In case you haven’t noticed, things get pretty crazy over here at FaceTime. Today is no exception. Rather than talking about marketing and advertising, I’m going to turn up the Pandora and write today’s blog about one of my favorite things in the world: video games.
Nintendo Wii, look out. As of today there is no release date, but Microsoft debuted it’s most recent development, Project Natal, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) held June 2-4 in Los Angeles. Project Natal is an add-on to the XBOX 360 entertainment system, where you control the system without a controller.
Natal’s demo (video above) shows its wide range of uses for Microsoft’s expanding target segment, as its “the only experience you need, is life experience” tagline implies. And people have been giving it the attention it deserves. While at the E3 conference, everybody from Minnesota Timberwolve-to-be Wayne Ellington, to “Hairspray” actress Brittany Snow, came out to give it a try. With rave reviews.
The Project Natal train is showing no signs of stopping, as its YouTube clips are gaining views by the thousands, and publications such as Time, the LA Times, and USA Today have all taken notice. Microsoft’s Creative Director Kudo Tsunosa even gave Natal a trial run on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, along with guests John Krasinski and Stephen Moyer.
XBOX fans everywhere get ready for the next step in your gaming experience. Parents, prepare your wallets as this little treat will undoubtedly make its way on to your kids’ wish lists. At least they’re being more active when they play it? Right?
Do you play video games? Is the controller-free technology of Project Natal something you might be interested in? Are you looking forward to the weekend?
