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I'm sorry, but I already feel like a big enough douche when I use my Wii, I REFUSE to up the douche ante will the full body shenanagins of Natal. Simply put, Microsoft's latest toy will not be for this gamer.
BTW, how long IS a mango season?
BTW, how long IS a mango season?
If they decide to sell every Natal "console" with a case of Beast Ice, only then will I purchase. Otherwise, I'm with zombielifecoach. Hand/arm waggling is bad enough. My balls aren't big enough to do this shit in my living room with actual people around.
I really dislike Natal but I have to say if the people who try it say that it's fun it could be pretty good.
Anything that gets more fun and orginality out there I suppose.
Anything that gets more fun and orginality out there I suppose.
That really doesn't look fun at all guys. I bought a Wii and probably within a month it was sitting idle. I never turned it back on and ended up selling it. I wish people would stop drinking the Microsoft Kool Aid on this.
Look, if I wanted to actually get up and play ball, I'd take my butt outside and play ball. No Natal for me.
I hope they don't try to make any competitive games for this thing, like sports games or fighting games. Eh, who knows, maybe Street Fighter 4 Natal would be a hit.....
I find it odd that most of the people who comment on Natal articles saying they hate or love it, have probably never tried it.
I just want everyone to know, that I love dancing on Neptune.
I just want everyone to know, that I love dancing on Neptune.
This is the first time I've seen Natal used in a practical way.
I don't see it getting much use if they don't develop some physical controller, though. There's no way to maneuver a character in a first or third-person game without either 1) making some kind of stomping motion, 2) on-rails gameplay (no thanks) or 3) falling back on a traditional controller's analog sticks.
You can't even point and shoot like you can with the Wiimote because you have no trigger to pull or button to press (other than yelling PEW PEW PEW into the Natal's built-in mic across the room). It's just reminds me of a slightly more precise Eyetoy: a half-baked means of control.
I don't see it getting much use if they don't develop some physical controller, though. There's no way to maneuver a character in a first or third-person game without either 1) making some kind of stomping motion, 2) on-rails gameplay (no thanks) or 3) falling back on a traditional controller's analog sticks.
You can't even point and shoot like you can with the Wiimote because you have no trigger to pull or button to press (other than yelling PEW PEW PEW into the Natal's built-in mic across the room). It's just reminds me of a slightly more precise Eyetoy: a half-baked means of control.
So instead of waggle you'll be flailing your arms, hands and feet around. How is that any better ?
Combine that with no force feedback and I'm currently not sold on Natal.
Combine that with no force feedback and I'm currently not sold on Natal.
It could be fun, but I would only enjoy it with a bunch of friends. Kinda like <i>Rockband</i> or just about any game on the Wii.
On a side note. What is the music in that video? I loved it.
On a side note. What is the music in that video? I loved it.
@Steel Squirrel
If you're serious forget my earlier comment. You just completely sold me on NATAL. All Microsoft is advertising for it is the crappy VR stunts where it's just like going outside but inside but I would shut up about everything if promised interplanetary dancefests. Why is it that everyone who works in PR always does crappier jobs at it than people on the internet?
If you're serious forget my earlier comment. You just completely sold me on NATAL. All Microsoft is advertising for it is the crappy VR stunts where it's just like going outside but inside but I would shut up about everything if promised interplanetary dancefests. Why is it that everyone who works in PR always does crappier jobs at it than people on the internet?
If you don't show whats happenning in the game people will look like retards. The same goes for the Wii.
@natetehgreat--goddamn you. I fucking need a game to recognize my 'PEW PEW PEW' sound effects; then my life will be complete.
It's really easy to hate project Natal. Just remember that Halo Reach is not Natal exclusive, and there are no hardcore exclusives planned. That means no FPS's where you get to point and shoot.
See? Now I hate Natal.
See? Now I hate Natal.
what HiddenAHB said. but it already looks like the hit the bounce ball game which has revolutionized gaming.
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Like Kojima said, Natal is better of for camera security or something else other that gaming.
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Like Kojima said, Natal is better of for camera security or something else other that gaming.
I;m going with GoldenGamerXero on this one.
Its a step forward that they're trying something like this,but I'll wait and see how this turns out.
And yes, I still use my Wii. I don't care enough about my image to worry about looking like a "douche" when I slice someone in half in No More Heroes.
But hey, that's just me.
Its a step forward that they're trying something like this,but I'll wait and see how this turns out.
And yes, I still use my Wii. I don't care enough about my image to worry about looking like a "douche" when I slice someone in half in No More Heroes.
But hey, that's just me.
@craigbezzle,
lol, now I'm envisioning a Natal game with an escort mission and accidentally shooting the escortee (?) when all I did was sneeze. :D
lol, now I'm envisioning a Natal game with an escort mission and accidentally shooting the escortee (?) when all I did was sneeze. :D
Seriously, I love dancing on Neptune.
I think the bigger picture here is... if you flip the word Natal backwards and replace the L with an S... we can all see what is really going on here.
I think the bigger picture here is... if you flip the word Natal backwards and replace the L with an S... we can all see what is really going on here.
This seems VERY entertaining. I can see myself having one hell of a time playing it. Unfortunately, I also find it unlikely that it will be easy to find interesting ways to make interesting games with it. The lack of feedback and physicality is very unsettling and, honestly, I don't see that "universal object recognition" thing working all that well. It could end up being used for exclusive peripherals, but I don't think It will recognize a skateboard for Tony Hawk-ing or a broom for swordfighting.
I still need to see more inventive uses. If new ways to play old games that already work well is the best they can throw at me, I won't be impressed. And I don't think the ball reflecting thing is even mildly enticing. Wii Fit has done it before to a lesser degree. What I mean is that they show stop focusing on how wonderful and revollutionary their invent is(and you can beat each inch of your ass that it is) and start developing things that would actually make me go "ooooooh now I get it. Indeed it is unique". That's my main gripe with it, most people like it even though they don't seem to really get it, get it? The most impressive thing so far is a voice-motion recognizing child that, if Molyneux's past is of any indication, will fall short of its promises, despite it being a great idea.
I'm not hating. Just not buying it yet. And hoping they can grip me by the balls and make me forget about my previous red ring as I buy a 360-Natal bundle.
I still need to see more inventive uses. If new ways to play old games that already work well is the best they can throw at me, I won't be impressed. And I don't think the ball reflecting thing is even mildly enticing. Wii Fit has done it before to a lesser degree. What I mean is that they show stop focusing on how wonderful and revollutionary their invent is(and you can beat each inch of your ass that it is) and start developing things that would actually make me go "ooooooh now I get it. Indeed it is unique". That's my main gripe with it, most people like it even though they don't seem to really get it, get it? The most impressive thing so far is a voice-motion recognizing child that, if Molyneux's past is of any indication, will fall short of its promises, despite it being a great idea.
I'm not hating. Just not buying it yet. And hoping they can grip me by the balls and make me forget about my previous red ring as I buy a 360-Natal bundle.
@Steel Squirrel
Because you can't possibly form an opinion without completely going through every single nook and crannie.
Seriously why do people say this? Surely you form an opinion on a game based on a trailer or previews. THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE FOR!
Because you can't possibly form an opinion without completely going through every single nook and crannie.
Seriously why do people say this? Surely you form an opinion on a game based on a trailer or previews. THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE FOR!
The only reason the Wii gathers dust is because of the games. To dismiss the control possibilities of Natal as lame is unjust. These are tech demos, stay optimistic people.
I don't believe a single one of the videos at e3 was an actual demo. Looked like prerendered videos and prepared actors to me. Plus, Lionhead Studios (one of the demoers) are masters of vaporware bullshit. Won't believe it til I play it.
Katamari on Natal would be pretty cool. That alone might sway me into believer status...but as I always say, playing is believing, and with no playtime comes no investment of faith.
"I really wanted to hate Natal." Doesn't tell me much...what didn't you hate?
"I really wanted to hate Natal." Doesn't tell me much...what didn't you hate?
I remember playing this at E3 2004. It was called THE EYETOY!
Wow, I wonder how this will actually be any different. There's no way Milo is real. I think the ball-bouncing demo is the best you'll see outta this one.
And +1 for finding out what the music is for the vid. Best damn part of it.
Wow, I wonder how this will actually be any different. There's no way Milo is real. I think the ball-bouncing demo is the best you'll see outta this one.
And +1 for finding out what the music is for the vid. Best damn part of it.
Yeah, I remember when the Wii was fun the first time I played it too. Then I played it a couple more times and I was spent.
I'm still waiting before I conclude. There've been so many times when something looks stupid and it ends up being genius in this industry.
But I don't know if it would work well in my bedroom.
But I don't know if it would work well in my bedroom.
Seems cool, I don't get the hate (I guess that's just gaming communities, I DON'T WANT IT SO ANYONE WHO DOES CAN GO TO HELL). I'll get it if it works well.
I think a lot of the people claiming it's "embarassing" to use are just uptight. Maybe they don't mind being told what to do when it's just using a controller, but it feels embarrassing putting physical effort into a video game and they just don't feel "cool" doing it. If you have a crowd of chill people, then it could be a blast. It also seems like a way to REALLY get a workout, at least far more than the Wii really gives you.
I think a lot of the people claiming it's "embarassing" to use are just uptight. Maybe they don't mind being told what to do when it's just using a controller, but it feels embarrassing putting physical effort into a video game and they just don't feel "cool" doing it. If you have a crowd of chill people, then it could be a blast. It also seems like a way to REALLY get a workout, at least far more than the Wii really gives you.
It seems a lot more intricate and sensitive than the Eye Toy and Wii are, so there is a lot of potential. The kind words from people who have tried it make me a little more excited for it. I'll wait til it's out and hear the final verdict on it before I buy one, but the more I see the Natal in action the more I think that this might be the real deal.
Italians are going to very good at Natal.
And IMO I really believe this will be done infinitely better than the Wii
And IMO I really believe this will be done infinitely better than the Wii
Exactly what fangurl said. I play video games to escape reality, not to simulate it. Screw this thing.
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