November 22, 2004 - You love everything about pool - figuring out the angles, the look of colored balls rolling on green felt, the pleasure of sinking shots, the distinct "click" of balls, the crack of a well-hit break, the satisfaction of running the table while your opponent watches. Then, there's what you don't like - namely the trip to the pool hall and the inevitable wait to play. That's if there even is a pool hall. Some of you know too well the stack of quarters that sits on the only pool table in a dingy dive while you eat pretzels and wait to be the next challenger. Well, the waiting days are over. JAMDAT Pool has mobilized your favorite sport. Now you can play classic 8- or 9-ball on your phone.
JAMDAT Pool delivers a winning combination of vibrant graphics, realistic physics, and a simple, intuitive interface that makes cue control and other aspects of the gameplay a snap. Like the mega-hits JAMDAT Bowling 1 & 2, you'll find that JAMDAT Pool is extremely easy-to-pick up-and-play. Just download the app, and immediately begin to enjoy the look and feel of authentic billiards action, with two difficulty levels - easy and advanced - to keep everyone from novices to pool sharks glued to the table… errr phone.
JAMDAT Pool not only offers classic 8- and 9-ball, but also variations of each. You can practice your shots in "freeplay" mode or play against the computer built into your phone. If bragging rights and social interaction means something to you, you can pass 'n play with a friend in multiplayer mode. And, as they did with multiplayer Bejeweled, JAMDAT has leapt over technological hurdles to make real-time networked multiplayer a reality. Using the unique lobby feature, you can be randomly matched against a player anywhere in the country, or choose a specific opponent. Add the excitement of betting to the game with JAMcash wagers, and watch your opponent's shots appear on your phone simultaneously as they are made. Via the JAMDAT network, registered multiplayers can also check stats, see which of five skill levels they rate based on win/loss record, and their ranking against other players. (Networked multiplayer is coming to first-tier carriers soon.)
The producers of JAMDAT Pool have paid a great deal of attention to graphic details. A scrollable, overhead view of a clean and realistically rendered pool table-top displays all the action. The balls are vibrant and legible, making it easy to identify numbers and colors while playing 9-ball or 8-ball. The UI is elegantly designed to reflect the way you use your phone - one hand holds it, one finger - or thumb - operates it. With single keystrokes, you can shoot, move the cue ball if your opponent scratches, and scroll the table view. Line up your cue by adjusting the angle via the direction pad, call your shot if you'd like, then press "OK" to shoot the cue ball. Simple, fun… and endlessly absorbing.
As the fluid action of JAMDAT Pool unfolds, you'll notice that balls roll, deflect, careen, slow down and bank the way they should. Many sports titles boast about accurate physics, this SIM actually delivers the real feel, game flow, and look of exciting pool action. Plus, special vibration feeback adds a nice touch sensation. When you get good at making the easy ones, in 'advanced' single player mode, you can add a little English, or spin to the cue ball. Once you're on a roll, you'll enjoy the sound of sinking shot after shot. And you'll never wait for the game to refresh. It plays at the speed you play.
Go ahead. See what it feels like to be a pool hustler. Bring you're A-game to the table and crush the multiplayer competition with your smooth shooting. Fine-tune your skills in solo freeplay mode or step up to compete against your phone. Either way, you'll be hooked, and want to rack 'em again and shoot round after round. JAMDAT Pool is available today from many wireless carriers.
