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Surprise — an internal Microsoft Games studio is working with Project Natal technology!

A recent job listing points to Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios looking for a biz dev manager to “drive high quality game content for our Next Generation games including NATAL platform.” How could Forza and Natal work together? One of the early Natal tech demos was a retrofit of the technology for Electronic Arts’ Burnout Paradise, where players used their feet to hit virtual pedals and steer with an invisible steering wheel.

Before everyone gets up in arms, keep in mind that just because a game utilizes Natal that doesn’t automatically mean it won’t also use a standard controller in tandem. I find it hard to believe that a studio like Turn 10, which prides itself on delivering realistic racing experiences in gaming, would ditch the ability to use something like Microsoft’s first-party steering wheel.

What do you think? What applications for Natal could you see being used in a racing game?

Microsoft gears up for Forza Natal [Total Video Games via G4]


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