Top-secret SBCG4AP news!
Posted by emily June 5, 2008
Okay okay, not so top-secret, because we just spilled some of it on On the Spot, but news all the same.

First things first, now that the calendar has turned to June, we know you're eager to find out when you get to play Homestar Ruiner, the first episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. To that we say... in July. We're taking a little extra time to make the game as awesome as humanly possible. (We know you wouldn't want it any other way!) Homestar Ruiner is in the early stages of Nintendo's submission process and it's going well, and based on what we showed on GameSpot's broadcast, we hope you'll agree that it's looking great. The work we're doing now is the polish that's going to put it over the top.

Above: Polishing the game.

Now for some good news: We're officially announcing that the Wii and PC versions of the game will launch simultaneously! This means that Wii owners and PC owners will be able to get their mitts on Homestar Ruiner at the very same time (Wii owners through WiiWare, and PC owners through Telltale's store). We know there are a lot more details surrounding the release that you're dying to hear, (like the actual release date and pricing, maybe), and I promise we'll let you know about that stuff as soon as we can.

On the gameplay front, we're finally ready to share some nuggets about what exactly you'll be doing in this cool game of ours Strong Bad's. In addition to the stuff you've grown to expect from a story-driven, point and click game (talking to people, looking at stuff, using inventory items, etc.), SBCG4AP has a lot of side activities that will keep you plenty busy. There are hidden items that give you access to, for example, a special Snake Boxer cheat code or trophies from Coach Z. Some of these are easy to find, while others are pretty devious. (Even after playing the game twice, I've still only found about half of them...)

SBCG4AP also has achievements that you can complete to boost your awesomeness ranking. There are costume items sprinkled around and a photo booth where you can flex and strut your stuff. And in the WiiWare version, you'll be able to email your Wii friends and send picture attachments using the Lappy. All of this is in addition to the main story thread, which in the case of Homestar Ruiner involves destroying Homestar's life and then gathering up the pieces of his shattered psyche and putting them back together.

So, never fear, gentle citizens, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is shaping up to be one hell of a good time. We'll have a new gameplay video and screenshots for you next week. Until then, make sure to check out On the Spot for today's interview, and don't forget about Strong Bad's dev blog and our Make a Mii, Win a Game contest!

In other tangentially-related news, we recorded commentary for the Sam & Max Season Two bonus DVD yesterday. Since production of SBCG4AP and the mystery franchise are in full swing, watching the cutscenes from Season Two and reminiscing about the games was a nice break for the team. Of course, you can't listen to and fully enjoy said commentary until you've played the games -- and they are excellent games -- so why not check them out while you're waiting for Strong Bad's Cool Game? Remember, downloadable games provide instant gratification!

PS: We really do know who Stinkoman is. Honest!
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I'm kind of disappointed that I'll have to wait another month for this to come out, but I guess you guys are just trying to make this game as awesome as possible, and I appreciate that.
Comment by Peter June 5, 2008, 5:21 pm
So SB works out of Jake's desk eh? Has Jake been relegated to some common area?
Comment by tobar June 5, 2008, 6:30 pm
I am scared now.
Comment by Jake June 5, 2008, 6:53 pm
Based on the pixels of that picture, I'd say that it's Photoshopped. ;)
Comment by dg10050 June 5, 2008, 8:19 pm
No, its obviously real. I mean, just look at how the err... office lights shine off of his face...
Comment by BadStrong June 5, 2008, 9:22 pm
Looks like Strong Bad is a Firefox user...awesome!
Comment by Dustin June 6, 2008, 5:29 am
Where's his toy soldier, candle and come kinda prawn?
Comment by m0r1arty June 6, 2008, 7:20 am
All of this is in addition to the main story thread, which in the case of Homestar Ruiner involves destroying Homestar's life and then gathering up the pieces of his shattered psyche and putting them back together.

1984... Homestar Ruiner haz it.
Comment by Leak June 6, 2008, 8:45 am
The gameplay video shown on On the Spot looked really nice. Glad to know the release on both platforms is simultaneous.
Comment by Guybrush Threepwood June 6, 2008, 9:20 am
Curse you Telltale for making games awesome as humanly possible! CURSE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Comment by Daryl June 6, 2008, 10:58 am
The game is looking really terrific. I wish the interviewers asked more varied questions though, they asked the same questions severals times in a row there.

I'm out of town for all of July, so it's actually pretty exciting to think that I will probably be able to play the first episode as soon as I get back.
Comment by Calbeb June 6, 2008, 11:37 am
That photo is not right. Strong Bad doesn't use new computers. Only characters like The Cheat uses new computers. Where's Lappy?
Comment by Rob_mc_1 June 6, 2008, 1:11 pm
It's okay. We showed him where the DOS prompt was.
Comment by Jake June 6, 2008, 1:58 pm
I guess I will accept that even though it looks like the active window is behind the concept art. It's hard to tell.
Comment by Rob_mc_1 June 6, 2008, 2:24 pm
Just a question regarding the release of this game and subsequent ones: I live in Germany, where WiiWare just came out. Will this game be available here as well or will I have to but the PC version if I want to play it?
Comment by Humphrey Erm June 6, 2008, 2:54 pm
*eyes Jake*
o_o

O_O

=P
Comment by tobar June 6, 2008, 5:27 pm
My main question is if there will be a "season disc" type thing like you guys did for the Sam and Max games. That may sway my descicion whether to go w/ the wii version or pc version.
Comment by Dedlok June 6, 2008, 6:38 pm
Stinkoman is an anime verzion of Strong Bad and is always saying are you asking for a challenge! http://www.hrwiki.org/images/8/84/stinkoman.PNG
Comment by Nickpick123 June 7, 2008, 12:17 pm
I don't own a Wii but I just found out that I can play SBCF4AP on my PC. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.
Comment by kapnkrunch June 7, 2008, 6:09 pm
this does not look good for homestar ruiner
Comment by theKLT June 8, 2008, 12:42 am
this is going to be so sweet. today i tried looking for it on the wii shop channel and couldnt find it. thats when i found out it was a month late. :( o well its worth the wait...
Comment by Judah June 8, 2008, 1:38 pm
OK, it's been about 4 days since this article was sent out, has the game come out yet?
Comment by randomguy June 9, 2008, 9:59 am
hmm.... I thought the game was comming out today for some reason. When it comes out will it be on www.homestarrunner.com or telltalegames.com, or rather, both?

by the way is there any way to contact strongbad besides the email that evryone uses?
like, is there a way to ask for permission to use a character in a game?
I programmed this game Super Smash Bros and was wondering if it was ok that I use the characters I have.
Comment by xxj4dx June 9, 2008, 6:09 pm
is this for real ive been a fan of strong bad for some time and has said stuff he didnt make
i sure hope so
PLEASE MAKE IT LONG I HATE SHORT GAMES CAUSE THERE NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY
Comment by cloud June 9, 2008, 6:42 pm
jestem fajny
Comment by amigo June 10, 2008, 9:36 am
Bad: We have to wait for another month: BOOOOOOOOOo

Good!: The wait (hopefully) will be worth it!

REALLY GOOD!!!!!!!!: THEY KNOW STINKOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE 20X6
Comment by Redrot June 10, 2008, 1:43 pm
do you really think that was a PC version kapnkrunch? where did you get it?
Comment by areal guy June 10, 2008, 9:50 pm
Ahh, this is going to be grate. And crate. That too. Will we be able to play as anyone other then Strong Bad? I'd have fun as Homestar. King Bubsgonzola? The King o' Town on an eating rampage!? The plausabilities are endless! And another thing. Every one in a while we see some city place, espeshaly in the old days. Would they be comming back? As a city? With tons and tons of street lights! I really like street lights. And traffic lights. But only if they woik.
Comment by Ben June 12, 2008, 3:41 am
I gota wait another month!GAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Comment by Joshua June 12, 2008, 12:38 pm
great! but another month! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Comment by tdv June 12, 2008, 2:33 pm
I REALLY wanna play this game, but I don't have a wii yet so im gonna havta get it for pc at first, and I don't wanna spend money, so I may not do it... ah well... I REALLY wanted to play this game but... Hey! Are the Brother Chaps Helping you guys make this game, because theyre not updating the website as often as they should.
Comment by Jake June 12, 2008, 4:50 pm
By the way, Im also a jake jake.
Comment by Jake June 12, 2008, 4:51 pm
Looks amazing, but July! Well that's 15 days away at least! OMG! ;(
Comment by StrongMatt June 16, 2008, 8:54 am
THIS GAME LOOKS SWEET! I DON'T GIVE A CRUD IF WE HAVE TO WAIT,like, A WHILE! ive been a HR fan for four (4) years, and ive heard they were gonna make an Atari style game that u could plug into ur TV, but that never came out. OH AND BY THE WAY! FOR ALL U POSERS ON THIS BLOG WHO THINK U KNOW EVERYTHING ABOOT HR.COM, U WONT GET ANY OF THE HUMOR IN THE GAME IF U DONT GO ONTO HR.COM, SO GO DO IT NOW U POSERS!
Comment by Homestarmy Commishoner June 18, 2008, 8:18 am
only 11 days to go and counting
Comment by Lachlan_is June 18, 2008, 11:32 pm
Thank you for sharing news with us...:)
Comment by Lenen Hypotheek June 19, 2008, 7:43 am
i cant wait for this game to come out! i have been waiting so long so it better be good! BTW Strong Bad Rox my sox off! KEEP CHECKIN` DOSE EMAILS!!!!
Comment by StrongBadisAwesome June 19, 2008, 7:36 pm
hope this isnt a ssbb relese gawd ho wmany months wuz that past resese date............ ugg july that like ina nother month hey fourth of july though.......
Comment by sbcg4ap_rulz June 23, 2008, 5:51 pm
so can we know the price 4 wii points???????????????/
Comment by codamoda June 27, 2008, 1:52 am
this goona game is be so awesome when i get it i'll probably just lock my self in a dark room for a month and play! (then the next one comes out!) jk(probably goona spend all my money on it anyways)
Comment by imthehomestarrunner June 29, 2008, 3:52 pm
Darn you tormentor!.......person........this BETTER not be a lie! If so I will wring your little neck you little son of a-
Comment by JKR June 30, 2008, 7:53 am
where will you buy it for pc?
Comment by Givil June 30, 2008, 1:30 pm
where will you buy it for pc?
Comment by Givil June 30, 2008, 1:30 pm
srry 2 posts
Comment by Givil June 30, 2008, 1:37 pm
great post, nice one thanks. http://pinayspeak.com
Comment by Busby Seo Challenge July 3, 2008, 9:13 am
i wish i had wii points
Comment by opa July 3, 2008, 9:48 am
bingo
Comment by opa July 3, 2008, 10:00 am
Oh my god, did you check out wikipedia? It says that it'll be coming out on July 14th. Omg omg omg omg (He says as he runs around the house, screaming in joy.)
Comment by ChazzyMcSpazz July 5, 2008, 8:25 am
I s'pose they just wanted to make it as much like a real, live Nintendo game as possible with the trademark Nintendo-style "yeah, it's coming out soon - no wait, a little longer - yeah, yeah, coming tomorrow - no, just a bit longer" wait.
Comment by treatyofparis July 6, 2008, 3:57 pm
Liar! It dosent say that! It';ll come out later and besides, I dont have a wii yet so ill have to wait longer.
Comment by Person July 7, 2008, 8:32 am
Itll cost money right? well how much? I only have 15 bucks availiable now. the rest is in the bank.
Comment by Person July 7, 2008, 8:39 am
when will hit be out?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!? sbcg4ap is #1!
Comment by imthehomestarrunner July 20, 2008, 11:41 am
ummmmmm july is almost over when will it be out????? gawd it said mid july it july 23 and i tstill aint ou tdoes it meen of 09 or wut omg tell us the xct date??????????????????
Comment by sbcg4ap_rulz July 23, 2008, 5:36 pm
Dido man im so pissed off at telltale it's almost august now if they mean 09' ill have a breakdown the game looks awsome too!!!:(
Comment by claudius July 24, 2008, 5:57 pm
Lol.
Comment by BadStrong July 25, 2008, 9:51 pm
um still not out *cough cough liars cough cough*
Comment by sbcg4ap_rulz July 28, 2008, 8:19 am
i have a feeling this isn't going to be realesed in july.if it's not it better be realesedin augest.
Comment by bludycomicsinc July 28, 2008, 11:23 am
LIARS!In the realse date section of the game it said to be realesed in aguest 2008.
Comment by bludycomicsinc July 28, 2008, 11:32 am
Dido bludycomicsinc
Comment by claudius July 28, 2008, 6:12 pm
*cough, cough, cough* liars *cough, cough, cough*
Comment by claudius July 28, 2008, 6:17 pm
I'm completely pissed off, because if you say June & push it to July, that's screwed up, but then push it back to August?!?!!!! Man, I just went today & checked wiiware just in case I mean, it's August so why not? WTF telltale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by PomPom Rulez August 1, 2008, 1:45 pm
Wow, I never saw it pushed to august, and they never said july, serriously kid calm down. They never put down a set date. Its not like this is EA games and they have dozens of employees to push all the products at once, this game showed up after they had Sam and Max running, and with the economy droping I doubt they will hire on dozens of ppl to make this game come out faster.

If they had a huge crew devoted to this it woul take more money there fore cost more, then you might complain about how it costs too much.
Comment by Blanman August 3, 2008, 8:06 pm
:O(
Comment by claudius August 4, 2008, 3:37 pm
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