Kinectimals

Kinectimals is a video game for the Xbox 360 that uses Kinect. In Kinectimals players can interact with virtual animals in a manner akin to pets, gameplay includes activities such as teaching tricks to the animal, guiding the animal around an obstacle course, and free-form play.

The video game is aimed at a young audience, particularly children, and includes five different virtual animals all based on wild cats. Kinectimals was developed by Frontier Developments and was a launch title for Kinect.

Throughout the game, the player spends time using the Kinect System to feed, play and care for an animal. Upon starting the game the player will visit Fur Town, where they will choose one of the five initial cubs. As the game progresses up to 11 cubs can be unlocked.

List of Animals
When a player first visits Fur Town to select a cub, he or she is presented with five initial cubs that can be further expanded by advancing through the game's storyline, scanning in Kinectimals Scan Codes, or through downloadable content.

Initial Cubs

 * Cheetah
 * Royal Bengal Tiger
 * Black Panther
 * African Lion
 * African Leopard

Additional Cubs
Through gameplay, the following cubs can be unlocked:
 * Bornean Clouded Leopard
 * Serval
 * White Jaguar
 * Bobcat
 * Siberian Tiger
 * Saber-tooth Tiger

Microsoft Tag Scan Codes
The Kinectimals brand extends beyond the video game with a series of toy animals that come with a Microsoft Tag scan code that can be redeemed within the game by holding the tag up to the Kinect sensor. In doing so, the player can receive a new cub or toy to use in game. So far Microsoft has released plush animals as promotional giveaways at Kinect Events and for purchase through select retails in a Kinectimals "Limited Edition" bundle that includes the game and plush toy. Microsoft has also partnered with Burger King restaurants to give away Kinectimal toys with the purchase of a kid's meal.

Promotional Plush Toys:
 * E3 Plush Royal Bengal Tiger
 * E3 Plush Black Panther
 * E3 Plush African Leopard

Limited Edition Plush Toys:
 * King Cheetah - Toys R Us
 * Maltese Tiger - GameStop

Burger King Kid's Meal Toys:
 * Elephant
 * Gorilla
 * Lion
 * Monkey
 * Giraffe
 * Bear

Downloadable Content
Microsoft offers a variety of downloadable content for Kinectimals, such as premium themes and avatar accessories, through its Xbox Live Game Marketplace. Currently, no additional cubs are available for purchase; however, redeemable codes for additional cubs for Kinectimals were distributed as a pre-order bonus through select retailers.

Pre-order Cubs:
 * Black-Striped Red Bengal Tiger - GameStop
 * Blue-Striped White Bengal Tiger - Best Buy
 * Black-Striped Gold Bengal Tiger - Amazon.com