in this exclusive Kinect for Xbox 360 horror adventure.

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