Posted by: Aaron Lockard on August 20, 2007 3:06:54 PM
Enter the futuristic arena at Frogster's exhibition booth
For the first time in Germany, Frogster Interactive lets players grab
the gamepad for ultra-rough Speedball 2 battles at the Games Convention
next week. From 23rd to 26th of August, the Speedball-2-Arena at booth
A02 in consumer hall 4 is open to play first encounters in the
ambitious remake of the computergames classic. In daily 1on1 matches
two champions per day can win one of the strictly limited Speedball 2
jerseys.
Developer legend Mike Montgomery of The Bitmap Brothers
will be present for regular autographing sessions at the stand. On
Thursday and Friday at 2:00 pm Creative Director Yann Tambellini of
developer Kylotonn enters the stage for insightful talks and
presentations. Thus, players can address their questions about the
ambitious multiplayer-project directly to one of the leading game
producers. Morerover, all fair attendants can register for the open
beta test of Speedball 2 starting in September at all gaming terminals
at the booth. With an exclusive Speedball handout disseminated on site,
the application can even be accomplished from home.
At the booth
of accessories partner SPEED-LINK (open-air area 1 next to hall 4)
Speedball 2 will strain the controllers as well. CEO Tim Jöllenbeck is
sure, that '"SPEED-LINK game-pads and Speedball 2 build an invincible
team!' And at the stand of Nova in hall 4, booth A09 players can win
cool prizes like an Alienware computer, pro mousepads and gaming
keyboards in daily Speedball 2 mini-game competitions. More information
about the game at www.speedball2.com.
Team '"Brutal Deluxe' returns In
2326, rival gangs form an ultra-violent streetsports league to settle
their deadly disputes called Speedball 2. Two teams face each other in
bloody battles for a steel ball. Nine on nine '" in an all-out rush on
the opponents' goal. Almost any malicious move is permitted. The winner
of the matches secures supremacy over the city. In the third quarter of
2007, Frogster Interactive is set to publish Speedball 2 as the highly
anticipated sequel to the Amiga classic. The new release for the PC
platform transforms the futuristic game setting with state-of-the-art
technology into a high-speed online sports spectacle. Offering
international leagues, a worldwide ranking system and a virtual
marketplace, Speedball 2 pulls all registers of modern multiplayer
gaming action. A wide range of fully customisable male, female and
cyborg characters, dynamic sports battles, and continuous community
support will convince sports simulation enthusiasts, action fans, and
e-sports experts likewise. For the production of Speedball 2, developer
Kylotonn has assembled a fresh team of experienced game designers and
programmers. With photo-realistic 3D models, breathtaking animations
and futuristic arenas for Speedball 2, the French developer team,
already renowned for the '"Bet on Soldier' trilogy, heads for a stunning
comeback. As eminent advisor and lead producer, Mike Montgomery will
supervise all steps in the development of Speedball 2. Since 1987, when
he founded The Bitmap Brothers, he has been behind the legendary
original as well as classics like Xenon Megablast, The Chaos Engine,
Gods, Cadaver, Magic Pockets and Z.