We will have more information about our new title that is currently in development over the next few weeks. There is a lot going on at the Tomato Factory development HQ.

“The object is simple – Using the accelerometer, swiftly move through the maze keeping ahead of the destructive forces the black hole imposes on the maze segments. The maze is pulled apart faster and faster according to how far you get, so you must get the Mazonaut through before he too is pulled into the black hole! Anticipation and forward-thinking are a must, otherwise the Mazonaut will become a causality just as the maze does! ”

This is a really great game and a lot of value for the money! Mazonaut is $0.99 and is a universal application, so it will run on both the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad with graphics that are appropriate for all of the devices. Please pass along this news to all of your friends and let iBright know what you would like to see in future updates.

Also, version 1.5.1 of Sheeple has been “In Review” since Monday and should be approved today or tomorrow. This update includes a bug fix for the level selection screen when using the game in left landscape orientation (home button on the left) and also fixes an issue with the level selection screen causing a crash on the iPad.

- All new graphics!
- All new scoring system!
- New Episode 2 level pack (new gameplay elements)
- In App Purchases
- Support left & right landscape orientation
- Upgraded to OpenFeint 2.4.5
- Bug fixes
- Sheeple 1.5 requires iPhone OS 3.x+

* All new graphics
* New levels
* Bug fixes

The iPad is such a great platform for Sheeple, since the increased screen resolution allows for some really challenging puzzles. We will be releasing some new levels for Sheeple HD with this upcoming update and they will be really difficult, so get ready!

Every single screen has been redesigned and we think that you will love the new graphics and also the changes to the core gameplay. The new scoring system is much easier to understand, while continuing to offer a lot of replay value.

Episode 2 is an in app purchase that includes 20 new levels with a new gamplay twist, different colored Sheeple and stars! This new gameplay mode is actually a ton of fun and really challenges you. We will be adding more levels to episode 2 shortly! The update does requires iPhone OS 3.0 as a minimum OS requirement now that we offer in app purchases. We expect to have this new version approved in the next week, so stay tuned. Here are a few screen shots to get things started.

(Updated Main Menu)

(Episode 2)

Also, I am wanting some feedback to see if users want another update for Sheeple?! I am thinking a new level pack with some new gameplay elements. Let me hear what you think!

I want to send a shout out to Jedidiah Laudenslayer who added Sheeple to the “More Games” section in Artifice and ABC123. ABC123 is scheduled to be the OpenFeint free game of the day on March 24 (http://freegameoftheday.com). Artifice is scheduled to be the free app of the day on http://freeappaday.com on April 6th. We appreciate Jed including Sheeple in his list of more games!

I also started up another website last month that is dedicated to indie iPhone game developers: http://indieappolis.com. There will be a different indie interview every day this week and they are worth reading.

Sheeple 1.4
Sheeple Lite

Sheeple Lite includes 10 select levels, but does not include stats. If you like the 10 levels in the Lite version, then you will love the full game that comes with 100 levels, leaderboards, achievements, and friend challenges!

We also started up development on Sheeple 2. There are some very exciting new features and wait until you see what we have come up with for level packs!