Endemol, a world leader in entertainment programming today announced its Red Ball Challenge App is now available from the App Store.
Red Ball Challenge, based on Endemol global blockbuster Wipeout and developed with leading video-game developer Tag Games, follows the success BBC One's hit series Total Wipeout. 3D graphics capture all the spectacular wipeouts and humour of the TV show. It’s all about poise, determination, entertainment…and of course staying out of the mud.
Endemol UK’s Head of Products and Brand Exploitation Jurian van der Meer said: “We’re thrilled to see one of Endemol’s most popular formats break through to iPhone and iPod touch. Red Ball Challenge will deliver hugely entertaining game play, which fans of the TV show can enjoy anywhere.”
Paul Farley, Managing Director of Tag Games, said, “We are very excited to be working with Endemol on this app. The combination of huge obstacles, fast and engaging game-play, great 3D visuals and of course the painful falls will ensure the app will have great appeal to both fans of the TV show and gamers in general.”
Players use both touch and motion control to navigate the course in the quickest time possible. The game features:
- A selection of eight characters, rag doll physics, authentic Total Wipeout music and online leader boards.
- Six obstacle challenges to overcome; the Topple Towers, Sucker Punch, Big Red Balls, Rope Swing, Sweeper and Dizzy Dummies.
- Bluetooth multi-player mode which allows players to challenge their friends to a head to head battle in real time.
