USK Watch: Switchball on XBLA? [Update 2]
USK Watch: Week 20
Another week, another game leaking out of the USK. Our trusty tipster Wasabi has officially forced me to add a full blown USK category to this site. The ESRB will officially have to share the spotlight now.
As for the tip itself, it's Switchball a PC puzzle game. There's even a nice little video up here to get an idea of the game. (And xbox-archiv has applied the "screenshot or it didn't happen" rule to avoid further Marathon-esque fiascos.)
The PC version of this game was released less than 2 weeks ago. It was developed by Atomic Elbow and uses the Ageia PhysX engine. Some screens of the PC version here.
Looks like Marble Blast Ultra/Rube Goldberg* fusion. Lots of rolling, lots of puzzling, lots of fun?
[Update]: I should note that this is still a rumor as of now. But seeing that Sierra Online is behind it adds credibility since they have been a major supporter of XBLA.
[Update 2]: As noted in the comments, the USK has pulled the listing. Maybe this was also destined for an E3 announcement?
[via xbox-archiv, thank Wasabi]
* Disclaimer: I couldn't resist a link that celebrates two of my favorite things -- Mythbusters and Christmas in July.
Comments
Thx for the credits!
Switchball seems to be Marble Madness with puzzles. I'm eagerly awaiting that game!
There's a beta-demo of Switchball for the PC - it's definitely a game with a lot of potential, and I'm looking forward to seeing the full version.
Edit: Ohh, the full PC-version has been released! I'll buy that then (now! yay!)
Edit 2: More info here - http://www.atomicelbow.com/ , http://www.switchball.com/
Edit 3: One point that speaks in favour of an Xbox 360-version is that the PC-version have unlockable achievements.
Edit 4 (okay, last edit, I promise!): Wow, this game is gorgeous. And the gameplay is very intelligent, with some of the most realistic physics I've seen (especially the cloth physics - awesome!). Everybody, download and buy now! Or at least set the hype-level for the XBLA-version to "OMG!"
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"Or at least set the hype-level for the XBLA-version to 'OMG!'"
I choose this option.
The USK now has removed the Switchball entry. Same procedure as for Marathon: Durandal ;)
This game sounds like it could be lots of fun. I'm really looking forward to try it. Hope to get the chance soon.
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