Tag: Billiards - Latest Releases

Apr 12, 2012 - Design Studio Graphicson has introduced QuickBob 1.1.1 for iOS, their new arcade game where all the action takes place at a bar inside a strip club. Bob, finally alone after work, is seated on a bar stool. Players must use two touch controls on each side to quickly move Bob so that he catches the mugs of beer sliding toward him and the kippers tossed into his open mouth. At the same time, he must turn around on his stool to enjoy the show, duck flying billiard balls, and avoid the bouncer.

Apr 08, 2012 - The Pickford Bros, developers of BAFTA nominated iOS game Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint, are releasing prototypes of brand new game concepts within their critically acclaimed puzzle game, and are asking players for feedback. Prototypes are available now to all players who've purchased the Skeleton Key within Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint. They are playable works-in-progress, cleverly making use of existing code and assets to avoid bloating the size of the download.

Apr 04, 2012 - Design Studio Graphicson today introduces QuickBob 1.1.1 for iOS, their new arcade game where all the action takes place at a bar inside a strip club. Bob, finally alone after work, is seated on a bar stool. Players must use two touch controls on each side to quickly move Bob so that he catches the mugs of beer sliding toward him and the kippers tossed into his open mouth. At the same time, he must turn around on his stool to enjoy the show, duck flying billiard balls, and avoid the bouncer.

Mar 15, 2012 - The Pickford Bros has launched a video revealing how they designed the game with little more than a piece of chalk and a chalkboard. The hit game was based on a blueprint laid down by the Pickford Bros' great-great grandfather in 1888. The brothers spent a number of years adapting the principles behind the design of an ancient, mechanical, magnetic billiards machine to work as a modern, mobile, touch-screen video game.

Mar 08, 2012 - Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint, the Pickford Bros' critically acclaimed #1 hit sports / puzzle game for iOS, now nominated for a prestigious BAFTA award and a Pocket Gamer 2012 award, has been updated with what is claimed to be the "scariest icon on the App Store". This update doubles the content available, adds several new features and improvements, and includes an innovative prototype feature where The Pickford Bros give players access to experimental versions of new game ideas in development.

Feb 24, 2012 - Zee 3 Limited announces Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint, the critically acclaimed #1 hit sports / puzzle game for iOS, has been nominated for a BAFTA (the prestigious video game awards) alongside products by big hitters EA, Nintendo and PopCap, just as developers The Pickford Bros complete a massive update to the game, adding new features and content. Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint has also been nominated in the Most Innovative Game category of the Pocket Gamer Awards 2012.

Feb 21, 2012 - Kinetic Bytes has announced the release of Pool Break 1.5.1 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. This major update includes two new billiard games and a complete overhaul of the app's 3D rendering engine. For users this means amazing 3D graphics, smooth play, and very realistic pool physics. Pool Break 1.5.1 gives players four difficulty levels when they compete with the computer, or they can enjoy Pass-n-Play action with a friend, or try their luck with online, cross-platform competition.

Feb 16, 2012 - UK based Golgonda Games has announced Magic Pool 1.1, an update to their captivating and challenging puzzle game for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. Magic Pool takes the idea of billiard pool game, appealing design, pleasant soundtrack, entertaining game play and wraps it up in highly addictive and hard-to-put-down game. The levels become more difficult as players progress during the game. Different power ups are available to keep the game play challenging and varied.

Feb 13, 2012 - Kinetic Bytes today announced the release of Pool Break 1.5.1 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. This major update includes two new billiard games and a complete overhaul of the app's 3D rendering engine. For users this means amazing 3D graphics, smooth play, and very realistic pool physics. Pool Break 1.5.1 gives players four difficulty levels when they compete with the computer, or they can enjoy Pass-n-Play action with a friend, or try their luck with online, cross-platform competition.