If you saw Ubisoft press conference this week then you probably noticed an odd video for Eugen System’s strategy game, R.U.S.E. In the video two armchair generals go at it using a touch-enabled tabletop battlefield. What you were probably thinking is “this is bullshit.” Well, that battle was actaully played out on a real device called Intuiface.

Intuiface is a surface computing platform designed by IntuiLab. Thanks to a collaboration between Ubisoft, Eugen Systems & IntuiLab, R.U.S.E. can now be played on large multi-touch tables, allowing users to get one step closer toward a fluid and natural interface with a strategy game, providing the feeling of being a true commander.

“Ubisoft’s constant drive to create new and exciting game experiences, matched with the natural user interface developed by IntuiLab gave us the perfect opportunity to develop a new and innovative partnership,” said Vincent Encontre, Intuilab CEO. “The gigantic maps of R.U.S.E and fluid use of zoom to interact with the game combined with the abilities of surface computing is bringing a totally new experience to players.”

That technology is being shown at the Ubisoft booth (#1022) at E3, located in the South Hall. What we do not know is how it works or how much it cost. Price is always a barrier when we’re talking about new technology, no matter how cool it might be.