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Agent P29
03/11/2010, 07:37 pm
What is your opinion on Sam & Max on The Playstation 3
V_Ben
03/11/2010, 07:38 pm
I'm happy about it!
tmsmyth4
03/11/2010, 09:39 pm
great, cant wait to preorder it on psn as long as we dont get the same treatment Wii users got with Tales. Ill buy it on PC if I have to wait a month longer for each episode.
Can anyone from Telltale give any kind of indication as to how long we are gonna have to wait? within a week or on a similar timescale to tales?
Robert B
03/11/2010, 09:42 pm
I think it's great that the PS3 is getting a little adventure games love. First Monkey Island 2, and now this! :D

But I think I'll get it for the PC instead, since that's where I have the other seasons. I prefer to have all my game franchises on one system if I can help it. :p
Rather Dashing
03/11/2010, 09:58 pm
As long as it doesn't negatively affect the PC release in any way, I don't care! =D
ctay93
03/11/2010, 09:59 pm
I didn't see a 360 logo in the trailer. Will this come out on XBLA like the previous two seasons; is there a way to preorder Season 3 on the Xbox and get the preorder bonuses?
Hero1
03/11/2010, 10:03 pm
<-one happy PS3 owner .. Ecstatic!
Ash735
03/11/2010, 10:22 pm
As long as it doesn't negatively affect the PC release in any way, I don't care! =D

This isn't the Wii we're talking about, the PS3 limit is the same as the 360 limit I think, so it has up to 2GB PER EPISODE to play with! As for graphics and sound, the PS3 doesn't have to worry! ;)
Will
03/11/2010, 10:29 pm
5GB actually, but who's counting?
Ash735
03/11/2010, 10:36 pm
5GB actually, but who's counting?

Downloads are 5GB? I have not read over the specs in ages, so they've brought that in line with a games default Install Limit (not including extra installed DLC). Well that's good of Sony, more room to play around with. care to reveal any PS3 information such as Resolution and AA? ;)
Will
03/11/2010, 10:39 pm
You know, I'm a very old fashioned PC gamer at heart, but this is the first one of our games where I would honestly consider playing on the console rather than the PC. Seriously! And that's not to slight the PC version in any way.
Rather Dashing
03/11/2010, 10:39 pm
This isn't the Wii we're talking about, the PS3 limit is the same as the 360 limit I think, so it has up to 2GB PER EPISODE to play with! As for graphics and sound, the PS3 doesn't have to worry! ;)
I was actually thinking more in terms of release schedule, and any "designing toward the PS3 audience", as though a game that's fun for PC owners would not also be fun for PS3 owners, leading to a dumbing down of the final product.

Rather minor worries in the back of my mind, really. Everything sounds like they're doing everything right with this sequel.

You know, I'm a very old fashioned PC gamer at heart, but this is the first one of our games where I would honestly consider playing on the console rather than the PC. Seriously! And that's not to slight the PC version in any way.
If necessary, I'll plug my computer into the television screen and use a gamepad. PC all the way, and of course your store all the way.
Ash735
03/11/2010, 10:42 pm
I was actually thinking more in terms of release schedule, and any "designing toward the PS3 audience", as though a game that's fun for PC owners would not also be fun for PS3 owners, leading to a dumbing down of the final product.

Rather minor worries in the back of my mind, really. Everything sounds like they're doing everything right with this sequel.

That's a somewhat generalization I'm a PS3 owner, and would hate for it to be dumbed down, previous games were not dumbed down for the consoles, besides the PlayStation was friendly with Adventure games, the PS1 era had the Discworld series and the first two Broken Sword games, not forgetting latest releases like Heavy Rain! Sure each console has their "w00t FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS FUCK YEAH!" side but there's also a wide audience who like other games.
Rather Dashing
03/11/2010, 10:46 pm
That's a somewhat generalization I'm a PS3 owner, and would hate for it to be dumbed down...
I'm not generalizing the console audience. I really don't care what box you launch your software from. It's more a niggling worry that Telltale will make the error, and adjust their game for the perceived benefit of an audience that doesn't include me.

It's a really, really, really small worry on my part. Like, I don't think it will happen, by any means, and I'm sure enough to pre-order Devil's Playhouse without reservations. It's just that, when asked "What do you think of the PS3 release?", I gotta say:

I am not buying on that machine. Please don't let a release on that machine affect my experience too much. Thanks, guys.
Will
03/11/2010, 10:55 pm
Like, I don't think it will happen
It didn't.

Please don't let a release on that machine affect my experience too much. Thanks, guys.

Also did not. If anything it pushed the graphics forward a bit, but in terms of gameplay? Nothing I can think of.
qsxdrgbhu
03/12/2010, 02:08 am
What are the differences between the PS3 and PC versions? Will the PS3 version be in 1920x1080?
Will the game be released in PSN only or can we buy the whole season on disc later?
iDarbert
03/12/2010, 02:39 am
I own a PS3 but I'm still sticking to the PC version, can't really force myself to play an adventure game with a controller :P

Nevertheless I'm still happy for all the console gamers out there
Pantagruel's Friend
03/12/2010, 02:49 am
I own a PS3 but I'm still sticking to the PC version, can't really force myself to play an adventure game with a controller :P


Well, I'm on PC, but I'm actually considering buying a controller, as both W&G and Tales controls got very good feedback from those people who played them with one.
Cardcaptor Stacey
03/12/2010, 03:34 am
Wow, I'm so excited! :D That means it will have trophies too! So is Season one and two coming along as well?
V_Ben
03/12/2010, 03:41 am
Now i'm just waiting for the pricing on the UK PSN store :-)
Sammy
03/12/2010, 07:11 am
Will the game be in 1080p resolution?
ThatNickGuy
03/12/2010, 07:52 am
Just got a PS3 for the first time a little after Christmas.

Does anyone know if a PS3 pre-order (if it exists) will get us some of those great Elite Force specials?
Cardcaptor Stacey
03/12/2010, 08:32 am
Will the game be in 1080p resolution?
Maybe no 1080... probably 720, but that would be awesome if it was in full 1080p. Kudos to Telltale if they do that because not many games are at the moment.
Wapcaplet
03/12/2010, 08:47 am
Will the game be in 1080p resolution?
IGN says yes (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1076816p1.html).
Will
03/12/2010, 09:16 am
Yes, it will output at 1080p. If you want to get really technical, we are rendering in 720 and then upscaling to 1080. But it definitely outputs in 1080.
Ash735
03/12/2010, 09:21 am
Yes, it will output at 1080p. If you want to get really technical, we are rendering in 720 and then upscaling to 1080. But it definitely outputs in 1080.

Yes can we get technical? I love reading up on how developers take on the PS3 as there seem to be many many different methods to suit each team out there. Have TellTale looked into the SPU side of things? Many developers these days are taking advantage with offloading graphical details such as particle rendering onto the SPU instead of the GPU, other teams such as EA have even got their own method of AA that runs off the SPU freeing up space on the GPU. What approach is TellTale taking?
taurus82
03/12/2010, 09:26 am
Yes, it will output at 1080p. If you want to get really technical, we are rendering in 720 and then upscaling to 1080. But it definitely outputs in 1080.

Sweet, will it select 1080i (that's the limit of my 26" Sony Bravia HDTV) or will I need to force it.
Will
03/12/2010, 09:28 am
Too technical for my blood I'm afraid. Or rather, I know what you are talking about, I just don't know the answer and our programmers are too busy right now for me to ask.
natlinxz
03/12/2010, 11:13 am
Wow, I'm actually going to play a Telltale game at launch! And apparently there will be preorders for the PS3 version... this is awesome!
FearMonkey
03/12/2010, 05:08 pm
If I pre-order the PS3 version, do I get access to the Freelance Police forum and the avatars and wallpaper and such? :confused:
splash1
03/12/2010, 05:28 pm
Bout time, you people almost made me buy an Xbox just so that I could earn achievments.
FearMonkey
03/12/2010, 05:31 pm
Bout time, you people almost made me buy an Xbox just so that I could earn achievments.

Oh yeah, the PS3 version will have Trophies I assume. :p
oicu812
03/12/2010, 06:19 pm
Any word if Season 1&2 will be making their way to the PSN and Mac?
qsxdrgbhu
03/13/2010, 01:24 am
Yes, it will output at 1080p. If you want to get really technical, we are rendering in 720 and then upscaling to 1080. But it definitely outputs in 1080.So I'll just get the PC version then. It'll probably support true 1920x1080.
Cardcaptor Stacey
03/13/2010, 03:46 am
Oh yeah, the PS3 version will have Trophies I assume. :p
All PSN/PS3 are required to have trophies now, so it will :)
RobbiTobbi
03/13/2010, 10:50 am
Any word if Season 1&2 will be making their way to the PSN and Mac?That would be nice to know as i like both Platforms.

... as though a game that's fun for PC owners would not also be fun for PS3 owners, leading to a dumbing down of the final product.
...
It's more a niggling worry that Telltale will make the error, and adjust their game for the perceived benefit of an audience that doesn't include me.
...
It's just that, when asked "What do you think of the PS3 release?", I gotta say:

I am not buying on that machine. Please don't let a release on that machine affect my experience too much. Thanks, guys.Hey, i played Maniac Mansion on the C64, Monkey Island 1&2, Zack Mc Cracken and Loom on the AMIGA and later on The Dig, Day of the Tentacle and Monkey Island 3 on a PC. Now i'm willing to buy Sam&Max on the PS3 and/or MAC. I know what happens if you put the hamster in the microwave oven and where to find gas for the chainsaw, so i do not think you will have to worry too much. :)

Oh boy i'm old... :D
WinterSnowblind
03/13/2010, 11:32 am
Just got a PS3 for the first time a little after Christmas.

Does anyone know if a PS3 pre-order (if it exists) will get us some of those great Elite Force specials?

I can't really confirm it, but I would assume no.

It's possible the PS3 order will give you access to themes and avatars instead though, but these things tend to be seperate purchases on the PS3 and 360.
Kingofkings11
03/14/2010, 08:09 am
I just watched the trailer and saw the end of it with the PSN writing and thought "Holy Crap" I didn't think I would see an adventure game on PSN but I'm guessing Blue Toad Murder Files have done well and seeing how the remakes of Monkey Island 1&2 are coming as well, good times for my PS3 :D.
Can't wait to see how it all turns out, Sam & Max on my PS3 is going to be sweeett!!
serializer
03/14/2010, 09:29 am
Yes, it will output at 1080p. If you want to get really technical, we are rendering in 720 and then upscaling to 1080. But it definitely outputs in 1080.

Read: 720p game, upscaled. Not true 1080p, sorry :P

Which is a shame... I really don't get what the big problem is with 1080p on the PS3, but as others have commented developers just don't seem able to push it that far.

I will definitely be buying on the PC only!
Gibbeynator
03/14/2010, 09:38 am
Are there going to be trophies for individual episodes, or is it going to be one big set for the whole season?
Winckle
03/14/2010, 10:11 am
Are you going to release it in France?
Or is it a UK/US only release?
I would love to get it on day one on my PS3!
Ash735
03/14/2010, 12:12 pm
Read: 720p game, upscaled. Not true 1080p, sorry :P

Which is a shame... I really don't get what the big problem is with 1080p on the PS3, but as others have commented developers just don't seem able to push it that far.

I will definitely be buying on the PC only!

You have to remember that this is TellTales first time with the PS3, however I did expect the game to be native 1080p, not to dis-credit TellTale but their engine isn't exactly with the likes of God Of War and Uncharted in terms of graphics! Which both run at 720p native as well! The reason I assume for now is that TellTale is doing a basic job on the engine, just unloading it onto the GPU and having the full calculations and rendering effects done there to instead of the SPU's that more experienced developers are doing.
Hero1
03/14/2010, 03:54 pm
Are you going to release it in France?
Or is it a UK/US only release?
I would love to get it on day one on my PS3!

It is a worldwide release.
BliztyMighty
03/18/2010, 08:09 pm
If any Telltale staff care to respond, I'd really like some assurance before I pre-order that the graphics on PS3 will be as good as the maxed-out PC version with a smooth framerate. The following article says that they noticed some stuttering at GDC, although I guess it didn't look as bad as the lip-syncing problems with the 360 versions.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1076816p1.html
Ben
03/18/2010, 11:12 pm
The PS3 graphics are the same as the highest PC/Mac setting. We did spend a fair amount of effort trying to smooth out the frame rate across all platforms, focusing on the PS3. There still may be a hitch from time to time, especially before playing a dialog sequence, but it should be a significant improvement over our past efforts.
BliztyMighty
03/19/2010, 02:59 pm
Ben, thanks for the info, that's great news! My gf is so excited about the new game, even our two cats are named Sam and Max! We'll be plunking down our hard-earned for the PS3 version...and keeping our fingers crossed for less compressed voice audio, where the S's sound normal and you can crank up the volume...
questionthemajority
04/29/2010, 10:43 am
Wow, I'm so excited! :D That means it will have trophies too! So is Season one and two coming along as well?

Because playing video games just isn't worth it unless you get a useless message popping up on the screen every few seconds to tell you that you've been awarded nothing for scoring 1,000 points. Personally, I hate trophies/achievements. They're pointless and distracting. The only game I've played so far that actually took advantage of the new trophy/achievement system was Soul Calibur 4, which actually unlocks some of the secret equipment if you earn enough trophies, giving you a few alternate routes to unlocking everything.
Ash735
04/29/2010, 12:25 pm
Because playing video games just isn't worth it unless you get a useless message popping up on the screen every few seconds to tell you that you've been awarded nothing for scoring 1,000 points. Personally, I hate trophies/achievements. They're pointless and distracting. The only game I've played so far that actually took advantage of the new trophy/achievement system was Soul Calibur 4, which actually unlocks some of the secret equipment if you earn enough trophies, giving you a few alternate routes to unlocking everything.

Then you might like the Sam & Max ones as it will require you to talk to everyone, examining everything and use certain devices in all areas. One even for replaying the game and finding a secret object that can only be found once you finish the game for the first time.