Metaball News

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1) Balancing

• When using Back Dash, it has been modified to move backward with more force than before.
  
  
• The range of grabs has been slightly reduced.
  
• Slightly increased repulsion when colliding with a ball while shielded.
  
• Base chain length slightly reduced.
  
  
• Slightly increased collision range between characters.
  
• Increased AI logic and difficulty in Quick Match (Pro Bots). May be more difficult for beginners.
  

2) Gameplay changes

• When releasing during a Swing Shot, it is difficult for beginners to get the timing right, so the Swing Shot Assist function has been added. It's now easier to time the release on Swing Shots.
  
  
• An arrow has been added above the character's head to indicate the location of the ball when it is out of sight.
  
  
• Characters are now affected by air resistance.
  

3) Bug fix

• Fixed a bug that was causing players to load into different matches during private matches.
  

[h3]Greetings Riders![/h3]

We hope this message finds you well as we bring you some important updates regarding Metaball and Swing Dunk. At Bucketplay Inc, we value your feedback and want to make sure you have the best gaming experience possible. Let's dive into the most important points:

1) Metaball Demo Extension:
We have some great news for you! The Metaball demo, which was originally scheduled to end on the 17th of July, will now be extended indefinitely until the full release in the coming months. We want to give you plenty of time to explore and enjoy the demo and gain valuable insight into the final version of the game.

2) Metaball Marketing Campaign:
We've heard your requests about our marketing plans for Metaball, and we appreciate your enthusiasm. Once the demo is available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms, we will officially launch our marketing campaign to attract as many players as possible for the big launch day. Stay tuned for exciting updates and announcements leading up to the launch.

3) What's next:
As previously mentioned, once all three demos are online, we will launch our full marketing campaign. However, it's important to note that all progress, items, and perks earned during the demos will be reset at the official launch. We want to ensure a level playing field for everyone as we embark on this new adventure with Metaball.

Also, we want to remind all of you that once the three demos are online, we made the difficult decision to close Swing Dunk forever.

This decision may disappoint some of you who have been loyal players since its early access launch on Steam in 2021. We truly appreciate your dedication, passion, and invaluable feedback throughout Swing Dunk's journey. Rest assured, your support has been the driving force behind our motivation to make an even better game.

While we acknowledge your attachment to Swing Dunk, we firmly believe that focusing all of our efforts on Metaball will allow us to deliver an exceptional gaming experience and foster a vibrant community that you, our players, truly deserve.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and understanding during this transition. As always, your voices matter and we remain committed to listening and working with you as we move forward.

If you have any further questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us through our official channels. Your input is invaluable.

Thank you for being part of the Bucketplay Inc. community!

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1) Camera movement:

- Fixed a bug where the camera would rotate 360 degrees when tilting or steering in the air.


2) Gameplay changes:

- A Tilt method selection has been added to the options.
- A Swing Shot compensation function has been added to the options.


3) Bug fixes:

- Fixed a bug where some eyebrows and eyelashes were not saved properly when saving after randomly changing appearance in Appearance.
- Fixed a bug where your name or another user's name was displayed incorrectly when entering a Quick Match.

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1) Added content for new users:

- Added Power Swing training.
- A more user-friendly interface has been added in relation to the tutorials and training courses.

2) Gameplay changes:

- Addition of a UI that displays the names of opponents and team members during matches.
- Changes to chain and ball effects.
- Fixed an odd animation that would occur when colliding with a dash tackle.
- Changed the images on the game mode selection screen.

[h3]Attention, Riders![/h3]

We're thrilled to share some exciting news with you today. Our heart-pounding, action-packed game, Metaball, has been selected to feature in the prestigious Xbox Summer Game Demo Event 2023! 🎉
[Go to Xbox Event Page]

Starting from July 11th until July 17th, you'll have the incredible opportunity to experience the adrenaline-fueled world of Metaball with a special demo available on Xbox. Get ready to dive into fast-paced matches, with impressive tricks, and intense multiplayer showdowns.
[Go to Xbox Store Page]

But that's not all! We're thrilled to announce that the demo includes crossplay functionality between Xbox and PC. Whether you're a console aficionado or prefer the precision of a keyboard and mouse, you can join forces with players from both platforms to dominate the Metaball courts together. This is the perfect chance to team up with friends, regardless of their preferred gaming platform.

We value your opinion and want to make Metaball the best it can be. We encourage all our players to take part in the demo and share your valuable feedback with us on our Discord server in the feedback channel. Let us know what you love, what you'd like to see more of and any issues you encounter during your playthrough. Your feedback will help us shape the game and create an extraordinary experience for all Riders.

So get ready to embark on a fierce sports competition in Metaball. The demo will be available on Xbox from July 11th to July 17th. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to be part of the action!

See you on the court!



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