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Platform(s): Arcade, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, PC, PSOne, PSP, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360
Genre: Simulation

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'Pure Pinball' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 12, 2003 @ 9:06 a.m. PST

Get the Pure Pinball trailer off Worthplaying (150mb)

USA Link 1 <--> USA Link 2 <--> European Link

Game Features

  • Awesome table architecture visualized in real-time 3D resulting in jaw-dropping graphics; each table comes alive powered by more than 100,000 real-time rendered polygons.
  • Maximum flipper control with a multi-ball capable physics engine, calculating ball movement more than 1500 times per second.
  • Multiple camera setups only made possible through real-time 3D graphics; view the pinball tables in complete overview, ball close-up, ball follow, or traditional scrolling style.
  • Use of vertex shaders allow for over-the-top ball reflections and impressive metal surfaces on table elements.
  • Advanced T&L technology enable amazing special FX including metallic surface reflections, glass mirroring, and decorative flare and backlights.

Tables and Modes

Pure Pinball includes three original tables, each featuring multiple flippers, unique special modes, and distinct visual themes;

  • Excessive Speed -- Novice, Advanced, Expert, and Veteran
  • World War -- Rescue, Defend, Assault, Destroy, and Capture
  • Runaway Train -- Water, Steam, Wood, Fire, Derail, and Crash.

A provisional website featuring screenshots and a trailer of the Excessive Speed table is available at

Pure Pinball is scheduled for release on PC across Europe and North America in Q2 2003. Info on SRP and distribution partners to follow shortly. Rating pending.


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