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The *free* prequel to ngmoco’s 3D tower defense game Star Defense has landed in the App Store. Star Defense Prelude offers a NEW planet for you to defend, new awards to unlock, and will place you on the front lines for the very first  S’rath invasion. Plus, Prelude and Star Defense players can compete with each other on the challenge planet Nova Cratos.
Get it now: http://plusplus.com/appstore/star-defense-prelude

You’ve kicked S’rath; now help out new recruits.
We’re putting together a briefing packet for a fresh batch of enlistees, and we want to ensure we include tried and tested strategies from the front line.
That’s where you Star Defense veterans step in.
We want to know the towers you’ve found to be the most effective, how frequently you’re upgrading your weapons, the best order in which to deploy your defenses, and the tactics you used to survive on expert difficulty.
So send your tips, tricks...

Over the weekend Star Defense version 1.3 launched into the App Store–and it is available exclusively of OS 3.0. This update brings you a slew of new features including two new challenge planets (Soristi and Magna Prime), a freeplay mode (which allows you to play any unlocked planet sans tower cap), and new commendations for you to earn.
We’ve also answered the pleas of all left-handed Star Defense players. From the options menu you can now toggle between left- and right-handed m...

Many may recall the infamous appearance of Stephanie Morgan at the 2009 Worldwide Developers Conference. But she is more than a mere quote generator. Alongside shepherding Star Defense into the App Store, Stephanie has also worked on WordFu and Topple 2. Now she’s overseeing Star Defense updates and sinking her teeth into an unannounced project.
You’re a producer. What does that actually mean?
Stephanie: I do pretty much everything from working with developers on game concepts and game desi...

We know you’re busy kicking S’rath, but you should poke your head above the waves for a few minutes to pay attention to this important bulletin. Star Defense 1.2 has launched into the App Store and it delivers some really exciting updates.
First up: Star Defense is now 3.0 compatible. That means, among other things, you can now send and receive challenges via push notification.
We’ve also added a new planet to challenge mode. Now you’ll be able to test your defensive skills on Rhydon.
This n...