The PlayBrains folks have sent along word that Madballs in...Babo Invasion has been updated on the PC and now includes some spiffy new content.  Two new weapons have been added to the game; the B*D*I* Slicer and the Scored Striker.  Both weapons are primarily for multiplayer, but may be used in the game's co-op mode.

Along with these weapons there are five new achievements available, though every one is for the game's versus mode.  Finally, the good news for PC players, is dedicated server support for the game!  There's even a link to download your own dedicated server and host your own ballin' parties.

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It's time the PC got some balls, Madballs that is.  Launching today on Steam, Madballs in...Babo Invasion brings four player co-op action to a whole new set of gamers.  The PC version of the game is almost identical to the Xbox Live version, though there's a few tweaks under the hood and more graphic options.

If you order the game today, you'll get 20% off the already reasonable $9.99 price tag, plus you'll get a pass to give a free to have access to the full game for one day.  That's a pretty unique feature I don't think we've seen before.  Sounds like a good way to entice someone to join you for some co-op!  Don't forget to check out our review of the Xbox Live version if you're on the fence with this one!

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You might notice a distinct lack of balls in the above picture, despite two looming spherical giants.  Fret not, those balls are mad, and are part of the upcoming premium Madballs in...Babo Invasion theme for the Xbox 360.  According to Playbrains this theme will be a bit more light hearted and bright, because most of the 360 themes are dark and sad.  Master Chief is Emo.  Along with the theme is two sets of gamerpics for you to have.

But the real good news is the new weapons that will be available in DLC form.  The BDI get a new weapon called the Slicer, while the Scorched get a gun called the Striker.  Both weapons are intended for arena combat, but can be used in the co-op game by selecting them when you spawn.  Nice!  

More details on the weapons dual firing modes can be found at the Playbrains official blog, along with pics of the DLC.  The weapons pack and theme will set you back 240  each.

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This Thursday, September 10th, we're going to be holding an Xbox Live Co-Op night for the XBLA title Madballs in... Babo Invasion.  It's a game we reviewed pretty highly, and thanks to a unique four player co-op experience, we think it's one we need to share!  So much so that we're giving away 5 copies!

PC owners can get their hands on some Madballs action this September when Madballs in... Babo Invasion hits Steam on the 17th.  Announced via the official blog, the team is bringing the surprisingly deep game to PCs after their Xbox Live Arcade version released earlier this year.

We thought very highly of the game's four player co-op, full class system, and unlockable abilities, and we're sure PC owners are going to enjoy it too.  There is other good news for PC owners as well, as the game promises to support full Steam Achievements.  There's no word on price yet, but the Xbox Live version cost $10 - expect it to be similar on PC. 

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Madballs in..Babo: Invasion has a new incentive to use your Madballs online. Playbrains, the masterminds behind this insanely fun co-op action, wants you to dress up your Balls with the free (for a limited time) Obsidian Magmor skin.

Why would anyone care about getting one skin for free? Well, beside rolling your Magmor around in obsidian style, new players will automatically unlock the Scorched campaigns Heavy class. Check it out in the Xbox Live Marketplace quick, before this offer ends!
 

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What do you get when you combine a classic 80's franchise based on deformed and demented nerf balls with a cult classic PC top down shooter? You get Madballs in...Babo: Invasion for the Xbox Live Arcade. We take this four player co-op shooter for a roll around the block in our latest co-op review.

We've already covered a bit about Madballs: Babo Invasion.  We know the game will sport a four player online co-op mode putting players in the role of classic 80's franchise Madballs.  Today though we've learned of an interesting option the game will allow on the Xbox 360 version of the game.  

According to Destructoid, Madballs will allow you to use your Avatar head as the ball.  You'll be able to customize it to some degree, strapping yourself with the greatest ball killing weaponry.  Not only is this good for laughs, but it'll make it much easier to tell each other apart in the cooperative mode.

Don't believe us?  Check out the video of it in action.

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Indie developer Playbrains is set to debut their first console title via the Xbox Live Arcade, and they're bringing the 80's to co-op arcade shooters! MadBalls in Babo Invasion will hit the Marketplace sometime this summer.

We brought you the breaking news and trailer back in November, but now we have the obligatory pre-E3 press release, chock full of interesting game modes and features. The press release is so cheesy, you'd have thought our own Nick Puleo wrote it*, but alas, there is another campy writer out there with the nerve to add undue flair to an otherwise already-too-awesome game concept...

Check out the trailer and gallery below -- I dare anyone to say that this does not conjure some fond memories.

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Someone went really deep into the depth of 80's licensing to find this one, but what they've come up with actually looks pretty damn cool.  Remember the MadBalls?  Squishy little disgusting nerf balls that your teachers hated?  Yeah, took me a minute too.  But guess what?  They're back in a brand new game from developer PlayBrains. 

The game looks to be one part Assault Heroes and one part Marble Blast Ultra.  The co-op mode allows up to Four Players to take control of one of the MadBalls squad and literally roll through the levels firing ridiculous sized guns mounted on their squishy sides.  Unfortunately we have awhile to wait for this one, with the developer targetting a Summer 09 release for both the Xbox Live Arcade and PC versions.

We've also posted a trailer of the game.

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