Marble Blast Ultra was delisted on Xbox 360 on February 12th, 2011. The game was created by GarageGames and built in their own Torque Engine, but when the studio became a subsidiary of Graham Software Development they were unable to retain the rights to Marble Blast from the property owner, InstantAction Holdings.
Digital Release: | Xbox 360 January 23, 2006 (EU, JP, US) |
Delisting: | February 12, 2011 |
Developer: | GarageGames |
Publisher: | GarageGames |
Available On: | None |
Links: | Xbox.com page [Archive] |
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Delisting
In a post about the game’s delisting on Joystiq, “GarageGames CEO Eric Preisz said that it was “unlikely” that the studio would reacquire the rights to its games.” In a GarageGames blog post in October of 2014, Preisz reiterated the point, stating “I still get e-mails every week about Marble Blast and I continue to inform folks that we no longer own the rights.”
Ultra is similar to the other Marble Blast releases in that the player uses first-person shooter style controls to navigate a marble through an obstacle course in a limited amount of time. It adds online multiplayer into the mix with 10 multiplayer levels in addition to its 60 single-player levels. Nov 14, 2017 Marble Blast Ultra is a 3D puzzle/action game involving a marble developed by GarageGames. It is the sequel to Marble Blast Gold. It features 60 levels, enhanced graphics, 2 new power-ups and a multiplayer mode. In Single player mode, the player has the main goal of reaching the finish pad of the.
About the Game
“Marble Blast Ultra is the latest in the classic Marble Blast series. Get ready for an arcade action masterpiece with stay-up-all-night gameplay and an insane level of visual polish.
Suitable for players of any age, Marble Blast Ultra transports you to a futuristic ‘astrolab’ arena suspended high in the clouds. Compete against each other by navigating your marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, while collecting rare gems and power-up enhancements, in an effort to complete each course in record time. Compete head to head in Xbox Live® ultra blast multiplayer mode!“
- Online multiplayer: Get in action via Xbox Live.
- Power-ups: Mega Marble and Ultra Blast let you roll over the competition.
- Expansive gameplay: Sixty single player levels and ten multiplayer levels.
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More About Marble Blast Ultra
Marble Blast Ultra is a Puzzle-Platform, Single and Multiplayer video game by GarageGames for Xbox. It is the direct sequel to Marble Blast Gold and includes more than sixty levels, enhanced visuals, new power-ups, and a multiplayer mode. In Single-player mode, the game casts the player in the role of the spherical object, and his main task is to cross the finish line of each level as soon as possible. Each level introduces a new set of obstacles, traps, and challenges. During the gameplay, power-ups assist the player to cross the finish line within the time limit. There are over sixty beautiful and challenging stages in single-player mode and divided into three different categories such as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each category consists of twenty levels. In Multiplayer mode, there are over twenty levels and supports up to eight players. The game introduces a new mode, in which the player must gather gems within a certain time limit. Gems consist of three colors such as yellow, red, and blue. With superb mechanics, different landscapes, and wonderful visuals, Marble Blast Ultra is the best game to play and enjoy.