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8 Ball Pool: Play Together Demo will be Available During Steam Next Fest!
A free playable demo for 8 Ball Pool: Play Together is available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. The demo allows players to experience the game's realistic billiards gameplay and social atmosphere, with feedback being collected to aid development before the full release.
Chalk Up Another Classic As Arcade Archives 2 RACK’EM UP Lands On Xbox
HAMSTER Corporation has released Arcade Archives 2 RACK'EM UP, a faithful recreation of Konami's 1987 arcade billiards game, on Xbox Series X|S. The title features both Nine-Ball and Rotation rules, along with modern conveniences such as difficulty adjustments, save slots, rewind functionality, online leaderboards, and a new Time Attack Mode.
8 Ball Pool: Play Together Announces Steam Next Fest Demo
8 Ball Pool: Play Together will feature a free playable demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. The game combines realistic 8-ball pool matches with a social bar atmosphere and offers adjustable aim assistance for new players. Feedback from the demo will be used to improve the game before its full release.
Rack ‘Em Up gets modern re-release
Hamster Corporation announced that the classic 1987 Konami billiards game, Rack ‘Em Up, is receiving modern re-releases. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 via the Arcade Archives 2 series, and on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 through the original Arcade Archives series starting June 11th.
Spooker – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spooker is a horror roguelite billiards game where players battle a cursed ventriloquist dummy named Ralphie in a twisted speakeasy. The game features skill-based pool mechanics, combo chains, and roguelite progression with new upgrades and challenges on each run. A live big band swing jazz soundtrack enhances the atmospheric nightmare, and a beta demo is available on Steam.
Spooker Demo reveals a Haunting New Take on Roguelite Horror and Billiards
Indie developer Space Dragon Games has released a playable demo for their upcoming game, Spooker, which blends roguelite horror with billiards gameplay. The demo allows players to experience the core mechanics of clearing tables, mastering trick shots, and building combos within a haunted speakeasy setting. Spooker is currently in development for PC and consoles, with the team aiming to explore themes of alcoholism and escaping destructive cycles.
8 BALL POOL: PLAY TOGETHER - Own the Table in the Ultimate Social Billiards Experience
8 Ball Pool: Play Together has been revealed, offering a social billiards experience set in a realistic bar atmosphere. The game features skill-based mechanics, global ranking systems, and unlockable gear, aiming to provide a competitive yet engaging environment for players of all skill levels.
Billiard of Chaos Launches on Steam with 20% Off Launch Discount
The indie billiards game Billiard of Chaos has launched on PC via Steam, featuring a 20% discount for the first two weeks. A key feature is the seamless transfer of demo progress to the full version, a move designed to build player trust. The game also includes leaderboards for each stage and cue ball type, aiming to foster a competitive community around its physics-based gameplay.