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For the unaware, Microsoft’s 2009 E3 conference ended not half an hour ago. Major announcements included more sequels, such as: Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, and a new Halo…thing called Halo: Reach. Of course, the show-stealer was a confirmation of Microsoft’s working with the “zcam” technology in the form of “Project Natal.”
Basically a camera that can read full body movements and also read on the Z-axis (meaning it detects movements in 3D space,) it was shown being used for a full-body Breakout-style game, and a painting program. Most curious was a tech-demo video from Lionhead Studios, featuring a Seaman-like idea wherein the demonstrator interacted with a virtual boy by talking and showing him…stuff.
It looks really interesting, to be honest. It’s obviously a more complex device, but the comparisons with the Playstation EyeToy and the Wii are inevitable. My own thoughts, hopes, and grievances?