Well, our original two builds of Blitz Blok were definitely interesting. I am happy to announce Blitz Blok v3.0 (dubbed Blitz Blok: Universe). Blitz Blok: Universe is our next update to our current title, Blitz Blok v2.0.1. There are numerous updates and upgrades made to this game. Some notable upgrades in this update are: -Leaderboard system: After many requests and countless hours of work this feature will be added. It was originally mentioned in our blog that we would not add the leaderboard system in due to gameplay inconsistencies that may come about from future upgrades, but we have a workaround for this. The leaderboard system will also debut along with our updated site which has not been posted yet (still working on a lot of things). -Competitive Mode: Blitz Blok players will finally be able to compete against one another in the Blitz Arena! This mode is still pretty new and so far, only peer-to-peer gameplay will be supported due to everything taking place. This game mode uses the bluetooth iPhone OS 3.0 feature. -Achievements: This was what the first few games were lacking in their exterior. We had originally planned on having them in the game, and had a template written up for them in the very game's code current players are playing right now, but it was not added. Right now, we are looking at 20, 4 of which can only be accomplished by playing against others. We are still trying out different things tho. -Upgraded Graphic Content: The biggest thing going for Blitz Blok is graphics. No doubt there. We have updated the graphics, and pushed the iPhone's capabilities even further by adding full 3D scenes in the backdrop of the gameplay which will change, and get more exciting as the gameplay intensifies. -Upgraded Audio Content: I truly believe that audio is just as important, if not more, than graphics in video games. It is true. Audio sets the tone of the game, and if done correctly, can even affect the player's emotions during the game to some extent making it more desirable to play. With that being said, we are adding many new sound effects. We do plan on possibly throwing in a new music score as well, but our audio composer is going to graduate school in a different state. The audio code has also been redone to support all firmwares. This title will not be available until iPhone OS 3.0 is out to the public. Current owners will be able to download it for free as usual. Anyone who hasn't bought Blitz Blok yet can pick it up for $0.99 until Blitz Blok: Universe is released. So, be sure to get the current version cheap! Here is a screenshots of Blitz Blok - Universe: Although it is not immediately noticeable in the still image above, the starfield is actually part of the 3D atmosphere. We will be filling that empty scene with a variety objects, and animated sequences based on the level of gameplay. Now much has been done yet. A lot of our time has been going into optimization on our current game code which has helped a lot. The gameplay mechanics have been tightened up as well which is partly why we are pushing the leaderboards to this update instead of later. There are many more features available. Our website is up, but current under construction, so be sure to keep up with us at: http://truesoftent.blogspot.com for updates on what's going on. Our updated site should be surfaces within the next two weeks, so also be sure to check it out as well!
