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Speedball 2 Evolution for iPhone gets St Patrick's Day update

Luck o' the Irish

Speedball 2 Evolution for iPhone gets St Patrick's Day update
By Richard Meads
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iOS
| Speedball 2 Evolution

Ever witnessed the sport of hurling? It's a traditional Irish game - a bit like hockey, but faster, more violent, and with the sticks held at head-height.

With that sort of sporting heritage, it was only a matter of time before an Irish team stepped up to play Speedball. Now, to celebrate St Patrick's day, that's exactly what's happening.

A recent update for Speedball 2 Evolution gives players a new St Paddy's themed career team and shield.

The Irish-themed team joins the regular roster of hulking, armoured sportsmen of the future in this loving iOS remake of an Amiga classic.

Speedball 2 Evolution managed to coax an impressive Silver Award from Pocket Gamer's Will Wilson at review. Version 1.2 looks to build on that, fixing a few minor bugs and packing an improved virtual D-pad.

Speedball 2 Evolution is out on the App Store now, priced £1.79 / $2.99/ €2.39.
Richard Meads
Richard Meads
New intern Rich has been blessed with far, far too much free time and an overwhelming desire to jump on things. He tried doing the jumping in public, but people got scared. A lifelong addiction to platform games and a degree in creative writing later, he found his way to Pocket Gamer’s doorstep.