Microsoft Kinect

The latest installment of the brilliant Forza Motorsport series for Xbox 360 is about to bring a whole new sense of realism to the world of racing sims thanks to Microsoft’s Kinect interactive controller technology. Due this fall, Forza Motorsport 4 will allow players to check their side mirrors, look down at the dash or take a look into upcoming corners with just a turn of their head, just like in a real car. No cumbersome wires or helmets need be worn either, as the Kinect feature will ‘detect’ player movements and relate these on screen in real-time. Other abilities will...