Archive for the ‘Previews’ Category
Welcome, iPad
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
It’s unlikely to have escaped your attention that Apple today announced the iPad, along with the availability of the iPhone SDK 3.2 beta. We are currently reviewing the new version of the iPhone Simulator, and will be releasing an update to SimCap within the next few weeks.
Preview: Luc Bernard’s ‘Orbs’
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
We’re very excited to be able to tell you about one of the project we’re currently working on. Orbs (working title) is a ‘match 3′ puzzle game conceived by legendary video game designer Luc Bernard. We’re unspeakably happy to have had the chance to work on this with Luc and his long-time collaborator, pixel artist Shane ‘BadassBill’ Gill.
As you can see from the screenshot here, Orbs features all of your favourite Luc Bernard characters — Angel, Mr Cuddles and Bambou — each of whom brings their own special style of play.
There are also four different game modes — classic, endless, score and puzzle. You’ll have to experiment with each of the characters to see which one gives you the edge under each mode. Sometimes you’ll want Angles plethora of power-ups and sometimes Bambou’s more sedate but higher scoring approach will win out.
Ah, those power-ups. You can look forward to getting hold of some unbelievable extras never before seen in a match 3 game. From stars to bombs to the mysterious blackholes, this game is packed with bonuses which will keep you coming back again and again.
If all this has made you eager to get your hands on Luc Bernard’s Orbs then don’t worry, you won’t have too long to wait. The game is very almost finished and should appear in the App Store in November.