Never say that indie developers don’t know how to capitalize on a good opportunity when it presents itself as we’ve already seen our fair share of indie games based on the upcoming mage-popular world sporting event known as the World Cup. Finger Footie is no different really, well maybe it is a little bt.
Finger Footie is an indie soccer game being developed for release on June 11th (to coincide with the start of the World Cup). The game is pretty simple, you’re playing soccer after all. But there are some key differences between this game and other soccer-minded games, like FIFA. For one, your using all touch controls. This means you’re swiping to pass and shoot. The game also takes advantage of the iDevice’s tilt capabilities where you’ll physically tilt the device in order to put a nice swerve on the ball.
While I can’t actually comment on the gameplay, I will say that the method of controlling the ball peaks my interest somewhat. Maybe enough so that, in between FIFA bouts and actual games during the World Cup, I’ll actually be willing to play something on my iPod Touch. We’ll just have to wait and find out.
Finger Footie launches on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch on June 11th for a not-yet-disclosed price.
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Yellow Monkey Studios set to launch game based on football for the upcoming World Cup 2010 for the Apple platforms
Mumbai, May 21, 2010: Yellow Monkey Studios – an official Nintendo DS game developer – have developed “Finger Footie” for Apple handheld platforms. The game is scheduled for release on June 11 – the same day the Football World Cup 2010 commences in South Africa.
The game boasts of myriad features such as Zoom-In, Zoom-Out, tilting the phone while the ball is in air to give it more curve. Besides, its top-down view enables players to plan their strategies and implement them with greater ease.
“Finger Footie is different from other football-based games in the Appstore,” says Shailesh Prabhu, who is the director of Yellow Monkey Studios. “The player does not control gameplay using the D-Pad, but swipes his finger across to carry, pass and kick the ball.”
The game will be available for all Apple platforms i.e. the iPod Touch, iPhone, and the electronic major’s latest buzz – the iPad.
In addition to Finger Footie, Yellow Monkey Studios have also developed games in other genres such as fighting, sports and casual games for various clients in India and abroad.
For more information on the studio and its games, visit www.yellowmonkeystudios.com
To keep up with the latest news and happenings of the studio visit:
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About Yellow Monkey Studios:
Yellow Monkey Studios is a young Game Development Studio, creating customised, top-of-the-line interactive experiences across various platforms. They are official Nintendo DS and Apple iPhone developers. The studio is head by award winning entrepreneur and game designer Shailesh Prabhu. Yellow Monkey Studios has won British Council’s International Young Interactive Entrepreneur award, India in 2008. The studio has worked on a number of games for various clients around the world and are now focussing on their own I.P. starting with Finger Footie.
Finger Footie - Yellow Monkey Studios latest offering on the iPhone. An intuitive football game in which you can drag your players on the screen with your finger to dribble/tackle. You can swipe your finger on the screen to pass/kick the ball, the harder you swipe the harder the kick. You can also tilt the phone to curve the ball mid-air.
A fast paced side scrolling action adventure with RPG elements. You battle infinite waves of Ninjas with sword combos, shuriken throws and 10 different magical spells.
Here is a video of the game we made for our clients, Morning Egg Inc
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May 29 2010