Sony EyeToy: AntiGrav

Sony’s new EyeToy: AntiGrav is the first 3D character based EyeToy game that uses facial and body recognition technology to control a character in futuristic hoverboard gameplay.

With the USB EyeToy camera aimed at the player and plugged into a PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the gamer enters the short calibration process before beginning gameplay. The camera uses a combination of advanced facial and motion tracking technology to lock onto the player and capture movement. The gamer's movements are then used to control steering, jumping, ducking, grinding, acceleration, braking, and tricks, as they interact with the environment and avoid obstacles.

When playing in one of the five game environments, the motion tracker is positioned in the lower right hand corner of the screen, so the player can see how their movements correspond in real time to the movements of one of the eight hoverboard racers that they have selected.

After first completing the tutorial, players can choose to rack up points in Style mode, compete against three other AI-controlled hoverboard racers in Speed mode, or beat their friend's best performance in Multiplayer mode. Gamers will grind on rails, fly through rings, hit target combos, crouch to initiate turbo boosts and perform sick tricks in the air, all in futuristic urban and rural settings.

EyeToy: AntiGrav is available with the EyeToy USB camera for $49.99. www.us.playstation.com

Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.