It’s been mentioned briefly before, but I’m just about ready to reveal the full details for the big It’s a Blast! update. The initial release (and few small updates following that release) came from a hackathon. It was fun and crazy, but didn’t really allow the time to flesh everything out fully. This big revamp update will take this game from a fun competition entry, into its first “full” release. But if this isn’t the full announcement, then what’s the point of this post? Is it just the announcement of an announcement? Not quite. Here, we’ll talk about what’s coming. Next up will be posts covering the specifics for these improvements, with a release date announcement as soon as it’s locked down.
So what can you look forward to?
Gameplay
- More powerups. Kicking bombs? Finally? Check.
- Usable items. Think of these like single-use powerups that you can use or save between matches.
- Custom animations for mobile / web players.
Between games
- A revamped lobby area.
- Improved interface for unlocking and selecting bombs and explosions.
- Login rewards and quests to earn a new in-game currency.
- Item shop to buy your starting item with that new in-game currency.
So check back for updates on each of these features (and more!) over the coming days and weeks. I can’t wait to get this out there for all of you to enjoy.