Funky Town

Despite the proliferation of rap, guns and cars there were a few examples of gaming innovation tucked away in the darker corners of the E3 show-floor. One of these was Wizard of Funk, the world's first, get this, EyeToy RPG. Players have to physically cast spells and move the avatar using the EyeToy – all in a musical fantasy environment. Yes, the developers are Dutch and yes, the plan for the game was probably hatched in a cafe, but the demo showed serious potential. Wizard of Funk is certainly worth keeping an eye on if you want a little more depth from your EyeToy. Elsewhere Sony's innovative camera was getting a more prominent push with Kinetic, the upcoming keep-fit game that makes you burn the calories by following and interacting with the aerobics or yoga moves. Who knows – if Kinetic catches on the average size of an E3 attendee may plummet to 18 stone by next year.