| Notes: | [1] Originally planned by Firebird to be a licensed game called MALTESE JOE'S 3D POOL, it was officially endorsed by then-British and European pool champion, 'Maltese' Joe Barbara (pictured in-game HERE and HERE). When MicroProse bought Telecomsoft (including Firebird) in 1989, however, a decision was presumably made to shorten the name to 3D POOL and not plaster Joe Barbara's endorsement of the game all over the packaging.
[2] Game was designed and coded by Nick Pelling (Orlando M. Pilchard).
[3] Kixx budget release No. 1 in the dual format PC/Amiga game series.
[4] Only the Firebird and Mirror Image UK versions contain the animation of 'Maltese' Joe Barbara potting a ball. Conversely, Microplay's U.S. version is the only release with the loading picture as seen in the screenshot above.
TRIVIA: A hidden message from coder Nick Pelling is contained in the game code-
Maltese Joe plays 3D-Pool. Designed & Programmed by Orlando (lucky geezer, eh?) ...I know this should be a scrolling message, but, well, times are hard. Please don't pirate this game - my last three games bombed out and I'm on the breadline, paying off debts. "Millionaire whizz coder prangs Porsche" - HA! ... no chance of that! I don't even own a pushbike, let alone a car. This is my first 16-bit game: if you rip it off, it'll be my last. For what it's worth though, I hope you really enjoy the game - I've been working on it for a year now, and I still love it. Before I disappear, some quick 'thank you's.... Thanks to Colin Fuidge, and Joe 'Big Q' Bonar for all their support and encouragement during gestation (I s'pose)... Also, ta Gary Liddon for his 'specialist' knowledge (without him the world would be an emptier place). Generally, thanks to all at TelecomSoft (as was) - it's the end of an era, folks. Thanks to MicroProse - let's take it from here. Biggest thanks goes to a certain small furry animal. (((I'll see you later))) Many thanks to all the people who shelled out money for this - you're the people this is really for. Stop reading this! go back and play the game!! There is no cheat-mode!! * MESSAGE ENDS * |
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