Getting up-close and personal with Nintendo’s new Wii U at E3 was a near impossible task. Nintendo’s security was extremely vigilant and was rumored to “take” people who got too close. Many nerds were lost recovering the photos you are about to see. Thanks to the world’s most elusive ninjas at Ripten for bringing back these shots. Your loss be not in vain.

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You may have heard by now of the rumors surrounding Microsoft’s new motion device codenamed Natal.  Rumors afoot claim that the device’s final retail name will be unveiled at E3 this June, but reputable sources are already saying that the name will likely be Microsoft Wave (snore).  For some reason Microsoft feels compelled to follow the Wii and Move’s formula and name their new peripheral something incredibly lame.  This is no coincidence.

You see, MCML (motion control marketing law) states that “all motion devices and games that make use of motion control must be single syllable non-creative basic sight words that could easily appear on a second-grade spelling test.”

Naturally, this inspired me to think of some other names for Natal that I think would work equally as well—but I’ll let you use your imagination there.

Why even change the name that we have all grown familiar with over the past few years at all?  Natal sounds fine to me… Oh, it’s to get suckers like me talking about it, isn’t it?

Damn you Microsoft!

Like it or not, the era of motion controlled gaming is upon us.  With a ton of excitement coming out of the Tokyo Game Show, news of the impending motion revolution has risen to the top with a clear message:  watch out Nintendo!  Sony announced the first batch of Motion Controller supported games that will be hitting store shelves next spring.  So far, more than 10 games will lead the charge with plenty more to come, I'm sure (especially with the million-plus new slim PS3's in people’s homes).  Microsoft, not to be outdone, also announced all of the third-party publishers supporting their own motion device, Natal (no release date as of yet).  Their announcement was astounding, to say the least, as 70% of third-party game developers were named to be currently working on games.  This news is indeed proof that motion control gaming is not just a fleeting trend, but is undoubtedly, the future (immediate future, anyway) of gaming.
KontrolFreek wants to know your take on the imminent motion controlled gaming future.  Do you like the idea of standing and moving around while you play games, or will they have to pry that controller from your cold, dead hands?