Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Magic Ball transforms into Magic Orbz with upcoming DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/magic-ball-transforms-into-magic-orbz-with-upcoming-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/magic-ball-transforms-into-magic-orbz-with-upcoming-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/magic-ball-transforms-into-magic-orbz-with-upcoming-dlc/#comments One of our favorite PSN games of 2009 has to be Magic Ball, the simple (yet charming) brick-breaking game from Creat Studios. Starting tomorrow, the game will be renamed Magic Orbz, in preparation of a second DLC pack.

For $2.99, the "Winter Theme" pack will add 24 new levels and four new Trophies to the title. It will appear on the PlayStation Store tomorrow in Europe, and on January 14th in North America.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>creat-studiosDLCmagic-ballmagic-orbzPSNtik-gamesWed, 06 Jan 2010 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Magic Ball, Cuboid and Mahjong Tales DLC revealed [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/14/magic-ball-cuboid-and-mahjong-tales-dlc-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/14/magic-ball-cuboid-and-mahjong-tales-dlc-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/14/magic-ball-cuboid-and-mahjong-tales-dlc-revealed/#comments Creat Studios' PSN games have gained quite a bit of attention in the PlayStation community for their addictive nature and impressive graphics. These exclusives will be getting DLC content soon, with Magic Ball being the first in line.
  • Magic Ball will receive a "Wicked Witches" pack ($2.99) this week. The pack adds 25 new levels and new Trophies. A free patch will also add custom music support.
  • Cuboid will gain 33 new levels and a level editor that allows players to create and share levels with each other. The new levels will cost $2.99, while the editor will cost $3.99. Both can be purchased in a bundle for $4.99. A free patch will also add custom music support.
  • Mahjong Tales will gain 25 new levels and a level editor that allows players to create levels. This DLC pack will cost $4.99. A free patch will add mouse support (!).
Cuboid and Mahjong Tales will get DLC in the weeks to follow. Update: Added price information.

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Yesterday's PSN update brought something for the casual fans, the twitch gamers and the racing club. Magic Ball is a PSN title that delivers some updated Arkanoid love, while Ultimate Ghost 'N Goblins and GTI Club+ bring something for the adrenaline crowd. As per usual, many of your favorite rhythm titles also have new DLC to peruse. Oh yeah, there's also the Skate 2 demo. The complete North American PSN update can be found after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update -- check it out if you live on that side of the sea.

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Looks like the American PSN Store is back in the swing of things now. This week's update sees the release of Magic Ball, GTI Club+ and a Skate 2 demo, plus all the normal DLC packs. Except LittleBigPlanet, those packs will begin again next week. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content
  • Magic Ball ($9.99)
  • GTI Club+ ($9.99)
  • GTI Club+ demo
  • Skate 2 demo
Add-on Content
  • Brain Challenge expansion pack ($4.99)
  • Disgaea 3 "Makai Kingdom" character package ($3.99)
  • Disgaea 3 "Pram" character ($1.99)
  • Disgaea 3 "Zetta" character ($1.99)
  • Shaun White Snowboarding "Mile High" pack ($9.99)
  • Shaun White Snowboarding "Freebie" pack (free)
  • Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
  • Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)

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Get ready to bust some balls stuff with balls when Magic Ball releases on PSN January 15th (also known as "today") for $10. The Arkanoid-style wall buster features "two visual themes" -- Pirates and Knights (we speculate a Ninja DLC pack can't be too far behind) -- with really beautiful, "completely destructible" 3D environments. Each of the levels also has "its own mini-story scenes."

Magic Ball features "a vast number" of Trophies and in-game multiplayer chat. According to the game's producer, the title apparently received a difficulty upgrade during testing to avoid it feeling too casual. Magic Ball should be available in North America when the PSN updates later today (it's available right now in Europe).

Gallery: Magic Ball

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Today's update isn't bad. Certainly not as bad as last week's, but there's something missing. Maybe it's the lack of LittleBigPlanet DLC (which is promised to start again next week), or maybe it's the lack of Street Fighter II HD, Penny Arcade and Lumines. What we do have are two demos, plenty of DLC and Creat Studio's fourth title, Magic Ball. It also appears that Europe is finally able to download all the High Velocity Bowling DLC that America has been hoarding for months now. Here's the full list:

Playable Content
  • Magic Ball full game (£7.99)
  • Dead Space demo
  • Skate 2 demo
Add-on Content
  • WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2008 roster update (£3.19)
  • 3x Shaun White Snowboarding add-on packs (2x £3.99, 1x free)
  • Brain Challenge expansion pack (£2.39)
  • Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)
  • Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
  • High Velocity Bowling DLC (listed after the break)

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0 Platinum
1 Gold
4 Silver
13 Bronze
 Difficulty: Easy
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 5 hours
DLC Trophies? Yes*
*Trophies requiring DLC are highlighted in yellow.
View Trophy List Read More About the Game

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We unearthed three PSN games from Creat Studios a few weeks ago. But, what the heck are they? Creat Studios has finally officially unveiled them. All three games will feature Trophy support, and will be released this Winter.
  • Magic Ball, is based on the classic Breakout arcade game, with a magical twist. Check out a video here. The initial release will include over 40 levels and both local and online multiplayer support. 20 additional levels will be available at a later date.
  • Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom will be the first mahjong game available for PlayStation Network, featuring a "storybook adventure," with hand-drawn illustrations. In addition to the two gameplay modes, a level editor and level packs are also planned for post-launch release.
  • Cuboid is a 3D puzzle game where players navigate ancient ruins, maneuvering a cube through a hole-filled grid. The initial release of Cuboid will include 66 twisted levels to engage players, with premium packs available later to include more levels and a custom level creator.

JoystiqScreenshots: Creat Studios' three PSN games revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you one of the many that have experienced sleepless nights wondering what the recently discovered PSN game, Magic Ball, is all about? Well, brush aside the sweat off your brow. You need not worry anymore. Magic Ball is ... well, it looks like Breakout. With snazzier graphics. Yay?

While PSN is known for some high-quality and innovative titles, from flOw to WipEout HD, it looks like this is strictly for casual players. That's not a bad thing, of course. The simple gameplay seen in Magic Ball looks rather charming ... so long as it's priced right.

Check out IGN for a full preview. Video is embedded after the break.

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A long time ago (think about a year ago), independent developer Creat Studios announced it was working on a number of PlayStation Network games. We haven't heard much from then since, but it looks like they're working on at least three different PSN games. German USK rating board added three new games, all from Creat:
  • Cuboid
  • Magic Ball
  • Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom
Yeah, we're not jumping out of our seats on the prospects of a new Mahjong game. Regardless, it's nice to see the PSN continue to diversify its library.

[Via GamerBytes]

JoystiqCreat Studios working on at least 3 PSN games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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