TotemBall Dances on to Xbox Live Arcade

Prepare to get physical with “TotemBall”, the gesture-based game, which arrives today on Xbox Live Arcade. TotemBall uses the Xbox Live Vision Camera (which goes on sale in Europe this Friday 6th October) to control the characters in the game. Help Pterry the Pturtel uncover all the musical totems while grooving to your own “totem” beat. The game is offered for FREE on Xbox Live Arcade, starting today, 4th October from 0800 UK time / 0900 CET

GAME FOCUS:
When the ancient Ptolmec tribe simultaneously discovered gunpowder and barbeque, the explosive results scattered their musical totems across the jungle! Now Pterry the Pturtle must roll over mountains, cross islands, scale pyramids, and battle giant pinball games to retrieve the lost totems and bring music back to the party.



GAME MODES & FEATURES:
With high-definition graphics, Xbox Live Vision camera compatibility, Xbox Live Achievements and Leaderboards, this next-generation title provides hours of fun.


“TotemBall.” Includes multiple game modes including:


TotemBall – Camera-controlled platforming gameplay – gamers control the characters in the game by moving their hands in the air and gesturing in front of the camera

Juggling - Co-op juggling game with one player using Xbox Live Vision and the other player “juggling” totems with the controller

Pinball - Play any of the bonus pinball tables that have been unlocked through regular TotemBall play

Freeplay – Explore the game with no time pressure and
infinite lives – great mode for kids

Super Challenge – Play the entire game with one life and a time limit in each level

TotemJam – Freely mix and match the game’s musical totems – another fun exploration game for kids


Game features include:

· Gesture control with the Xbox Live Vision camera

· Xbox Live Achievements and Leaderboards

· Hi-def graphics

· Ten platform levels, plus 3 pinball table “village” levels and multiple hidden bonus areas.

· Six game modes

· Free Play mode for non-competitive playtime and practice

· In-Game music is generated by the player

· Gameplay generated theme tunes for each player on the Leaderboards



WHEN CAN I GET IT? Download “TotemBall” today, Wednesday, 4th October from 0800 GMT / 0900 CET


DO I NEED XBOX LIVE VISION TO PLAY TOTEMBALL? “TotemBall” is a gesture based game and so functions best with Xbox Live Vision so download the game today and prepare to get physical as of this Friday, 6th October, when the Xbox Live Vision camera becomes available in store.

Source: Microsoft