We are going to be launching a free Lite version of the game so that people can try it out, as well as adding some updates to the main app. More details on what is coming and when as soon as it is nailed down.

An interview we did with Ben Parfitt has just been posted over at Intent Media’s casualgaming.biz site.

The interview was set up by PR guru Dene Landucci (every indie developer should hire a PR person to help promote their business) and in it we discuss a range of topics including the challenges of developing original games,  iTunes vs XBLA vs PSN, piracy (boo hiss) and our new XBLA game.

You can find the full interview at http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/28626/INTERVIEW-Strawdog-Studios

Just spotted the first review of Turbo Duck to hit the net at Gamedroid. Now obviously they liked the game but the thing I really like about the review is the fact that they obviously paid attention to what they were doing. They didn’t just play through the game and say what they did/didn’t like. They clearly paid attention to the details as you can see from this quote…

“For example: every time a submarine re-surfaces and creates a wave, that wave will change your ducks direction when it hits it.”

The submarines aren’t in every level and yet the reviewer has picked up on what is actually quite a small feature. None the less it is a feature that the team worked to include in the game and as a developer it is always nice when someone notices those things you have worked hard to include.

Our first iPhone game Turbo Duck has just been released on the iTunes App Store and no, this isn’t an April fools joke.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=305889055&mt=8 is the link to click for Turbo Duck’s App Store page and it is well worth checking out, even if we do say so ourselves (which we do).

I guess with several of the team having love affairs with their iPhones it was only a matter of time before we would start work on an iPhone/iPod Touch App. We set out to come up with a fun game that suits the iPhone and we think we have accomplished that with Turbo Duck. It’s an ideal mobile game with great 3D graphics and fun bite sized game play for people on the move.

We enjoyed the whole process of developing Turbo Duck so this certainly won’t be our last iPhone release.

The press have been really great and picked up the announcement story and the video. Here are a selection of the sites that have covered the game so far…. thanks guys.

Finger Gaming

IGN Wireless

Zmogo

Videogamer.com and Screenshots

Gamesindustry.biz

Gamershell

DailyGamesNews

PocketGamer

MACNOTESDE

iPhone Kung Fu

Next stop game reviews….

The game itself is currently being reviewed by Apple and we expect it to be released to the App Store within the next few days.

The next step for Turbo Duck should be an approval email from Apple and the game appearing on iTunes. – Quack-tastic!

Turbo Duck for iPhone/Ipod touch

We’re really pleased to announce our first dip in the iPhone pond with Turbo Duck for iPhone/iPod touch. The iPhone is a great piece of technology and a fun platform to make games on so while Turbo Duck is our first dip in the iPhone pond but certainly won’t be our last.

Use the iPhone’s accelerometer and touch screen controls to guide “Turbo Duck” around the bath. Collect the flags to gain extra time while avoiding the toy boats, submarines, mines and other hazards which fill the pool. When time gets short make use of your Duck’s turbo boost for extra speed but be careful – you only get three turbos so don’t waste them.

Turbo Duck for the iPhone/iPod touch is like having bath-time in your pocket.

Warning: Turbo Duck is intended for virtual bath time fun only. Dropping your iPhone/iPod Touch in the bath may invalidate your warranty and will certainly make you look foolish.

For screenshots and full details on the game check our the games section – Turbo Duck page