Sounds very interesting Shams, I will definitely be giving it a go when it releases.

Out of curiosity, if the game is succesful is there any chance a version of the game could end up on a console download service?

Definitely (a chance). As I mentioned above, the game requires a "pointer" device (its unplayable without one) - and the Wii would be the closest console match, based on the current design and specs. DS and/or iPhone would also be possible (as would other touch based devices).

Excellent, I immediately began thinking about a Wii-ware version after you mentioned the pointer requirement. Whatever happens I`ll be willing to give it a go. The Aussie games industry while growing and gaining far more credibility over the past decade or so still requires significant support, so now I need to purchase de blob.

Funny you mention de blob, my ex-housemate is the animator on that project ;)

(its a pretty tight industry here, everyone knows everyone!).

When I get some time to play games again, I'll look at picking that up as well - it deserves a go.

For those of you interested...

...the (official) release will be happening Monday night (Australian time), or sometime Monday for most of the world.

Additionally, we are on track to hit "beta" by the end of next week.

Stay tuned... :)

cool.

thought of tryin 4 a wii ware release???

Really cool shams.

Looking into WiiWare may come soon...but to be honest, Apple has all of the momentum at the moment. Seriously considering buying some iMacs for the office right after the game is done - and working on a iMac & iTouch/iPhone version. Low barriers to entry = FTW development model.

Plus from what I know about the iPhone SDK, the game will port straight over (maybe as quick as a couple of days!) - and it just comes down to changes in design for the new platform(s).

WiiWare would be cool as well though :)

You have my attention!
I will keep looking at this.