I fail to see how a higher degree of interactivity with your electronics is really a bad thing. Honestly I would love it if my computers could recognize my face that way I didn't have to deal with putting in half a dozen different passwords which meet government security criteria for length, complexity and special characters.

It's just the further progression of technology, kinda Blade Runnerish. I could see this working very well as your "Personal Secretary". It will open up tons of ways of interaction that we haven't even thought of.

lol i liked it...imagine you speak to the character like whilst playing god of war..lol..."come on move man" , "ooo # what the hell is that!!"..."listen, continue a bit on your own i got a phone call..be back in a sec..try to finish this level at least"

also i think microsoft did a great job..playstation is going down...there was this nintendo interactivity threat which now has been solved..5 star for me

I for one have never been a fan of Web cams or any other device that would allow old billy gates the ability to peer into my living room.

The only intriguing thing for me would be scanning my skateboard because the default Decks in Skate 2 are pretty boring.

As for the "Kid who lives in side your X-box" or what ever they are calling the life simulation program, that is HELLA CREEPY.

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That being said, The theory behind Natal is quite Nobel. Video games rely on hand controllers. Natal simply makes YOU the controller. its basically trying to be a Wii and all its peripherals without actually using any physical joy sticks or controllers. The bio metrics would be ok, if you used the information to mold a better lifestyle for yourself.

When you play video games, you sit in your chair and move your fingers. Natal and, by proxy, the Wii are simply trying to get you out of your dang chair.

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I know what you mean. What people don't understand is that it has the ability to recognize you and your family. It will know your style, your secrets, your thoughts and everything. You guys don't think this kind of technology can be twisted to suit a higher agenda?

I for one am sure something is up. Maybe a widespread camera. Once in every household the military could see the real "terrorists".

Are you kidding?
That looks awesome!!

I'm 22 and I can't WAIT to play with Milo, man theres so much stuff I'm gonna do to that little b&£$%£$ it's gonna be pwnage. I'm going to pour Pepsi into a Coke bottle, give it to him an he'll be like "OH Coke... THANKS!!" An I'll be all like "Taste it Milo" An he will and he'll go " Hmmmm lovely!!" an then I'll be like "BURRRRRRN!!!!! IT'S PEPSI!!! When's Billy Boy gonna make taste buds for you Milo!?"

Nah seriously though, I don't see what the big problem is with this thing. Imagine how many kids without brothers & Sisters, friends or family members play games alone. They feel depressed and such, Milo is going to be like a "friend" to them. Possibly helping them in social situations.....

Have you watched the video? The camera recognizes every emotion, and it has a camera. This reminds me of iRobot where the doctor was being watched from his own home.

This technology is scary. It would be a perfect fit for the government to look
into your home.

THINK ABOUT THIS!!!

Most of 360 gamers have online access and this game is basically a scanner in your house... lets think abit.... wait for it... who is to say "they" cant access the box or the consol through a program.. and who is to say they cant see your family watching tv or maybe send signals through the box.. like when the joker invented that box that messed with peoples memory.
i know thats a little silly but something could come out of the box if your image can go into right?