MBU on 360 - Problem with leaderboards

#41 Torque X was released a few days back along with Microsoft XNA. Besides that, GarageGames had already mentioned in the interview that the patch has bug fixes and an addition of 11 multiplayer maps (which were completed at the time of the interview).

In my opinion you people should apologise. I would rather think that GarageGames thinks about the community and had released to microsoft the patch (and microsoft not updating it or had lost it [worst case scenario -> both parties lost the patch, completely.) but microsoft had been doing nothing with the patch and instead concentrating on other games. Haven't GarageGames already mentioned they gave the patch to microsoft?
Guess what, Microsoft is the one who decides what to upload and when, so my guess is that you need to blame Microsoft, not GarageGames.

As far as I know, Microsoft XNA & Torque X are great for players to make their own MBU levels on the PC and convert it to XBOX360. This could be a feature for a new patch (that GarageGames is in the works for) or for Marble Blast 3. I have no idea what's happening right now, but that would be my best guess.

Besides that, why don't you also buy MBG in the meanwhile. If you're after the missions and a community, you've got ~700-800 levels ready to play. There's also MBP in the works so it's something to look for.

#42 "apologise (sic)"? For what? For buying a product that doesn't work as advertised, being promised a fix was in development, and respectfully waiting a year for the fix which never came?

Ok. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I spent my money on this software.

"why don't you also buy MBG in the meanwhile"

right... Fool me once...

#43 LMAO. As said before, GarageGames had already said they had given the patch to microsoft. You obviously don't know that Microsoft can hold out the patch for as long as they won't. If GarageGames hadn't released the patch yet they would INFORM the community, but they did inform that they DID release the patch to Microsoft. You are blaming the wrong people.

Besides, MBG is already in V1.4 (V1.5 in macs) and is basically completed (back in 2003/04 in fact). There are almost no serious bugs, full community support that and lots of levels. And there's a level editor. The least you could do is also see some videos of Marble Blast (www.youtube.com) and try the demo (http://www.garagegames.com/products/15/) before deciding it doesn't worth it. Besides, how do you know MBG sucks? Ever tried it? The fact MBU disappointed you (better said: Microsoft) should NOT mean that all the Marble Blast games from GarageGames sucks.

Now, if for over 4 years there's an amazing community going on Marble Blast, don't you think GarageGames deserves a big thank you? After all, they've done for us a lot. The community currently waits eagerly for Marble Blast 3 and meanwhile it creates more and more levels as well as modifications to the game.
If a community is able to do such a thing, then the game, in my view, is a success.

Give it a go before you say "No". I tried Macs myself before I also decided they didn't help me. Nonetheless, I want XBOX360 if only to buy MBU for it, it's gonna be awesome.

#44 Hi Matan, that's not the issue. I'm sure MBG is fun. I absolutely loved MBU. The problem is, the game didn't work properly and it hasn't been fixed in a year despite the implication that it would be. Many games on 360 have had patches come out in a matter of *hours* after initial release. I'm sorry, but I can't be convinced that Microsoft has refused to release a patch for this game for a year despite GarageGames asking them to. I don't want to buy MBG (or any other game from GG) not because I think the game sucks, but because I never want to give any more business to GG.

#45 I have TGBX but no xbox

#46 Matan, where did you see that GG said they gave the patch to MS? I'd like to see proof of this please.

I was going to argue further but will wait to see if you can back this claim up before I do.

I still totally agree with EricJ in that GG will NEVER get any more money from me. I'm sure it won't hurt them or they made enough money so they don't care as they've shown the community with the lack of support for MBU but it'll make me feel better.

Thanks.

#47 Matan, i would like to know where GG said this also. i know i heard about the extra levels but that was in passing on an interview i believe on major nelson's podcast...but if i remember correctly, he said they were working on fixes for the game but he didnt say anything about submitting to microsoft for certification. this argument has nothing to do with MBG for the PC, this is for MB on the 360. when you buy a product, it doesn't work from start with everything they advertise it to do, and there is no way to get your money back the product should work. it has been over SIX months since Stephen Zepp said

"Do you really think we don't care about this bug? We want it fixed as quickly as possible ourselves"

that was from May 5th. i would say after six months (just from when that was said) they don't give a crap about a fix or the people playing.

#48 You 360 hasnt broke yet!?!?!?!?

#49 I'd appreciate an official update on what is going on and why we haven't seen the fix yet. If it's gonna happen, cool. If not, it'll be a letdown. I love the game and have gotten my enjoyment out of it, but the leaderboards would've been a big help in sustaining the replayability. At this point it seems like it's taking longer to address this bug than it did to develop the game on 360 in the first place.

#50 Yeah I posted some 10 months ago, GG customer service leaves something to be desired. Personally I dont care about the multiplayer levels, I just want to be able to view times in the leaderboard like I should be able too, surely thats not too much to ask.