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SAM & MAX SEASON TWO BEGINS TODAY

While it hasn't made it's appearance in Telltale Games' store at the time of this posting, Sam & Max Episode 201: Ice Station Santa, the first episode of Season Two, is due to make public debut at Telltale's website following a one-day exclusive premiere on Gametap.

While I admit I was a little disappointed in the way season one was handled, I've got enough love in my heart for everyone's favorite dog and rabbit duo to be willing to pre-order another full season on faith alone. Here's to hoping Telltale can capture some of that old school LucasArts magic this time around.

Sam & Max Episode 201: Ice Station Santa will be priced at $8.95 and a discounted full season price of $34.95 will be offered to those willing to order all five of the episodes at once. As with Season One, at the end of it's run in April, those who pre-ordered the full season will be given the option of obtaining all five episodes on disc for the cost of shipping.

November 9, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Woot! | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX SEASON TWO BEGINS TODAY

While it hasn't made it's appearance in Telltale Games' store at the time of this posting, Sam & Max Episode 201: Ice Station Santa, the first episode of Season Two, is due to make public debut at Telltale's website following a one-day exclusive premiere on Gametap.

While I admit I was a little disappointed in the way season one was handled, I've got enough love in my heart for everyone's favorite dog and rabbit duo to be willing to pre-order another full season on faith alone. Here's to hoping Telltale can capture some of that old school LucasArts magic this time around.

Sam & Max Episode 201: Ice Station Santa will be priced at $8.95 and a discounted full season price of $34.95 will be offered to those willing to order all five of the episodes at once. As with Season One, at the end of it's run in April, those who pre-ordered the full season will be given the option of obtaining all five episodes on disc for the cost of shipping.

November 9, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Woot! | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES OFFERS FREE SAM & MAX EPISODE!

The good folks over at Telltale Games have announced that they're offering Sam & Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die (Season One, Episode Four) for the low, low price of free. That's right gang, you too can now try out an episodic adventure of everyone's favorite dog and rabbity thing without having to shell out a single penny.

Telltale's site seems to be down at the moment (no doubt because they're gearing up for the launch of Sam & Max Season Two), but they have been kind enough to leave the download link on their "we're sorry" page as well. Be sure to check it out!

November 8, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Free Games, Free Stuff, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES OFFERS FREE SAM & MAX EPISODE!

The good folks over at Telltale Games have announced that they're offering Sam & Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die (Season One, Episode Four) for the low, low price of free. That's right gang, you too can now try out an episodic adventure of everyone's favorite dog and rabbity thing without having to shell out a single penny.

Telltale's site seems to be down at the moment (no doubt because they're gearing up for the launch of Sam & Max Season Two), but they have been kind enough to leave the download link on their "we're sorry" page as well. Be sure to check it out!

November 8, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Free Games, Free Stuff, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON TWO DATED

That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity thing are coming back for a second season of episodic gaming! Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max: Season 2 will kick off at GameTap with the premiere of episode 201: Ice Station Santa on Thursday, November 8th, with a downloadable version of the game to follow direct from Telltale on November 9th. After the initial premiere, the series will go on hiatus until January 10th, at which time the last four episodes will be released on a monthly basis.

As with the first season, individual episodes will be priced at $8.95 while the entire second season can be purchased at the discounted price of $34.99. Just like last year, those who purchase the full season package will also be eligible to receive the full second season on disc at the end of it’s run for the cost of shipping.

While I wasn’t overly thrilled with how much of the first season turned out, I’ll still be forking over my cash for this one in hopes that with the experience gained from season one, Telltale will be able to bring the Sam & Max series closer to the magic that was Sam & Max Hit the Road.

October 1, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON TWO DATED

That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity thing are coming back for a second season of episodic gaming! Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max: Season 2 will kick off at GameTap with the premiere of episode 201: Ice Station Santa on Thursday, November 8th, with a downloadable version of the game to follow direct from Telltale on November 9th. After the initial premiere, the series will go on hiatus until January 10th, at which time the last four episodes will be released on a monthly basis.

As with the first season, individual episodes will be priced at $8.95 while the entire second season can be purchased at the discounted price of $34.99. Just like last year, those who purchase the full season package will also be eligible to receive the full second season on disc at the end of it’s run for the cost of shipping.

While I wasn’t overly thrilled with how much of the first season turned out, I’ll still be forking over my cash for this one in hopes that with the experience gained from season one, Telltale will be able to bring the Sam & Max series closer to the magic that was Sam & Max Hit the Road.

October 1, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON TWO DATED

That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity thing are coming back for a second season of episodic gaming! Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max: Season 2 will kick off at GameTap with the premiere of episode 201: Ice Station Santa on Thursday, November 8th, with a downloadable version of the game to follow direct from Telltale on November 9th. After the initial premiere, the series will go on hiatus until January 10th, at which time the last four episodes will be released on a monthly basis.

As with the first season, individual episodes will be priced at $8.95 while the entire second season can be purchased at the discounted price of $34.99. Just like last year, those who purchase the full season package will also be eligible to receive the full second season on disc at the end of it’s run for the cost of shipping.

While I wasn’t overly thrilled with how much of the first season turned out, I’ll still be forking over my cash for this one in hopes that with the experience gained from season one, Telltale will be able to bring the Sam & Max series closer to the magic that was Sam & Max Hit the Road.

October 1, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON TWO DATED

That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity thing are coming back for a second season of episodic gaming! Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max: Season 2 will kick off at GameTap with the premiere of episode 201: Ice Station Santa on Thursday, November 8th, with a downloadable version of the game to follow direct from Telltale on November 9th. After the initial premiere, the series will go on hiatus until January 10th, at which time the last four episodes will be released on a monthly basis.

As with the first season, individual episodes will be priced at $8.95 while the entire second season can be purchased at the discounted price of $34.99. Just like last year, those who purchase the full season package will also be eligible to receive the full second season on disc at the end of it’s run for the cost of shipping.

While I wasn’t overly thrilled with how much of the first season turned out, I’ll still be forking over my cash for this one in hopes that with the experience gained from season one, Telltale will be able to bring the Sam & Max series closer to the magic that was Sam & Max Hit the Road.

October 1, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON TWO DATED

That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity thing are coming back for a second season of episodic gaming! Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max: Season 2 will kick off at GameTap with the premiere of episode 201: Ice Station Santa on Thursday, November 8th, with a downloadable version of the game to follow direct from Telltale on November 9th. After the initial premiere, the series will go on hiatus until January 10th, at which time the last four episodes will be released on a monthly basis.

As with the first season, individual episodes will be priced at $8.95 while the entire second season can be purchased at the discounted price of $34.99. Just like last year, those who purchase the full season package will also be eligible to receive the full second season on disc at the end of it’s run for the cost of shipping.

While I wasn’t overly thrilled with how much of the first season turned out, I’ll still be forking over my cash for this one in hopes that with the experience gained from season one, Telltale will be able to bring the Sam & Max series closer to the magic that was Sam & Max Hit the Road.

October 1, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2

Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.

samandmaxs2ss

Let the cheering commence.

July 26, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2

Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.

samandmaxs2ss

Let the cheering commence.

July 26, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2

Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.

samandmaxs2ss

Let the cheering commence.

July 26, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2

Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.

samandmaxs2ss

Let the cheering commence.

July 26, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2

Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.

samandmaxs2ss

Let the cheering commence.

July 26, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: SEASON 2

Just a quick note here to let everyone know that Telltale Games has announced that Sam & Max will be returning for a second season this fall. While I’m absolutely thrilled by this news, I do hope that Telltale takes the criticisms of Season One to heart and makes the game a bit more involved this time around. Check out a screenshot from the new season below.

samandmaxs2ss

Let the cheering commence.

July 26, 2007 Posted by | Episodic Content, Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX COMING TO THE XBOX 360 AND WII

Based on an interview ShackNews held with Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, it would appear that Sam and Max, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity-thing, will indeed be making appearances on the Xbox 360 and Wii as has been rumored;

"Well, we’re hoping to get on to both consoles, with Live Arcade and Virtual Console–I’m sorry, on all three consoles! But we’re starting with Wii and Xbox, on both of their online services and retail as well. We want to open as much distribution as possible and reach as many people as possible, so when we go out and talk to a license holder we can say, “Hey, we can get your license in front of all these people. Come with us and we’ll make sure it’s a great product.” The distribution channel drives a lot of that, especially if you’re independent and you’re an emerging media publisher. I think there’s some room for us to grab a stake." – Dan Connors, CEO Telltale Games

What’s interesting to note is how the PlayStation 3 is really an afterthought in that statement. Whether that’s Telltale indicating where they believe the next-generation market is going, a result of the supposed difficulties involved in making PS3 games or just an indication of the state of Sony’s PlayStation Store is anyone’s guess, but I’d have to say it certainly means something. No matter how you look at it, what it does mean is that even more people will get to enjoy the often hilarious, dead-on writing of the current Sam & Max series while simultaneously complaining about the length and substance of the game. I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I really do feel that the episodic nature of the game is holding it back from becoming a timeless classic.

March 21, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Rumor Confirmed, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX COMING TO THE XBOX 360 AND WII

Based on an interview ShackNews held with Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, it would appear that Sam and Max, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity-thing, will indeed be making appearances on the Xbox 360 and Wii as has been rumored;

"Well, we’re hoping to get on to both consoles, with Live Arcade and Virtual Console–I’m sorry, on all three consoles! But we’re starting with Wii and Xbox, on both of their online services and retail as well. We want to open as much distribution as possible and reach as many people as possible, so when we go out and talk to a license holder we can say, “Hey, we can get your license in front of all these people. Come with us and we’ll make sure it’s a great product.” The distribution channel drives a lot of that, especially if you’re independent and you’re an emerging media publisher. I think there’s some room for us to grab a stake." – Dan Connors, CEO Telltale Games

What’s interesting to note is how the PlayStation 3 is really an afterthought in that statement. Whether that’s Telltale indicating where they believe the next-generation market is going, a result of the supposed difficulties involved in making PS3 games or just an indication of the state of Sony’s PlayStation Store is anyone’s guess, but I’d have to say it certainly means something. No matter how you look at it, what it does mean is that even more people will get to enjoy the often hilarious, dead-on writing of the current Sam & Max series while simultaneously complaining about the length and substance of the game. I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I really do feel that the episodic nature of the game is holding it back from becoming a timeless classic.

March 21, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Rumor Confirmed, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX COMING TO THE XBOX 360 AND WII

Based on an interview ShackNews held with Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, it would appear that Sam and Max, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity-thing, will indeed be making appearances on the Xbox 360 and Wii as has been rumored;

"Well, we’re hoping to get on to both consoles, with Live Arcade and Virtual Console–I’m sorry, on all three consoles! But we’re starting with Wii and Xbox, on both of their online services and retail as well. We want to open as much distribution as possible and reach as many people as possible, so when we go out and talk to a license holder we can say, “Hey, we can get your license in front of all these people. Come with us and we’ll make sure it’s a great product.” The distribution channel drives a lot of that, especially if you’re independent and you’re an emerging media publisher. I think there’s some room for us to grab a stake." – Dan Connors, CEO Telltale Games

What’s interesting to note is how the PlayStation 3 is really an afterthought in that statement. Whether that’s Telltale indicating where they believe the next-generation market is going, a result of the supposed difficulties involved in making PS3 games or just an indication of the state of Sony’s PlayStation Store is anyone’s guess, but I’d have to say it certainly means something. No matter how you look at it, what it does mean is that even more people will get to enjoy the often hilarious, dead-on writing of the current Sam & Max series while simultaneously complaining about the length and substance of the game. I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I really do feel that the episodic nature of the game is holding it back from becoming a timeless classic.

March 21, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Rumor Confirmed, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX COMING TO THE XBOX 360 AND WII

Based on an interview ShackNews held with Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, it would appear that Sam and Max, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity-thing, will indeed be making appearances on the Xbox 360 and Wii as has been rumored;

"Well, we’re hoping to get on to both consoles, with Live Arcade and Virtual Console–I’m sorry, on all three consoles! But we’re starting with Wii and Xbox, on both of their online services and retail as well. We want to open as much distribution as possible and reach as many people as possible, so when we go out and talk to a license holder we can say, “Hey, we can get your license in front of all these people. Come with us and we’ll make sure it’s a great product.” The distribution channel drives a lot of that, especially if you’re independent and you’re an emerging media publisher. I think there’s some room for us to grab a stake." – Dan Connors, CEO Telltale Games

What’s interesting to note is how the PlayStation 3 is really an afterthought in that statement. Whether that’s Telltale indicating where they believe the next-generation market is going, a result of the supposed difficulties involved in making PS3 games or just an indication of the state of Sony’s PlayStation Store is anyone’s guess, but I’d have to say it certainly means something. No matter how you look at it, what it does mean is that even more people will get to enjoy the often hilarious, dead-on writing of the current Sam & Max series while simultaneously complaining about the length and substance of the game. I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I really do feel that the episodic nature of the game is holding it back from becoming a timeless classic.

March 21, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Rumor Confirmed, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX COMING TO THE XBOX 360 AND WII

Based on an interview ShackNews held with Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, it would appear that Sam and Max, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity-thing, will indeed be making appearances on the Xbox 360 and Wii as has been rumored;

"Well, we’re hoping to get on to both consoles, with Live Arcade and Virtual Console–I’m sorry, on all three consoles! But we’re starting with Wii and Xbox, on both of their online services and retail as well. We want to open as much distribution as possible and reach as many people as possible, so when we go out and talk to a license holder we can say, “Hey, we can get your license in front of all these people. Come with us and we’ll make sure it’s a great product.” The distribution channel drives a lot of that, especially if you’re independent and you’re an emerging media publisher. I think there’s some room for us to grab a stake." – Dan Connors, CEO Telltale Games

What’s interesting to note is how the PlayStation 3 is really an afterthought in that statement. Whether that’s Telltale indicating where they believe the next-generation market is going, a result of the supposed difficulties involved in making PS3 games or just an indication of the state of Sony’s PlayStation Store is anyone’s guess, but I’d have to say it certainly means something. No matter how you look at it, what it does mean is that even more people will get to enjoy the often hilarious, dead-on writing of the current Sam & Max series while simultaneously complaining about the length and substance of the game. I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I really do feel that the episodic nature of the game is holding it back from becoming a timeless classic.

March 21, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Rumor Confirmed, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX COMING TO THE XBOX 360 AND WII

Based on an interview ShackNews held with Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, it would appear that Sam and Max, everyone’s favorite dog and rabbity-thing, will indeed be making appearances on the Xbox 360 and Wii as has been rumored;

"Well, we’re hoping to get on to both consoles, with Live Arcade and Virtual Console–I’m sorry, on all three consoles! But we’re starting with Wii and Xbox, on both of their online services and retail as well. We want to open as much distribution as possible and reach as many people as possible, so when we go out and talk to a license holder we can say, “Hey, we can get your license in front of all these people. Come with us and we’ll make sure it’s a great product.” The distribution channel drives a lot of that, especially if you’re independent and you’re an emerging media publisher. I think there’s some room for us to grab a stake." – Dan Connors, CEO Telltale Games

What’s interesting to note is how the PlayStation 3 is really an afterthought in that statement. Whether that’s Telltale indicating where they believe the next-generation market is going, a result of the supposed difficulties involved in making PS3 games or just an indication of the state of Sony’s PlayStation Store is anyone’s guess, but I’d have to say it certainly means something. No matter how you look at it, what it does mean is that even more people will get to enjoy the often hilarious, dead-on writing of the current Sam & Max series while simultaneously complaining about the length and substance of the game. I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I really do feel that the episodic nature of the game is holding it back from becoming a timeless classic.

March 21, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Rumor Confirmed, Sam & Max, TellTale Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Leave a comment

TELLTALE’S SAM & MAX SERIES HEADED FOR RETAIL

Telltale Games has announced that they’ve entered into a partnership with The Adventure Company to offer a retail version of all six episodes of Sam & Max: Season One a few months after the series is complete. While no price point has been set at this time, the press release does mention that the boxed set is expected t hit retail some time this August.

One thing I’m hoping is that this isn’t going to become a case where the people who pre-ordered the first season in it’s entirety specifically for the chance to buy the game on disc at the end of the current season get screwed as an even more "complete" version becomes available for nearly the same price in stores. Right now, the only information available on this matter is the following quote made by a Telltale employee on the official company forums in reference to the question of whether the retail version will be the same as the one offered to Season One subscribers;

"No, we’ll be doing our own packaged version for season holders. And no, before you ask, it’s not “the cheap version,” it’s just a different version. Promise.

Also, we can’t tell you what will be on the Telltalegames.com Season Set customers’ version, or what will be on the TAC version, or how they’ll be different, etc etc yet because we haven’t figured any of that out yet! We’ll let you know, though, with requisite trumpets, cherubs etc." – Jake, Telltale Games forums administrator

We’ll keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

March 16, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE’S SAM & MAX SERIES HEADED FOR RETAIL

Telltale Games has announced that they’ve entered into a partnership with The Adventure Company to offer a retail version of all six episodes of Sam & Max: Season One a few months after the series is complete. While no price point has been set at this time, the press release does mention that the boxed set is expected t hit retail some time this August.

One thing I’m hoping is that this isn’t going to become a case where the people who pre-ordered the first season in it’s entirety specifically for the chance to buy the game on disc at the end of the current season get screwed as an even more "complete" version becomes available for nearly the same price in stores. Right now, the only information available on this matter is the following quote made by a Telltale employee on the official company forums in reference to the question of whether the retail version will be the same as the one offered to Season One subscribers;

"No, we’ll be doing our own packaged version for season holders. And no, before you ask, it’s not “the cheap version,” it’s just a different version. Promise.

Also, we can’t tell you what will be on the Telltalegames.com Season Set customers’ version, or what will be on the TAC version, or how they’ll be different, etc etc yet because we haven’t figured any of that out yet! We’ll let you know, though, with requisite trumpets, cherubs etc." – Jake, Telltale Games forums administrator

We’ll keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

March 16, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE’S SAM & MAX SERIES HEADED FOR RETAIL

Telltale Games has announced that they’ve entered into a partnership with The Adventure Company to offer a retail version of all six episodes of Sam & Max: Season One a few months after the series is complete. While no price point has been set at this time, the press release does mention that the boxed set is expected t hit retail some time this August.

One thing I’m hoping is that this isn’t going to become a case where the people who pre-ordered the first season in it’s entirety specifically for the chance to buy the game on disc at the end of the current season get screwed as an even more "complete" version becomes available for nearly the same price in stores. Right now, the only information available on this matter is the following quote made by a Telltale employee on the official company forums in reference to the question of whether the retail version will be the same as the one offered to Season One subscribers;

"No, we’ll be doing our own packaged version for season holders. And no, before you ask, it’s not “the cheap version,” it’s just a different version. Promise.

Also, we can’t tell you what will be on the Telltalegames.com Season Set customers’ version, or what will be on the TAC version, or how they’ll be different, etc etc yet because we haven’t figured any of that out yet! We’ll let you know, though, with requisite trumpets, cherubs etc." – Jake, Telltale Games forums administrator

We’ll keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

March 16, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE’S SAM & MAX SERIES HEADED FOR RETAIL

Telltale Games has announced that they’ve entered into a partnership with The Adventure Company to offer a retail version of all six episodes of Sam & Max: Season One a few months after the series is complete. While no price point has been set at this time, the press release does mention that the boxed set is expected t hit retail some time this August.

One thing I’m hoping is that this isn’t going to become a case where the people who pre-ordered the first season in it’s entirety specifically for the chance to buy the game on disc at the end of the current season get screwed as an even more "complete" version becomes available for nearly the same price in stores. Right now, the only information available on this matter is the following quote made by a Telltale employee on the official company forums in reference to the question of whether the retail version will be the same as the one offered to Season One subscribers;

"No, we’ll be doing our own packaged version for season holders. And no, before you ask, it’s not “the cheap version,” it’s just a different version. Promise.

Also, we can’t tell you what will be on the Telltalegames.com Season Set customers’ version, or what will be on the TAC version, or how they’ll be different, etc etc yet because we haven’t figured any of that out yet! We’ll let you know, though, with requisite trumpets, cherubs etc." – Jake, Telltale Games forums administrator

We’ll keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

March 16, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE’S SAM & MAX SERIES HEADED FOR RETAIL

Telltale Games has announced that they’ve entered into a partnership with The Adventure Company to offer a retail version of all six episodes of Sam & Max: Season One a few months after the series is complete. While no price point has been set at this time, the press release does mention that the boxed set is expected t hit retail some time this August.

One thing I’m hoping is that this isn’t going to become a case where the people who pre-ordered the first season in it’s entirety specifically for the chance to buy the game on disc at the end of the current season get screwed as an even more "complete" version becomes available for nearly the same price in stores. Right now, the only information available on this matter is the following quote made by a Telltale employee on the official company forums in reference to the question of whether the retail version will be the same as the one offered to Season One subscribers;

"No, we’ll be doing our own packaged version for season holders. And no, before you ask, it’s not “the cheap version,” it’s just a different version. Promise.

Also, we can’t tell you what will be on the Telltalegames.com Season Set customers’ version, or what will be on the TAC version, or how they’ll be different, etc etc yet because we haven’t figured any of that out yet! We’ll let you know, though, with requisite trumpets, cherubs etc." – Jake, Telltale Games forums administrator

We’ll keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

March 16, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE’S SAM & MAX SERIES HEADED FOR RETAIL

Telltale Games has announced that they’ve entered into a partnership with The Adventure Company to offer a retail version of all six episodes of Sam & Max: Season One a few months after the series is complete. While no price point has been set at this time, the press release does mention that the boxed set is expected t hit retail some time this August.

One thing I’m hoping is that this isn’t going to become a case where the people who pre-ordered the first season in it’s entirety specifically for the chance to buy the game on disc at the end of the current season get screwed as an even more "complete" version becomes available for nearly the same price in stores. Right now, the only information available on this matter is the following quote made by a Telltale employee on the official company forums in reference to the question of whether the retail version will be the same as the one offered to Season One subscribers;

"No, we’ll be doing our own packaged version for season holders. And no, before you ask, it’s not “the cheap version,” it’s just a different version. Promise.

Also, we can’t tell you what will be on the Telltalegames.com Season Set customers’ version, or what will be on the TAC version, or how they’ll be different, etc etc yet because we haven’t figured any of that out yet! We’ll let you know, though, with requisite trumpets, cherubs etc." – Jake, Telltale Games forums administrator

We’ll keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

March 16, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: EPISODE 4 – ABE LINCOLN MUST DIE NOW AVAILABLE

Telltale Games dropped me a note to say that Sam & Max: Episode 4 – Abe Lincoln Must Die is now available for download to those who have pre-purchased the entire first season of the series. Those of you who are picking up the series episode by episode will unfortunately still have to wait for the previously announced March 8th release date.

"That’s right, Season 1 customers can get Abe Lincoln Must Die! starting today, a full week before the general episode 4 release on March 8.

Why? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the biggest is that we love you.

If you’re a Season 1 customer you should have received an email today with a download link. Didn’t get it? Go here for other download options.

As Abe Lincoln would say, “The time to act is now…” – Telltale Games

March 2, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: EPISODE 4 – ABE LINCOLN MUST DIE NOW AVAILABLE

Telltale Games dropped me a note to say that Sam & Max: Episode 4 – Abe Lincoln Must Die is now available for download to those who have pre-purchased the entire first season of the series. Those of you who are picking up the series episode by episode will unfortunately still have to wait for the previously announced March 8th release date.

"That’s right, Season 1 customers can get Abe Lincoln Must Die! starting today, a full week before the general episode 4 release on March 8.

Why? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the biggest is that we love you.

If you’re a Season 1 customer you should have received an email today with a download link. Didn’t get it? Go here for other download options.

As Abe Lincoln would say, “The time to act is now…” – Telltale Games

March 2, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: EPISODE 4 – ABE LINCOLN MUST DIE NOW AVAILABLE

Telltale Games dropped me a note to say that Sam & Max: Episode 4 – Abe Lincoln Must Die is now available for download to those who have pre-purchased the entire first season of the series. Those of you who are picking up the series episode by episode will unfortunately still have to wait for the previously announced March 8th release date.

"That’s right, Season 1 customers can get Abe Lincoln Must Die! starting today, a full week before the general episode 4 release on March 8.

Why? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the biggest is that we love you.

If you’re a Season 1 customer you should have received an email today with a download link. Didn’t get it? Go here for other download options.

As Abe Lincoln would say, “The time to act is now…” – Telltale Games

March 2, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: EPISODE 4 – ABE LINCOLN MUST DIE NOW AVAILABLE

Telltale Games dropped me a note to say that Sam & Max: Episode 4 – Abe Lincoln Must Die is now available for download to those who have pre-purchased the entire first season of the series. Those of you who are picking up the series episode by episode will unfortunately still have to wait for the previously announced March 8th release date.

"That’s right, Season 1 customers can get Abe Lincoln Must Die! starting today, a full week before the general episode 4 release on March 8.

Why? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the biggest is that we love you.

If you’re a Season 1 customer you should have received an email today with a download link. Didn’t get it? Go here for other download options.

As Abe Lincoln would say, “The time to act is now…” – Telltale Games

March 2, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: EPISODE 4 – ABE LINCOLN MUST DIE NOW AVAILABLE

Telltale Games dropped me a note to say that Sam & Max: Episode 4 – Abe Lincoln Must Die is now available for download to those who have pre-purchased the entire first season of the series. Those of you who are picking up the series episode by episode will unfortunately still have to wait for the previously announced March 8th release date.

"That’s right, Season 1 customers can get Abe Lincoln Must Die! starting today, a full week before the general episode 4 release on March 8.

Why? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the biggest is that we love you.

If you’re a Season 1 customer you should have received an email today with a download link. Didn’t get it? Go here for other download options.

As Abe Lincoln would say, “The time to act is now…” – Telltale Games

March 2, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: EPISODE 4 – ABE LINCOLN MUST DIE NOW AVAILABLE

Telltale Games dropped me a note to say that Sam & Max: Episode 4 – Abe Lincoln Must Die is now available for download to those who have pre-purchased the entire first season of the series. Those of you who are picking up the series episode by episode will unfortunately still have to wait for the previously announced March 8th release date.

"That’s right, Season 1 customers can get Abe Lincoln Must Die! starting today, a full week before the general episode 4 release on March 8.

Why? Well, there are many reasons, but one of the biggest is that we love you.

If you’re a Season 1 customer you should have received an email today with a download link. Didn’t get it? Go here for other download options.

As Abe Lincoln would say, “The time to act is now…” – Telltale Games

March 2, 2007 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON 1 FEATURED IN COMPUTER GAMING WORLD

GameSetWatch is reporting that Computer Gaming World’s July issue has a 9 page article on Telltale Games upcoming episodic graphic adventure game Sam & Max. The feature includes interviews with all the folks behind Sam & Max, including the duo’s creator Steve Purcell. I think I’ll be running out tomorrow and picking up a copy of the issue. Take that and put it on your current market realities folder, LucasArts!

Check out the GameSetWatch article here and dream of the day when graphic adventure games make their triumphant return to the industry.

July 22, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON 1 FEATURED IN COMPUTER GAMING WORLD

GameSetWatch is reporting that Computer Gaming World’s July issue has a 9 page article on Telltale Games upcoming episodic graphic adventure game Sam & Max. The feature includes interviews with all the folks behind Sam & Max, including the duo’s creator Steve Purcell. I think I’ll be running out tomorrow and picking up a copy of the issue. Take that and put it on your current market realities folder, LucasArts!

Check out the GameSetWatch article here and dream of the day when graphic adventure games make their triumphant return to the industry.

July 22, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON 1 FEATURED IN COMPUTER GAMING WORLD

GameSetWatch is reporting that Computer Gaming World’s July issue has a 9 page article on Telltale Games upcoming episodic graphic adventure game Sam & Max. The feature includes interviews with all the folks behind Sam & Max, including the duo’s creator Steve Purcell. I think I’ll be running out tomorrow and picking up a copy of the issue. Take that and put it on your current market realities folder, LucasArts!

Check out the GameSetWatch article here and dream of the day when graphic adventure games make their triumphant return to the industry.

July 22, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON 1 FEATURED IN COMPUTER GAMING WORLD

GameSetWatch is reporting that Computer Gaming World’s July issue has a 9 page article on Telltale Games upcoming episodic graphic adventure game Sam & Max. The feature includes interviews with all the folks behind Sam & Max, including the duo’s creator Steve Purcell. I think I’ll be running out tomorrow and picking up a copy of the issue. Take that and put it on your current market realities folder, LucasArts!

Check out the GameSetWatch article here and dream of the day when graphic adventure games make their triumphant return to the industry.

July 22, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON 1 FEATURED IN COMPUTER GAMING WORLD

GameSetWatch is reporting that Computer Gaming World’s July issue has a 9 page article on Telltale Games upcoming episodic graphic adventure game Sam & Max. The feature includes interviews with all the folks behind Sam & Max, including the duo’s creator Steve Purcell. I think I’ll be running out tomorrow and picking up a copy of the issue. Take that and put it on your current market realities folder, LucasArts!

Check out the GameSetWatch article here and dream of the day when graphic adventure games make their triumphant return to the industry.

July 22, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

SAM & MAX: SEASON 1 FEATURED IN COMPUTER GAMING WORLD

GameSetWatch is reporting that Computer Gaming World’s July issue has a 9 page article on Telltale Games upcoming episodic graphic adventure game Sam & Max. The feature includes interviews with all the folks behind Sam & Max, including the duo’s creator Steve Purcell. I think I’ll be running out tomorrow and picking up a copy of the issue. Take that and put it on your current market realities folder, LucasArts!

Check out the GameSetWatch article here and dream of the day when graphic adventure games make their triumphant return to the industry.

July 22, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

TELLTALE GAMES SAM & MAX WEBSITE LIVE

Telltale Games dropped us a note to let us know that the website for their upcoming episodic Sam & Max adventure game is now live. According to the site, episode 1 of the series will be released sometime in 2006 and will be available via direct download from Telltale and on the Gametap service. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they’ll do Sam & Max justice. Check out the official site here.

May 10, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | 1 Comment

TELLTALE GAMES SAM & MAX WEBSITE LIVE

Telltale Games dropped us a note to let us know that the website for their upcoming episodic Sam & Max adventure game is now live. According to the site, episode 1 of the series will be released sometime in 2006 and will be available via direct download from Telltale and on the Gametap service. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they’ll do Sam & Max justice. Check out the official site here.

May 10, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, PC Games, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment

Bone: The Great Cow Race now available

The next chapter in Telltale Games Bone series, Bone: The Great Cow Race, is now available. For those not familiar with Telltale Games, it was founded by many of the programmers from LucasArts who left following the cancellation of Freelance Police and LA’s move away from graphic adventures. A demo is available so you can try it before you commit to buying it. While you’re there, why not check out the Sam & Max cartoons Steve Purcell is putting up on their site while the Sam & Max game https://www.telltalegames.com/sam_and_max is in development? Click here to head on over to Telltale’s website.

You know, I REALLY want to like this series and the work Telltale is doing, but the demo for Act 2: The Great Cow Race, left me pretty flat. It seemed overly simplistic, a bit low budget, the voice acting was horrid and it just didn’t seem to have the sense of humor the old LucasArts graphic adventure games had. Like I said, I really want to like the work Telltale is doing, because they’re the ones working on the new Sam & Max game, but having played some of Bone, I’m losing a bit of faith.

So, if you’ve played either of the full versions of the Bone episodes (or the demos for that matter), what were your impressions of them?

April 26, 2006 Posted by | Graphic Adventure, Sam & Max, TellTale Games | Leave a comment