The game took so long to port because it wasn’t a port. We spent time redesigning and coding key elements of the game in response to feedback we got after launching the XBLA version so that the PSN version has a much better single and multi-player experience. These include:

• New goal scoring system which encourages player interaction (it’s essential to stop your opponent from scoring);
• Redesigned single player maps.
• Introduction of a new League mode.
• Players have attack and shield as standard (instead of only via a power-up) allowing for greater interaction with (thumping the hell out of) your opponent.
• Redesigned power-ups, with the introduction of new ones such as Bliss’ ghost cubes (which collect pellets for you) and Rage’s extra attack.
• Improved AI to handle the new gameplay.
• 1080p High Definition visuals.
• Did we mention the trophies? ;)

Comatoes asks, “What the…? I sincerely hope there’s a demo or at least a video to check out… this sounds completely odd.”

Answer: Yes Comatoes, it certainly is odd. The best way to describe the game is that it is like playing Numberwang with a sledge hammer and a bag of rodents. What do you expect from an English game development team based in an old train yard?

The how-to-play video is up at http://www.strawdogstudios.com/geon/
It is the tutorial video so it takes things slowly, compared to the actual game. Other game play videos will follow shortly.

StalkingSilence asks, “Multiplayer online or offline? Saw a trailer and will probably pick this up.”

Answer: It has multi-player on-line and off-line (split screen). The multi-player modes include:

• Multi-player – Up to 4 players.
• Duel – Go head to head against a friend and inflict some pain!
• Last Man Standing – Up to 4 players battle it out – who will be the last man standing?
• Team Geon – Team up with a friend to battle your enemies in this 2vs2 mode.

Screenshots …. http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/games/detail/item118876/Geon/

Yep that’s the UK Playstation site.

Hope that clears a few things up.

Today sees the launch of an emotional rollercoaster in arcade gaming. GEON Emotions comes to the PLAYSTATION Network and includes trophies.

Bliss, rage, envy or fear … use the power of your 8 emotions to compete against your opponent and master the unique sport of GEON. It’s a game of strategy, and mine was to strike fear in my opponents by unleashing a blitz of rapture and speed.

In the world of GEON, energy is king, small pellets called E-motes hover above each side of the grid surface. Each player races to collect their E-motes and the first to score 5 goals is the winner. It sounds easy, but it’s not, especially when you harness the awesomeness of the Powerballs as a recipe for success.

GEON offers a few different ways to play, including single player where you master your skills in Head-to-Head, Face the Challenge and Time Attack. Then when you’re feeling lucky try the multiplayer modes where you can battle against 4 of your most emotional friends in a dual or team game.

GEON Emotions also supports PSN trophies, so ride the emotional rollercoaster and feel rewarded!

GEON Emotions will be available on the PLAYSTATION Store later today for $9.99.