[IxDA Discuss] What do you think of Microsoft Surface

[Matt Attaway]

As a games guy I think the interaction with physical objects is the most  
exciting part. I'm very much into touch interfaces( I want my Star Trek! )  
but I haven't seen anyone integrating physical object interactions into  
their touch interfaces. Sony is actually making a PS3 title that uses good  
ol' fashioned collectible cards with a special mat and the Eyetoy camera  
to enable players to play their analog card game over the Internet.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/ps3-hd-eye-toy-card-game-dated-255419.php

Microsoft Surface could very easily do that and much more. The idea of  
playing minatures based games on a dynamic surface that can take care of  
some of the more tedious mechanics is very appealing. The fact that it  
could work with multiple players around the table or over the Internet  
makes it even exciting.

Matt