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Milton Keynes, UK 4th August, 2010 – 505 Games and NaturalMotion Games announced today that Greathouse, the forthcoming 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.

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 360TM and PlayStation® 3.

UPDATE: According to the official Backbreaker Facebook page, it was a PR mistake. It will not be released today.

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"Contrary to reports online, the Greathouse update has NOT gone live. We're sorry to disappoint you all. Rest assured we are keen for this to be released as soon as possible, but I'm afraid it's not today."

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# 21 jaosming @ 08/04/10 02:16 PM
admin over at the BB forums said this

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Guys - the patch is not live yet. It looks like one of the PR agencies screwed up and sent out a press release prematurely.

We'll keep you posted. Sorry about this - I'm pretty annoyed myself...

Torsten
http://forum.backbreakergame.com/sho...&postcount=152
 
# 22 Phobia @ 08/04/10 02:20 PM
NOOooooooOOOOOooooooOOOOOoo

Hey Steve ................................
 
# 23 opd897 @ 08/04/10 02:23 PM
Possibly within the next few hours:

http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Vide...-now-available
 
# 24 LingeringRegime @ 08/04/10 02:24 PM
I am hoping that it drops before I get home.
 
# 25 Klocker @ 08/04/10 02:28 PM
going to gamestop in 3 hours to pick up the game and then I have 4 hours to play so here is hoping it works out!!
 
# 26 DaveDQ @ 08/04/10 02:29 PM
I'll be on and off this afternoon. So far nothing has changed. It is not out yet.
 
# 27 Phobia @ 08/04/10 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveDQ
I'll be on and off this afternoon. So far nothing has changed. It is not out yet.
Dave PM me and let me know how improved the game is once the patch drops. Also lets plan on maybe getting in a game in the next couple days.
 
# 28 DaveDQ @ 08/04/10 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Phobia
Dave PM me and let me know how improved the game is once the patch drops. Also lets plan on maybe getting in a game in the next couple days.
Sure. I just got the retail version last night so I may not be the one to distinguish pre/post patch. But, we definitely need to get some games in. Should be fun.
 
# 29 ezio @ 08/04/10 02:51 PM
Todd just posed this on the backbreaker forum:

Lets just slow this thread down a little (lot). To reitereate Torstens post :-


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Originally Posted by Torsten Reil
Guys - the patch is not live yet. It looks like one of the PR agencies screwed up and sent out a press release prematurely.

We'll keep you posted. Sorry about this - I'm pretty annoyed myself...

Torsten

Sit tight and wait until *we* tell you its live.

Todd
 
# 30 BigRedNY @ 08/04/10 02:56 PM

Examiner articles are written by people like you and me. That person just copied the press release posted earlier and made it into an Examiner article to make some free cheap cash.
 
# 31 Keohane15 @ 08/04/10 02:58 PM
Just picked this up last night for $10. Really looking forward for the patch to drop.
 
# 32 xylocaine @ 08/04/10 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Keohane15
Just picked this up last night for $10. Really looking forward for the patch to drop.
Where did you get it for $10?
 
# 33 Keohane15 @ 08/04/10 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by xylocaine
Where did you get it for $10?
Best Buy. I had reward certificates. It's $30 otherwise, which still isn't bad.
 
# 34 Dramaking @ 08/04/10 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jaosming
Um, Milton Keynes is a city, not a person
did i just fail?
 
# 35 JRod @ 08/04/10 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dramaking
did i just fail?
Yes.
 
# 36 LingeringRegime @ 08/04/10 03:20 PM
It's been confirmed that it isn't dropping today.

From Backbreaker Facebook page:

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Contrary to reports online, the Greathouse update has NOT gone live. We're sorry to disappoint you all. Rest assured we are keen for this to be released as soon as possible, but I'm afraid it's not today.

Their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Backbreakergame

Oh well, we have been waiting for this long I guess we can wait longer.
 
# 37 TreyIM2 @ 08/04/10 03:23 PM
GS has this game for $30, used. I was close to pulling the trigger but wanted to wait til the patch was released and a review of the patch was given. Gunna wait.
 
# 38 Klocker @ 08/04/10 03:25 PM
damn... I'm still gonna get ity and do the 32 team update and play the hell out of it... when the patch drops I'll just appreciate that much more... went into the demo again last night and for the first time really practiced in training mode and some things really clicked... the game control is amazing, if the game PLAY is fixed in the patch for fun games? hell ya!
 
# 39 sb24 @ 08/04/10 03:32 PM
2 things

1. I really dont want to hear anyone bitching that it isnt out today.

2. I really wish people would buy the game new to support the company rather than buying it used. The game needs all the help it an get to be able to get the support it needs for BB2. People have been saying for years "just give me another football game" and now its here and they arent supporting it. (buying used doesnt support BB, it supports gamestop or whoever you bought it from)

/rant

I cant wait to see everything the patch brings. I feel like most other games would have called all these improvements/fixes a complete second version you had to pay for. This company needs to be supported. They have given us a new football game and now are patching alot of issues based on customer feedback. The game is far from perfect but the guys behind it are listening to what we want. Whether they can give it to us or not isnt the point, they are trying and I respect that.
 
# 40 LingeringRegime @ 08/04/10 03:33 PM
^ Agreed on all points.

Maybe this thread can be deleted to prevent the certain bitching that will ensue.
 


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