Of course, it's an honor just to be nominated. But it'll be an even bigger honor if we win. *grin*
I guess this officially marks the beginning of the game awards season. Last year was a little weird, because at that point only Culture Shock had been released. It did get some recognition but it was only a small slice of what we were working on. It'll be exciting to see how Season One as a whole stands up against the competition.
Well, E for All has come and gone, and we have the pictures to prove it...
Left to right: the Telltale teamsters pause for a union-mandated Starbucks break during setup; fans flock around the demo machines; Nick tries to close a sale. Click a thumbnail for more pictures of the booth!
If you're an avid reader of the Telltale blog (or a stalker secret admirer) you may well remember that time back in July when we mysteriously found ourselves at Comic-Con without a camera. Earlier this week, while pulling together all of our worldly possessions for E for All, I made extra super sure not to repeat this mistake. I packed the camera, and I even charged the battery. What I forgot to do, however, was pack a USB cable. Which leaves me on the eve of E for All's final day, with a whole bunch of pictures and absolutely no way to get them to you. Bah.
Here are some links courtesy of people who were slightly more prepared...
I know at this point you guys are all obsessively reloading the Season Two webpage every five minutes to see when new stuff goes up so this is effectively superfluous, but just for the record...
Some new Season Two media went out today from episode 201: Ice Station Santa, including six new screenshots (viewable here) of Sam & Max tromping around the arctic, and a new gameplay video (just over on the right, there) wherein the Freelance Police harass a former president.
We've also announced the pricing of Season Two episodes, which, again, should come as no surprise to most of you: Individual episodes will run you $8.95, or you can order the whole five-episode season at any time for just $34.95. (Also, if you buy one episode and then realize you want the whole thing, just like last time you'll be able to upgrade to the full season for the difference of just $26). And, of course, anyone who buys the season will be entitled to receive a free copy of the games -- plus heaps of special features -- on a DVD at the end of the run (you've still gotta pay the shipping, though). For more info, check out the Season Two FAQ.
Last week, we had some press come in to take a look at Ice Station Santa and talk to some Telltale staffers about Season Two. You can read previews on 1up*, GameTap Read, and Games Radar, with some other writeups and reactions at Adventure Gamers and Joystiq.
Keep your eye on the blog and the Season Two page for more news as it breaks!
* Bonus update: Ooh, I totally forgot about this yesterday! In addition to their preview, 1up also has an exclusive gameplay video: a conversation between Sam & Max and their favorite vermin pal. Check it out right here!