Billabong may not have been able to bring a monster swell to Teahupoo this year for the Billabong Pro, but they’re apparently doing their best to bring quality surfing to Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad with the release this fall of the game Billabong Surf Trip.
Billabong Surf Trip [is] an arcade-simulation surfing game for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Set throughout the world’s best surfing destinations, the game features Billabong A-Team Professional Surfers including Andy Irons, Taj Burrows, Joel Parkinson and Tiago Pires sharing helpful tips on how to shred and barrel through waves for maximum performance. . . The adrenaline rush of paddling out and executing over 20 trick combinations including snaps and cut backs, along with catching air and maneuvering through ground swells and tube waves will really excite gamers seeking fast-paced fun at their fingertips
We haven’t played it yet, but we’re looking forward to slaying some waves as AI. Follow the jump for all the details.
CHILLINGO PARTNERS WITH BIODROID AND BILLABONG TO BRING ‘BILLABONG SURF TRIP’ TO THE APPLE APP STORE
Surf the World’s Gnarliest Waves on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
London, UK., – August. 30, 2010 – Leading downloadable games publisher, Chillingo, today announced a licensing agreement with developer Biodroid to publish Billabong Surf Trip, an arcade-simulation surfing game for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Set throughout the world’s best surfing destinations, the game features Billabong A-Team Professional Surfers including Andy Irons, Taj Burrows, Joel Parkinson and Tiago Pires sharing helpful tips on how to shred and barrel through waves for maximum performance.
“We’re proud to bring the first licensed surfing game to the App Store, delivering an immersive experience to surfing enthusiasts and newcomers alike,” explains Johnny Coghlan, Head of Publishing, Chillingo. “The adrenaline rush of paddling out and executing over 20 trick combinations including snaps and cut backs, along with catching air and maneuvering through ground swells and tube waves will really excite gamers seeking fast-paced fun at their fingertips.”
“Biodroid developed a robust life-like game that explores Surf and Billabong heritage in a totally authentic way” said Diogo Horta e Costa, Biodroid. “We worked closely with Billabong and its Professional Surfers to ensure that the game mechanics mirrored what is experienced in reality,“ states Ricardo Flores, Biodroid. “Every detail from the types of heart-stopping waves found at various surfing locations to the range of tricks players can try is what can actually be done in the sport.”
“Combining the simulation style game with an arcade feel is the ideal approach to introduce new folks to the sport as well as engage surfing fans, said Graham Stapelberg, Billabong USA VP of Marketing. “Our Billabong A-Team Surfers were delighted to contribute insight for the game development and were amazed at how closely the details of Billabong Surf Trip matched their experiences in the ocean.”
Billabong Surf Trip is slated to launch this Fall on the App Store.
Additional gameplay details will be revealed in the coming weeks at www.chillingo.com. Get up to date news from Chillingo by following http://twitter.com/Chillingo.
About Chillingo Chillingo publishes innovative games and software for various platforms. Other hit iPhone, iPod touch and iPad titles include Angry Birds, Minigore, Ravensword: The Fallen King, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, iDracula and Cash Cow. For more information about Chillingo please visit chillingo.com.
About Biodroid
Biodroid Entertainment is a media entertainment company founded in 2007 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. The company focuses on the management, production and distribution of IP based products. www.biodroid-entertainment.com.
About Billabong
Billabong produces active lifestyle clothing, accessories and related products designed and distributed to a worldwide customer base of board riders. The products are developed in the authentic environment of the boardsport culture and sold primarily through surf and specialty retailers.
