2009-09-16

CountDown: DownToZero version 1.4 submitted

we've submitted a new update to CountDown: DownToZero that lets the player choose between 3 different graphical "skins"... this leaves in the updated graphics from the previous update, brings back the original retro graphics, and also adds a new "modern" visual style as well. hopefully it will be approved soon. Here are some screenshots of the new version:



2009-08-20

DownToZero's new name...

Countdown


We just submitted version 1.3 of DownToZero to Apple. This version changes the name of the game to "Countdown", and has a new visual style and icon. We will see if these changes have any effect on the sales of the game!

Once the update goes live we will update this blog to reflect the new name and visual style... The image above is the new icon for the game.

2009-08-07

DownToZero on sale for $0.99!!!

The title says it all, DownToZero is now on sale for just $0.99! Get it while it's cheap :)

2009-08-02

Ouch! version 1.4 submitted to Apple!

We have submitted version 1.4 of Ouch! to Apple, hopefully it will be approved within a week or so. This version adds 1 big new feature (and also some new props as well) :

Replay Sharing!

One of the best things about Ouch! is the ability to save and watch a replay of something funny or amazing that happened while you were playing the game. With this new update, you will now be able to share your replays with all of the other Ouch! players around the world.
Because of technical limitations, custom faces (for example a face you made of your brother) cannot be shared... players who download your scene will see exactly what happened, with a character exactly the same size and shape (and outfit) as yours, but with the custom face replaced with a standard face. Hopefully the replays will be just as funny/amazing/interesting/ridiculous with a standard Ouch! face :)

We've also added a few "summer" themed props to the game:
  1. Backyard BBQ
  2. Bicycle (left and right versions)
  3. Lawn Mower (left and right versions)
  4. Lawn Chair

2009-07-14

Ouch! v1.3 approved, thousands of scenes uploaded!

Ouch! v1.3 was approved by Apple a little over a week ago, and the scene sharing feature has been a big success! So far over 3,000 scenes have been uploaded by Ouch! players, which is truly amazing! There are some really great scenes in there.

We are constantly monitoring the scene sharing system, and making improvements to it. So far we have added more search features, fixed some bugs, and made the process of approving scenes simpler.

We've received many comments suggesting that the ability to rate scenes, and add descriptions for scenes is something that players want, so we are looking into adding those features in the future. We're not the most experienced web development team though, so these things take some time.


We are also hard at work on the next update to Ouch!, which will add more props and content, and a few features that we think players will be excited about.

2009-07-04

Introducing DownToZero




DownToZero

...is an arcade puzzle game.

** NOW AVAILABLE **
Full Version - $1.99

The rules of the game are simple:

3. Drag your finger to connect blocks that subtract down to zero.
2. Connected blocks will disappear after 2 seconds.
1. Connect more blocks before they disappear to create chains!

0. Good luck!

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GAME FEATURES
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* 4 GAME MODES:
- Endless Mode
- Time Attack: 1 minute
- Time Attack: 3 minutes
- Clear the board



* GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
- Leaderboard for each game mode.
- If you are away from an internet connection when you get a high score, the game will resend the next time you launch the game in an area with a connection.

* FULL RESUME SYSTEM
- Don't worry if you get a call, text message, or just have to exit the game in the middle of the action. The next time you start the game, your previous session is immediately restored!

* IDEAL FOR SHORT BURSTS OF PLAY
- Loads fast, menus navigate quickly.
- Time attack modes are perfect for when you just have a moment while waiting in line, etc.

GAME TRAILER

2009-06-21

DownToZero: Gameplay Trailer

A quick gameplay trailer for our new game, "DownToZero". The game has been submitted to Apple, hopefully it won't take long to be approved! A Lite version has also been created and submitted, they will be released simultaneously.