Review: Throwing Strikes and Gutters With PBA Bowling

Posted by: dgoldring on Jul 01 2008 - 299 views

I have always been a fan of bowling.  It is just a great way to spend an evening.  Throwing heavy balls, knocking things over, and hanging out with some friends.   Really what could be better for working out some aggressions? 

The problem I always had with bowling, though, is that I am terrible at it.  I mean, out of a possible 300, I usually end up with a 120.  Strikes are almost unheard of in my game, and spares are pretty rare as well.  Fortunately for me, there is video bowling, a game genre which I have thoroughly enjoyed watching and playing as it has developed over time.

The latest entry in this growing and crowded field is Concrete Software’s PBA Bowling.  In my mind, in order for a bowling game…any bowling game, to make an impression, it has to be unique.  It has to offer something more than just throwing balls at pins.  There are dozens of games that already give you that action.  PBA Bowling delivers in this area twice.  First, it is the only bowling game (at least as far as I am aware) that gives you the option of playing against real PBA tour bowlers.  Second, it utilizes Concrete Software’s unique motion sensing controls.  So, will these be enough to carry PBA Bowling ahead of the crowd?  Let’s take a closer look and find out.

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Concrete Software Releases PBA Bowling

Posted by: dgoldring on Jun 26 2008 - 160 views

I have always enjoyed bowling games.  In fact, bowling is still one of my favorite games on the Wii.  So, I was very excited a few weeks ago when Concrete Software offered to let me preview their new PBA® Bowling for mobile phones, which released today. The new mobile game is being released on most of the current mobile phones and also includes smartphones running Windows Mobile and BlackBerry operating systems.

But this is not just another bowling game, it features 11 of the top PBA stars, 3D graphics that follow the ball down the lane, and Concrete Software’s cutting edge mobile motion technology, which simulates real bowling motions. The game also includes 5 bowling locations, 5 types of lane oil patterns, and 3 different game types.

PBA Bowling is available from Concrete Software and the JAMM Store for $14.99.

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