Tag: Pool - Latest Releases


Prototyping the future of video games with audience participation

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.


'Chalk' promo video for Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint

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.


PocketBracket is the #1 Sports App

Mar 14, 2012 - Louisville based Pure Concepts, LLC announced PocketBracket as the #1 Sports app for March Madness. PocketBracket allows you to create unlimited brackets, organize pools, and follow the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. PocketBracket is the only March Madness app to offer all of these features in one and across multiple platforms - iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices. Once the tournament begins, brackets are automatically scored. Any user on any platform can join your PocketBracket pool.


"Scariest icon on the App Store" for Magnetic Billiards: Blueprint

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.


PocketBracket is the #1 Sports App

Mar 06, 2012 - Louisville based Pure Concepts, LLC announces PocketBracket as the #1 Sports app for March Madness. PocketBracket allows you to create unlimited brackets, organize pools, and follow the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. PocketBracket is the only March Madness app to offer all of these features in one and across multiple platforms - iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices. Once the tournament begins, brackets are automatically scored. Any user on any platform can join your PocketBracket pool.


Pool Break 1.5.1 Puts Realistic Pool Action On iOS Devices

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.


Magic Pool released for iOS - Captivating and challenging Puzzle Game

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.


GeekSuit LLC Updates MacDeveloper Beta Testing Resource

Feb 14, 2012 - Dallas based Mac evangelist GeekSuit LLC has announced an update to MacDeveloper, their networking and beta testing resource for Apple enthusiasts. MacDeveloper helps companies and individual software developers alike improve the quality of their products by providing a platform to have their applications properly tested from a well informed, and energetic Beta Pool. The new update continues to improve and enhance the testing experience for both developers, and testers.


Pool Break 1.5.1 Puts Realistic Pool Action On iOS Devices

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.