Johnny writes - "Thanks to the power of the new Kinect, Boom Ball responds perfectly to every push and swipe of your arms, and had me addicted in less than 5 levels. The only thing I would have loved to see in this title would have been some kind of local or online co-op or face off competition but as it stands it is still a solid game. Boom Ball is a testament to how simplicity is the way to go at times, don’t over complicate something that does not need it. The Virtual Air Guitar Company have added in many bells and whistles to make this a completely rewarding game and it was honestly quite refreshing to just dive into a game that did not have a big story element or large class based system that takes a degree from MIT to understand. Anyone can just walk in front of the Kinect and hit a ball from the youngest to the oldest, and that is why Boom Ball just works."
Neil writes: "It's a bit of a quiet time in gaming, but that in itself is a bit of a godsend, giving us the chance to check out a number of older titles that may have been missed the first time around. With the Xbox Deals With Gold sale, there's a fair old chance that those games are going to be available at a discounted asking price too, delivering all manner of cheap Xbox One and Xbox 360 to the masses - particularly when you add the massive Xbox Super Game Sale to proceedings. Want to check out the full list of those games which have been discounted thanks to the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 16th-22nd July 2019, alongside those Super Game Sale titles that see a further discount to the 29th July? We've got all the details."
Neil writes "As much as many of us love it, Kinect is unfortunately dying. But if there was one indie studio which embraces the technology wholeheartedly, then it is the guys at the Virtual Air Guitar Company. Today, Xbox One players are able to grab some of their biggest hits, in one huge bundle."
Somebody wants to resurrect Kinect? Even Microsoft is trying to bury that device, which is proven by their latest Xbox One S units not having any dedicated ports for the webcam like original models.
At least someone wants to try and keep this thing alive.
Neil writes "I’m guessing that near on all gamers will, at some point in time, have played Breakout or at least one of the many variations on it. Whether it be on a retro console, mobile device or PC, the aim of the game is the same; fire a load of balls at a brick wall in order to break out.
Now though, the Xbox One is getting in on the action with the arrival of Boom Ball. But it’s not a Breakout clone as we know it. In fact, it brings something entirely different to the table."
I've had this game for months from a sale but not played it yet, I guess I need to if it's that good.
