A couple of gifts before Christmas

We've got a busy few days ahead of us! Tomorrow, we are launching Stock Car Thunder and hope you guys like it as much as we do! As soon as it is live, I will post the link here on the blog.

There's also quite a bit of excitement here about our new Facebook community. If you're on Facebook, I definitely recommend that you `become a fan' so that you can stay up on the latest activity on Candystand.com.

This brings me to my next bit of news. As I've alluded to for weeks now, we are working on a pretty exciting Facebook application. Now, this isn't just a way to play our existing games on your Facebook page... it is much, much more than that. The application we are delivering essentially lets you all create your own games and share them with your friends, right on your page. Even better is that the game will also live on Candystand.com with tons of cool features, including publishing your course and playing the creations of other users. Think of it as half-game/half-creativity. This is so top-secret that I can't even tell you what the game will be called -- what I can tell you is that the readers of this blog and the members of our Facebook community will be the first to know when it is live. I'm so, so excited!

Lastly, we will make sure to launch Rally Blitz as close to Christmas as possible. Again, this is a killer racing game that is definitely more arcade-y than Ultimate Raceway or Stock Car Thunder. After this, we're going to chill out on racing games for a bit!

While we're at it, Matthew Marker (one of our users) created this cool Vector TD megamix. Click here to download it.

Check back tomorrow for the link to Stock Car Thunder!

First Look: Candystand.com Stock Car Thunder

Today, we've got a preview of Stock Car Thunder which should be out within the next week or so. The game features really solid physics and even gives you the ability to draft. I think you're going to like it!

New games, coming fast and furious..... starting today!

Yeah, yeah, yeah... the blog's been quiet. I know, but we're going to make it up to you guys. You see, the holidays are getting close and you don't think we'd put coal in your stocking, do you? We've got a TON of new stuff coming in the next few weeks. You'll want to check the site, the blog and our Facebook page for tons of updates.

So, let's start with today's news **surprise**! We've launched a new game called Ultimate Raceway. The gang at Silent Bay Studios really outdid themselves once again! Ultimate Raceway is a European-style open-wheel auto racing game. You'll have to whip around the track and keep careful watch over your car's condition, the tire-wear and your fuel. Enough from me... click here to play it!

Moving right along, it's about time that I give you a bit more insight into what's coming in the next few weeks. Here's the run-down:

Stock Car Thunder: Ever since we announced our NASCAR team and affiliation with Juan Pablo Montoya last year, I've gotten bunches of emails from folks asking for a Stock Car game on Candystand. We didn't want to put it out unless it was hot.... well, it is now! Just wait until you see this game!

Rally Blitz: Simple idea. RC Rally Reloaded, done in rich 3D with a behind-the-car camera perspective. Oh my goodness, this game is fun to play!

Super, Top-Secret Project: I can't give you any info on this except to say that around 12/15, we are going to give you the chance to create your own golf-like game. Trust me that this is the coolest thing we've done since Vector TD!

Did I just say Vector TD? You're hearing it here first, Vector TD 2 is coming out after New Year's!

I'm exhausted.... we are busy and Candystand.com has even more cool stuff planned in 2008.

Candystand.com on Facebook

We're starting to do some cool stuff on Facebook. In fact, we've created a Candystand.com fan page where you'll be able to interact with other Candystand users.

Just click here to visit our page and click "become a fan." We're releasing our first application next week, so this is the group you need to join if you want to have it first.

Also, the entire Candystand.com team will be viewing the page frequently and can answer questions, help with strategy (yes TDx fans, that's for you) and talk about new ideas. Enjoy!

Click here to view Candystand.com's Facebook Page

Eat lots of Turkey

You're not going to see much new here on the blog until next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, but we ARE busy! Here's a rundown of what's coming in December.

- Two new racing games (Stock Cars and Open Wheel)
- A super, top-secret Facebook game
- A Vector TDx tournament

And... if you think we produced some good games in 2007, wait until you hear what we've got in store for 2008. It's gonna rock!