Backbreaker
"Greathouse" update now live.
OXFORD – August 6, 2010 – 505 Games USA and NaturalMotion Games announced today that Greathouse, the update to their revolutionary, euphoria-powered football game, Backbreaker, is available for download on Xbox LIVE ® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION ® 3 computer entertainment system. The update introduces brand new features, gameplay enhancements and dozens of important tweaks, resulting in a greatly enriched Backbreaker experience.
Major features in Greathouse include:
Brand new replay system with the addition of seven fully functional cameras, including free flight mode and a cinematic ‘ball-lock’ option. An additional 110+ plays adding up to twice the number of offensive and defensive plays, including an additional nine formations. Improved Quarterback camera view and passing game. A user-catch system, giving the player a much greater level of control over the on-field action. Comprehensive review of the penalty rulings following an analysis of reported errors.The Greathouse update is available for download on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
Download updated assets here, and view the new offensive play diagrams at the official Backbreaker Flickr page. Additionally, be sure to stay up-to-date with Backbreaker news, updates, and videos on Facebook and YouTube.
Backbreaker, developed by NaturalMotion Games and published worldwide by 505 Games, is the world’s first truly live sports title. Utilizing the studio’s own euphoria engine, Backbreaker brings a revolutionary in-game animation system to the on-field action, meaning no two tackles will ever be alike. Backbreaker is available on Xbox 360 TM and PlayStation ® 3.
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About NaturalMotion Games
NaturalMotion Games is an Oxford, England based game studio, shortlisted as ‘Best New Studio’ by Develop. Formed in 2006, the studio’s goal is to create a revolution in interactive entertainment by employing the animation technology created by its parent company, NaturalMotion Ltd. Already featured in world-class games Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto IV and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, NaturalMotion’s euphoria engine can now be found powering the studio’s debut tile Backbreaker on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
About 505 GAMES (U.S.)
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. The U.S. operations launched in May, 2008 to bring quality interactive entertainment to North America on all game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo Wii and DS, as well as PC, online, and mobile. The company's management team hails from the leaders in global entertainment including major motion picture studios, videogame publishers and leading game development studios. With the company's deep experience and proven success in interactive entertainment worldwide, 505 Games is looking to drive the industry forward with innovative game experiences that integrate next generation game play, immersive stories and integrated brands that can take the business to a new level. The company offers a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages.
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