The Bogey Man is coming this Wednesday!

Posted by David E

July 27, 2009

Last week, I received an email from a concerned fan wondering whether we had stopped working on (or otherwise forgotten about) Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures due to Tales of Monkey Island starting its release schedule. As it turns out, we totally haven't! The final episode of the season, "The Bogey Man", will be released on Wednesday. Yes, this Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

In the season finale, Wallace finds himself invited to become the newest member of the prestigious Prickly Thicket country club. What seemed like a chance to play a few relaxing rounds of golf soon turns into something much more sinister, as Wallace and Gromit unwittingly wind up in the middle of an ancient dispute threatening to tear the town apart! Check out some screenshots:

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55 Comments

	Woot! I was worried it might not hit the July window.
	Comment by SHODANFreeman July 27, 2009, 6:18 pm

	Can't wait for it, so glad it's hitting in July
	Comment by martster July 27, 2009, 6:22 pm

	Sweet!
	Comment by tobar July 27, 2009, 7:16 pm

	Doesn't that figure. Guess I'll have to wait for the 30th as I'll be out of town.
	Comment by jweir July 27, 2009, 7:21 pm

	an ancient dispute threatening to tear the town apart! Bonum. Commune. Communitatis. Bonum. Commune. Communitatis. (Not spam. Movie reference)
	Comment by Shwoo July 27, 2009, 7:24 pm

	Shameless Self Promoting: I need money, fast!
	Comment by GinnyN July 27, 2009, 7:39 pm

	Woo! I admit, I was definitely worried it wouldn't make July, and that we'd have to wait until August to finish off W&G
	Comment by SereneCrimson July 27, 2009, 8:02 pm

	Ah the winning entry of the fan-art contest is in Flitt's screenshot
	Comment by Randulf July 27, 2009, 8:07 pm

	Shwoo, is the movie Hot Fuzz?
	Comment by HappyCoincidence July 27, 2009, 8:10 pm

	I am guessing that it has been forgot on XBLA. Good thing i am getting it on PC.
	Comment by bknight July 27, 2009, 9:13 pm

	@bknight Info on XBLA release dates to come. The Summer of Arcade program came just as WG was getting started on XBLA, so we're in the process of getting those dates reset.
	Comment by JoelD July 27, 2009, 9:29 pm

	I have trouble believing that you only got one email with that concern. :P
	Comment by Krodge July 27, 2009, 10:06 pm

	Looks like a heap of fun! So, will this Wednesday-thingy you speak about, be the American Wednesday, the European Wednesday or the Australasian Wednesday? :)
	Comment by barchetta July 27, 2009, 10:16 pm

	A new pullover, yay!
	Comment by Lena_P July 27, 2009, 10:44 pm

	A new character, yay!
	Comment by Megaloman July 28, 2009, 2:41 am

	I've got a feeling this is going to be the best episode. From what I've seen the new sets look to be really good. Also, the third screenshot has the fanart contest winner's piece on the wall!
	Comment by Guybrush Threepwood July 28, 2009, 3:23 am

	I love Wallace & Gromit adventures, even more than Sam & Max. Hopes for a Season Two???
	Comment by megaace July 28, 2009, 4:21 am

	Yeah....that new character...We've seen her before. Remember that "5 years of Telltale" hompage banner that was up on the front page a few months ago? She's on it. If you look closely, you'll see her.
	Comment by Inika_Unite77 July 28, 2009, 5:05 am

	finally. too bad, it's the last episode already
	Comment by Bruno83 July 28, 2009, 6:53 am

	REALLY looking forward to the remaining episodes on XBLA. One fervent request: Less of the achievements that can be lost because of auto-saving. It's no fun having to play through the whole episode a third or fourth time for a single achievement just because I made one little mistake.
	Comment by Tybee July 28, 2009, 7:02 am

	hey I sent that email !!
	Comment by Danno197 July 28, 2009, 3:43 pm

	Well it'd be a bit weird if you just stopped developing the game you've already spent so much time on. Though you could speed it up ;) ___________________--- tom http://www.gry-dla-dzieci.eu
	Comment by Gry Dla Dzieci July 29, 2009, 3:09 am

	where is it? it's wednesday!
	Comment by hjjghfhg July 29, 2009, 3:34 am

	It's Wensleydale! I mean... it's Wednesday!
	Comment by nomecopies July 29, 2009, 4:51 am

	It is Wednesday.....I was watching the Send/Recieve Email thingy with such excitment and anticipation!
	Comment by Inika_Unite77 July 29, 2009, 6:11 am

	So, will this Wednesday-thingy you speak about, be the American Wednesday, the European Wednesday or the Australasian Wednesday? :) You know that the United States has 6 different Time Zones, right (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaskan, and Hawaiian)?
	Comment by Iron Curtain July 29, 2009, 8:06 am

	BTW, I was quoting for the above quote...
	Comment by Iron Curtain July 29, 2009, 8:06 am

	The woman on the right in the third screenshot looks intimidating. I wonder why Miss Flitt loves gardening and hates the country club?
	Comment by khr1988 July 29, 2009, 10:41 am

	well i think the reason the game isnt out yet is because its like 8 am in the telltale office and theres like diffrent time zones
	Comment by leonilpena July 29, 2009, 10:53 am

	Will you release the season soundtrack? Cheese... uh... please?
	Comment by Ming Lo July 29, 2009, 11:20 am

	I mean at some point, not today of course
	Comment by Ming Lo July 29, 2009, 11:23 am

	when's it out? midnight?!
	Comment by Psyduck July 29, 2009, 11:57 am

	most likely midday i'd reckon
	Comment by khr1988 July 29, 2009, 11:58 am

	hurry up telltale!
	Comment by Psyduck July 29, 2009, 1:03 pm

	This hasnt had a post in 3 hours. TTG definately take there time on the day of a release. I guess i must play something else for a while. Its 1:07 in the west coast
	Comment by jared25 July 29, 2009, 1:07 pm

	I get the feeling that when this post went up on Monday some poor programmer (probably the last one not working on Monkey Island :P ) was like: "Wait, the 29th? You want this done two days from now!!!" and right now he's thinking "Well, as long as I get it done before midnight it still counts as a Wednesday release, right? ... right?" :D
	Comment by castlewise July 29, 2009, 2:26 pm

	Sorry for my bad English! That’s not fair. I have paid for this. So, you can lose costumers. Citation: "The Bogey Man is coming this Wednesday!" Where is it? I'm so angry! Soon the July is to end and the final episode isn't released yet! For Example in Europe Wednesday ends in 10 minutes. I think many people are angry, upset and disappointed. Thanks Telltale!
	Comment by The_angry_Dad July 29, 2009, 2:49 pm

	On the forum is written that the date that counts is american PT, if you can't cope with that, that's your problem, you bunch of crybabies
	Comment by Thogreg July 29, 2009, 2:58 pm

	Spirits of Mist And Creatures of Bog: Transform Thogreg To the shape of a Frog. Anyway, it is now 3:15 on the west coast.
	Comment by Murray the Chao July 29, 2009, 3:15 pm

	They said on the forums that it would be more like evening Pacific time because they were working out some kinks.
	Comment by puerca July 29, 2009, 3:22 pm

	I know that the date that counts is American PT. For Example the thread "Episode 4 release?" on the forum is exploded. People are waiting for the release. The release should be in July - we have august soon! I'm still waiting... waiting...
	Comment by The_Phantom_07 July 29, 2009, 3:24 pm

	Thanks Murray, I myself am quite delighted as I was merely a tick before the transformation. Now I can teach those flies a lesson :evil:
	Comment by Thogreg July 29, 2009, 3:29 pm

	So neither Australasian nor European 29th of July. It's half an hour past midnight where I live, so good night everybody and hopefully there will be a release by the time I wake up ... Sweet dreams!
	Comment by barchetta July 29, 2009, 3:29 pm

	"On the forum is written that the date that counts is american PT, if you can't cope with that, that's your problem, you bunch of crybabies" Quoted For Truth.
	Comment by Iron Curtain July 29, 2009, 3:38 pm

	Hear me, oh Powers Of Klatha and Mana! Turn now Iron Curtain Into species called Rana!
	Comment by Murray the Chao July 29, 2009, 3:50 pm

	this blog isnt very active, did all the fans go to sleep??
	Comment by jared25 July 29, 2009, 4:36 pm

	to the angry dad. its ends after 15min where I am, in Iceland. And I am posting almost an hour after you. But whats wrong with some people. Cant they wait a little? show a little understanding, things can happend. I personally dont mind waiting, take a week or five. Just keep up the good work. What Im saying is that I rather play a game that has been finished completely and given the time it needed. then play some rushed, half finished game that didnt get the work it needed... to be a good game. anyway just chill... its only a little late...
	Comment by Kvasirr July 29, 2009, 4:50 pm

	The angry dad, why are you so angry? Just relax, man. Here it's 2am and it's Thursday (I should get to sleep now...) and I'm not crazy about it. If the game had been released this morning would have been cool, but I don't mind waiting. Once it's out, it's out forever, and it's the last. You're not gonna die for a little waiting if your game is gonna be better for that. Hope you don't complaint about the DVD too, cause I think it's gonna be a looong waiting, xD.
	Comment by nomecopies July 29, 2009, 5:23 pm

	Where's my cheese? Did Telltale send it by boat? Is there a conspiracy here going on here? Why am I asking so many questions when I can wait?
	Comment by zero1221 July 29, 2009, 5:30 pm

	to Kvasirr and nomecopies : Thanks for your opinions. I'm a big fan of Wallace & Gromit since the first hour. The release should be in July. But in a few days we have August. All other episodes are released on the beginning or in the middle of the month. And all episodes are released in the morning on a Tuesday (Europe)! Why did Telltale released this episode so late? I love the game, but not the secret of every release day! I'm cool! I'm still waiting of the Final episode. I think it will be great! PS: Sorry for my bad English!
	Comment by The_angry_Dad July 29, 2009, 5:38 pm

	Hmmm... I guess it's the same thing that happened with TOMI. Last minute release or something hehe
	Comment by DwarvenArchitect July 29, 2009, 5:43 pm

	may as well have not even said it was to come out today, should have just left everyone in the dark as a July release
	Comment by jared25 July 29, 2009, 6:11 pm

	So, I'm ready for the Final. The Bogey Man is coming in the Night when people are sleeping! In this sense I go to the bed and I'm waiting for the Bogey Man. So, I wish you a nice nightmare!
	Comment by The_angry_Dad July 29, 2009, 6:14 pm

	I'm awake again, happily downloading it :-)
	Comment by barchetta July 29, 2009, 9:43 pm

	It's the largest download to date! Maybe I should play hooky?
	Comment by barchetta July 29, 2009, 10:00 pm

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