Speedball 2 Remake

Critch · 06-07-2007, 08:04 AM

I loved this game back on my old amiga, so great news that it's getting an update for modern machines. Better graphics, online play, is it too soon to start a FOFC Speedball league?

trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FguFWf-ERvY

http://www.speedball2.com/

Unfortunately I'm old and my reactions are shot now, so not much chance of me leading Brutal Deluxe to the championship anymore.

DolphinFan1 · 06-07-2007, 09:18 AM

I can't wait for this to come out. I used to play the original Speedball on my old Tandy 1000 computer a long time ago.

Eilim · 06-07-2007, 03:36 PM

Damn, how the heck did I miss this news. I absolutely loved the original, even tried to do my own remake with the Torque2d engine. Only problem was I got hooked back into playing the original in an emulator while doing "research".

Anyways, thanks for pointing this out, I will definitely be following this one from now on.

Antmeister · 06-07-2007, 04:05 PM

The best fictional sports game of its time. I really, really hope they have some serious league play with all of those cool options to help your team advance. If I remember correctly, you could bribe the refs a few ways and get some cool powerups during gameplay.

Mustang · 06-07-2007, 04:12 PM

Given how much people enjoy speedball, cyberball and blood bowl, why are there not more fictional sports games?

I'd love a sim football game like cyberball where you have to research or buy upgrades for your player, manage repairs and maintenance and such...

PineTar · 06-07-2007, 05:12 PM

I've longed for the day when someone would make a game based upon the 1975 version of the movie Rollerball.

Groundhog · 06-07-2007, 05:49 PM

I remember when they launced a website for Speedball Online like... years ago. It wasn't updated basically since it was launched, and dissapeared shortly after.

Calis · 08-16-2008, 07:24 PM

Did anyone ever give this a try? I was browsing around on Steam a few minutes ago and saw it on there.

Wondered if it was a decent remake or not. The reviews are on the low side, but with these type of games that tends to be the case regardless of quality.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-16-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PineTar

I've longed for the day when someone would make a game based upon the 1975 version of the movie Rollerball.

Actually someone did ... but it was a tabletop (i.e. dice & chart) game, not a computer game. There were at least two versions of it, although I played mostly with the re-release of the first one than I did with the heavier modified second version. One of the more interesting gaming experiences I've had in the last 10 years or so.

As far as I know it's still available in the downloads section at tabletop-sports.com :: Where rolling the dice is King!

06-07-2007, 09:18 AM	#2
DolphinFan1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	I can't wait for this to come out. I used to play the original Speedball on my old Tandy 1000 computer a long time ago. __________________ GM of the Milwaukee Muscle Men of the ZFL. The 1st team in ZFL history to have a perfect losing season. I am on a quest to show that the Dolphins can win the Super Bowl. Or should I say Front Office Bowl, with FOF2K7. The revival of an old favorite, FOFC Wrestling Dynasty

06-07-2007, 04:05 PM	#4
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	The best fictional sports game of its time. I really, really hope they have some serious league play with all of those cool options to help your team advance. If I remember correctly, you could bribe the refs a few ways and get some cool powerups during gameplay. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

06-07-2007, 04:12 PM	#5
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Given how much people enjoy speedball, cyberball and blood bowl, why are there not more fictional sports games? I'd love a sim football game like cyberball where you have to research or buy upgrades for your player, manage repairs and maintenance and such... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

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PineTar High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000	I've longed for the day when someone would make a game based upon the 1975 version of the movie Rollerball. Last edited by PineTar : 06-07-2007 at 05:13 PM.

06-07-2007, 05:49 PM	#7
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I remember when they launced a website for Speedball Online like... years ago. It wasn't updated basically since it was launched, and dissapeared shortly after. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-07-2007, 03:36 PM	#3
Eilim High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Foxboro,MA	Damn, how the heck did I miss this news. I absolutely loved the original, even tried to do my own remake with the Torque2d engine. Only problem was I got hooked back into playing the original in an emulator while doing "research". Anyways, thanks for pointing this out, I will definitely be following this one from now on.

08-16-2008, 07:24 PM	#8
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Did anyone ever give this a try? I was browsing around on Steam a few minutes ago and saw it on there. Wondered if it was a decent remake or not. The reviews are on the low side, but with these type of games that tends to be the case regardless of quality.

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