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    • First Look: Marble Blast Mobile

    Written By: Matt Dunn
    March 19, 2009

    Marble Blast is coming to the iPhone, and it looks goooood.

    iGames Summit 09
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    I just finished a couple rounds of the new iPhone version of Marble Blast from Garage Games, and I am impressed to say the least. This game is practically identical to the console and PC versions of the game, and I dare say it controls better than those versions. It’s a combination of tilting to move, and tapping the screen to adjust the camera or jump, and it feels very natural.The 3D engine is also impressive, with some nice bump mapping and reflection effects.

    At it’s current state, Marble Blast features local WiFi multiplayer (the same modes as the XBL Arcade version) that tentatively will support from 6 – 12 players at once, as well as 20 single player levels. It also includes some of the fun features of the original game like the ability to choose between different marble designs.

    The game is slated to be submitted to the App store in about a month, so expect a full review when it’s out!

    UPDATE: Game is coming soon! See this recent news post for more details.

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    • PF

      AWESOME! Seriously looking forward to this app.

    • http://garagegames.com AnsonX10

      lol, glad you asked about it too, PF. I can’t wait either.

    • http://www.microdotproductions.com fireVein

      Torque technology for the win!

    • Scott

      I have the XBLA version and it was pretty fun so its nice to see its coming to iphone now. Hope its good 20 levels seems a bit low though, least there is multiplayer.

    • Thoran

      Gonna buy as soon as it comes out, its not a choice…

    • Jirachi57

      I sooooooooo want an I pod touch now! I just have a shuffle!

    • Marble Man

      WHERE IS IT???????????!!!!!??????? BEEN A MONTH!!!!!

    • AlexThePMG

      Can’t wait

    • http://www.garagegames.com/account/profile/44571 Mich

      Hey MB fans! MBM (Marble Blast Mobile) is in the final steps of being released. Keep your eye on the App store and GarageGames.com for an announcement.

    • http://garagegames.com AnsonX10

      I’ve been checking the App store for anything named “Marble Blast” every day since this page was created.

      Will the be a special introductory price? I think that it would be very nice. Because when I buy it the same hour it comes out, I don’t want the price to go DOWN a few weeks after I buy it. :(

    • iPGN-Matt

      As soon as we hear something, we’ll make a new post to let you guys know. Generally when there is introductory pricing, it’s stated on the product page in the iTunes store. Although for a game like this, they could easily get away with a full price launch.

    • http://AnsonX10.webs.com AnsonX10

      Well, today is the last day of April, and it was supposed to be launched in April sometime. So they better do it today! lol jk

      For people without too much money, like us, introductory pricing would be good. And It would show appreciation to the loyal Marble Blast players everywhere.

      I just want some notification on exactly WHEN it’ll be submitted for review.

    • http://AnsonX10.webs.com AnsonX10

      Wow, 1st May 2009 2:21 am?

      Here it’s still April 30th 8:22 pm.

    • Solidsnipe

      Hmmm its almost mid way through May and i haven’t heard anything on the games progress or release. Can anyone provide some information on Marble Blast Mobile?

    • AngryMoose

      Marble Blast Mobile is now available on the App Store!

      http://www.garagegames.com/products/marble-blast-mobile

    • Mike

      Um… What’s the deal with the download? It says that the item is being modified and that I can’t buy it yet. Can someone elaborate on this?

    • Mike

      Also, I have to agree with AnsonX10. I wrote the message before this at 4:53 PM! Is this in a different time zone or something?

    • iPGN-Matt

      The game was released early this morning. Not sure if perhaps it was a US only release (dunno where you are from)? Either way it will be fully up soon if there are issues now. I was able to download my review copy last night using a code, so I know it WAS online at least. Expect a review hopefully tomorrow or Sunday!

    • Mike

      Ah. It was being changed to the 5.00 price instead of the 10.00. But, now I have it, and it is AWESOME! The graphics are way better than anything I’ve yet to see on an iPhone/iPod Touch.

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