Milo - Lionhead's new project

[plastic_window]

First of all, if you haven't seen it, here's the video:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-lionhead-milo/50015

So then, what do you think?

I think this is an interesting concept, but I highly doubt it will live up to what it is planning to do. And even then, what exactly is it planning to do? Maybe it's just a little simulator for people to use... But I don't know why they'd use it. The mere fact that you can communicate with a computer-generated character in the most realistic way to date is the biggest - and seems to me to be the only - thing about this game. Or maybe Molyneux is planning on putting the same engine into another game entirely?

If this technology is to be put into another game, I think it'll end up in a 360 version of Home. If people can use the camera to project an in-game likeness that's as expressive as Milo is, then this could be a big selling point for the 360. Apparently, even though it's just as pointless, Home has a lot of potential buyers.

 

[3rd rung]

thats really cool could really change some things in games reallly make them interative

 

[squid5580]

Ok that creeped me right the hell out. Could have been worse if they made him a ginger.

 

[plastic_window]

I watched it earlier. Pretty creepy. Pedobear is happy though I'm sure. Looks like they made a game for him.

It'd be great if they had a system where they detect if you touch him and the game automatically calls in "To Catch A Predator".

But let's not get caught up in the whole... y'know... factor. Don't forget, you can play in the pond, too!

 

[JRCB]

Dear God. I'm amazed by the technology, but creeped out by it as well. I think I'd put an ax through my TV if it started talking to me.

 

[Nerf Ninja]

That's so fake.

 

[internutt]

This technology has been around for years. Its only now that it is appearing on consoles.

We shall see what the future has in store for the kid. he seemed to know details like the woman's mother's birthday.

 

[Parallel Streaks]

Great, now even computer generated characters will recognize my bad social skills.

 

[MarsProbe]

That's very interesting though like the first post I see below the video, I'm currently taking it with a grain of salt. It seems almost too "good" to be true.

I'd have to remain positively sceptical until I see such a thing myself. But if it does actually work, then very impressive stuff indeed!

 

[WithHisHat]

"Science Fiction writers, filmmakers, they haven't imagined what we are able to do today."

Yes, yes they have Peter. A talking robot that you can interact with? I can name 10 movies that have already imagined that idea. Honestly it would be pretty interesting if Peter Molyneux would just shut the hell up. I really don't want to get this game just because of the way he hyped it right now. I don't care how inventive and imaginative his ideas are someone keep him away from the camera!

 

[Jay Cee]

I was just about to open a forum for this exact subject. Check out the Natal project as well, the camera their using. But it's clearly a pre-rendered cutscene, and I'm hesitant to believe that the Milo project demo wasn't one as well. We all know how Mr "pretentious" Molyneux over hypes his tech.

And oh I just suddenly realized what Peter meant when he was talking about his "exciting project."

 

[SteveDave]

How will this make games? I can imagine this as a concept idea, but nothing more for now. I just don't see the gameplay into it.

That is why you are not in the business.

 

[DYin01]

How the hell is this going to work?!

 

[MGG=REVIEWS]

It is a good idea but End War didn't fare so well because people didn't like talking to the microphone! She is obviously acting and that was a cinamtic...
But if peter can live up to this one i think we have the next step in gaming

 

[Random Argument Man]

But if peter can live up to this one i think we have the next step in gaming

Peter living up to what he promised. I think this will be the second best thing next to cookies.

Hard to beleive it actually. Peter has been the master of false or unworthy promises.

 

[Nmil-ek]

That looks really, really dull congrats peter you took any random internet reply bot and shoved an xx million budget into it. Why can he never shut up or do something normal for once?

 

[plastic_window]

How will this make games? I can imagine this as a concept idea, but nothing more for now. I just don't see the gameplay into it.

For now, all I imagine is something like Home. Lots of users being projected through this camera into the world. See how realistic the facial animation is? This could let users communicate through the game-world much more effectively. Perhaps we'll see that in MMOs some day?

This could also have a big impact on RPGs in general. If you put actual characters into the world that could react to everything you personaly say, it could be the most breakthrough experience in gaming.

Of course, these are all just ifs and maybes. The real test will be when this is released - whether it is on Live as a little tech-demo or in the form of a game we've yet to see fully. There's quite a lot of interactive potential in this demo.

Of course, everything I just said is in faith that Molyneux will silence his critics and finally make good on a promise he's made.