Kinect, previously known as Project Natal, is the new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience from Microsoft for its Xbox 360 console. While we revealed a few days ago that Amazon is currently taking pre-orders for the Kinect at $149.99, the price rumor gains credence by similar listings appearing on Gamestop and Microsoft's own online store.

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe. Obsidian revealed that it is currently working on a patch, but pending a SEGA decision it is unclear whether this will be coming shortly or somewhere down the road. The publisher also has not yet decided on any DLCs but but at this point there are none is development.

Final Fantasy XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, is planned for a simultaneous global release on PS3 and PC. While initially it was said Square was talking with Microsoft to bring the MMO to X360, its Vice President of software development Hiromichi Tanaka revealed during E3 that "Currently there are no plans for a version for the Xbox 360".

Fists of Fu is a new free-to-play, 2.5D beat-em-up MMORPG with anime style graphics and an immersive storyline in addition to addictive online multiplayer action, allowing players to explore the home of Fu with its branching paths, multi-level fighting, and gorgeous backgrounds.

My hearing is slowly coming back after last night's Iron Maiden sonic fest, probably right on time for next weekend's Danzig concert. Poor eardrums!

We finally got all caught up with 24 and watched the final episode of the series last night. We enjoyed it greatly. It was very powerful stuff and a perfect ending to wrap up everything — well, until the movie comes out. One last hurrah for Jack Bauer!

This week will probably be a bit slower than usual, with people recovering from E3 and all, so maybe I'll find some time to catch up on Smallville and Criminal Minds.

Landit Bandit is a 3D helicopter game that combines modern technology with retro design to provide a unique experience for console gamers. Defy gravity over 20 levels in either singleplayer or co-op splitsscreen campaign mode, or battle your friends in 6 different duels.

Online Soccer Champions is a fast-action, immersive MMOG where you play 11-on-11 matches, pitted against a similarly skilled team – with every player on both teams controlled by a real gamer. Players grow their characters and progress through the game based on performance on the field and the choices they make along the way.

Puzzle Quest 2 features a blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, with a simple but meaningful role playing experience, using all-new weapons, spells, and shields that make every decision meaningful and never passive in the deepest puzzle adventure yet.

Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator, a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.

5-in-1 Arcade Hits is a collection of five great arcade and casual games (Solitaire, Pairs, Tetroid, 15 Puzzle, and 8ball Pool) in one single package, for everyone who is looking for quick and instant fun, wherever and whenever.