It was there in iTunes and web preview. Not anymore though. Looks like we'll need to wait a few more minutes (or hours ) :/
Not that I know of but IMNS wouldn't post it unless it was true. It takes a while from a game/update to go from approved to actually being distributed. But the NZ explanation would make sense if it was set to release on a specific day. I just want my arcade mode NOW
And now the iPad version is gone from appstore WTH iTunes. Stop playing these games >.< http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fruit-ninja-hd/?mt=8
Shows up in iTunes as version 1.5 but when you download it and right click on the app and select "Get Info" its version 1.4.1. I Deleted it from iTunes and my iPhone and then redownloaded it, but still got the same issue.
I love the new mode. Now updates can also squeeze in new power-ups if they wanted! Gotta say Halfbrick, you guys really know how to please your audience.