RSI for all! Speedball 2 on XBLA in October

darleysamdarleysam On my way toUKRegistered User regular
edited September 2007 in Games and Technology
Speedball_2_GEN_ScreenShot1.jpg
Speedball 2 is coming to Xbox Live Arcade in October
Speedball2%20BD_2.jpg

Previously a game on a number of 'old skool' platforms
662559_CD_L_F.jpgmegadrive2.jpgMS_CONS_2.jpg
and a whole load more
you played as Brutal Deluxe in their quest to punch, kick, bite (maybe) and score their way to the top of the league in a futuristic sci-fi sports extravaganza.
punch1.jpgfran_kick_kicking.gif DO NOT GIS FOR BITE, YOU CAN'T UN-SEE THINGS 200541_159078_1_012.jpg

The object is to score more points than the opposing team. Sounds easy enough. The challenge, is that they are trying to do the same thing. I suspect they may be Communists. You score points by throwing the ball into their goal (10 points), bouncing it off a circular bounce pad thing (two on the pitch, 2 points a bounce), lighting up a bonus star thing on the side of the pitch (2 points each, a heap of bonus points for completing a set of five), or injuring one of their players (10 points). You can also throw the ball through a multiplier ramp, located on the side of the pitch, which gives you extra points when you achieve the aforementioned goals. Easy.
What this essentially boils down to, is furious button mashing as you try to either
a) throw the ball at something that will result in points for your side, or
b) attempt to stove in the face of an opponent who has the ball.
As multiplayer games go, it was awesome.

Buy it, or you'll be missing out.
game-over_speedball%202.png


http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=83113

the article in question:
Empire Interactive has told Eurogamer this morning that Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe has been delayed until mid-October.

The Live Arcade title was originally expected in August, but mysteriously disappeared as the release date approached.

Advertisement
Speedball is a sport roughly based around Rugby and American Football, which takes place in the futuristic year of 2105. Two teams of nine players face off against each other, and score points by throwing an Oympic hammer-like ball through a goal at either end - or against some flashing pads on the wall for bonuses.

Other than that, there are next to no rules, so you're free to - and encouraged to - ram your fist into opposing chops, or casually thrust your helmeted head into squishy facial features.

Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe found original success in 1991 on platforms like the Commodore 64, before enjoying numerous subsequent remakes - including a current PC revamp by Kylotonn Entertainment.

The Live Arcade version will add polished-up visuals and leaderboards, and is expected at a price of 800 points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.60).

forumsig.png
darleysam on

Posts

  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited September 2007
    What the fuck is a speedball?

    apotheos on


    猿も木から落ちる
  • XanariosXanarios Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    apotheos wrote: »
    What the fuck is a speedball?

    Wikipedia has some interesting things to say about this topic...

    Xanarios on
  • darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Speedball 2 is one of the best games ever made for the Master System or Mega Drive/Genesis. I used to play it until my hands seized up into mangled claws.

    edit: but i'll make a more informative OP when i get home from work, complete with pictures.

    darleysam on
    forumsig.png
  • YumcakeYumcake Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    I loved this game.

    Yumcake on
    Cake is yum, is yum cake? I think, therefore I am. I am... Yumcake.

    kelbear1.png
  • RichardTauberRichardTauber Kvlt Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Great. The Amiga version is superior. Xenon 2 next?

    RichardTauber on
  • subediisubedii Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    I thought this thread was about the new sequel (also called Speedball 2 since they're not intent on altering the formula much).

    In any case: ICE CREAM!

    subedii on
  • MarvellousMMarvellousM United StatesRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Okay, we just need a new Brutal Sports Football now.

    MarvellousM on
  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    What happened to the 3-D Speedball that was in the making? Was it canned?

    Silpheed on
  • darleysamdarleysam On my way to UKRegistered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Silpheed wrote: »
    What happened to the 3-D Speedball that was in the making? Was it canned?

    seems to be on its way, still, seen a couple of videos of it on gametrailers. Looks pretty much exactly like speedball, and so far, seems to be a pc exclusive.

    darleysam on
    forumsig.png
  • subediisubedii Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    darleysam wrote: »
    Silpheed wrote: »
    What happened to the 3-D Speedball that was in the making? Was it canned?

    seems to be on its way, still, seen a couple of videos of it on gametrailers. Looks pretty much exactly like speedball, and so far, seems to be a pc exclusive.

    I like the intro trailers, they really capture the feel of the game. The gameplay footage looked decent as well. I hope that they manage to nail the feel of the game.

    subedii on
  • Midnight SynergyMidnight Synergy Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Oh god, I'm going to have to get an Xbox soon just to get my hands on these XBLA titles.


    I lovvvved Speedball and Brutal Deluxe on the Atari ST... I might just have to break out my Winston copy to play it again right now. :)

    Midnight Synergy on
    msbanner468x60.png
    http://www.midnightsynergy.com
    Retro Inspired Puzzle, Arcade and Adventure Games.
  • TeevirusTeevirus Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Wikipedia speedball joke make me laugh out loud.

    And I have absolutely no idea what the hell this game is about.

    Teevirus on
  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited September 2007
    Yeeees! I have been waiting since this was announced.

    Zombiemambo on
    JKKaAGp.png
Sign In or Register to comment.