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PvP pinball is such a good idea I can't believe I haven't played it before
One of the great things about videogame conventions is there are always people up for playing a local multiplayer game, just waiting to be handed controls and thrown into a new experience.
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At PAX Australia over the weekend, the author tried Bumper Bout, a two‑player competitive pinball game. The game splits the screen, letting each player control a pinball field while also flicking balls across the central divide to challenge the opponent. It combines the skill‑shot focus of traditional pinball with a head‑to‑head mechanic that lets players launch obstacles into each other’s play area. The author found the concept immediately impressive and praised how well the execution delivered the competitive experience.
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