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Boulder Dash-XL heading to iOS
First Star Software and HeroCraft have announced plans to co-publish Boulder Dash-XL on iOS devices, which will launch "soon" for $2.99. The latest game in the long-running series was last seen on XBLA in July 2011.The core gameplay, according to HeroCraft, will remain the same as always: players race through caves while collecting diamonds and defeating enemies. Boulder Dash-XL for iOS includes two playable characters, five game modes, four worlds, over 100 caves, and "lots of diamonds and fun."
Spy a trailer and first details for Spy vs. Spy on iOS
Hot on the heels of a cryptic announcement for Spy vs. Spy on iOS come the first official details. Developed by Robots and Pencils, Spy vs. Spy brings the 1984 classic back with updated or retro graphics, 16 new levels and online or local multiplayer.
Boulder Dash digging for gems with upcoming XBLA remake
First Star Software and Dutch developer Catnip Games recently announced their upcoming collaboration on an Xbox Live Arcade remake of the classic gem-collecting puzzler, Boulder Dash. That's not to be confused with the classic dishonesty-based board game Balderdash. Or the exclamation popularized by mustachioed, portly gentlemen from the 1920s who found themselves upset by a piece of nonsensical information. Very little pertinent info was revealed by the developers' joint press release announcement, though we do know the game will include "sparkling diamonds," "hordes of enemies," "numerous traps," and "falling boulders." The release doesn't mention dashing, but we assume it will also play a pivotal role.
Boulder Dash rolls steadily on
Geology is a slow process. Making rocks takes time after all, much like game development. Meanwhile, classic action puzzler Boulder Dash - Rocks continues its glacial roll toward the DS and PSP.We first heard about this remake of the classic action-puzzler back in November. Since then a few new details have emerged. Rockford, our bling hungry hero, will be able to use lasers and bombs to help him on his underground quest for diamonds. We're also promised multiplayer modes, and platform specific game modes. No details on what these entail, but some kind of stylus based action seems inevitable on the DS - perhaps the ability to lift or smash rocks? That would certainly go some way to making the game a bit more accessible than the original, where a simple mistake could leave your precious diamonds buried forever under piles of rocks. We'll hopefully find out in late 2007, when Boulder Dash - Rocks is due for release.
New Boulder Dash game to rock retro gamers' worlds
First Star Software will continue to milk their 23-year-old greatest hit, Boulder Dash, with a new version for the DS and PSP later this year. Each version of Boulder Dash - Rocks! will feature exclusive content unique to the console it runs on. Something tells us it will have something to do with running around underground tunnels and dodging big stones.Sidenote: did you know the Boulder Dash guys also made that crazy split-screen Spy Vs. Spy game? You can legally download Windows versions of that game, four versions of Boulder Dash, and pretty much every other game First Star ever created for $14.95 at their website. Pretty sweet deal, if you're old enough to be nostalgic for these games. (57 years old, to be exact.)
