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Major "Greathouse" update coming Backbreaker

by: Chad - posted: 8/2/2010 12:42:00 PM
More On: Backbreaker
Backbreaker received an average "C" from our very own Jeremy Duff.  He appreciated the potential for the game but stated further refinement was needed.  Apparently he wasn't the only one that felt that way.  505 Games has announced that a major update (codenamed Greathouse) is coming in "response to community feedback will radically enhance the Backbreaker experience."

This will add, change and fix a number of things including (but not limited to):

•    New Replay system
•    Over 100 new plays with nine more formations
•    Improved Quarterback camera view and passing game
•    A user-catch system for more control of the action
•    Interception control

It's scheduled for release early this month so stay tuned!
NaturalMotion and 505 Games Announce Full Details of Major Backbreaker Update, Codenamed Greathouse

Response to Community Feedback will Radically Enhance the Backbreaker Experience

OXFORD – August 2, 2010 – NaturalMotion Games have lifted the lid on Greathouse, the forthcoming update to their revolutionary, euphoria-powered football game, Backbreaker. The update introduces brand new features, gameplay enhancements and dozens of important tweaks, resulting in a greatly enriched Backbreaker experience.


“We are lucky to have such a passionate community who have supported us throughout the development of Backbreaker and continue to do so post-launch,” said Todd Gibbs, Head of Game Development, NaturalMotion Games. “Greathouse will give them what they have asked for, packed as it is with additions, changes, tweaks and requests taken directly from our online forums, reviews, as well as from individual players who spent time at our offices testing the latest features. I am extremely proud of what the team has managed to achieve in just a month.”


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.
• More than 100 new plays added, 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.
• Interception control, the user is now given full control over interception attempts when controlling a defensive player.
• Comprehensive review of the penalty rulings following an analysis of reported errors.


“We were stunned by the sheer volume of user videos that were posted on YouTube following the release of Backbreaker,” said Ant Lewis, Lead Designer, NaturalMotion Games. “It is obvious that the community loves the realism and live nature of the game and wants to share their unique moments. The new suite of cameras introduced with Greathouse will give them complete creative control over their footage and we are excited to see what appears as a result.”


The Greathouse update is currently progressing through final tuning and is scheduled for release in early August.


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™ and PlayStation® 3.