Ah! The power of multimedia. This week, i would like to talk about multimedia in gaming consoles like Playstion 3, Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii.Since young, I had the privilege of owning console games at home and I had my fair share of fun in it. Since taking this course, I have also become more aware that technology is rapidly changing and the way we interact and play video games will gradually evolve as well.
This week in class, we were shown the trailer for Microsoft natal, a trial system for the next generation of the xbox series. It was such an intense experience just looking at it when you see the user interacting with the software. Games are played on a totally different environment as well because your user specifications, movements and facial features are all captured by the system and integrated into your virtual avatar. Looking at such technology, it makes consoles like the wii I just bought look trivial.
However, that is for the future. Currently, the wii is probably the most interactive console you can find in the world. With advanced motion sensor technology it really makes you move around to play your games. One of the games that I am currently anticipating is this sword and cowboy fusion game called red steel 2. The graphics are breathtaking and I have been waiting for this game because it has the Wiimotion plus add-on which is supposed to make the game play even more realistic as you wield your sword or use your gun.
Here is the video for the game! Enjoy!
Isn't it cool? The face of Multimedia will continue to change and in order to keep up with the times we will have to learn about newer technology in the years to come. The future of games is surely exciting!
1 comment:
I have NEVER owned a gaming console in my life. In fact I have three brothers and my parents have never 'caved in' to buying a console for our place. Only recently have I been immersed in the 'gaming culture' and oh boy, the number of hours you boys spend on that one little machine.. TERRIBLE! While I can see why it can be so addictive, I hardly think it is healthy to sit there for hours!
With that being said, I must say that some of the graphics are amazing. I enjoyed just watching my friends play games like Assassin's Creed or Final Fantasy. Being a girl, I was more captivated by the awesome storylines and amazingly good looking characters! Definitely looking forward to advances in games..
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