First Game On The Surface Revealed

Surface computing is the way of the future, and what would the future of computing be without games? Microsoft has a preview of the first game that uses Surface technology and while it’s not exactly cutting-edge gameplay, it shows some promise:

Firefly utilizes multi-touch by asking the players (up to four at a time) to herd tiny insects into glass jars. The object is to be the first player to collect 3 fireflies of each color, while preventing your opponents from doing so. A simple premise that can turn chaotic, as the only real defensive move in the game is to murder the poor fireflies that your opponent needs to win. Herding fireflies takes a gentle touch, as I found out on several occasions. If you’re too ambitious, it’s “lights out” for the poor bastards.

It’s not the triple-A title that we’re all hoping for, but at least we got a preview of what’s to come. In fact, a strategy game would be right at home with the Surface, allowing you to control your units with a touch of the screen. It’ll be interesting what else can be done with this technology.

Source: Sarcastic Gamer

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