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![]() Take a shot at the ultimate pool experience anywhere you go.
VITA Preview: Hustle Kings + Posted by Jeff Rubenstein // Social Media Manager It’s amazing what a new interface can do for a game. When Hustle Kings came out for PS3 in late 2009, it was lauded for its visuals. And for good reason – it’s the finest looking billiards game ever created. But in playing Hustle Kings for NGP, I was struck by how much more satisfying the pool hall action becomes with the integration of touchscreen controls. After choosing my game type and table, I used a combo of touch- and analog stick-controls to set my shot using a customizable guide-line. Then I pulled the cue stick back with my index finger on the screen and fired. The result: a straight, solid shot with a satisfying “clack!” I did it again and again. Sure, you can use the analog stick to shoot, but touch is the way to go with the NGP version of Hustle Kings. It makes the game more immersive, and, dare I say, a lot more fun. The difficulty of taking a shot is widely variable. You can set a guide that will tell you exactly where your ball will go, or just eyeball it. Cueing methods vary from a pinball-like pull-and-release motion to the traditional poolhall motion. But Hustle Kings NGP takes advantage of more than just the NGP’s touch screen. On the PS3 you can chalk your cue by shaking the DualShock 3. Here you can apply chalk by “rubbing the cue” via the backtouch panel. Instead of selecting a pre-made avatar, you can snap a photo of yourself using the built-in camera. Other functionality abounds: You can use your NGP’s screen as a window into the pool hall by rotating around the ball with the six axis motion sensing, and chat in-game using the NGP’s built-in microphone. Things get even more creative on the multiplayer side. Yes, you can compete live via Wifi against other NGP-equipped players. Hustle Kings also features interoperable cross-play with the PS3 version of the game, ensuring plenty of built-in competition on day one. None of your friends online right now? Here’s something I think you’ll see a lot of moving forward: asynchronous multiplayer. You take your shots, then the NGP messages your friend. When they pick up the game next, they view your last turn, then take their shots. It’s kind of like playing via text message, or Words With Friends on a smartphone. I was also informed that all DLC presently available for Hustle Kings PS3 (like the ever-popular snooker) will be made available on NGP as well. I thought I knew what to expect before going hands-on with Hustle Kings NGP, but I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. A new interface can make a big difference. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Soon as I find some less compressed screenshots I'll replace these. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 12-15-2011 at 05:22 PM. |
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The asynchronous play is something that should work even with just a 3G connection. Bring on the board games!
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That interview reminds me - I wonder if starting with NGP, they'll let you use a photo as your PSN avatar. They'd probably need to pair it with better integrated reporting functionality.
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I'm not sure this Gamescom trailer's entirely new but the bit with making your own table baize is.
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So this is how you'll know its your turn with Asynchronous play. ![]() |
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Who the hell is that guy peeking in to the pool room under the arch?!?!?
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2012-02-29-183802 by GarDeady, on Flickr "All men dream. But not equally..." - Nathan Drake. ----------------------- PS3 120GBKDL 46HX803 Sony Bravia 1080p FULL HD 3D SKY+ HD 220 Blu ray discs PSN: garlad |
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