Uggles 1.2 is nearing completion, it looks like we’ll be submitting to Apple early next week. The First collectable Uggle is now designed and we plan to release a new Uggle either weekly or bi-weekly thereafter.
In the meantime here are some screen shots.
The dust is finally settling after the Uggles 1.1 launch and the response has been AMAZING, truely amazing.
So what do we do next, well, Uggles 2.0 (a completely different game) is underway but we won’t be announcing anything on that for a few weeks. In the meantime we plan to add new content to Uggles.
Starting with Uggles 1.2 we will be adding collectables. Collectables will be unlock-able content / achievements that players can, collect (duh). They will take the form of new backgrounds and more importantly new Uggles. If all goes to plan we aim to release new collectables either weekly or bi-weekly (Apple Inc review process permitting). As before all of these updates will be FREE to our existing customers.
In the meantime, you can still purchase Uggles 1.1 for just $0.99, plus you’ll get all of the new collectable content as it’s launched in the coming weeks.
As I posted earlier this week, Uggles has been featured by Apple Inc in the “What we’re playing section” of iTunes. We are now starting to see the full impact of the sales boost and the rise has been astonishing!
We are, as of the end of Saturday (Sunday should be even stronger!) sitting in 13th Position in the US Family chart, 45 in the US arcade chart and 9th position in Canada !
Look at the titles we’re outselling, big budget games from Disney corp, Lego Batman, it’s amazing for us as we’re only a very small indie shop!
Anyway, I guess the moral of the story is, build a great App, get FEATURED! (it’s a shame the getting featured bit isn’t so easy to replicate 
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Uggles is so addictive that I actually woke up the dog sleeping beside me three times in a row by saying ‘OK, this is the last time…’
Uggles has been awarded game of the day at blogFaction.
Uggles 1.1 is available now for $.99 for iPhone and iPod Touch.
We are incredibly pleased to announce that Uggles has been selected for display on the “games – What we’re playing” section homepage in the US iTunes Appstore. This is fantastic news, and not bad for our first game on the iPhone, iPod Touch!
Uggles 1.1 is available now for $.99 for iPhone and iPod Touch.
Uggles 1.1 is now available for $.99 from the iPhone Appstore (or as a free download to all existing customers).
We’ve listened to all of the feedback and the following has been included:
1. Multiple control systems. We now support touch controls and tilt controls.
2. Added sensitivity options for tilt control. We default to medium -- high is still there for anyone who likes the 1.0 settings.
3. Improved audio.
4. Improved animations and character design, including new Uggles!
5. Persistent settings screen.
6. Smoother gameplay -- especially when using the tilt controls.
7. Easier, easy mode -- making the game more accessible to children and less experienced players.
8. Reduced starting speeds of Uggles.
Here is a video showcasing some of the new features
Uggles has only been on sale for a few days and we’re getting some great and encouraging feedback. One thing that is coming back quite frequently however is that some players would like the option of a touch control system. It opens up an interesting debate on gameplay balance, but we think we’ve done a pretty good job and there is little clear advantage for novice / intermediate players. Experts however, can still use the tilt system at it’s highest setting for super fast gameplay.
Well here it is….
We’re also adding user selectable sensitivity adjustments to the tilt controls too! The update should be submitted to Apple Inc this week, so we’ll keep you posted on when it’s available.
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US Store:
UK Store:
In less than 24 hrs Uggles has already earned a place in the US and UK Top 100 PAID Games/Family Chart.
Thanks to everyone who has purchased it so far!
Uggles launched yesterday and to help generate some interest we’re giving away 10 iTunes promo codes (redeemable only in the US iTunes Store). These promo codes will time out after 4 weeks, but would allow you to try the application and write a hopefully favorable review that we can link to.
Codes will be allocated on a first come first served basis, simply leave a comment and we’ll email you a code.
Hope you enjoy playing the app, we think it’s fun and addicting, so like free beer why not give it a go!
UPDATE, head over to Touch Arcade we only have a couple of codes left, so answer the question and you might be lucky!
All codes are gone, head over to Touch Arcade to follow the discussion.
Uggles v-1.0 is now available for purchase at the iPhone AppStore. Download it now!
It’s going to get UGLY!
Uggles -- Fast, Furious,Frustratingly Addictive casual fun on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Based on the classic handhelds from the 1980’s it’s simple to play yet difficult to master. The more Uggles you catch the faster it gets. It really is that simple. Sounds easy, it’s not…
Test your reflexes -- can you become the ultimate Uggles master?
FEATURES
3 levels of difficulty.
Addictive, Fun, Frustrating, casual gameplay.
Tilt based controls.
Hi-scores for each difficulty setting.
Pause on touch.
Listen to your tunes whilst playing.
<<<WARNING>>> Try to resist the urge to throw your device across the room!
The support site is available here
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