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(May 2, 2009) KA, AV2 and Future Apps
With Secret Project KA nearing completion and AV2 about to get off the ground, it's been a busy couple weeks for The Rat! One of the best things is all the emails we get about Antivirus, we're so glad people are digging it!
After KA and AV2, we're planning our next app already.
(Apr 12, 2009) Secret Project and Antivirus 2 Promotion!
The Rat's been working on a Secret Project, code name "KA" for release in early May! It's so secret we won't be releasing any details until it's in the pipe with Apple. Watch this page for the big announcement next month and a chance to get it FREE just for being a friend of the Rat!
To help get the ball rolling with Antivirus 2 we're going to be giving away FREE Promo Codes for the first 50 fans who write us a nice 5-star review on iTunes for the Full and/or Lite Version and send us your name and email. Shameless self-promotion? Absolutely! The Rat really wants AV2 to happen, we figure the peeps that help us make it happen deserve their copy free, and as a indie-app-dev we need your support now more than ever! [Update: 27 codes left as of May 1!]
Of course, we can't promise we won't send you ... Spam. :)
So for our two-month anniversary, a big Thank You to all our fans!!!
(Mar 30, 2009) Antivirus Full V1.3 and Lite V1.2
Whew! The Rat has been busy this week!
The latest Major update to V1.2 for AV-Lite is going to hit the app store shortly,
[UPDATE: It's out!!!] so there's never been a better time to check out the much-improved FREE version!We've pulled ahead V1.3 for our AV Full customers, and what were stuffing into the pipe this week includes improved FPS graphics and more importantly a SAVE GAME feature that will only be available on the Full version.
Gotta give people a reason to actually buy it right? OK then ... Next release V1.4 is planned for late April, and the Full Version peeps will get it first:
- Two more Defenses
- Two more Virii
- Three more Connections
- More Polish
[ Special Thanks for Songkran and all our bug squashers! ]
(Mar 25, 2009) AV gets an updated review
at iPhoneAppReviews.net!
We knew AV 1.2 was a nice step forward for AV, but we we're thrilled that Swain over at iPhoneAppReviews agreed with us! DRG gives him a 5-Star review as a reviewer for taking the time to re-review the 1.2 release and publish some great comments about all the improvements we made. Yup, there's a lot.
www.iphoneappreviews.net/2009/02/11/antivirus/
Yes, V1.2 is a big deal. Gotta go, we're working on V1.3 next! :)
(Mar 24, 2009) AV V1.2 is out of the Pipe!
Yup, AV just got a major upgrade, go check it out!
Lots of stuff in 1.2 see below, and still in development for V1.3:
Save Game Feature
2 New Tower Defenses
2 New Virus Types
Improved FPS
More Graphic ImprovementsAND we've decided not to change the price for AV, it'll stay at $1.99 for two reasons: It's a great value in terms of entertainment hours per dollar spent and second we want to distinguish ourselves from the 'dollar bin' apps out there.
(Mar 16, 2009) Antivirus V1.2 is in the Pipe!
Whew! We just stuffed V1.2 into the pipe, and it is a MAJOR improvement over the previous version!
- Vastly improved graphics
- New Animated Virii will be crushing you
- High Scores and a new Scoring System!
- New End-of-Game Screens!
- Improved instructions!
- Improved Upgrade Menu!
- Improved fidelity sound!
- A couple bug fixes
- DOS still as annoying as ever!Overall V1.2 gives the player a far more immersive experience with a lot more polish and a more rewarding challenge now that you have High Scores.
The Lite players get 2 of the 6 Connections, full version has all 6.
In the words of our playtesters: - "Hey, that's way better."
(Mar 12, 2009) Antivirus Reviews
Great review of Antivirus over at iPhone Community !
We're thrilled to get reviews! It's always good getting honest feedback so we can make AV even better and truly let the game evolve. Which we are! Antivirus V1.2 is going to address a lot of the shortcomings the reviewers noted, but it's the fantastic response we have had from our fanbase and their requests that we really want to implement with this next update.
V1.2 is going in the pipe soon, and the big 'A' usually takes about a week to process new updates, so keep an eye out for V1.2 next week!
Thanks to all the fans who have emailed us suggestions so far (Yes, we actually read them all and really try to implement them!) so please keep them coming!
(Feb 23, 2009) Antivirus suggestions
What's in store for V1.2 of AV? Our fans have suggested this much so far:
- Improved graphics and sound
- High Scores
- More firepower
- Wow the DOS are annoying, they're eating all my defenses!Love the AV but want to see something more with V1.2, this is your chance, email the rat and let us know!
(Feb 15, 2009) Antivirus V1.1 Released!
Yes V1.1 is out! What's in it?
- Three new internet connections!
- Two new Virus types!
- All internet connections playable at all four difficulty challenges!
- Defense ranges shown when placing and upgrading them.
- Batteries can now be upgraded for power production!
- Improved framerates
- Expanded instructions
Antivirus just got EVEN BETTER.
The 1.1 really polished the game and expanded the core gameplay, so it's got a lot more replayability.
(Feb 15, 2009) Antivirus Lite Now Released!
As of right now you can try the free version of Antivirus!
Antivirus Lite is a full game in of itself, all the defenses, two difficulty levels and the first internet connection type, unlike most "Lite" versions.
We're confident enough that people are going to love this game that we've offered the basic version for free!
(Feb 14, 2009) Antivirus V1.1 Coming Soon!
Yes AV1.1 is in the pipe!
[ Ed. It's out of the pipe! ]
(Feb 2, 2009) Antivirus V1.0 Released!
We're thrilled to announce V1.0 has been approved by iTunes and available for purchase!
What is it?
A game for the iPhone/iPod Touch where you defend your System from attacking computer Viruses. A Tower Defense Genre game, but this time the Virus' fight back. Spam comes in ceaseless waves, Malware disables your defenses, Denial of Service crushes them, Trojans steamroll over you ... just like real life! You have to balance how much power you spend, because that's also your life. Tricky that.
It's a bit like a puzzle in that you need to develop your own survival strategy, and a bit like chess in that each move can be critical, especially in the beginning. Experiment with new tactics, you can tell which new ideas didn't work out because you'll be dead.
Death, ok cool, where do I get it?
Download from the iTunes store for $1.99. Ummm, you do have an iPhone or iPod touch right?
Is it fun?
We think it's the best $1.99 game on iPhone/iPod out there right now.
Will there be an Antivirus V1.1 update?
Yes, more contentf!!!
Antivirus 2?
There's been lots of talk about doing V2, and lots of great ideas are in the works. Honestly it all depends on you! How successful AV1 is. We're looking to the fans to tell we're heading in the right direction. Hopefully by buying lots of copies!
V2 is not a true sequel but a companion product. It's something we really would love to do since we truly enjoyed making the first one. What does that mean? Here's a hint: You get to be the Virus!
End transmission.
Bob the Virus, big Debut!
The New V1.2 Antivirus Connections
Antivirus Main Screen
Splash Screen/Main Menu from Antivirus.
Very very very green.
The New Upgrade Interface
