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[UPDATE] Xbox 360 director of product management says virtual boy simulation that was centerpiece of E3 2009 Kinect debut will not see commercial release--then says Lionhead is still working on it.

E3 2010: [UPDATE] Microsoft trimmed console boasts 250GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, more for $299; motion-sensing add-on launching with 15 games, including Harmonix's Dance Central, possible $150 price; Crytek, ESPN partnerships; new Forza in 2011; full video inside.

Webush's Michael Pachter wonders if "something is terribly wrong"; EEDAR's Jesse Divnich optimistic, but says slump puts incredible pressure on E3 Natal, Move, 3DS showings.

Saudi Microsoft executive narrows release window for controller-free motion-control system, saying it will ship before Halloween.

Screenwriter James Gunn unmasks new game for Microsoft's motion-sensing accessory, a two-person rafting simulation; other genres hinted at.

Tel Aviv-based PrimeSense announces its 3D-motion-sensing system is the basis of Microsoft's upcoming camera-based peripheral, due out this holiday.

Publisher segmenting off its E-for-Everyone motion-sensing event from its traditional Monday E3 press conference.

CES 2010: Video interview with Xbox division chief Robbie Bach officially reveals Xbox Live Avatar virtual arcade, confirms Q4 launch for motion-sensing system; video highlights inside.

Video interview with Robbie Bach puts motion-sensing camera peripheral in this year's lineup, reveals collection of 30+ retro games; launch trailer inside.

Yoichi Wada expects Nintendo will introduce a new version of its best-selling console in two years, believes Project Natal interface will become standard.

Publisher's in-house Xbox 360 studio issues call for 18 developers, including executive producer, creative director, for motion-sensing camera project.

Shane Kim says mobile plans for its gaming division still coming, but have taken a backseat to other pursuits such as Project Natal.

Microsoft chairman tells CNET that the technology behind Xbox 360's motion-sensing camera is also in development for Windows-based machines--and will be used for much more than gaming.

Business daily says chief of Microsoft's Israeli R&D center has averred long-rumored acquisition of suspected Project Natal tech-maker 3DV systems. [UPDATE] Microsoft now directly saying deal is done.

E3 2009 Q&A: Microsoft Game Studios head Phil Spencer talks about the origins of Microsoft's motion-sensing device--and how two top developers have been looking at its technology for "quite some time."

E3 2009: Expo kicks off with news on Project Natal, Halo Reach, Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, Forza 3, Lionhead's new virtual friend, and more; Kojima announces all-new project will debut on 360.