The Ball
Packshot and launch trailer available to have a ball with.
Haarlem, The Netherlands – 20 October 2010 – Today premier PC videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive reveals the official pack shots for Teotl Studios’ already acclaimed first person action adventure puzzle game ‘The Ball’.
Please download the pack shot here.
The Iceberg Interactive retail version of The Ball includes a special exclusive postcard with the autographs of the entire Teotl development team, as well as an exclusive bonus CD featuring the game’s soundtrack. It can already be pre-ordered in the Iceberg Webshop with free shipping.
Also released is the official launch trailer, featuring more in-game footage showing exactly what stunning graphics and exhilarating gameplay players can expect. The launch trailer can be streamed at www.iceberg-interactive.com and the Iceberg Interactive Youtube channel. Alternatively, the file (file size: 267 MB) can be downloaded at content hosting website:
Gamershell
Rated 15 by the BBFC, the UK version is set to be released by Iceberg Interactive in retail stores across the UK on 5 November 2010. The English/European version is also set to be released on 5 November in Benelux and other smaller territories. Localized versions of The Ball, German (USK 16) and French, have a scheduled retail release of 12 November 2010.
About the Ball
The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience built on Epic’s Unreal™ Engine 3 technology. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn’t take long before you realize this is more than just a cave. You reveal ancient ruins that have been hidden from outsiders for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball. As you progress towards solving the mystery of this amazing place you must unlock the secrets of The Ball and learn to control this ancient artifact. You will also start to encounter not just puzzles and traps, but also various strange creatures – the guardians of this mystery. These creatures also have to be overcome, using only The Ball to defend you. Venturing deeper into the volcano, you reveal some of mankind’s greatest secrets…
The Ball Features
8 hours of single-player adventure Game mechanics that are very simple to pick up, immersing the user in the physics-based gameplay right from the start 8 huge levels to explore Includes bonus Survival game mode, with 4 additional levels Wide range of enemies to overcome, including mummies, an undead gorilla and boss characters Unique vehicles – an underground train and the mysterious “Ball Chariot” More than 30 secrets hidden away to be discovered, as well as multiple achievements for the player to earn Steamworks™ features including achievements and leaderboards For more information about The Ball, please visit the official website www.theballthegame.com.About Teotl Studios
Teotl Studios is a young game development studio located in central Sweden. Teotl Studios focuses on creating high quality and immersive single player experiences. The staff is a unique mix of seasoned veterans and highly talented professionals from around the world. Leveraging its diversity and years of experience, Teotl Studios is an independent development company committed to building and delivering high-level entertainment for its fans. It's founders have previously worked on games such as “Killzone”, “Unreal Tournament 2004” and “The Chronicles of Spellborn”. The studio is currently in its final stages of production on its debut game, The Ball.
About Tripwire Interactive
Based in Roswell, Georgia, Tripwire Interactive is an entertainment software developer and publisher founded in 2005 by the award winning mod team and winners of the 2004 edition of the “$1,000,000 Make Something Unreal” competition. Released in early 2006, Tripwire Interactive’s debut retail title Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 achieved both critical and commercial success garnering several awards including “Multiplayer Game of the Year” and “FPS of the Year” for 2006. Killing Floor, Tripwire’s second title, jumped straight to the top of the Steam best-seller list and instantly became one of the top-ten most played FPS games in the world. With some of the most played PC Multiplayer games on the market and over 1,000,000 units sold on PC, Tripwire Interactive have proven that with hard work, determination, and great distribution partners, independent game developers can still make a big splash in the games industry. For more information visit Tripwire Interactive’s website at www.tripwireinteractive.com.
About Iceberg Interactive
Iceberg Interactive is a premier videogame publisher set to make a splash in the interactive entertainment industry. The company is staffed with a mix of industry veterans and upcoming young talent, has offices in key locations across Europe and has established relevant partnerships all over the globe, both for digital and retail releases. Hence why Iceberg is a great alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience. Iceberg focuses foremost on PC gaming and is among the market leaders for the following niche genres for PC: simulators, adventure and MMO/action games.
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Iceberg InteractivePR & Marketing Manager
Kimara Rouwit
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