Just to give a quick update on this save file situation:
The functionality of the ability to save and load games within Shadows has not been affected whatsoever.  You are able to save games in 1.0.2 without issue, and you are able to load games saved from version 1.0.2 without issue.
 
Further, save files from Shadows version 1.0.1 are NOT being destroyed by updating to version 1.0.2; rather, the meta data used to generate and display the information about the save on the Load Game menu became corrupted by the update.  You will notice at the end-user level in 1.0.2 that if you attempt to save over a slot that previously housed a saved game in 1.0.1, but appears empty in 1.0.2, you will be prompted with regard to a file overwrite.
 
We've identified the source of the issue and will be expediting an update to Apple as soon as we have implemented a solution to the issue.
 
Thanks for your patience, we apologize for the inconvenience. :) After the break is the explanation for how to get around the issue until our fix goes live. Read more »

So, Ash II has been out for a few days. The critical reception has been fairly positive, but mixed. Critical feedback has highlighted two significant issues: a balance flaw (the game is far, far too easy) and a music skipping bug during scene transitions. We submitted a patch to Apple prior to the game's release that solves these problems, but unfortunately, the update hasn't been approved yet. We're sorry; we know these issues are frustrating and we hope they're resolved soon. :)
 
See complete patch notes after the break, and a note about the delivery of remaining chapters. Read more »

It's official: Ash II is out! It's a joint collaboration between Konami and SRRN: we developed it, showed it to Konami, and they loved it enough to publish it for us. We're pretty thrilled with the result, so let me take some time to explain the game itself, its pricing strategy (Gold vs. Silver vs. a-yet-unannounced Bronze), and other "various and sundry" (thanks Dan) things behind the curtain of silence we've maintained. Read more »

Hey everyone. Ash has been updated with ALL ORIGINAL ART. You should check it out. :) 
The game is also on sale right now, through the holidays, for just $0.99!
Thanks for your ongoing support! We're hoping to have some more exciting news in the next few weeks.

If you don't know who John Scalzi is I will help you rectify that sad state of affairs right now.  He's an excellent science fiction author who broke onto the scene in 2005 with Hugo-nominated Old Man's War. Read more »