Microsoft’s E3 2009 Press Briefing: Innovation and Excitement
Summary
The E3 2009 press briefing by Microsoft was an exciting showcase of new games and technology such as Beatles Rock Band, Tony Hawk Ride, and Metal Gear Solid Risin. However, the highlight was the demonstration of the revolutionary Project Natal which uses 3D full-body motion and facial recognition to control games without any physical devices. The technology was showcased in various demos and generated a lot of interest, positioning it as the future of gaming.
Table of Contents
- Beatles Rock Band, Tony Hawk Ride, and Metal Gear Solid Risin
- Project Natal: 3D full-body motion and facial recognition camera controller
- Mil: the interactive virtual person technology from Lionhead Studio
- Microsoft’s future plans
Q&A
What were the highlights of Microsoft’s E3 2009 press briefing?
Microsoft’s E3 2009 press briefing had several highlights which included the Beatles Rock Band game that featured vocal harmonies, Tony Hawk Ride which comes with a skateboard-shaped controller, and Metal Gear Solid Risin which is multi-platform. However, the most exciting announcement was Project Natal, the 3D full-body motion, and facial recognition camera controller that can control games without any physical devices.
What is Project Natal?
Project Natal is a revolutionary technology that uses 3D full-body motion and facial recognition to control games without any physical devices such as controllers. It recognizes the player and distinguishes them from others and responds to their movements in real-time. The technology even includes voice recognition technology, which can recognize different users and their voices.
What are the demos showcased on Project Natal?
There were several demos showcased on Project Natal, which included a game where the player could interact with an interactive virtual person named Mil, who could recognize voice and physical inputs. There was also a demo of painting where the player could mix colors and paint with their hands. Project Natal is capable of recognizing various hand and body movements and can even distinguish different people.
What is Mil and what can it do?
Mil is an interactive virtual person technology developed by Lionhead Studio which was showcased at Microsoft’s E3 2009 press briefing. The player can interact with Mil both physically and vocally, and it can recognize various inputs like drawing and painting. In the demo, the player drew a picture, and Mil could recognize it and react accordingly.
What were Microsoft’s future plans?
Microsoft’s plans for the future were not limited to a new console. Rather, they focused on improving and innovating on the existing Xbox 360 using the Project Natal technology. The new technology could open up the Xbox 360 to a broader audience and broaden the scope of gaming. There were no announcements regarding when Project Natal would be available for purchase.
Conclusion
Microsoft’s E3 2009 press briefing was a showcase of new games and technologies that excited everyone. Their focus on improving and innovating the existing Xbox 360 with technologies like Project Natal positioned them as a company that is keeping the future of gaming in mind. The demos showcased at the event generated a considerable amount of interest and showed the potential of the technology.
