Sam & Max The Devil's Playhouse Preorder & Trailer! - The Penal Zone lands April 15

[Jake]

http://www.telltalegames.com/images/DevilsPlayhouse.jpg (http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse)

Whoa the game's announced! Starting a new thread here to talk about the trailer and whatever else, since the old one was full of leaks and holes.

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

Trailer and stuff on the official site (http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse)

Here's the official spiel: "The new season Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is the biggest, strangest and most epic to date. As the saga begins, an otherworldy power for controlling matter and space calls to the strongest and strangest who might wield it - intergalactic warlords and eldritch gods, under-dwellers and scholars of the arcane.

Gaming's greatest dog and rabbit sleuths Sam & Max seek the power's ancient secrets, as Max gains shape shifting, teleportation, mind reading and future vision abilities for battling these foes. The saga plays out in a surreal 5 month-long symphony of mayhem that gets deeper and more twisted with each episode."

So how are you guys doing?

[Ribs]

ZOMG! That trailer was way better than I thought it would be!

[khr1988]

Whoa the game's announced! Starting a new thread here to talk about the trailer and whatever else, since the old one was full of leaks and holes.

You did very well to your credit to keep everything so tightly knitted up until the last few days. A lot of things are leaked so far ahead that when they are launched, the surprise has been spoilt.

Will pre-order The Devil's Playhouse as soon as I can.

[JJoyce]

Oh man...

I know where $35 of my paycheck's going this week.

[iambecomedeath7]

Apathy

[Marty]

sooo excellent.
however, it does look very console friendly. I hope the pc version doesn't feel like a cheap port.

[Avistew]

Yay! can finally watch the trailer! brb.

EDIT: can't wait to play it. It looks really interesting.

EDIT2: Hey, there is new stuff there too! In the store I mean. Cool.

[S@bre]

Dammit, why don't you people take Maestro! Add some debit card support to your payment options already.

[Jake]

Dammit, why don't you people take Maestro! Add some debit card support to your payment options already.

Through PayPal maybe?

[Wapcaplet]

So no $5 discount to preorder as IGN mentioned (http://pc.ign.com/articles/107/1076820p1.html)?

[JJoyce]

And that art's totally my desktop now.

Be nice to have something a little more hi-res, but it scales nicely, still stunning.

From the trailer, it really looks like TTG has outdone themselves. I was a little worried about this season from some of the questions on the survey regarding features and advertising copy, but...So far it's looking great.

[Ecto Cooler]

THe moment i found out this game was available for pre-order, I whipped out my credit card so fast. My fingers were like a blur over my keyboard as I punched in my info. oh man oh man

[Sp0tted]

Pre-ordered. SO EXCITED!!!!!

[Edgy_McSpoon]

Loving the epic-quality of the trailer. I really hope the game lives up to the hype.

Thanks Telltale!

[Ribs]

http://files.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse/sm301_dialogue.jpg
This screeny made me mucho excite for some reason.

[Gman5852]

I would have not preorderd and waited for a wiiware/xbla port, but i guess that wont happen for a while now will it:p so i preorderd it, ahh i have been trying to get a free ep. from telltale tuesday, but through preorders nice too.
EDIT: i dont want to make a thread about this so ill just ask here, how do i claim the free episode, for the preorder and i guess if i win, telltale tuesdays, do i just go to the store and at checkout it is free?

[Avistew]

Er, I was so excited I preordered right away, but actually I want the deluxe Monkey Island loot and the tarot cards too... If I had ordered at the same time I'd get free shipping, right? Should I send you an email about that?

(Or does it work if I buy Season 1 & 2's soundtrack? I can't tell if the offer is only about the new merchandise or not).

You can disregard that. The free shipping worked with the soundtrack.

[Katsuro]

http://files.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse/sm301_dialogue.jpg
This screeny made me mucho excite for some reason.

You must like food then? :D

[Gman5852]

Just regaurd my first question, I found the free code via email.

[Gibbeynator]

So, no Gametap this time around? What kind of pre-order bonuses are being offered this time around?

[Ribs]

So, no Gametap this time around? What kind of pre-order bonuses are being offered this time around?

Free episode, forum with devs, and a chance at a print poster of The Penal Zone.

BTW, I hope that all the retro posters get printed. I'm looking forward to 'They Stole Max's Brain!'

[Gman5852]

So, no Gametap this time around? What kind of pre-order bonuses are being offered this time around?

From the email i recieved, you get the game of course, 1 free episode of your choice, the ability to post in a special thread(speaking of which where is that i checked the link and it directed me to the download page) and discounts all for a while.

[Mr. Sunday Surprise]

I'm so excited!!!!! i just gotta get 30 more dollas :) I just hope it runs good on my computer (all of telltales other games do, so im not too worried)

[Cheri]

My day has been made. Thank you Telltale, I may weep openly.

[DJ Teh Cheat]

Oh man, I cannot wait for this! I'd pre-order it, but my parents don't like making money transactions on the internet.

Please, Telltale, please tell us that this game will also be available on WiiWare or Xbox Live Arcade (preferably the latter because my Wii's running out of space) or something like that. Please, with sprinkles, oreos, bits of cookie dough, banana slices, and a cherry on top?

[pheeph]

That human-sized roach I saw in the trailer looks like it came from one of the concept art pieces from "Sam and Max Plunge Through Space"

[Chuck]

Please, Telltale, please tell us that this game will also be available on WiiWare or Xbox Live Arcade (preferably the latter because my Wii's running out of space) or something like that. Please, with sprinkles, oreos, bits of cookie dough, banana slices, and a cherry on top?
It's going to be on the PlayStation Network along with PC & Mac to start with. Other platforms are likely, but not on the first go-round. (Like the first 2 seasons of Sam & Max eventually found their way to XBLA and Wii disc).

[sascha23]

Very pleased to see this coming to PS3/PSN. Great decision. Can't wait to see my favourite charming creatures in 1080p.

Are there any plans to provide a bonus for PS3 pre-orders? How will those pre-orders work exactly? I may end up double-dipping on this one since I would like to have the game on my MBP when on the go also. Telltale should allow us to purchase for a flat-price and get access to all versions.

[Jake]

BTW, I hope that all the retro posters get printed. I'm looking forward to 'They Stole Max's Brain!'

Obviously no plans exist yet in the real world, but if we have awesome posters, it's hard to resist printing them up and putting them in the store. We'll see...

[sascha23]

It's going to be on the PlayStation Network along with PC & Mac to start with. Other platforms are likely, but not on the first go-round. (Like the first 2 seasons of Sam & Max eventually found their way to XBLA and Wii disc).

Does this mean that future releases of other series (upcoming and existing) will make it to the PS3 as well? This, coupled with the Monkey Island remakes coming to PS3 made my day. Just need ToMI to come to PSN and the PS3/Mac owner in me will be all kinds of giddy.

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[Jake]

Very pleased to see this coming to PS3/PSN. Great decision. Can't wait to see my favourite charming creatures in 1080p.

Are there any plans to provide a bonus for PS3 pre-orders? How will those pre-orders work exactly? I may end up double-dipping on this one since I would like to have the game on my MBP when on the go also. Telltale should allow us to purchase for a flat-price and get access to all versions.

I've been told that PlayStation Network preorders will be $5 off -- $29.95.

(The deal for PC pre-orders is that you get a free episode, access to the pre-order development forum, and are entered in the drawing for a free Penal Zone poster.)

Does this mean that future releases of content will make it to the PS3 as well? This, coupled with the Monkey Island remakes coming to PS3 made my day. Just ned ToMI to come to PSN and the PS3/Mac owner in me will be all kinds of giddy.

The usual Telltale line applies here: We've got nothing announced and no formal plans right now, but our end goal is always to get all of our games on as many platforms as we can, so everyone can play them. So, keep watching the skies. Or the blog.

[DJ Teh Cheat]

It's going to be on the PlayStation Network along with PC & Mac to start with. Other platforms are likely, but not on the first go-round. (Like the first 2 seasons of Sam & Max eventually found their way to XBLA and Wii disc).

Crap, that means I'm going to have to wait for next year. Maybe I can find someway to persuade my parents...

Offtopic, you answered my question FAST! Dang...

[Remolay]

holy awesome. My heart is beating faster from watching that trailer. Sure feels very Sam and Max and still the telltale wild

[V_Ben]

I've been told that PlayStation Network preorders will be $5 off -- $29.95.

(The deal for PC pre-orders is that you get a free episode, access to the pre-order development forum, and are entered in the drawing for a free Penal Zone poster.)

Please tell me that it's going to come to the UK psn :) and in pounds :p

[Wapcaplet]

I've been told that PlayStation Network preorders will be $5 off -- $29.95.

(The deal for PC pre-orders is that you get a free episode, access to the pre-order development forum, and are entered in the drawing for a free Penal Zone poster.)
Ah. Thanks!

[Ribs]

Crap, that means I'm going to have to wait for next year. Maybe I can find someway to persuade my parents...

Offtopic, you answered my question FAST! Dang...

Try Visa Giftcards.

[Secret Fawful]

Yes! I pre-ordered, and took advantage of the free shipping to pick up the Animated Series DVDs as well. I am super stoked to get ahold of these. :D

[Gman5852]

(The deal for PC pre-orders is that you get a free episode, access to the pre-order development forum, and are entered in the drawing for a free Penal Zone poster.)


Could you please tell me where this forum is. I dont see it anywhere the link from the email sends me to the download page. I would love to post there since i couldent on tomi.

[harlequ1n]

Question to Jake/TTG: Will it be simultaneously released for PC, MAC & PSN? If I pre-order now, will I be able to download my Mac app on 15 April? Will that also be the day when the Mac ports of Seasons 1&2 be released? Thanks :)

[Jake]

Could you please tell me where this forum is. I dont see it anywhere the link from the email sends me to the download page. I would love to post there since i couldent on tomi.

I don't think they're open yet! Not sure. You will at some point see a forum called "Freelance Police Dispatch" or something similar, in the main forum list along with this one.

[Ribs]

Question to Jake/TTG: Will it be simultaneously released for PC, MAC & PSN? If I pre-order now, will I be able to download my Mac app on 15 April? Will that also be the day when the Mac ports of Seasons 1&2 be released? Thanks :)

Yes to download simultaneous.

No to Season one and two. Those come out THIS month.

[Gman5852]

I don't think they're open yet! Not sure. You will at some point see a forum called "Freelance Police Dispatch" or something similar, in the main forum list along with this one.

Ohh i see it now, thanks.
EDIT: but it is not allowing me to post, so i guess it still isnt open yet.

[Jake]

Ohh i see it now, thanks.
EDIT: but it is not allowing me to post, so i guess it still isnt open yet.

I believe just like the Monkey Island forum, only Telltalers can make threads, but you guys can reply once they start showing up.

[Gman5852]

I believe just like the Monkey Island forum, only Telltalers can make threads, but you guys can reply once they start showing up.

and from the looks of it, telltale didnt post anything, so I guess it isnt open yet.

[JedExodus]

Telltale, maybe sometimes I forget how truly cool you are, and I apologise for that.

I am really really really looking forward to playing this

[Hyperkinetic_Martian]

I am just...in awe. Wow. The trailer looks absolutely amazing. Thank you Telltale games for making this fangirl really, REALLY happy :)

Permission to weep openly?

[corruptbiggins]

pre-order in, now to see if I can resist watching the trailer for the next month!

[DrRocketGenius]

SQUEE! Dear March 12th to April 14th, please dissapear.

[Avistew]

I believe just like the Monkey Island forum, only Telltalers can make threads, but you guys can reply once they start showing up.

Well, now there is a thread in it but it's still not letting me in.

[ATMachine]

Yeah, there's one thread with one post in it, but I can't access the forum.

Did somebody at Telltale forget to change who was able to view the forum?

[V_Ben]

they're on the playstation blog!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/03/11/sam-and-max-the-devils-playhouse-coming-to-psn/

[Detective]

Well, now there is a thread in it but it's still not letting me in.

Yeah, I have the same problem! I've pre-ordered the season, but every time I click on the forum, I get a message saying I'm not authorized to view the forum.

;_;

[Remolay]

Preordered! Thanks to my step mom, can't wait to play.

[Gman5852]

Well, now there is a thread in it but it's still not letting me in.

Yeah, there's one thread with one post in it, but I can't access the forum.

Did somebody at Telltale forget to change who was able to view the forum?

I am joining in on this. I too have the same issue.

[Avistew]

Considering the post count isn't raising, I'm pretty sure we all have the same problem. We'll have to wait until it's fixed I guess.

[Tjibbbe]

Man, this has to be Telltale's best-looking trailer so far. I can't even begin to count all the awesome things that are splattered over the site right now, and I really should get some sleep, but damn guys, amazing job. I can't wait for this, I love how energetic and 'comic-y' the trailer is. The animation is incredible!

[JedExodus]

Yeah same here, the board mustn't be ready for us just yet :)

Also I just wanna say that i love this shot

http://files.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse/sm301_dialogue.jpg

There's so much more ambience in stinky's diner compared to last season, those shadows can really add mood I guess

[Shwoo]

I can't wait until I get home from class so I can give you my money! And if I can't do that, I don't know how I'll be able to wait for a month to get the first episode. I watched the trailer last night because I suspected that it'd be out during school hours and I was worried I'd get ridiculously excited to see it and that my already poor ability to concentrate would totally evaporate so it was totally because I was concerned about my education but I don't think I should have bothered because if I could concentrate now then this sentence would have ended five conjunctions ago.

What I mean is, the game looks great. I'm really looking forward to playing it.

Thank you Telltale, I may weep openly.
Permission to weep openly?
I don't know why you guys are so depressed.

I hope it was obvious, but that run on sentence wasn't totally serious. I'm not that emotionally immature.

[Cosplaybunny]

Just pre-ordered the game. I love the trailer so much. The line at the end just keeps on cracking me up!

[Tjibbbe]

Oh, I've got a question for the Telltale crew: I can see the Desoto in the trailer - Will my fully pimped-out car carry over from season 2 into this one?

[Ribs]

Oh, I've got a question for the Telltale crew: I can see the Desoto in the trailer - Will my fully pimped-out car carry over from season 2 into this one?

I hope not - it was hella ugly by the end.

[Jake]

Oh, I've got a question for the Telltale crew: I can see the Desoto in the trailer - Will my fully pimped-out car carry over from season 2 into this one?

Haha nope! That would be completely insane, in both the best and worst ways, which is admittedly appropriate for Sam & Max, but we didn't carry over the upgrades.

[JedExodus]

Oh, I've got a question for the Telltale crew: I can see the Desoto in the trailer - Will my fully pimped-out car carry over from season 2 into this one?

:eek: That'd be an awesome touch!

[deadlinejon]

i am using my telltale tuesday coupon for penal zone.
win 4 more for a free season!

[Tjibbbe]

Haha nope! That would be completely insane, in both the best and worst ways, which is admittedly appropriate for Sam & Max, but we didn't carry over the upgrades.

Heh, just asking.

I'll order this baby in the morning. Now, sleep. Happy.

[V_Ben]

Please, tell me you have at least plans to bring it to the UK psn. I'm dying over here :-(

[Remolay]

here's a question, now that max can teleport isn't the DeSoto obsolete (besides the fact of how old it is anyways)?

[V_Ben]

here's a question, now that max can teleport isn't the DeSoto obsolete (besides the fact of how old it is anyways)?

maybe he gets tired :)

[Detective]

I just wanna say how excited I am for all of this! Even though the wait for info was excruciating, it was worth it!

I didn't get into the series until a couple of months after S2 was released so I never got to participate in all of the pre-release hype. I'm glad I can now though!

Oh and the trailer was gorgeous! The graphic really have been overhauled and I daresay it looks even better than the graphics in ToMI! And the music! I love love love the music for these games and Mr.Jared's outdone himself again.

Ahh, there's so much stuff to spaz over!

[Shwoo]

maybe he gets tired :)
I think Sam and Max would drive even if they didn't need to. You can't drive at ridiculous speeds while narrowly missing innocent pedestrians with teleportation.

[Remolay]

sure you can. Get even closer and teleport the entire car at the last second

[sascha23]

[QUOTE=Jake;269461
The usual Telltale line applies here: We've got nothing announced and no formal plans right now, but our end goal is always to get all of our games on as many platforms as we can, so everyone can play them. So, keep watching the skies. Or the blog.[/QUOTE]

Appreciated. Looking forward to seeing how the pre-order aspect is addressed on the PSN. You'll have my day-one pre-order kids. Lots of hyphens.

[Zodler]

Will this be released on Steam?

[Maratanos]

I'm just wondering, are the screenshots you released from inside the game engine, or are they renders? Because the graphics look fantastic. If these are from in-game, it's gonna look awesome.

[Jake]

I'm just wondering, are the screenshots you released from inside the game engine, or are they renders? Because the graphics look fantastic. If these are from in-game, it's gonna look awesome.

In game! Woooo.

[Ribs]

I'm just wondering, are the screenshots you released from inside the game engine, or are they renders? Because the graphics look fantastic. If these are from in-game, it's gonna look awesome.

A lot of it is an improvement to the engine, real time shadows, which adds a much more impressive graphical appearnce.

[Remolay]

my main thought for all of this... Holy Awesome

[light_rises]

I think Sam and Max would drive even if they didn't need to. You can't drive at ridiculous speeds while narrowly missing innocent pedestrians with teleportation.

Yup. ( ... I feel like there's a term out there for people who know they have access to phenominal cosmic powers but end up doing things the old-fashioned way regardless. Like luddites, but not. And I'd feel dumb once I found out what that was, because then I'll feel like I should've known. But I digress).

As for the main topic! Hmm ... oh! Okay, this screenshot?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/LightRises/Picture6.png

I love this environment. It's just so wonderfully atmospheric and wacked out. Doesn't hurt that it plays my inner Twilight Zone fan like a friggin' harp. Guh. Ooo, and awesome textures!

Which leads me to ... actually, can't think of much else to say right now. At least nothing that would be particularly eloquent or constructive. If you need me I'll be in the proveribal corner, continuing to be ridiculously excited about this news. Yes.

[Remolay]

I'll join you, raving with the unintelligible screams and squees

[Pantagruel's Friend]

OK, now I'm really thrilled! The screenshots look fantastic, the trailer is even better in HD, and it's only one month away. Preordered, and considering a gamepad...

[Derwin]

Just pre-ordered, but I am disappointed by one thing.

All the episodes already have a name. I miss the names being revealed just before the release of the next episode, but this is a small issue.

[light_rises]

Just pre-ordered, but I am disappointed by one thing.

All the episodes already have a name. I miss the names being revealed just before the release of the next episode, but this is a small issue.

On the bright side, it's another excuse to endlessly speculate about what's going to happen throughout the season! How could we pass up more opportunities for that? (Why hello there, "They Stole Max's Brain!" Can't wait to meet your acquaintance!)

[OzzieMonkey]

Intro to Episode 1 is up on Gamespot http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253461/

[Shauntron]

Just pre-ordered, but I am disappointed by one thing.

All the episodes already have a name. I miss the names being revealed just before the release of the next episode, but this is a small issue.

I might be wrong but I think we started naming episodes in advance to make the episodic nature of our games less abstract for new customers. Episodic gaming is still new to lots of people :)

[Lackey]

What is this "episode" you speak of?

[Marty]

the toy shop owner was behind the evil plot all along!

pity they didn't mention Wallace and Gromit in the "from the makers of..." segment.

[Lena_P]

Yesh! Okay, here's a weird thing to be excited by, but I love the 70's TTG logo you guys created for the trailer :D Turning sideways with the cheesy shine effect and then the chunky, block capitals, so perfect.

[Marty]

I also loved the logo. TT always do a good job with their presentation and logos :D

[light_rises]

It was indeed glorious. I'm disappointed by the lack of cat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm6x91utqJo&feature=PlayList&p=F031FE7D8539F156&index=4), though.

[wefeelgroove]

Heeheeheehee, you said "penal". *Cough* I mean, uhh. The trailer blew my mind, and the screenshots look SO GOOD. Ordering this right now!

Also, I laughed heartily at "The Tomb of Sammun-Mak".

[Zeek]

WOW!! I guess LucasArts was really generious to you guys, because your lighting system in that trailer alone looks as beautiful as it did in Monkey Island! :eek:

And the environments look just as gridty as the comics!!:eek::eek:

I'm so pre-ordering this, because this just looks like it's going to be so much fun!

[Hero1]

Yesh! Okay, here's a weird thing to be excited by, but I love the 70's TTG logo you guys created for the trailer :D Turning sideways with the cheesy shine effect and then the chunky, block capitals, so perfect.

Yeah that logo was genius! :D

[Zeek]

Intro to Episode 1 is up on Gamespot http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253461/

Wow, talk about breaking the 4th wall down! Now I'm really excited!! Now I just hope my six-year-old computer can handle the graphics, because that intro alone looked like it will give my graphics card a work out.

[Ash735]

I'm curious how well TTG have handled the PS3? Is the game in 1080p or only 720p? Any AA? Did you guys get any help from Sony/Second Party Devs? Is the PS3 as scary as Valve make out? And are there any plans to release older TTG on the PS3?

[Wapcaplet]

Yesh! Okay, here's a weird thing to be excited by, but I love the 70's TTG logo you guys created for the trailer :D Turning sideways with the cheesy shine effect and then the chunky, block capitals, so perfect.
If you look really closely, the logo screen jitters just a bit, as if you're really watching an old movie or rerun.

Now that level of detail is amazing.

[Zeek]

If you look really closely, the logo screen jitters just a bit, as if you're really watching an old movie or rerun.

Now that level of detail is amazing.

I'm sorry, but I didn't see this at all. I was too distracted by the changing prop on the dresser in the background.

EDIT: Judging from the PS3 gameplay video (http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253462/), I guess my computer can handle it, but I'm still a little worried about how graphics heavy the game may be on my poor little system. Oh well, I'm sure there will be a graphic set up similar to Season 2 to help me out some.

[Jake]

I'm sorry, but I didn't see this at all. I was too distracted by the changing prop on the dresser in the background.

EDIT: Judging from the PS3 gameplay video (http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253462/), I guess my computer can handle it, but I'm still a little worried about how graphics heavy the game may be on my poor little system. Oh well, I'm sure there will be a graphic set up similar to Season 2 to help me out some.

You can turn off most of the fancy parts (shadows, glow and blur, etc) and get it close to a Season Two level of technical requirements, though even by default I think it's a twinge more demanding. And nicer looking.

[Randulf]

The rendering is beautiful; in the video you can see the fabrics of Sam's suit.

Stinky, Flint Paper, Harry Moleman and ... Brady Culture?!

[JJoyce]

You can turn off most of the fancy parts (shadows, glow and blur, etc) and get it close to a Season Two level of technical requirements, though even by default I think it's a twinge more demanding. And nicer looking.


So I'm guessing it would be safe to expect requirements/demand to be fairly similar to ToMI?

Have to agree, everything looks fantastic. In fact, I think it even surpasses what was accomplished with ToMI.

I just don't want my laptop to explode on attempting to load it. :D

[Marty]

demo looks very different from what Im already used to. But I entirely welcome the change, just hoping its a good change. I love the updated graphics, been wanting this for a while now. Got tired of TT catering to people with ancient graphic cards. It doesn't look very demanding anyway.

[Kroms]

Also, I laughed heartily at "The Tomb of Sammun-Mak".

Ditto. I wonder if that's an Ancient Egyptian Pharoah.

Brady Culture?!

Where?

[Zeek]

You can turn off most of the fancy parts (shadows, glow and blur, etc) and get it close to a Season Two level of technical requirements, though even by default I think it's a twinge more demanding. And nicer looking.

I'll wait to see how the opening cut scene animates on my computer before I mess with the settings. That's what I've been doing with the past titles, and it's helped me figure out where to put certain settings to help performance.

Although, I am expecting to turn off shadows, which does make me a little upset given how nice the lighting engine looks now. Oh well, like I said, we shall see when the game releases.
demo looks very different from what Im already used to. But I entirely welcome the change, just hoping its a good change. I love the updated graphics, been wanting this for a while now. Got tired of TT catering to people with ancient graphic cards. It doesn't look very demanding anyway.

It's not my fault I can't afford a new graphics card that is compatible with my obsolete motherboard. I mean, I have student loans to pay...:(

[Randulf]

Brady Culture: On the banner above, just right to the skunk'ape, the shadow with a big 'fro.

[Kroms]

Although, I am expecting to turn off shadows, which does make me a little upset given how nice the lighting engine looks now.

Yeah, me too, which set-off a chain reaction involving me getting a brand new PC. It occurred to me that there's a few upcoming games I'd really love to play, and that I'd love to play them in all their glory.



It's not my fault I can't afford a new graphics card that is compatible with my obsolete motherboard. I mean, I have student loans to pay...:(

*pats* I've been saving for years. Good luck! Though maybe a second-hand thingamabob would be good?

[Wapcaplet]

It's not my fault I can't afford a new graphics card that is compatible with my obsolete motherboard. I mean, I have student loans to pay...:(
If by "obsolete" you mean AGP, there are a few ATI-based cards in the 3450/3650 and 4650/4670 series that have AGP connectors. I imagine they would handle the game perfectly well. You need to check if your power supply is strong enough to power them, though.

[Randulf]

On the Devil's Playhouse page, click on the newspaper on the floor to see this

http://www.telltalegames.com/images/devilsplayhouse/popups/newspaper.jpg

Can't seems to find any other hidden spots though.

[dragoonanime]

I wonder if skunkape is the master villian? who do you suppose the mysterious man is?

[Wapcaplet]

More videos at Gamespot:

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/adventure/samandmaxthedevilsplayhouse/videos.html?mode=all

[Lena_P]

A) I'm lovin' the Maxified Statue of Liberty.

B) Smell the Mystery SMELL IT! :D

[tredlow]

For that day to finally arrive, I'm so happy now just to be alive 'cause any minute now it's gonna be outside. Well, I hope they open soon.

But my computer's still gonna be able to withstand the graphics, right?

[Marty]

More videos at Gamespot:

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/adventure/samandmaxthedevilsplayhouse/videos.html?mode=all

rhinoplasty.......... awesome!

[Lena_P]

Hey, Sammun-Mak reversed is ... Mac Sammun! Wow. I totally didn't get that joke until just now ... well played, Mr. Purcell, well played indeed.

[Rather Dashing]

GUYS.

The body of the newspaper has real text in it. Starts with Sam and Max Save the World!, and it starts referring to the reader at some point. I can't make out of most of the thing. It also talks a lot about adventure games.

[tredlow]

"Is The Devil's Playhouse different than Telltale's earlier Sam & Max games?"

"Yes. It's an entirely new story that pits the crime-fighting duo against mysterious and dangerous forces."

Heh, when are they NOT doing that? I mean, they do that during trips to the supermarket, don't they?

[Icedhope]

I...I....Honestly can't wait.

[tredlow]

Oh, and I was looking through the screenshots, and I noticed something:

http://files.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse/sm301_sam_and_max.jpg

Whoa!! Sam puts his hands in his pockets!! IN 3D GRAPHICS!! Now THAT'S advanced.

[Lena_P]

You know what I love? The sky's a little green at the edges. Just a touch of smog for that extra bit of authenticity.

[Jake]

GUYS.

The body of the newspaper has real text in it. Starts with Sam and Max Save the World!, and it starts referring to the reader at some point. I can't make out of most of the thing. It also talks a lot about adventure games.

Spoiler: It's "the plight of the adventure game bum" by Brendan Q Ferguson, with some Sam & Max related text at the beginning to throw people off the scent.

[Rather Dashing]

Spoiler: It's "the plight of the adventure game bum" by Brendan Q Ferguson, with some Sam & Max related text at the beginning to throw people off the scent.
So, as usual, small text is not meant to actually be read. :D

[axelkothe]

HEY. Wait a minute! Maybe I missed it, but what about a season collector's DVD? Why is it not mentioned in the preorder deal? Will there be one?

And why is the PSN-Version cheaper? The free episode for PC gamers is worthless for any longtime telltale supporter like me. I do own every single game in your catalogue, some even more than once (except Texas Hold'em, which I don't care about). Like with TMI, we get screwed. If there was at least the promise of a collectors DVD, then the 5USD more would be justified....

I'm disappointed right now. No preorder from me (an I've preordered every other telltale season before)

[Rather Dashing]

HEY. Wait a minute! Maybe I missed it, but what about a season collector's DVD? Why is it not mentioned in the preorder deal? Will there be one?
It's mentioned in the FAQ.

[OzzieMonkey]

HEY. Wait a minute! Maybe I missed it, but what about a season collector's DVD? Why is it not mentioned in the preorder deal? Will there be one?

And why is the PSN-Version cheaper? The free episode for PC gamers is worthless for any longtime telltale supporter like me. I do own every single game in your catalogue, some even more than once (except Texas Hold'em, which I don't care about). Like with TMI, we get screwed. If there was at least the promise of a collectors DVD, then the 5USD more would be justified....

I'm disappointed right now. No preorder from me (an I've preordered every other telltale season before)

Dude, calm down. Read the FAQs. There is a Collector's DVD.

[Will]

There's definitely a collector's dvd and quite a bit more if you preorder the PC/Mac version. The cheaperness of the PS3 preorder is because we really have no way to give PSN users a dvd or anything, but still wanted the preorder to be worth their while.

[axelkothe]

OK, I guess I missed it then ;)

[taumel]

I'm bored, no news on this site lately.

[Chuck]

On the Devil's Playhouse page, click on the newspaper on the floor to see this

Can't seems to find any other hidden spots though.
Hehe. I'd never noticed the "What Are Trains?" headline.

[taumel]

Btw cool that it's a cinema scene.

One thing, that i would really, REALLY, i mean REALLY love as a preorder feature would be a newspaper from Bosco's shop, just like in good old Zak McKracken days.

In it's simplest from this could be a PDF, although i for sure wouldn't mind getting this as a real newspaper afterwards as well. In a more advanced form it also could include hints or could be a part of the game itself, then the relevant parts obviously also should be available to the normal users in the game as well or they don't get the paper version.

The Zak McKracken newspaper was the best goodie i ever got in a game, even better than codewheels.

[Rather Dashing]

Btw cool that it's a cinema scene.

One thing, that i would really REALLY, i mean REALLY love as a preorder feature would be a newspaper from Bosco's shop, just like in good old Zak Mc Kracken days.

In it's simplest from this could be a PDF, although i for sure wouldn't mind getting this as a real newspaper afterwards as well. In a more advanced form it also could include hints or could be a part of the game itself, then the relevant parts obviously also should be available to the normal users or they don't get the paper version.
I think that's a lot more likely in a Season Three Case File(which may be integrated into a Deluxe Edition DVD like Tales if that goes well for them). The Season One Case File had an issue of the alien love triangle paper.

[taumel]

Honestly i'm not so much an Deluxe Edition dude and dunno how many people can take advantage of the free episode thing anymore, although i see the advantages for TTG, but i suspect quite some people already own all episodes maybe even more than once. For those and of course for those who admire valuable goodies this would be an great extra.

[Harald B]

Muaha, finally! And it's still impressing me more and more. What's with this, though?
http://www.telltalegames.com/images/DevilsPlayhouse.jpg (http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse)That gun in Max's hand is not a Luger. It looks like Sam's gun. Why isn't he holding his Luger?

[JJoyce]

You know....I've had that as my desktop for hours now and hadn't noticed until just now.

That's a good question. Where IS Max's Luger?

[doodinthemood]

Last night, for the first time in my life, I logged onto a site, saw 'this site is temporarily down' and thought "YES!" :D

[Diduz]

Guys, I've already preordered my copy (along with Tales De Luxe!) :)

but... I see you've forgotten any information regarding translations... AGAIN. :mad::(

Come on, for God's sake, just a tiny "The Devil's Playhouse won't be translated at the moment" or "You'll get a translation patch after some months" (too much?) or "Stop bugging us with translations, you morons". :D

At least SHOW you're not forgetting the thing. I thought the ToMI mayhem taught you something...!!! :confused:

[dfielder]

Oh Telltale , how I love you. As soon as its available to pre-order on Steam you will have my money gentlemen. Thanks so much for your games I love every single one of them!

[Teppic]

This looks way better than I could have hoped for. I'm kind of short of funds at the moment, but I do really want to preorder it just to support these kind of things.

[tredlow]

Does the alien brain's voice remind everyone else of James Urbaniak aka Dr. Venture?

[Junaid]

Wow it looks very good guys :)
Love the Twilight Zone vibe and seeing the results of Ryan's concept art back in the new character models

[V_Ben]

There's definitely a collector's dvd and quite a bit more if you preorder the PC/Mac version. The cheaperness of the PS3 preorder is because we really have no way to give PSN users a dvd or anything, but still wanted the preorder to be worth their while.

again, with regards to PSN, are there plans for it to come to the UK PSN? pretty please? :)

[Shwoo]

The best part of the gameplay demo apart from everything was finally getting to see Sam eat an icecream bar in glorious 3D.

Except then it disappeared or something. I mourn for it.

[Gman5852]

The best part of the gameplay demo apart from everything was finally getting to see Sam eat an icecream bar in glorious 3D.

Except then it disappeared or something. I mourn for it.

Where is the gameplay demo.

[Shwoo]

Gamespot! (http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253462/). There's talking over it that drowns out the dialogue, but the subtitles are on.

[tredlow]

The episode names:
http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9312/samnmaxeps.png

Remind me of:

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2620/mst3keps.png

[Shwoo]

It reminds you of MST3K, or just B-movies?

[deadlinejon]

i cant stop watching the computer part of the trailer.
"where do you keep your personal items?"
"thats none of your damn buisness computer!"

[tredlow]

It reminds you of MST3K, or just B-movies?

Both.

[Zeek]

You know, I just realized I can benchmark my computer with ToMI thanks to the Pre-order bonus fro Sam & Max 3!

Which episode is about as the same graphics-wise to the first episode of Sam & Max? I'm assuming the later ones because of how dark those videos look, what with all the traveling back and forth between the world of the dead and the living world.

[dentbuds]

Man. I was planning on buying the new Sonic racing game, but I might need to get this.

[Ash735]

Man. I was planning on buying the new Sonic racing game, but I might need to get this.

Get that too! Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing is surprisingly good! Very addictive and very fun!

[Gman5852]

Get that too! Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing With Banjo and Kazooie is surprisingly good! Very addictive and very fun!

fixed. The game is nothing without them.

[Ash735]

fixed. The game is nothing without them.

Got it on PS3, I don't your gimmicky Banjo, Avatars or Mii's! Just the Sega stuff does me! :D

[nomecopies]

What a surprise! I haven't been so much around here lately since ToMI (I'm waiting to the spanish release... some day...). But this is awesome. And it's going to be on PSN too! Finally.

But I have a question... It's going to be subtitled in different languages like Wallace & Gromit or we'll have to wait a bunch of time until we get the localized version? (S&M Season 2 it's coming out THIS MONTH on Spain... Atari really sucks...)

Anyway... this season seems great! I love that Night Gallery style.

[pj23h]

Gamespot! (http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253462/). There's talking over it that drowns out the dialogue, but the subtitles are on.

Great stuff Shwoo. Thank you for sharing!

[sascha23]

Gamespot! (http://gdc.gamespot.com/video/6253462/). There's talking over it that drowns out the dialogue, but the subtitles are on.

Great stuff. Cannot wait. Looks like I will be getting the PS3 version then.

[Will]

again, with regards to PSN, are there plans for it to come to the UK PSN? pretty please? :)

I think the European details are the same as the US ones, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Should be awful darn similar though, maybe a slightly different launch date based on submission approvals and whatnot.

[Falanca]

Win.

Sooo I just preordered. When will the Freelance Police Dispatch be opened for me?

[light_rises]

Sooo I just preordered. When will the Freelance Police Dispatch be opened for me?

Keep an eye out for your order confirmation email. You'll find an access link to the Dispatch inside.

[Will]

WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playground/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

[Falanca]

@light_rises: Oh. I never check those. Thanks!

@Will: You keep posting and posting after some weeks of silence, man. I feel... overloaded >_>

Oh who am I kidding, I'm checking it...

[GinnyN]

WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playground/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

Must. Stay. Away. from. Spoilers....

Specially because I'm at work. Probably when I were at my house...

Stupid Aftershocks...

[Falanca]

Also I'm hearing about free shipping gig but never seen an official announcement about it.

Anyone?

[Mysterysheep]

Buh..... Whuh..... I cah.... :eek:

[Wapcaplet]

Also I'm hearing about free shipping gig but never seen an official announcement about it.
Um, on the front page? And the store page (http://www.telltalegames.com/store/)? And the blog (http://www.telltalegames.com/community/blogs/id-587)?

Free shipping worldwide with a $50+ order (orders totaling $49.90 are qualifying too).

[Falanca]

I never check any of those in a daily basis! :< Just forums and... zazazaz

Anyway, 50$ is too much for me to spend in a month so...

[Ribs]

Teehee - Next to the toy store the Bad news paper
'Purcell attacked by Two Headed Monkey'

[Remolay]

anyone else wondering why Nipperkin is suddenly a moleman? (I swear that is the exact same voice, I know it's the same voice-actor)

[Wapcaplet]

anyone else wondering why Nipperkin is suddenly a moleman? (I swear that is the exact same voice, I know it's the same voice-actor)
Actually, the question should be the other way around -- Harry Moleman was voiced by Tim Talbot in Seasons 1 and 2, way before Tim did the voice for Nipperkin. :)

[Harald B]

That voice actually belonged to Harry Moleman (from season 1 and 2) before Nipperkin got it.

[Remolay]

how the crap did I manage to miss that? I've managed to play both of his episodes of season one in a two day period. I guess it's because I played Tales first

[Secret Fawful]

WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playground/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

I just love what you guys have done with this overall. It really just feels like a new Sam and Max, or even a successor to Hit the Road, what with the return of :winslow: the map :winslow:.

It was also great to hear you guys talk about Majus and Suro; you must be really happy with their work. :D

[splash1]

WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playground/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

Wow, that has got to be the greatest achievement in Sam & Max since... well that time in Season 2 when Max gets on fire.

[Avistew]

You know, I keep trying but the only thing I get is a png picture with an arrow on it that does nothing if clicked.

[MRN]

I have a question: How does pre-order work? Do we get a code and a download link everytime a new episode is realeased or do we get a fancy case after all the episode are released?

Thanks in advance.

[Harald B]

Both. You get a serial number that works for the whole season, then you get download links mailed to you (and also available in your My Games) as the episodes come out. And then when they're all released you can get a collector dvd for cost of shipping.

[moronic50]

i noticed that Xbox live is missing as an available format from the trailer. Has sony snapped S&M up as a downloadable exclusive?

[MRN]

So that means the price marked for 34.95 is the final price? Without the DVD collector of course.

[moronic50]

you'll get the DVD for free at the end of the season, just pay for shipping. Unless they do a deluxe edition like they just have for MI.

[MRN]

Cool...

[Wapcaplet]

So that means the price marked for 34.95 is the final price? Without the DVD collector of course.
Yes, the $34.95 price includes all five downloadable episodes (plus a free episode in another series if you preorder). When the DVD is released sometime after the series ends, you will pay only the shipping costs to get the DVD.

[Avistew]

So that means the price marked for 34.95 is the final price? Without the DVD collector of course.

It's the price for all 5 episodes, and it includes the DVD itself, but not shipping fees for the DVD.

[MRN]

Thats awesome. The game's also not very expensive :)

[dragoonanime]

does anyone else wonder if skunkape is the master villian or just the villian for one episode.

[JJoyce]

Wow, that has got to be the greatest achievement in Sam & Max since... well that time in Season 2 when Max gets on fire.

Thanks a lot. Now I'm even more eager for April 15 to see what could possibly rise to that level. Sure those 34 days will just fly by.

That bit from Season 2 is one of my personal favorites in gaming period, so...

[OzzieMonkey]

Thanks a lot. Now I'm even more eager for April 15 to see what could possibly rise to that level. Sure those 34 days will just fly by.

That bit from Season 2 is one of my personal favorites in gaming period, so...

You just reminded me of something. We need a countdown gadget.

[Shwoo]

Here's a timer. (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?day=15&month=4&year=2010&hour=16&min=0&sec=0&p0=224)

I chose the time of day because the new games are usually out before then.

[Avistew]

Here's a timer. (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?day=15&month=4&year=2010&hour=4&min=0&sec=0&p0=224)

I chose the time of day because the new games are usually out before then.

4 am? Are you sure you didn't mean 4 pm?

[Shwoo]

Oops. Well, I fixed it now.

I bet it'll be out at around 4am my time. I'm never awake when they come out. Well, rarely.

[dentbuds]

Get that too! Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing is surprisingly good! Very addictive and very fun!

Will do. Probably get Sonic sometime later, though.

[dragoonanime]

I wonder what the penal zone is and how it will affect the story?

[Zeek]

I wonder what the penal zone is and how it will affect the story?

It's a parody of the Phantom Zone?

[Shwoo]

Sam and Max trap Skun-ka'pe in the Penal Zone near the start of the game (it's a flash forward), so I guess that's its role in the story.

[dentbuds]

Who's Skun-Ka'pe? Is he the white monkey guy?

[Rather Dashing]

Who's Skun-Ka'pe? Is he the white monkey guy?
Yes. He's the skunk ape.

[Hero1]

Originally Posted by Will View Post
WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-...round/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

This game looks so good! I love the environments. If you look at Sam & Max's street in Hit the Road and then look at it for The Devil's Playhouse it's amazing. The gritty feel of the city is now captured. I can't wait to play this.

[Nintendo Boy1]

HOLY FREAKIN' CRAP! as Strong BAd would say.

[nin_o_negative]

Love the new lighting effects, I never usually notice lighting in games but it certainly helps to make the game look less cartoony and more like the comics. Cannot wait for new Sam and Max adventures!

[Tilan]

Wow, that has got to be the greatest achievement in Sam & Max since... well that time in Season 2 when Max gets on fire.
Sorry to ask, but when did that happen? I can't remember anything like that. :confused:

[Randulf]

WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playground/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

Absolutely beautiful and funny as hell, and I guess there are lots of "did you try?" possibilities even in the short prologue.

And I have no idea Sam is so agile.

[Shwoo]

And I have no idea Sam is so agile.
I noticed that too. He was surprisingly quick on the forward rolls.

[Zeek]

He's a cartoon! :D He has a surprisingly quick muscle dextarity.

[Randulf]

I noticed that too. He was surprisingly quick on the forward rolls.
And with his hat keeping in place :D

[Hassat Hunter]

Cue Indiana Jones style grabbing hat from under closing door... :p

[tredlow]

Bosco's new building just confirmed that this is bigger than any Telltale game from the past.

[Bryko614]

How long does it take for the private forum to be unlocked after preordering?

[Harald B]

You have to use a special link in your confirmation e-mail.

[Bryko614]

You have to use a special link in your confirmation e-mail.Oh okay, thank you. :D

[Hayden]

*sigh*, still waiting for that confirmation e-mail :(.

[Rather Dashing]

*sigh*, still waiting for that confirmation e-mail :(.
Are you SURE you didn't get an automated e-mail? I got mine when I usually do, within five minutes of actually placing the order. Maybe you skipped over it because it looked unremarkable? Were you checking the inbox of the account your Telltale username is registered to? Did you check junk and/or spam folders?

[Remolay]

I got it within 5 seconds of the preorder. make sure it wasnt spamified

[Kroms]

Hmm, I didn't get the special email either.

Never mind, turns out I did. The link's embedded in the receipt email :)

[Ash735]

Hmm, I never got the link, I bought Sam & Max Season 3 and got the confirmation but none of the bonus stuff and I don't have access to the Private Forum area.

[Remolay]

look under the confirmation of order, everything should be there.

[Ash735]

look under the confirmation of order, everything should be there.

Thanks, didn't actually know it would be at the bottom of the e-mail! :p

[taumel]

Okay, i failed and couldn't resist the giantbomb video interview anymore.

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playhouse/17-2141/

After watching it, dunno, i'm not impressed by the graphics at all. At least in the video the colours looked pretty awful, the lighting wasn't this convincing as well. The shadows add nothing special to the atmosphere so far, beside of this they seemed pretty lowres and too hard. I kind of liked the blob shadows they used before. The perspectives also didn't add additional value to me. Quite the opposite was the case as i found them more confusing, so i'm still favouring point&click instead, no fan of these pseudo spectacular MTV angles.

I hope that this look is more due to the low quality of video and/or that the final tuning is still missing.

Does anyone know what the official technical enhancements are, for example did they increase the model complexity/texture resolution as well?

If technology and art come together, fine, but proper art still beats advanced technology if it't used wisely, moreover it runs on a wider range of machines.

[Zeek]

I hope that this look is more due to the low quality of video and/or that the final tuning is still missing.Well, someone from TTTeam that worked on S&M did say that the demo was an early build of th game.

As far a technical achievements? The game looks more cinematic, possible thanks to it coming after ToMI which had a very cinematic framing of just about everything.

[GinnyN]

Okay, i failed and couldn't resist the giantbomb video interview anymore.

Me too _ _!


After watching it, dunno, i'm not impressed by the graphics at all. At least in the video the colours looked pretty awful, the lighting wasn't this convincing as well. The shadows add nothing special to the atmosphere so far, beside of this they seemed pretty lowres and too hard. I kind of liked the blob shadows they used before.

To be fair, me neither. But I love the atmosphere somehow. I mean, I don't look at the actual "improvements", just to the result overall. I liked What I see, but nothing like "Whoa". Which I think is ok, because the WHOA part has to be of the complete product

The perspectives also didn't add additional value to me. Quite the opposite was the case as i found them more confusing, so i'm still favouring point&click instead, no fan of these pseudo spectacular MTV angles.

The angles are a bit confusing to me too, but at least I get to see someparts of the street I didn't see before. It's like this is now a Film Scenery instead of a Play's one. But I'm still wonder how you can play at the second floor in Skunka pe's Ship without WASD

Does anyone know what the official technical enhancements are, for example did they increase the model complexity/texture resolution as well?

I don't know, but Max looks a lot more expressive compared to the First and Second Season.

If technology and art come together, fine, but proper art still beats advanced technology if it't used wisely, moreover it runs on a wider range of machines.

Telltale still wants to do the best and prettiest game they can in commercial Machines instead of "Gamer" ones, if you didn't notice. It has to be a bit new though.

[taumel]

Well, let's just wait and see how the final product looks like but new isn't automatically good, it also has to be done well. Just thinking of the new Ubisoft DRM for instance.

[GinnyN]

Well, let's just wait and see how the final product looks like but new isn't automatically good, it also has to be done well. Just thinking of the new Ubisoft DRM for instance.

I was talking about the computers needed to run the games has to be a bit new if they are average. But I understand what are you saying.

I was just surprised in how many things were agree, but at the same time disagree.

[taumel]

@GinnyN
This sounds like an interesting relationship. ;O)

[Hassat Hunter]

Watch out, she bites! (Lagomorph and all)

[GinnyN]

Watch out, she bites! (Lagomorph and all)

Unless you read my user manual.

Oh wait

[taumel]

@Hassat Hunter
Luckily my english is bad enough so that i have no idea what kind of dangeresque might lie ahead.

Now please excuse, i have something to read.

[Hassat Hunter]

It was nice knowing you...

[Cyphox]

Preordered. I'm so happy, only one month we all going to play the... WAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!

Telltale, over time you got me, no matter what game you do next, i'll buy it.

Evil Telltale Demons, i hate you!! Go away! *brandishwithhands*

[Thespis]

WARNING, SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

Probably the most in-depth interview yet: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-sam-max-the-devils-playground/17-2141/

Chuck and I did this one a few days ago, so it's a slightly older build (mostly noticeable in the credits and a few other awesome things that Jake added).

This video has confirmed that I totally got it right (http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=238735&postcount=47) (well mostly, I didn't use the word "bazooka," but still) about that piece of concept art everyone thought was a spaceship.

[Shwoo]

(raises hand)

I always thought it was a gun...

[Remolay]

yeah me too, it was obviously some sort of rocket launcher

[freakazoid]

WOW! They really outdid themselves this time. I'm blown away at how great this looks and how awesome the game play is. It will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine.

[Thespis]

OK, fine, the concept art a lot of people thought was a spaceship.

[GinnyN]

OK, fine, the concept art a lot of people thought was a spaceship.

For some reason, I think they like when we try to figure out something, and utterly fail

[Zeek]

For some reason, I think they like when we try to figure out something, and utterly fail

I know I would!:D

[Marty]

is the private forum open yet? it has 8 people viewing and im wondering if i've been denied becuase my expertise in failure.

[GinnyN]

is the private forum open yet? it has 8 people viewing and im wondering if i've been denied becuase my expertise in failure.

It's open. Check your confirmation email, if you pre-ordered

[Marty]

yep, the email had the secret doorway

[tredlow]

yeah me too, it was obviously some sort of rocket launcher



To quote myself on a previous thread:

Space ship? I thought that was some sort of outer space potato launcher.

This is also a Futurama reference.

[MRN]

http://pc.ign.com/articles/107/1076820p1.html

Has anyone seen this, yet?

[Masta23]

Thanks telltale, just the kind of news I needed after a bad day.
Preordering now.

[Cheri]

EDIT: Nevermind.

IGNORE MEEE.

[todel]

YEAH!!! can't wait for this one.

[dentbuds]

Will this be available for PSP too? That would be convenient, because my computer is kinda slow.

[Hassat Hunter]

That seems... very unlikely. VERY unlikely.

[dentbuds]

Yeah, that's what I thought.

[Jake]

Will this be available for PSP too? That would be convenient, because my computer is kinda slow.

PSP is one of the few platforms our engine doesn't yet run on, so I wouldn't hold your breath. But hey I didn't expect we'd show up on Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, and Mac over the course of two years, so you never know.

[huzaar]

Ok, on the trailer, when its the strange man with the pictures floating around him (Devil, that isnt Beelzebub from last game) has anyone else noticed thing behind him changes. FIVE times to be exact! Clues to plot of each episode?

[GinnyN]

PSP is one of the few platforms our engine doesn't yet run on, so I wouldn't hold your breath. But hey I didn't expect we'd show up on Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, and Mac over the course of two years, so you never know.

Considering what I read from the Job Listing, is more than "so you never know".

[Jake]

Considering what I read from the Job Listing, is more than "so you never know".

...? :confused: As far as I know, it's "you never know."

[Wapcaplet]

...? :confused: As far as I know, it's "you never know."

http://www.telltalegames.com/company/jobs/seniorsoftwareengineer

Senior Software Engineers - Core Technology

Telltale is seeking highly motivated Senior Engineers to continue to develop the company's proprietary engine technology for PC, Mac, Wii, Xbox360 and PS3 with PSP and iPhone on the horizon.

[Will]

That's definitely one of those "gee, it would be nice to have someone who knows how that sucker works", but by no means is it in any way an indication that we will be working on it.

[Pinchpenny]

Even if PSP/iPhone is a long way off or never at all (not bothered by those platforms personally), it makes me wonder how development would be handled. If we assume Telltale would still be releasing all their games on the PC, more would be required on a port than what would for the 360 or PS3, especially since the PSP and iPhone can't handle those kind of graphics.

[Zeek]

If they do make an iPhone app, I demand a Sam-ism Generator. You know, for those OMG! moments where words escape me.

Either that or the collection of "wise ol' Granny Ruth" sayings. Remember, kids, idle hands are the Devil's monkey bars!:D

Or my personal favorite, "A glutton for punishment always gets their fill."

[AFGNCAAP]

Bought Sam and Max S3 first thing this morning, and got a free episode. Downloaded Monkey Island ep.1; VERY disappointed. I have been a Sam and Max fan since HTR; I hope they have not abandoned classic movement and dependable game characteristics for a more "realistic feel" like on Monkey Island. It is a talking dog and rabbity-thingy, why would you try to make the movement more "realistic"?