Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe excelled as one of the most successful games ever for the Amiga 500 platform in the early nineties and now FIP Publishing and Commodore have revived their past alliance with a state-of-the-art gaming PC.
This high-end machine will be exclusively decorated with the artwork of the new Speedball 2: Tournament. The futuristic computer is suited to run the new action-sports title in full 3D details. The partners offer a branded case with 750 Watt power supply unit to computer tinkerers. Commodore will present both products on its website commodoregaming.com.
“What a truly remarkable return to one of the great gaming alliances this represents,” Sean Charles, Marketing and PR manager of Commodore Gaming added. “The Speedball series are no less than a milestone in C64 gaming history, from a development house that became known for both innovation and its unique style and is fondly remembered by many. We believe FIP’s re-imagining of Speedball 2 to be a respectful project that benefits greatly from involving original developer Mike Montgomery as a consultant and adds great value to this classic title with many of today’s key features, like online functionality.”
Driven by a team of gaming veterans and enthusiasts across a broad range of disciplines, Commodore Gaming is a passionate provider of products and services for the mobile, computer and video game markets. Created through a joint venture with Commodore International Corporation, Commodore Gaming was founded in 2005 and aims to re-establish the brand as a leader in its industry.
About Speedball 2: Tournament
In 2326, rival gangs form an ultra-violent action-sports league called Speedball to settle their deadly disputes. Two teams face each other in bloody battles for a steel ball. Nine on nine – in an all-out rush on the opponent’s goal; almost any malicious move is permitted. The highly anticipated sequel to the Amiga classic for the PC platform transforms the futuristic game setting with state-of-the-art technology into a high-speed online sports spectacle. Offering international leagues, a worldwide ranking system and matchmaking function, Speedball 2: Tournament pulls all registers of modern multiplayer gaming action. Fully customisable male, female and cyborg characters, dynamic sports battles, and a unique online community platform with online player and clan profiles will thrill sports simulation enthusiasts, action fans, and e-sports experts likewise.
For the production of Speedball 2: Tournament, developer Kylotonn has assembled a fresh team of experienced game designers and programmers. As eminent advisor and lead producer, Mike Montgomery from the legendary Bitmap Brothers is supervising the overall development of Speedball 2: Tournament. Since 1987, when he founded Bitmap Brothers, Montgomery has been behind the legendary original Speedball, as well as classics like Xenon Megablast, Chaos Engine, Gods, Cadaver, Magic Pockets and Z.
