LD50 Version 1.2 has been submitted to Apple. The very brief release notes:
Added local head-to-head mode: 2 players can now play against each other on the same device!
That's right... local multiplayer... which means two human players on the same iPhone/iPod touch. Network multiplayer is being investigated for release with iPhone OS 3.0.
Also, the team at 148Apps.com was nice enough to do a review of LD50:
LD50 and LD50 Lite version 1.1 were approved by Apple on Wednesday March 25th! It only took roughly four working days for approval. Changes are detailed in a previous post here.
The first real review of LD50 is up. It's a thoughtful review, overall very positive, but clearly not resonating with this particular reviewer:
Version 1.2 is almost done. It will add a new gamplay possibility for all modes... more soon.
Version 1.1 of LD50 is pending Apple's approval right now. It was submitted on Thursday the 19th, so I expect it to pop on the 24th or 25th. LD50 Lite was submitted about 12 hours after LD50, so it should be on a similar schedule.
The brief release notes:
Improved rendering performance.
Improved user-interface interactivity.
Improved computer opponent AI.
Added starry skybox.
Changed computer opponent animation.
Rebalanced weapons.
Various minor bug fixes.
The ad hoc version for ibetatest.com beta testers is in the usual place.
Version 1.2 is under development and should follow in a week or so. Stay tuned to find out what's new in 1.2!
LD50 Lite has been approved by Apple and can be downloaded on the App Store for free!
Just click here to be taken to LD50 Lite on the App Store:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Payton R. White
Prehiti Labs LLC
contact@labs.prehiti.com
http://labs.prehiti.com
Foster City, CA - March 11, 2009
Introducing LD50:
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LD50 is the first fully 3D artillery (scorched-earth style) game for the iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The game features lush, deformable terrain; exciting 3D graphics and effects; a range of highly explosive weapons; and multiple gameplay modes against a challenging computer opponent. Developed from the ground up for the iPhone and iPod touch, the game has an intuitive and visually appealing touch interface and uses the built-in accelerometer for control of a few of the most devastating weapons. LD50 is available now on the App Store for $2.99. Please email contact@labs.prehiti.com for a promotional code or an ad hoc build. Info on LD50 including video, screenshots and more: http://labs.prehiti.com/ld50 |
LD50 Lite:
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LD50 Lite is now available for free on the App Store. LD50 Lite provides a taste of the LD50 experience and includes all of the weapons and some of the same gameplay modes as LD50. |
About Prehiti Labs LLC:
Prehiti Labs was founded to bring compelling and unique gaming experiences to the iPhone and iPod touch platforms. Prehiti Labs founder, Payton R. White, has been involved with cutting edge work in the the video game and visual simulation industries for over 15 years. Payton brings his expertise in interactive entertainment to this great new platform and is excited about the possibilities for future titles from Prehiti Labs. Before launching Prehiti Labs, Payton most recently led a team in the R&D division of Sony Computer Entertainment that contributed a number of key technologies to the PlayStation 3 platform as well as a number of SCE titles.
Prehiti Labs home page: http://labs.prehiti.com
If you would like more information on LD50, LD50 Lite or Prehiti Labs LLC, please contact Payton R. White at contact@labs.prehiti.com.
This release was updated on 2009/03/16 to note the availability of LD50 Lite on the App Store.
Sure... why not... it's time for some LD50 t-shirts and other gear:
Woot. Here's the iTunes link which will work from the device or a desktop computer:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=306951362&mt=8
I encourage you to grab a copy and leave a [super awesome] review.
I had to resubmit LD50 Lite because I was too shameless in my upsell to LD50. It should be out in 5-7 days.
Thanks for your support!
BTW, if you were a member of the beta program, I'll be sending out an update on how to get a copy shortly.
This is a work in progress... should be pretty solid in the next few days:
Feedback is welcome!
Here's some art I chose not to use for LD50... maybe I'll revive it later:
Here's the new trailer for LD50... I think it gets the point across.
Here's the HQ YouTube version:
Here's the crappy YouTube version:
