If you don't know what it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qlHoxPioM&feature=fvst First microsoft releases the Xbox to crush Playstation, now Natal to annihilate Wii. Seems they won't stop until microsoft reigns supreme. Anyway, what do you think of it? A new gaming sensation? Or a crappy, buggy, Wii rip-off? Personally, even when my common sense tells Project Natal is nothing special, I seem to like the idea of Natal. I don't know why, maybe the youtube video has subliminal messages... Keep in mind that microsoft is behind this. They can pump as much money into this without worry. And I tend to like shiny, hi-tech looking things. Will you buy the thing when its released? (If the final release is moderatly okey, not too many bugs, does what they say it will etc)
Not sure I'm still skeptical but I hope it works well because I don't want any of the Big 3 to fail.
I'm not sure how it will do for Action/Adventure, FPS, Platformers, and other series. But Platformers will be the hardest to make because some characters in platformers have moves like Flip jumps, Triple Jumps, wall jumps, and wall slides.
While VERY gimmicky; if it does work even a bit; it would be a huge step forward from a scientific perspective. But from a gaming perspective; it's a little lame and unoriginal. Still; if this helps lead to the FIRST virtual reality gaming console (.hack, here we come) it has my support.
It's neither right now since it's basically in development still. I will say however given the recent looks at it I can safely say it is chocked full of phail right now. I have not been this unexcited for a product in a really long time.
personally i think it's going to be like sixaxis looking interesting at first and then you realize is has no particle use for hardcore games and most of the time used for miniimal things
It's neither right now since it's basically in development still. I will say however given the recent looks at it I can safely say it is chocked full of phail right now. I have not been this unexcited for a product in a really long time.
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Actually, Natal isn't in development. Games that use Natal are still under development. Natal was complete when MS bought the companies that created it's seperate components. Hmm, MS is good at that. Bringing together seperate ideas into a cohesive single entity.
Anyway, Project Natal and President Obama are the greatest things that happened this year. Maybe the new Harry Potter movie will be next...
I think the potential is high. Not every game has to be 100% jumping up and down and hand waving. Just like how every Wii game isn't you jumping off your couch. THere are subtle ways to use the tech. Everyone always is in such a rush to paint these doomsday scenarios where because it's possible to use your hand, no game will ever use a controller, there won't be any "hardcore" games, every game will be a fitness game, every game will be a minigame collection. All of this just because they announced that it's possible to control a game without using a standard controller.
Anyway, Project Natal and President Obama are the greatest things that happened this year.TBoogy
natal is one step away from being a success. its a shame when the blew up that bridge when they made fun of the wii remote. if natal had a one handed controller to compliment the cameras, the possibilities would be endless
I think the potential is high. Not every game has to be 100% jumping up and down and hand waving. Just like how every Wii game isn't you jumping off your couch. THere are subtle ways to use the tech. Everyone always is in such a rush to paint these doomsday scenarios where because it's possible to use your hand, no game will ever use a controller, there won't be any "hardcore" games, every game will be a fitness game, every game will be a minigame collection. All of this just because they announced that it's possible to control a game without using a standard controller. [QUOTE="TBoogy"]Anyway, Project Natal and President Obama are the greatest things that happened this year.Senor_Kami
This is a classic. Thanks. I thought it was funny, In a "I'm joking! (but i'm really kinda serious)" way.
It's like, even if you mean it, it's somehow wrong to say it out loud...
Project Natal is one the best things I've seen on this year's E3. In my opinion, it seems that they are pretty much ahead in terms of creativity and innovation this gen.
I think the potential is high. Not every game has to be 100% jumping up and down and hand waving. Just like how every Wii game isn't you jumping off your couch. THere are subtle ways to use the tech. Everyone always is in such a rush to paint these doomsday scenarios where because it's possible to use your hand, no game will ever use a controller, there won't be any "hardcore" games, every game will be a fitness game, every game will be a minigame collection. All of this just because they announced that it's possible to control a game without using a standard controller. [QUOTE="TBoogy"]Anyway, Project Natal and President Obama are the greatest things that happened this year.Senor_Kami
This is a classic. The thing is is I can only see it being very costly to make a good quality game for this.
im interested i have to say. it could go either way. depends on what developers come up with. heres a thought. keyboard and mouse. controller and Natal? i cant see much use for the thing by itself aside from with Natal specific games. and possibly RTSs and adventure games. the voice recognition might come in handy. who knows.
I dont think it will get any more popular than the eye-toy, there over doing an old technology, nobody cares for. I hate this casual thing all the consoles are trying to fit in with. :/
I got to go with what Shiggy was saying. A controller that you can physically hold is needed for gaming, and force feedback is a must for motion-controls.
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