I'll be speaking at the upcoming 360iDev Denver conference to be held right here in Denver in late September. This looks to be a great conference, and Julian Dolce from our Ottawa studio spoke at the first even in San Jose earlier this year. If you're here in town, or if you're looking for a great smaller iPhone focused conference that's going to be very high on networking and information then I definitely recommend checking it out!

With the release today of the iPhone 3.0 OS software, Vans SK8: Pool Service has also been updated. The biggest new feature is that we now allow you to select your own music tracks when playing the game. If for some reason Penuckly, Slowride, Methadones and Dwarves aren't good enough for you, just hit the "User Your Own Tracks" button and play anything in your iPod library. Similar functionality is also in the Lite version, just press the "My Music" button on the main page to choose your own tunes.

Get Vans SK8 from the Apple App Store now!

Vans SK8: Pool Service Lite is now available on the Apple App Store.

This version provides a basic free gameplay experience for anyone that wanted to try it out before they purchased the full version of Vans SK8: Pool Service.

We're already working on an update too, which will add in direct access to your iPod music for users who upgrade to the 3.0 software when it comes out in a week.

We're off to WWDC next week and looking forward just as much as everyone else, to get more details about the next version of the iPhone.

We're also co-sponsoring the iPhone Dev Union party on Monday night from 7-10pm at Jillian's. If you're going to be at the show be sure to come by!

We know it's been quiet around here for a little while, but that's because we've been hard at work on some pretty cool projects. Look for more info here soon.

The v1.1 update to Vans SK8: Pool Service has just been approved and should now be available on iTunes. While the response to the first version was great, there were a few people who had an issue with the controls, which should be resolved. We've also added a couple highly requested features (such as a restart option in the game's pause menu).

We've also talked to Vans and together have decided to temporarily lower the price of the game to thank the community for their support so far, and to allow even more people to play and enjoy the game.

You can get Vans SK8: Pool Service on the iTunes App Store

Vans isn't just great at making shoes, they're apparently also wicked at putting together cool trailers. Here's the latest trailer for Pool Service, now up on the App Store, courtesy of the team at Vans.

At long last Vans SK8: Pool Service is now available in the App Store.

Initial feedback is still coming in but several sites have already posted reviews including:

• Discussion in the TouchArcade forums.
• iLounge posted a roundup comparing Vans SK8 to some other games.
• The Appera seemed to enjoy the game quite a bit as well.
• Even ESPN has jumped in on the review action.

Let us know in the comments what you think of the game, and if you have any other feedback or thoughts.

Happy Riding!

Recently, Fuel had the chance to have a little chit chat with our friend Dan Maiman at Vans on our current iPhone game Vans Sk8: Pool Service, here's what he had to say...

How did you guys get into the skate business?

Vans began in Southern California back in 1966 when skating was first coming alive. Skaters liked the way the Vans shoes and our waffle sole gripped their boards and they began using the shoes as a means of self expression by customizing them with their own designs. That's why we still offer the Vans Customs program where folks can design their shoe with different colors and patterns.

You’ve been part of the skate scene for almost half a century.  How do you keep it punk rock in today’s commercial skate industry?

It's really about our team riders, events, artists, music and the personalities we align with. Vans stays with what it knows and doesn't attempt to follow the latest fads that come and go.

How many riders does Vans sponsor besides Bucky and Omar?

More than 5 and less than a 1000... Seriously, between all the different divisions (Skate, Surf, Snow, Bmx, Pro and Am) that would take a while to figure out!

With Pool Service set to release later this month, we're stoked to present you guys with the latest trailer. Check out some more gameplay footage, and take a look at some of the boards and wheels on offer. Most of all--let us know what you think!

Yeah, we've been focusing pretty heavily on Vans on our new Fuel Games site, but that's not to say you should miss out on our recently released gem, Sushi Toss, available now on the App Store. Stray the robotic cat is whipping up some delicious pieces of sushi, and he'll need your help to flip the pieces up to Jessy, who's taking a break from gaming, and is hungry for a treat.

The game has gorgeous and colourful 2D graphics, and has a simple and intuitive control scheme that lends itself wonderfully to the iPhone's accelerometer.

Apart from being a blast to play, the game is a great example of how we're integrating web with mobile. Every minute you play Sushi Toss, you're accumulating points (gems, technically) that can be tied back to your account on AllGirlArcade.com and spent on additional content. While All Girl Arcade is our gaming network geared towards girl gamers, Sushi Toss was one of the most popular games from that site, and we really wanted to open it up for everyone. Check it out right now on the App Store. A mouthful of Sushi for 99 cents? You're not gonna beat that on either side of the Pacific.