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Project Natal set to debut, and Gyllenhall melts the screen


With the retirement of our 'Gamer's Edge' blog, Byte-Sized has once again taken up the reins of Video Game News.

Here, with our first installment, is fabulous news about Microsoft's Project Natal (nah-TAL): Rumors say it's going to be released this October!

Project Natal is the XBox's answer to the Wii: The system uses face and body movements to control games, as well as voice recognition software for commands. Think of Natal like real-time CGI technology in your living room -- only without the ping-pong balls stuck all over your body. You can sit on your couch and drive race cars, with multiple people sitting besides you playing too -- and Natal will keep it's eye on you and let you control only your movements. This technology is amazing -- it's the future.

So when is the big news set to drop? All eyes are trained on E3 in June, when the industry heavyweights get together for the biggest and best video game conference there is. Check back here for the news -- and possibly the NAME -- of the new Microsoft system as soon as we get th announcement!

In other gaming news, have you *seen* the trailers for 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time'? I'm dying to see this movie, and I'm not even a huge Jake Gyllenhaal fan! In case you're oblivious, here's the trailer:





Dare I say this movie might just break the curse of bad video game movies? I mean, how many 'Resident Evil' B flicks can Milla Jovovich star in before she hangs up the zombie weapons? Even Angelina Jolie knew when to bail on 'Tomb Raider' when the cool franchise idea that was floundering!

But a sweaty, drool-worthy, half-nekkie Jake Gyllenhall (which will alone bring the chicks to the theatres)? Come on now. I think the studios might have actually struck the right chord! It's all about keeping the fun and adventure of the game while adding in witting, humorous dialogue and casting a lead who knows how to laugh at himself. I mean, sure, the brooding heros from the games are great, but how many times can we hear an angry battle cry or alien-like guns blasting before we yawn and reach for more popcorn?

To see more of my suggestion (albeit for the ladies), check out my 'Summer Chick Flicks' list over at Captivate.com! See ya Friday!

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