High Velocity Bowling - Play & Help

[SteveG]

Downloaded this from the US Store and it's a really fun game. A great family game, so if you're looking for something to play with the family over Christmas then you'll be bowled over by this. The controls are Wii-style, which the PS3 controller is well suited for this as you can almost hold it as you would a bowling ball. More than enough here to keep you busy for a few hours as you try to unlock other characters (all with different skills), alternate clothes and ball designs by playing a tournament, single matches and challenges (knocking down pins whilst avoiding cones etc). The only downside is there's no online play, but you can have 1-4 players offline and there is an online leaderboard for comparing scores. The graphics are good enough (better than Wii Sports) and the music is superb, as you can access the XMB in-game and play your own tracks.

Not bad value at all for a fiver!

[CurlyPutz]

Yeah, I second the above. My two kids love it and I am quite impressed for a fiver. It's a shame there's no online and the spin buttons are tricky for little hands but a good fun can be had.

Seeing a good mix of games coming to the PS3 now, CoD4, Rachet and Clank, Assians, Bowling, Eye Toy mini games and others. Things are looking up. Now all I need is Wipeout, GT5, Little Big Planet and MGS - Happy days.

[SteveG]

^ I agree, my 4 year old can't manage the spin buttons, but he seems to cope fine without them (2 strikes and 3 spares!). Could do with a PS3 controller wrist-strap now. Luckily it's only left his hand once so far..

[J_ustin]

When is this due out for UK? Dont suppose anyone knows? Dont see why we dont get PSN games at the same time.

[SteveG]

It's due this month - not sure of exact date but I'd imagine 13th or 20th.

[CasDon]

Like the look of this a lot, concerned about the controller finishing up in the TV so I'll be looking at making some sort of strap up if I get this.

Is this available for demo download for UK yet tho?

[Joby]

Only played one game of this, but it seems really good. My arm is a bit sore - remarkably similar to real bowling. I reckon this is going to be a good party game, and for $10 it's nothing.

I'm also a bit nervous of smashing in the TV - I've arranged my play area so I bowl to the side of the TV, just to minimise the risk of breaking something.

[Mr-Bananas]

I did not know you could buy stuff from the US store, I shall be buying this later.

[CurlyPutz]

Originally Posted by Mr-Bananas

I did not know you could buy stuff from the US store, I shall be buying this later.

Unless you have already registered a card with yoru US account then you will be out of luck mate, even with a wirecard. However there is the option on over the counter visa/mastercards or blagging someone elses US account.

[Mr-Bananas]

Can I not just log into my US account and pay with my VISA card ??

[CurlyPutz]

Unless your card is registered to a US address then nope. You could get around this with a wirecard (www.wirecard.com) but this does not work anymore either unless you alreday have it setup as Sony now check the address.

Sorry mate, tis a right pain because they get the games first most of the time. I mean I know we have to wait because we are classes a europe but.... Americans speak english, just like us so why not let us have the games at the same time?

If they treated us a little be more like equals maybe we would not have to work out dodgey hacks to enable us to buy content - "Do they want our hard earned cash or not?"

[Mr-Bananas]

Does anyone know when this is coming to the UK store ?.

What the hell are Sony waiting for ?.

[nofear01]

I'm interested in this too. Is it definitely coming to the UK?

[Mr-Bananas]

The trailer is on the UK store, so its safe to assume we will be getting the game.

It looks great, very silly. Should be a good laugh over Xmas (with a few beers !!)

[mpaul0055]

Any news on the UK Release for this?