Release date discussion!

[ShaggE]

http://kotaku.com/5013668/strong-badss-cool-game-slips-to-july

Whyyyyy!?

[Will]

Because the game will be *that much better*.

[ShaggE]

Oh, I know it, but I still stand by my Kenan-esque "Whyyyy!?" :p

[Maratanos]

Don't go all crazy on us. Remember that your number 1 selling point for episodic gaming is that you actually deliver on time. I trust that you know what you're doing, but hopefully this won't happen too much, or we'll start to get all disillusioned.

[Udvarnoky]

Remember that your number 1 selling point for episodic gaming is that you actually deliver on time.

Well, I think that's more important once the season's underway, that each episode hit the scheduled "air" date. I mean, this is still a delay, and that sucks, but they didn't actually release a complete public schedule for all the episodes yet, nor did they start taking orders, so it's not too bad. If they saw that things were getting tight, it's better to delay the whole series by a month than launch now and risk not being able to deliver on the real dates, or not being able to do so with the level of quality we expect. As the Brothers Chapman suggested, this can only help the games.

I did think it was kinda weird that we hadn't seen a full schedule released yet this close to the supposed launch, unlike with Sam & Max. I guess this is why. Anywho, roll on July!

[Juhsayngul]

That's alright with me. As long as the game is gettin' better!

(Or if Nintendo just feels like pushing it back because the schedule is at their mercy)

[someguyfromazoo]

http://kotaku.com/5013668/strong-badss-cool-game-slips-to-july

Whyyyyy!?

*Says like Darth Vader*Nooooooooo!!!

[Jake]

Don't go all crazy on us. Remember that your number 1 selling point for episodic gaming is that you actually deliver on time. I trust that you know what you're doing, but hopefully this won't happen too much, or we'll start to get all disillusioned.

Talk down to people a little more, you'll go places. "Remember," if our biggest strength is that we release on time, that wouldn't be saying much for our games. We're proud that we shipped two seasons of Sam & Max on time, and once we start with SBCG4AP the schedule will hold, but what's most important to us is that we ship good games. We moved the launch of the season (less than a month) to make the game better. I'm sure you'd rather be playing a polished game in July than an unfinished one in June.

[Darkblade07]

That stinks!!! I know its for a good reason
but I wish it was in June!!!

[heavybassX]

You Better Make This Good, I Want This To Distract Me Till Sam And Max Season 3?!?!?!

[langley]

Guess we can't win the "Telltale Games: #1 For Releasing Games on Time" award. It's the biggest disappointment for me since I lost the "Perfect Attendance" award in grammar school.

(Yeah, we'd rather be known for making good games.)

[Strong Awesome]

I don't know about this.
1. This has happened with many other games. THE WEBSITE WANTS TO TRICK YOU
Website: yes, yes I do
2. ALL I SEE IS 2 TITLES AND LIKE 10 BOXES

[Jake]

You Better Make This Good, I Want This To Distract Me Till Sam And Max Season 3?!?!?!

we'd better!

[MarkDarin]

Oh, great NOW you tell me! And all this time we've been focused on making a really mediocre game. Well, I guess we'll just have to start over.

You Better Make This Good, I Want This To Distract Me Till Sam And Max Season 3?!?!?!

[Mel]

Guess we can't win the "Telltale Games: #1 For Releasing Games on Time" award. It's the biggest disappointment for me since I lost the "Perfect Attendance" award in grammar school.

(Yeah, we'd rather be known for making good games.)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/Melanie68/PerfectAwardcopy.jpg

God, it's going to be Duke Nukem Forever... I know it. *sobs* Edit: <---- I'm joking.

[MarkDarin]

Don't panic. This game wont go into infinite delays. It's pretty much finished now, but there are some loose ends that just need to be cleaned up. I know you guys don't want a sloppy game with unfinished features. And I'm sure you guys can respect the need to want to get everything just right. You don't want to play a half-assed game and we don't want to put out anything that will let down our fans. Quality is something worth waiting for, and I assure you that you wont have to wait much longer, but you will appreciate that you did!

[Strong Awesome]

what ever you do, DO NOT go down the SSBB road DELAYED FOR LIKE 6 MONTHS!!!!!!! PLease don't do this.

[Strong Awesome]

[QUOTE=Mel;67932]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/Melanie68/PerfectAwardcopy.jpg

... what the heck

[ShaggE]

Don't panic. This game wont go into infinite delays. It's pretty much finished now, but there are some loose ends that just need to be cleaned up.

*Michael Scott voice* That's what VALVE said! */Michael Scott voice*

I keed, of course. I survived the GTAIV delay, so a month is but a pittance.

[tabacco]

It's only a month if you assume the game was originally coming out June 1. Hint: When game developers say "June" or "Q2 2009", they generally don't mean the first day. They mean "Sometime within that timeframe"

[Jake]

It's only a month if you assume the game was originally coming out June 1. Hint: When game developers say "June" or "Q2 2009", they generally don't mean the first day. They mean "Sometime within that timeframe"

Its only a month if you assume the game was originally coming out June 1 and was moved to July 1. If the game was coming out June 1 and then got moved to July 30th, it would be nearly two months! If it was coming out on June 29th but then moved to July 2nd, it would be under a week! Oh the humanity!

[ShaggE]

It's only a month if you assume the game was originally coming out June 1. Hint: When game developers say "June" or "Q2 2009", they generally don't mean the first day. They mean "Sometime within that timeframe"

I didn't mean "month" as in the general time frame, I meant it as in "next month as opposed to this month". I'm working on a game myself, so I know that dates are a guesstimate at best, even with projects far more professional than mine :p.

By the by, I sense an undertone of frustration in your post. I'm really just pulling your collective legs with the mock horror at the news. :) (As I'm sure most of us are.)

[Shauntron]

A delayed game is eventually good, a bad games is... well, you know the rest.

God, it's going to be Duke Nukem Forever... I know it. *sobs* Edit: <---- I'm joking.

More like Duke Bad's Cool Game for Attractive Forever!

[xChri5x]

I'm glad it's delayed a month. It gives me more time to order a Wii LAN adapter from China.

[Molokov]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/Melanie68/PerfectAwardcopy.jpg

... what the heck

What, you mean you don't recognise Dame Edna Everage? She's like one of the most famous Australians ever!

[someguyfromazoo]

What, you mean you don't recognise Dame Edna Everage? She's like one of the most famous Australians ever!

Never heard of her,and she/he/it scares the crap outta me.

[BadStrong]

If it was coming out on June 29th but then moved to July 2nd, it would be under a week! Oh the humanity!

If this is in fact a true statement, then I don't mind at all that it was postponed.

[Derwin]

Actually, the reason the game is delayed is because Telltale had the game slated to be released in June... but on the 45th, which they just recently realized doesn't exist. After trying to convince Nintendo to allow the game to be released on the 45th, Telltale admitted defeat and are now releasing the game on a much more realistic July 15th. Therefore, the game will technically be released on the same day as planned, just on a differently named date.

July 15th made up, do not expect the game on that date. Unless I am awesome. Which I probably am not.

[someguyfromazoo]

Actually, the reason the game is delayed is because Telltale had the game slated to be released in June... but on the 45th, which they just recently realized doesn't exist. After trying to convince Nintendo to allow the game to be released on the 45th, Telltale admitted defeat and are now releasing the game on a much more realistic July 15th. Therefore, the game will technically be released on the same day as planned, just on a differently named date.

July 15th made up, do not expect the game on that date. Unless I am awesome. Which I probably am not.

Actually, PC and WiiWare versions are released at the same time.July 15 is tuesday,WiiWare always launches on monday.

[Shwoo]

Well, I'd rather have a great game later than a rushed game sooner.

What, you mean you don't recognise Dame Edna Everage? She's like one of the most famous Australians ever!
Which is pretty funny considering she's fictional.

[Znex]

:eek:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :(

[Inso]

I'd be almost tempted to start a thread called 'Delayed until July :)' if I didn't think it'd be baleeted.

[Znex]

I'd be almost tempted to start a thread called 'Delayed until July :)' if I didn't think it'd be baleeted.
Lolz.

[m0r1arty]

Delayed?

How would Strong Bad take this with a game he'd been gearing up to play eh?

I've a wee question though, what if something horrendous happens to me between now and the release date in July? I mean let's say I get hideously disfigured or start passing comment on the youth of today flippantly? What if I pass my 'Attractive People' sell by date. Who do I write a long letter to? Who'll step up and take the blame?

It's never like this over at Videlectrix; when they say 1983 they mean 1983.

Seriously though guys keep it up, we're all psyched about it and can't wait to play.

Hope everything goes well and try to keep Bubs away from anything important if you see him walking about with Homestar's leg.

-m0r

[KarmaRocketX]

Well, I stand by Telltale. They want this game out as much as anyone else does.

I don't mind waiting another month. The average human lives about 60 - 70 years, so waiting from June to July shouldn't be too difficult for me.

what ever you do, DO NOT go down the SSBB road DELAYED FOR LIKE 6 MONTHS!!!!!!! PLease don't do this.


I completly disagree.

YES. PLEASE go down the Super Smash Brothers road, if that's what it takes for this game to live up to expectations.

I actually waited for Smash Brothers. Patiently, attentively, and without a single word of complaint. I feel that everything that I patiently waited for was rewarded when I got it. It was a great game. Quite possibly one of the best ever.

I'm happy I was patient, and more than that, I felt that the game was so great and replayable, that everytime I turn it on to this day, I feel good about the wait. Because I knew why Nintendo was doing it, and decided not to be selfish or unreasonable.

Brawl was worth the wait, and even though it tested the patience of some, and outraged others, we were all in the same boat, and some of us just decided to be mature about it and look at the positive side of the "delay".

The reasoning is this. While I am slightly disappointed as well, I think anyone can wait a month, or even 2 or 3 months longer if they want the best game possible.

Game delays can only be a positive thing. At least it's not canceled. A delay rather than a "cancellation" makes the game that much more complete, that much more better, and that much more full of everything it should contain to have th overall best experience possible when it's ready.

It just ain't ready, yet. Demanding it isn't going to change that, and telling them to "HURRY UP AND DO IT NOW NOW NOW" isn't going to change that, either.

Personally, I really tire of the typical whining, fanboyishness, and eye rolling from a very selfish, self-deluded, self-absorbed and demandingly impatient gaming community that happens everytime a company delays a game to make it BETTER, rather than rush it out the door.

Delays are not the end of the world. There's a good reason for them, but it always irks me when demanding people just want it "now now now" even if it's obviously not finished or ready for release.

If this game needs fixing, or more time to achieve the best and the most of it's great potential, then it is ALWAYS worth it.

Otherwise you'll get "Sonic The Hedgehog 2006". Hoo boy.

An absolutely terrible game full of faults, bugs, die-when-it's-not-your-fault" glitches, terrible gameplay, and complete failure, simply because they rushed it out the door for the Christmas season, even when Sonic fans were already disillusioned with the steady stream of embarrassingly awful 3D Sonic games that were being rushed out the door.

I guarantee that if this game ends up released in any kind of a buggy, unplayable, broken and terrible state that Sonic 2006 was in, i'd be much more disappointed than having to simply wait a month or show some patience.

Note also that the Smash Brothers delays were to add and add to what was a "good" game until it became a "great" game.

And all people had to do was to learn some civility and patience to get the best they could.

If Smash Brothers somehow went for the bare minimum or just shoved the game out there before being completed, it would have been like Sonic 2006. Huge hype, abysmal disappointment, and broken.

I really disagree with the general impatiently and "I WANT IT NOW!" mentality of gamers, these days. It's as if game developers are magical, wish giving genie slaves, that can make everyone's dreams come true with a snap of the fingers.

It is only a small bit of a price to pay for quality. Patience, support, and not flying off the handle or whining when a delay is mentioned.

Delays = benefit.

Not all game developers have the benefit of fine tuning a product so that it's as good as it can be, and being checked over several times to make sure everything is exactly as it should be, and deliver on everything that the creators want the game to be, before shipping it out.

I'm glad that Telltale games, as a publisher has that freedom to make a game be everything they want it to, before release.

If people are truly looking forward to this game, then they can learn some decency or some manners, and exhibit some patience.

Good games take work. If a game needs to be delayed, I absolutely abide by that and support them.

People need to ask themselves... If you were trying to do something, and you have 5000 or more people screaming in your ear "GET IT DONE! GET IT DONE OR I'LL BOYCOT YOU!!", would you appreciate it?

No one likes to be treated like that, when they are trying to get something done for the benefit of the fans, but just need more time to make it as good as it's expected to be.

But too many gamers totally forget that, or forget the whole "Do unto others as they do unto you" rule, and just get self-absorbed, angry, demanding, and feeling like they are entitled to game developers snapping their fingers and making the game come out of thin air.

It doesn't work like that. Telltale deserves respect, and deserves patient gamers and Homestar fans willing to stand back and say "Ok, I understand your situation. I stand by you guys. Take your time, and make it as good as you need to."

Especially when you take into account that out of the average human lifespan of aprox. 60 - 70 years, one month is not that long to wait.

Remember... "Good things come to those who wait", and Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People is a good thing.

Therefore SBCG4AP = Worth Waiting For.

[Inso]

Well, I stand by Telltale. They want this game out as much as anyone else does.

I don't mind waiting another month. The average human lives about 60 - 70 years, so waiting from June to July shouldn't be too difficult for me.




I completly disagree.

YES. PLEASE go down the Super Smash Brothers road, if that's what it takes for this game to live up to expectations.

I actually waited for Smash Brothers. Patiently, attentively, and without a single word of complaint. I feel that everything that I patiently waited for was rewarded when I got it. It was a great game. Quite possibly one of the best ever.

I'm happy I was patient, and more than that, I felt that the game was so great and replayable, that everytime I turn it on to this day, I feel good about the wait. Because I knew why Nintendo was doing it, and decided not to be selfish or unreasonable.

Brawl was worth the wait, and even though it tested the patience of some, and outraged others, we were all in the same boat, and some of us just decided to be mature about it and look at the positive side of the "delay".

The reasoning is this. While I am slightly disappointed as well, I think anyone can wait a month, or even 2 or 3 months longer if they want the best game possible.

Game delays can only be a positive thing. At least it's not canceled. A delay rather than a "cancellation" makes the game that much more complete, that much more better, and that much more full of everything it should contain to have th overall best experience possible when it's ready.

It just ain't ready, yet. Demanding it isn't going to change that, and telling them to "HURRY UP AND DO IT NOW NOW NOW" isn't going to change that, either.

Personally, I really tire of the typical whining, fanboyishness, and eye rolling from a very selfish, self-deluded, self-absorbed and demandingly impatient gaming community that happens everytime a company delays a game to make it BETTER, rather than rush it out the door.

Delays are not the end of the world. There's a good reason for them, but it always irks me when demanding people just want it "now now now" even if it's obviously not finished or ready for release.

If this game needs fixing, or more time to achieve the best and the most of it's great potential, then it is ALWAYS worth it.

Otherwise you'll get "Sonic The Hedgehog 2006". Hoo boy.

An absolutely terrible game full of faults, bugs, die-when-it's-not-your-fault" glitches, terrible gameplay, and complete failure, simply because they rushed it out the door for the Christmas season, even when Sonic fans were already disillusioned with the steady stream of embarrassingly awful 3D Sonic games that were being rushed out the door.

I guarantee that if this game ends up released in any kind of a buggy, unplayable, broken and terrible state that Sonic 2006 was in, i'd be much more disappointed than having to simply wait a month or show some patience.

Note also that the Smash Brothers delays were to add and add to what was a "good" game until it became a "great" game.

And all people had to do was to learn some civility and patience to get the best they could.

If Smash Brothers somehow went for the bare minimum or just shoved the game out there before being completed, it would have been like Sonic 2006. Huge hype, abysmal disappointment, and broken.

I really disagree with the general impatiently and "I WANT IT NOW!" mentality of gamers, these days. It's as if game developers are magical, wish giving genie slaves, that can make everyone's dreams come true with a snap of the fingers.

It is only a small bit of a price to pay for quality. Patience, support, and not flying off the handle or whining when a delay is mentioned.

Delays = benefit.

Not all game developers have the benefit of fine tuning a product so that it's as good as it can be, and being checked over several times to make sure everything is exactly as it should be, and deliver on everything that the creators want the game to be, before shipping it out.

I'm glad that Telltale games, as a publisher has that freedom to make a game be everything they want it to, before release.

If people are truly looking forward to this game, then they can learn some decency or some manners, and exhibit some patience.

Good games take work. If a game needs to be delayed, I absolutely abide by that and support them.

People need to ask themselves... If you were trying to do something, and you have 5000 or more people screaming in your ear "GET IT DONE! GET IT DONE OR I'LL BOYCOT YOU!!", would you appreciate it?

No one likes to be treated like that, when they are trying to get something done for the benefit of the fans, but just need more time to make it as good as it's expected to be.

But too many gamers totally forget that, or forget the whole "Do unto others as they do unto you" rule, and just get self-absorbed, angry, demanding, and feeling like they are entitled to game developers snapping their fingers and making the game come out of thin air.

It doesn't work like that. Telltale deserves respect, and deserves patient gamers and Homestar fans willing to stand back and say "Ok, I understand your situation. I stand by you guys. Take your time, and make it as good as you need to."

Especially when you take into account that out of the average human lifespan of aprox. 60 - 70 years, one month is not that long to wait.

Remember... "Good things come to those who wait", and Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People is a good thing.

Therefore SBCG4AP = Worth Waiting For.

Sorry, I was miles away. Could you repeat that?


But yeah. Good thing. The only time it's bad is when a project gets overcooked and you start to get stuff added in for the sake of it. But I don't see that happening here.

[someguyfromazoo]

Sonic Next Gen, So many glitches, you probably couldn't count them!

[CKcheeseboy]

(not quoting long post to save space)

True, delays in general are (at least in theory) good. However, there is an point where it becomes excessive. I think 6 months for a game like this could be considered excessive, since that would mean #1 would come out after the last one was originally supposed to come out (assuming a 1-month break between each episode). However, one month (which may or may not be a full month), is certainly understandable, especially considering we've only known about the game's existence for a month or two.

That also doesn't mean we can't be bummed. I agree that people who say "I want it now! You shouldn't have delayed it!" are being impatient, but I think it's alright to say "I wish I was playing it now." I definitely wish I could be playing in the next couple weeks, but I'm not gonna complain to Telltale about it.

Although I think we can all agree that if Episode 1 gets delayed as much as Zelda: Twilight Princess (a year and a half), we have a good reason to riot.

[MarkDarin]

...Although I think we can all agree that if Episode 1 gets delayed as much as Zelda: Twilight Princess (a year and a half), we have a good reason to riot.

If it gets delayed that long I'll join the riot with ya!

[Guybrush Threepwood]

I don't mind, it now means I can get the game as a birthday present. ;)

[Juhsayngul]

Just make sure you have your friends' codes registered!

Because some people can't stand doing that.

Juhsayngul can't stand doing that.

[Znex]

Long Explanation for the delay.
Clapclapclapclapclap. :D

[delimew]

it's certainly true that i'd rather a perfect game later then have an incomplete game now. but still, i would've liked it to come out it june, so i could play on my birthday. (which is today btw)

[Znex]

Er...Happy Birthday? :D

[Derwin]

Um... Happy Belated Birthday?

[Kayube]

I have 900 points sitting on my Wii Shop Channel just waiting to get the first episode. Don't make me get F-Zero instead guys!

[zipi23]

Well, I stand by Telltale. They want this game out as much as anyone else does


(this quote has been shortened for my attention span problem)

Just to tell yah, when I run for president, I'm gonna need your phone number.

I don't really care that it's gonna come out in july, just please make it EARLY July.

[InfamousDS]

...Although I think we can all agree that if Episode 1 gets delayed as much as Zelda: Twilight Princess (a year and a half), we have a good reason to riot.

Imagine me, I reserved that 5 mo. in advance(before the first big postponement that became 18 mo.). The only good that came of that wait was the game and a severe respect for patient people. I adore H*R, and while I am irked I am also happy. Telltale had the guts to actually tell us it was postponed, because they sought to avoid the 300 "Where's SBCG4AP" threads that would have been created. It takes a big man to admit that they were wrong about what they expected, June was probably an impossibility with the sheer amount of awesome that has to be digitized (man is used figuratively, no sexism intended, I assure you).

I blame Nintendo for the delay.

[BadStrong]

I imagine you.

[BiggerJ]

If Nintendo decides to delay the release of the Wii version of SPCG4AP, will you guys delay the release of the PC version accordingly, or will you just release it when you're good and ready, regardless of when Nintendo decides to put the Wii version on WiiWare?

Edit: I just read an article comment (http://kotaku.com/5013668/strong-bads-cool-game-slips-to-july#c6056211) on Kotaku that theorizes that Nintendo told you guys that the game's Wii release is getting pushed back and that they won't tell you how far. As long as you guys spend this time productively, which is what you've said you'll do, that's okay with me, but if this is true and the delay keeps going on, you should consider formulating a new strategy involving releasing the PC versions before the Wii versions.

[Krodge]

Nintendo probably told 'em 'you're not getting released this month', they asked when, Nintendo said 'we can't tell you that'.

Comments that start with probably are probably just crazy speculations. :p

Still that's a good question.. If the unforeseen happens and either version gets delayed, will Telltale maintain a simultaneous release?

[wisp]

another delay would be awe....-ful or -some, can't decide. no, it would definitely be aweful...i mean, the pc- and wii-versions should come out at the same time...but if nintendo tells you when to release the games, will telltale be able to maintain the one-game-per-month-schedule?

[xChri5x]

The game was delayed because Telltale decided to delay it. Nothing to do with Nintendo.

[wisp]

ohh...that...yeah, they make it even more awesome. so that's cool with me. i understood it that way, that there might possibly be another delay.

[BiggerJ]

The game was delayed because Telltale decided to delay it. Nothing to do with Nintendo.

No offense, but I'd still feel better if someone from Telltale said this, unless you're a Telltale intern, in which case, thanks!

[xChri5x]

No offense, but I'd still feel better if someone from Telltale said this, unless you're a Telltale intern, in which case, thanks!

It's already been said in other threads.

[BiggerJ]

It's already been said in other threads.

Ah. I don't want any links, I just hope you're right, for all our sakes.

[wisp]

if you ckeck the blogs+comics section, it's all in the latest blog entry...the huge one.

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!)

[Emily]

A lot of different factors go into when you can release a game, some production-related and some external. In this case it was a little bit of both, but Kotaku's speculation about how it went down is just that -- speculation. At the end of the day, we want to release the best game we can, and releasing in July instead of June was the best way to do that.

As mentioned on the blog, the PC and Wii versions will release simultaneously, which means that the day Homestar Ruiner releases on WiiWare will also be the day it releases on PC. We'd like to maintain a regular release schedule after that -- we think that's important with an episodic product, and Nintendo knows that's important to us -- so we're working together to make sure that happens.

[wisp]

evil emily...cool. nice shirt you got there..

btw, i was a bit confused about the whole mini-/microgame business...but, i guess, that's probably because i didn't have time to read all the info on the game so far.

[Urban Nerdo]

Ditto. :D

[Kaotic_Blu]

what ever you do, DO NOT go down the SSBB road DELAYED FOR LIKE 6 MONTHS!!!!!!! PLease don't do this.

Uh, just for the record, SSBB was only delayed for little over 3 months, half the time he stated, and yes, it was better for it.

Anyways, I'll be honest, I was pretty disappointed, as every monday the first thing I did was check to see if the game was there, but I quickly got over it, as not only does it not really matter, this means my H*R-loving friend and I will have more to talk about, and I'm sure the games will turn out great!

Yes, 1st post!

[Megaboz]

Anyways, I'll be honest, I was pretty disappointed, as every monday the first thing I did was check to see if the game was there, but I quickly got over it, as not only does it not really matter, this means my H*R-loving friend and I will have more to talk about, and I'm sure the games will turn out great!


Yeah exactly, it comes out when it comes out, and like all Telltale Games it will be great.

I lurk in these forums every once in a while, but I'm still surprised to see people lecturing the company on business practices - one because it's a bit difficult to know the internal affairs of an organization sitting in your chair at home - and two because these are the people that are working their behinds off to bring you something great, especially in an industry that isn't exactly kind to adventure games these days.

As far as I'm concerned they can be as late as they want, especially considering 1 month is nothing - I appreciate the QA. You can be a little bummed out by the wait without being rude about it. Good things are worth the wait!

[LikaLaruku]

Sweet, since it's comming out around my birthday, I can force one of my friends to pay for it :)

I never had any crashing, glitching, or texture errors on any Sam & Max game, so aside from the sole voice actor getting sick, I can see patching & bug fixing as a reason to hold off release. Hmm... I've never played a game with only one person doing all the voices before. Wonder how much money that saved.

[TrogLlama]

Sweet, since it's comming out around my birthday, I can force one of my friends to pay for it :)

I never had any crashing, glitching, or texture errors on any Sam & Max game, so aside from the sole voice actor getting sick, I can see patching & bug fixing as a reason to hold off release. Hmm... I've never played a game with only one person doing all the voices before. Wonder how much money that saved.
It's not just one person, just mostly.

[Strong Max]

sole[/COLOR] voice actor getting sick, I can see patching & bug fixing as a reason to hold off release. Hmm... I've never played a game with only one person doing all the voices before. Wonder how much money that saved.

Seriously! Mine crashes and freezes all the time. Thanks for making my computer feel like an Atari!:mad:

[Juhsayngul]

Do you mean Atari 2600, the game console that ran quite well, or the company Atari Interactive that is not running very well at all, and always crashing?

Wow. Sorry. I'm getting off-topic. Well, I'll put in a couple more of my cents and speculate that the game will be released on late July.

[someguyfromazoo]

Do you mean Atari 2600, the game console that ran quite well, or the company Atari Interactive that is not running very well at all, and always crashing?

Wow. Sorry. I'm getting off-topic. Well, I'll put in a couple more of my cents and speculate that the game will be released on late July.

Better not.I like delayed therefore worked on games, but seriously,more than a month for part of kinda-short-games?

[wisp]

well it's better to have a little delay before the season starts..that way it will probably be a lot easier to keep the one-game-per-month schedule. working on the first game is usually also working on all other games as well.

[StrongMatt]

I've never played a game with only one person doing all the voices before. Wonder how much money.
Yeah it's two voice actors! ;D

[heavybassX]

I am looking to this but if this doesn't get released in Europe at the same time then I'll get the PC version to play and then Wii for fun

[StrongMatt]

Nah, you've got to get the Wii version, it's got to be more fun!

[MeaningOfLife]

Also kids, Half Life Episode 2 was WORTH the wait you ding dongs!

Go do something else while these devs are taking their time on the 'episodic' games.

[someguyfromazoo]

Yeah it's two voice actors! ;D

Except the episodes with Cardboard Marzipan.

[Freelance Poster]

Pfft... what's a month anyway? As a long time Working Designs fan, I've waited a lot longer than that for games I was dying to play. The wait was worth it every time too.

[StrongMatt]

12 days at the least to go...
Yes, I've been counting down the days!

[someguyfromazoo]

12 days at the least to go...
Yes, I've been counting down the days!

*commences eek dancing*WWWWWWO*holds o button for 5 minutes* HOOOOO!

[wisp]

Pfft... what's a month anyway?
right, if someone is worried about a one-month delay then he/she should better go and...wait for duke nukem or something.:D

[StrongMatt]

LOL. Duke Nukem will never come out.

On the other hand SBCG4AP will come out, trust me, I'll make them.

11 Days to Go... Minimum

[Strong Max]

well it's better to have a little delay before the season starts..that way it will probably be a lot easier to keep the one-game-per-month schedule. working on the first game is usually also working on all other games as well.

You know what? Your right, I for one didn't mind the delay on Twilight Princess. That's probly because I don't realy like Zelda and had no plans of buying it...

[StrongMatt]

10 Days to Go!


Minimum. (:()

[Juhsayngul]

16-37 days to go!!

(Probably a little more accurate)

[StrongMatt]

16-37 days to go!!

(Probably a little more accurate)
Please delete your post, you make the release date seem to be a lot further into the future.

LOL! Only Joking!
Or am I?

[someguyfromazoo]

Or am I?

You are right! The relaese date is...*Dart labeled K.O. hits neck* *FBI Guy comes* "Nothing to see here, move along."

[Strong Bad Fan]

*Curls up in ball and suck his thumb.

[Krodge]

On the other hand SBCG4AP will come out, trust me, I'll make them.

11 Days to Go... Minimum

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'll happily wait for the Telltale version. :p

[BadStrong]

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'll happily wait for the Telltale version. :p

Uhm, I don't think you have to worry about a different version...

[Strong Bad Fan]

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'll happily wait for the Telltale version. :p


How did you get that?

[Krodge]

How did you get that?

Just twisting his words around, sadly nobody got it.

[StrongMatt]

1 Week Minimum...

[Juhsayngul]

Just twisting his words around, sadly nobody got it.
I got it. Because he will make it. But you. Yeah.

[Strong Bad Fan]

Is it out yet?

[someguyfromazoo]

Is it out yet?

Nope.

[StrongMatt]

Jumping to Conclusions!

[BiggerJ]

Telltale Team: if there is even the slightest chance of another delay, around about now would be a really good time to tell us.

Of course, you'll have to agree to tolerate the inevitable conspiracy theories about how Nintendo is responsible and how you probably had to secretly agree not to release the game on PC before it's released on WiiWare.

[delimew]

*whiny kid in back seat*

is it out yet?

[Jake]

Telltale Team: if there is even the slightest chance of another delay, around about now would be a really good time to tell us.

Of course, you'll have to agree to tolerate the inevitable conspiracy theories about how Nintendo is responsible and how you probably had to secretly agree not to release the game on PC before it's released on WiiWare.

I feel like we're pretty good at telling you guys things!

[someguyfromazoo]

*whiny kid in back seat*

is it out yet?

*O' Chunks at Bleck's castleish place*
Yeh!Wen it gonna be owt!

[wisp]

I feel like we're pretty good at telling you guys things!
that's true. you always tell us when you won't tell us...:D

[TrogLlama]

*whiny kid in back seat*

is it out yet?
Shut up or I am turning this thread around RIGHT NOW, mister!

[stronggamer]

i heard it was coming out july 7th

[someguyfromazoo]

i heard it was coming out july 7th

Jumping to conclusions, WOO-HOO!!

[tabacco]

i heard it was coming out july 7th

We haven't announced a date yet, except to say that it'll be in July. Take random unconfirmed facts you hear on the internet with lots and lots of salt :)

[Juhsayngul]

I heard it was delayed until porn.

[BiggerJ]

I heard it was delayed until porn.

The internet is for October!

[questionthemajority]

I hope this and Sam & Max: Season One for the Wii are released soon. I'm trying desperately to hold onto my video game money for them, but those other titles on WiiWare and the Virtual Console are getting miiiiiiighty tempting!

[Jake]

Buy NO game unless it is made or blessed by Telltale. You should know this by now.

Sadly we forgot to make Telltale Seal of Quality stickers... but someday.

[someguyfromazoo]

I heard it was delayed until porn.

More jumping to conclusions, YAY!

[Voth]

Well it's officially July. I'll take my Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People video game now.

[someguyfromazoo]

Um, do you suspect every game said to be released in july to be on the first?Jeez...I mean, they didn't give a release date even!It's not late, it's not out!

[BadStrong]

Well it's officially July. I'll take my Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People video game now.
Haha, he made a funny!:D

[someguyfromazoo]

Haha, he made a funny!:D

Yes, funny.I made a post someone who didn't know about the magical world of humor/sarcasm would make!

[MaxFan]

Well, it is late because they originally said June. That said, even if it takes until the 31st, this isn't that big a delay and they have a good track record of making the release dates once a season starts.

[Voth]

I think I know a way everyone can win.

Since this game is called Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, I think it should be released to people in order based on their levels of attractiveness. For example, those of us who are extremely attractive (Me, Angelina Jolie, the Poop Smith, etc) should receive the game first and early. Those who fall in the category of mildly attractive should receive the game second and on the release date. Finally, the ugly ones (whom we like to refer to as "normies") should receive the game last.

[flipperthepriest]

Yeah, besides wiiware only (i think) updates on monday, so unless i severly stuffed up my time-zoning i dont think it could be released on the first. At any rate, on the last monday of july you can begin complaining until then just wait. Theyre making it better as we speak.

[Juhsayngul]

I hold firm to the hypothesis that Nintendo is to blame for near every ounce of delay. From what I understand, they have the final word on when any downloadable content is released for Wii. And Nintendo is not, in any sense of the word, reliable.

[Emily]

Patience is a virtue, guys. :) (And we appreciate it!)

[BiggerJ]

Telltale guys, without saying anything you can't say, what's your personal outlook on how things are going? Are you worried? Are you feeling dependent on luck at this point?

[leon101]

Well, at least July has rolled around. (God, another month has already passed! I'll be dead before you know it...)

[wisp]

I'll be dead before you know it...)
sadly, this is probably true..you'll be the first to know it. i think that's usually the case. hopefully, we'll all get to play a lot good telltale stuff.

about sbcg4ap: i didn't get the impression that telltale ran into a lot of trouble with it. to me it sounded more like, it would have been to hasty to release it last month and they are mostly working on small flaws and polishing the whole thing up a bit. also, july has just started, so there's no need to worry...at the moment...i guess.
of course i want it as soon as possible, but i even more want it to me as awesome as possible..so i can wait a few more days.

[Mysterysheep]

Haha! I love how he called them "Telltale Guys"! For some reason that cracked me up!:D

[Voth]

I think in order for the "Telltale Guys" to release this game, they need some kind of incentive, so I propose a hunger strike. That's right. I pledge not to be hungry until this game comes out. I hope you can live with that on your conscience.

[StrongMatt]

You know, everyone says wait, but I can't wait any longer guys!

[Juhsayngul]

There are ways to occupy your time.

[StrongMatt]

Like... look at more SBCG4AP? Come on guys at least a bit of gameplay footage to wet our appetite! PLEASE!

[Voth]

This all sadly reminds me of when my dog died, but my parents said he just went to live on a farm for awhile.

"Of course we're working on Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. It's just... been delayed until July."

July = farm
Telltale guys = lying parents
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People = dead dog

Oh yes, the deceit here is unmistakable. Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is dead, but they don't have the heart to tell us.

[BadStrong]

Settle down young'un, just 'cause your lyin' parents said your dog went to a farm(=July), doesn't mean the "Telltale team (guys") killed the game they have been working on for a long while. As stated before, patience happens to be a virtue, and I think we can wait a few days, weeks, or (hopefully not) months.

[Voth]

Wait whoa whoa hey whoa, it might be days before this game comes out? It's worse than I thought.

[someguyfromazoo]

Wait whoa whoa hey whoa, it might be days before this game comes out? It's worse than I thought.

Even more conclusion jumping, HU-RAH!

[CKcheeseboy]

I think in order for the "Telltale Guys" to release this game, they need some kind of incentive, so I propose a hunger strike. That's right. I pledge not to be hungry until this game comes out. I hope you can live with that on your conscious.

First: I think the "Telltale Guys" have an incentive...it's called money.

Second: "I pledge not to be hungry..." Um, isn't that the exact opposite of a hunger strike?

[TrogLlama]

First: I think the "Telltale Guys" have an incentive...it's called money.

Second: "I pledge not to be hungry..." Um, isn't that the exact opposite of a hunger strike?
PROTIP: That was the point.

[Juhsayngul]

No, let's break this down.

Hunger = The desire for food.
Strike = Refraining from something for a cause.
Hunger x Strike = Refraining from something x The desire for food = Refraining from the desire for food.

I mean... *something on topic*

[someguyfromazoo]

No, let's break this down.

Hunger = The desire for food.
Strike = Refraining from something for a cause.
Hunger x Strike = Refraining from something x The desire for food = Refraining from the desire for food.

I mean... *something on topic*

Actually,
Hunger x Strike = Breatharianism/Krazy Kult Ideas.

[Voth]

I apologize. After conferring with my sources (Wikipedia), I have realized that a hunger strike is not what I initially thought it was. Instead of striking hunger defined as a desire for food, I was striking hunger defined as a shortage of food or the act of being hungry. Anyway, the hunger strike will not continue because I like food too much. Sorry for the inconvenience and the obvious burden this has been on your consciences.

[Juhsayngul]

Apology accepted. Don't let it happen again.

Erm. *Shakes fist about the month of July being so far away*

[someguyfromazoo]

*Shakes fist about the month of July being so far away*

You're sarcastic, right? It's July 2nd.

[BiggerJ]

Telltale Guys (TM), I know that there's probably non-disclosure agreements and the like keeping you from being specific about the current state of things, so could you please tell us, in general terms, if things are going well or not? Failing that, in even more general terms, could you at least tell us whether you think we should keep worrying like we are?

[Voth]

Let's assess this from a logical point of view:

Fact #1: It has been said that Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive people will come out in July.

Fact #2: WiiWare games always come out on Mondays. That's just how it is. So it can be assumed that Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People will come out on a Monday.

Looking at these facts, we know that the release date will be either July 7, July 14, July 21, or July 28.

At this point, we've reached the iny miny miney moe stage. Using this, we can accurately hypothesize that the release date is July 14.

[wisp]

first, we're not not making logical stuff out here and second...who are you going to hypnotize??

[Voth]

Hypnotize? I think you misread. I said "Hypothesize." However, hypnotism is not a bad idea. Someone get the Telltale staff in one room.

[MarkDarin]

Telltale Guys (TM), I know that there's probably non-disclosure agreements and the like keeping you from being specific about the current state of things, so could you please tell us, in general terms, if things are going well or not? Failing that, in even more general terms, could you at least tell us whether you think we should keep worrying like we are?

Yes, things are going great! The game is looking and playing fantastic. It's undergoing it's submission process. The last bits of polish on being put on to make the game as solid as possible. No need to worry, the game is still on track to release sometime this month!

[Juhsayngul]

You're sarcastic, right? It's July 2nd.
More like facetious, but yeah, I was kidding.

I'm going to speculate that Telltale doesn't even know when this month the game will be released... According to IGN, High Voltage Software, which has been working on the WiiWare games Gyrostarr and Animales de la Muerte, was surprised to find their unannounced game V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack to be a WiiWare launch game. It seems as though there is now a series of games High Voltage hasn't told us about. That's part of why I say Nintendo is unpredictable. I don't know how the submission process varies for different developers, so never trust me when I say anything.

(You know, High Voltage seems kind of like the "Telltale Guys" in that they're both quite independent developers, often publishing their games by themselves directly to the end consumer.)

Daemon Hatfield from IGN who will be reviewing the game has said that Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is his most anticipated WiiWare game coming (and one of his most anticipated games in general), and from what he's seen so far, it is very cool. He also saw Sam & Max for Wii which he said was also very cool.

[Darkblade07]

...I hope SBCG4AP comes out
before next monday

[azza29]

My guess is July 31, 11:59pm PDT

(although technically it will be August by then for most of the rest of the world...)

[stronggamer]

i heard from ign its coming out july 14

[BiggerJ]

I think I've figured out what caused the one-month delay. I think it did have something to do with Nintendo, but at the same time it doesn't involve cruel meanness or unpredictability on their part. Telltale probably submitted the game into Nintendo and they got a message back from Nintendo saying it was rejected, along with a list of required changes, so Telltale decided not just to implement those changes but to also add some fixes and polishing they didn't have time to implement when they had the June release date. The possibility of a second Nintendo-imposed rejection-delay would be a good bit slimmer but still real.

If this is the case, I can't help but wonder what elements weren't Nintendo-friendly. Perhaps some day Telltale can tell us what Nintendo had problems with.

[someguyfromazoo]

i heard from ign its coming out july 14
Don't trust everything you hear.

[Juhsayngul]

i heard from ign its coming out july 14
Where from IGN did you hear that?

[stronggamer]

http://pc.ign.com/objects/142/14246354.html

[wisp]

Do all of you realise that every time someone asks when the game will be out or if there are any problems, Emily has to check on the current status? She reads a post and then takes a hike to the other end of the building were all the developers are stored...does this sound a bit like "photo lab" to you as well?...so, where all the staff involved in the development of the game are seated and ask them how they are doing. some of them will then stop developing for several minutes and tell her. sometimes they will even write about the progress of the game themselves, taking even more time.
so in conclusion: everytime you complain about the release date, it's like shooting yourself in the foot.:D

(okay, i'm sortof kiddin'. telltale staff members probably don't take any kind of breaks at all and post only in their free time, or else they wouldn't be able to create such marvelous games.)

i heard from ign its coming out july 14
...and they probaly got it from Voth on this thread?

If this is the case, I can't help but wonder what elements weren't Nintendo-friendly.
Nintendo probably has a strict non-crap-policy. In that case probably over 50% of SBCG4AP would have to be censored.:D

[BiggerJ]

Nintendo probably has a strict non-crap-policy. In that case probably over 50% of SBCG4AP would have to be censored.:D

These days, Strong Bad doesn't use the word crap any more. He thinks it's a tired old joke, which it is.

...which would result in repeated ironic uses of the word in the game that derive humor from the fact that it isn't funny. And then, of course, is the general likelihood of the use of the word 'crappy'. Nevermind.

[wisp]

your right, he hasn't used it in the last few years..except in the "specially marked" sbemail. he says "fitness-related crap" there. i haven't really noticed, since i use the random button a lot. i though he was only annoyed that people used it in their emails so much..

[stronggamer]

and they probaly got it from Voth on this thread?
actually
they probably got it froom a reliable source and not some poster on forums

[tabacco]

and they probaly got it from Voth on this thread?
actually
they probably got it froom a reliable source and not some poster on forums

If we haven't announced it, it's not official. Until you see it HERE, don't believe it. Or from Nintendo, I guess.

[someguyfromazoo]

If we haven't announced it, it's not official. Until you see it HERE, don't believe it. Or from Nintendo, I guess.

And now, the jumping to conclusions is over.We hope it's over.

[Voth]

It's undergoing it's submission process.
Maybe it's been delayed for this long because Nintendo needs to play through the entire game before they accept it, and the game is just that long. :)
Or maybe it's obscenely difficult.

[StrongBadinator]

And now, the jumping to conclusions is over.We hope it's over.

i highly doubt its over.:D

[Juhsayngul]

I don't know why IGN decided to say that for the PC version, but for the Wii version they say Unknown 2008.

[fco.]

Can you at least tell us something about the price? You know, all my WiiWare buyings are currently on hold until I know how many points I need to save for SBCG4AP.

[TrogLlama]

Can you at least tell us something about the price? You know, all my WiiWare buyings are currently on hold until I know how many points I need to save for SBCG4AP.
Price is a secret to everybody.

[Juhsayngul]

Even TTG.

[bubs]

whats TTG? lol, im not a game designer, so go easy.

[CKcheeseboy]

whats TTG? lol, im not a game designer, so go easy.

Scroll to the top of the page and see if you can figure it out.

[BiggerJ]

I think I know why Nintendo's submission process is taking so long. It probably doesn't simply involve playing through the game to the end (and besides, Telltale would probably have sent Nintendo a full guide to prevent any delays in that respect). The submission process probably involves thorough scouring of the game to check every single iota of game content. Every last graphic, animation and line of dialogue.

I can just imagine the Telltale staff's reaction to the list of required changes they got back from Nintendo when the game was rejected.

"Okay, 'damn' I can understand. Even 'crap' I can understand. But 'fangoriously'?"

[CKcheeseboy]

I think I know why Nintendo's submission process is taking so long. It probably doesn't simply involve playing through the game to the end (and besides, Telltale would probably have sent Nintendo a full guide to prevent any delays in that respect). The submission process probably involves thorough scouring of the game to check every single iota of game content. Every last graphic, animation and line of dialogue.

I can just imagine the Telltale staff's reaction to the list of required changes they got back from Nintendo when the game was rejected.

"Okay, 'damn' I can understand. Even 'crap' I can understand. But 'fangoriously'?"

Out of curiosity, what are you basing this on? I haven't seen anything regarding Nintendo's submission process being so strict, let alone rejecting SBCG4AP the first time. I don't think Nintendo would give a list back to Telltale of things to change, either. Why would they think they should tell another company what to do? I mean, if they allowed Manhunt to be on the Wii, there can't be ANYTHING in SBCG4AP that would be offensive enough to warrant a rejection, so if you have a reason to believe that that happened, I am very curious as to what it is.

[TrogLlama]

I think I know why Nintendo's submission process is taking so long. It probably doesn't simply involve playing through the game to the end (and besides, Telltale would probably have sent Nintendo a full guide to prevent any delays in that respect). The submission process probably involves thorough scouring of the game to check every single iota of game content. Every last graphic, animation and line of dialogue.

I can just imagine the Telltale staff's reaction to the list of required changes they got back from Nintendo when the game was rejected.

"Okay, 'damn' I can understand. Even 'crap' I can understand. But 'fangoriously'?"
Although I do like the little joke at the end, I'm pretty sure they don't do it that way.
Content analysis would have been done by the ESRB; I don't know what Nintendo uses to decide what does and does not qualify for inclusion on WiiWare, but I doubt that it would have to do with offensive content within the game itself.

[delimew]

i seem to recall Maniac Mansion being toned down for the NES, while all other platforms had it in full g(l)ory. so nintendo must have some say over stuff.

course, things have changed since then. i'm pretty sure they aren't so strict now.

[TrogLlama]

i seem to recall Maniac Mansion being toned down for the NES, while all other platforms had it in full g(l)ory. so nintendo must have some say over stuff.

course, things have changed since then. i'm pretty sure they aren't so strict now.
If I recall correctly, Maniac Mansion was released before the formation of the ESRB. At that time, there was no regulatory organization for video games, so Nintendo themselves decided what was and wasn't too offensive to be on their system.
However, now we've got the ESRB, and they apply ratings to games and that whole thing's been averted. Nobody will let you release an AO game on their console, but that's about it.

[Dollaroo]

Hey. Does anyone know WHY it's been delayed? Does anyone know he exact date when it'll come out?



Dollaroo

[Klemmins]

As long as episode one comes out before Spore, I will be happy. :D

[wisp]

Hey. Does anyone know WHY it's been delayed? Does anyone know he exact date when it'll come out?
it's not really delayed, it's just coming out one month later...until now, nobody said that there are any real problems with the game and the relaease date "july 2008" is still valid.

Yes, things are going great! The game is looking and playing fantastic. It's undergoing it's submission process. The last bits of polish on being put on to make the game as solid as possible. No need to worry, the game is still on track to release sometime this month!

[Voth]

As long as episode one comes out before Spore, I will be happy. :D
Lol, it's ironic that you say that. SBCG4AP and Spore are the only games I'm looking forward to right now. Hopefully Telltale won't delay their game as much as Maxis did. If they did, we could be looking at a Spring, 2010 release of Homestar Ruiner.

[LuigiHann]

Out of curiosity, what are you basing this on? I haven't seen anything regarding Nintendo's submission process being so strict, let alone rejecting SBCG4AP the first time. I don't think Nintendo would give a list back to Telltale of things to change, either. Why would they think they should tell another company what to do? I mean, if they allowed Manhunt to be on the Wii, there can't be ANYTHING in SBCG4AP that would be offensive enough to warrant a rejection, so if you have a reason to believe that that happened, I am very curious as to what it is.

While someone else has already pointed out that the Maniac Mansion thing was a long time ago and is certainly irrelevant to this case, it's still a good read, and was almost certainly what BiggerJ was thinking of:

The Expurgation of Maniac Mansion (http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/maniac.html)

[Klemmins]

Lol, it's ironic that you say that. SBCG4AP and Spore are the only games I'm looking forward to right now. Hopefully Telltale won't delay their game as much as Maxis did. If they did, we could be looking at a Spring, 2010 release of Homestar Ruiner.\

Spore has been trying to come out for years... I'm not complaining though since it was gonna be an awesome game from the start. XD

[L33tmin]

Since the release date hasn't been updated by today (July 7) I don't expect SBCG4AP to be released on the 14th, which sadly means I won't be able to play it until mid-Augus. Just to be safe, however, can a July 14th release date be confirmed or denied at this point?

[TrogLlama]

No.

[TrogLlama]

Lol, it's ironic that you say that. SBCG4AP and Spore are the only games I'm looking forward to right now. Hopefully Telltale won't delay their game as much as Maxis did. If they did, we could be looking at a Spring, 2010 release of Homestar Ruiner.
This is the internet, so I am contractually obligated to point out that irony doesn't work that way.

[L33tmin]

But TrogLlama, you aren't one of the oh-so infamous Telltales, are you?

[TomSuperman]

Edit the last message before troglama sees it.

[MarkDarin]

No.

TrogLlama speaks the truth!

[TrogLlama]

Edit the last message before troglama sees it.
...?
What?
I'm pretty sure L33Tmin was being sarcastic.

[Voth]

This is the internet, so I am contractually obligated to point out that irony can be defined as an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. While having recently played with the Spore Creature Creator, I came here to discuss Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and I ended up seeing mention of Spore.

[L33tmin]

Thanks for responding. I'll just cross my fingers and whatnot.

[deadlinejon]

This is the internet, so I am contractually obligated to point out that irony doesn't work that way.

sage words troglama, sage words.

[mintty]

Your best chance is 21st or 28th, since it is coming out this month.

Most likely 28th, but I'm no Telltale person-guy thing.

[TrogLlama]

This is the internet, so I am contractually obligated to point out that irony can be defined as an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. While having recently played with the Spore Creature Creator, I came here to discuss Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and I ended up seeing mention of Spore.
The point is that it was a coincidence, not irony.
A diabetic getting hit by a Hostess truck is coincidence.
A diabetic getting hit by an insulin truck is irony.
Doing one thing then switching to another thing where you find reference the the first thing is coincidence.
I could go on, but I won't because it's redundant and a really stupid thing to have an argument over.

[Klemmins]

*cough* yeah, guys, quit talking about stuff that isn't SBCG4AP! It's to metallic or something TrogLlama is blabbering about.

[fireface68]

when is it coming out????????????????:confused::confused::confused:: confused::confused::(:(:(:rolleyes::rolleyes::eek: :eek:

[burninator17]

Sometime this month that's all we know

[delimew]

well, we trust that it will. >.>

[yoshimickster]

Well I'll still have to wait longer since my fricking Wii keeps error-coding me!

[manni17b]

So we're about a full month past the original launch date, and they still won't give an exact release date or a price, this is shaping up to be a great game. I wonder how long it will be until the devs are helping John Carmack make N-gage ports and washing cars.

[Klemmins]

Well I'll still have to wait longer since my fricking Wii keeps error-coding me!


If you're having trouble getting it to connect, try elevating it and turning it upside down; that helped me.

[BadStrong]

Well I'll still have to wait longer since my fricking Wii keeps error-coding me!

Try visiting the Nintendo.com Tech Support Forums. (http://techforums.nintendo.com/) Look for people who have your problem, or make your own thread to ask yourself.:)

[Znex]

when is it coming out????????????????:confused::confused::confused:: confused::confused::(:(:(:rolleyes::rolleyes::eek: :eek:
When you stop spamming emoticons and question marks. http://209.85.12.232/4244/131/emo/well.gif

[Doomlewa]

When you stop spamming emoticons and question marks. http://209.85.12.232/4244/131/emo/well.gif

If thats the case we'll be waiting till he dies!

[TechNick]

Well the game coming out on the 14th is called "Plättchen Twist 'n' Paint" and Nintendo has been doing a 1 Virtual Console and 1 WiiWare release setup so far so that only leaves the 21st and the 28th.

[Thnikkaman]

1 month overdue! This SHOULD be a good game if its delayed that long, right!?!?

[manni17b]

1 month overdue! This SHOULD be a good game if its delayed that long, right!?!?

delays rarely turn out to make games better, case in point, Age of Conan

[Shauntron]

So we're about a full month past the original launch date, and they still won't give an exact release date or a price, this is shaping up to be a great game. I wonder how long it will be until the devs are helping John Carmack make N-gage ports and washing cars.

I love it when people sign up just to be mean!

[BiggerJ]

Well, since the new devblog is about dealing with the ESRB, it looks like it might be a clue as to why the game got delayed. The ESRB probably said that if Telltale doesn't implement a long list of required changes, they'll have to invent an all-new 'Frowny-Face' rating just for this game!

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/24/frownyfaceff0.png

[manni17b]

I love it when people sign up just to be mean!

I love it when people who are paid to do a job manage to find new ways to fail and delay themselves into obscurity. I bet you're already learning how to program in Windows Mobile so you can get a jump on the Blackberry game design market.

[CKcheeseboy]

Well, since the new devblog is about dealing with the ESRB, it looks like it might be a clue as to why the game got delayed. The ESRB probably said that if Telltale doesn't implement a long list of required changes, they'll have to invent an all-new 'Frowny-Face' rating just for this game!

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/24/frownyfaceff0.png

Why do you keep coming back to that? There's no reason this game should get an M rating, let alone anything high enough to require changes. Telltale probably just delayed it to put finishing touches on it so it's as good as it can be before release.

[manni17b]

I all seriousness though I am rather curious as to why telltale is being so tight lipped about release dates, pricing and the development process. In reality this is a game that doesn't require any major coding, as the engine for the PC version is looking the same as the engine Sam and Max uses, and developing games for the Wii really isn't effort intensive either. So in reality I bet the hold up is the brothers chaps have had some problems with the quality (or lack of) in the game because lets face it, its not like adventure game development is on par with the rest of the industry in terms of time and effort needed.

[tabacco]

Now that's some professional forum trolling :)

[manni17b]

Nice. I like how you threw about 6 wild assumptions in there and blended the insults so smoothly. Well played.

OK, then please educate me on to what I am wrong about, because I'm really curious as to what the problem is in releasing a game on time thats nothing more than a re-skin of a series you've been regurgitating for the past 2 years.

[manni17b]

sweet edit

[tabacco]

sweet edit

Thanks! I thought so.

[TrogLlama]

OK, then please educate me on to what I am wrong about, because I'm really curious as to what the problem is in releasing a game on time thats nothing more than a re-skin of a series you've been regurgitating for the past 2 years.
How long do you plan to go on with this?
Because we're more than capable of ignoring you.

/Very much aware of the irony

[manni17b]

How long do you plan to go on with this?
Because we're more than capable of ignoring you.

/Very much aware of the irony

So can I add you in with the list of people who ignore the obvious, like holocaust deniers and Ron Raul supporters?

[tabacco]

Okay, that's about enough of that. Back on topic please.

[TomSuperman]

When they delayed Superman for its controls, its controls still sucked.

[wisp]

Okay, that's about enough of that. Back on topic please.
okay, i'll get right to it. the topic is: delayed until july. can you even call this a delay, since there was no fixed release date in the first place?

When they delayed Superman for its controls, its controls still sucked.
but, you can never know how much it might have sucked without the delay...maybe it would have sucked black-hole-style.

[Dangerzone]

It would not surprise me if we did not got any release date announcement at all...

I can see it now, all of a sudden someone comes online and says the game will be released the following afternoon...

[Thnikkaman]

I can only think of the future: coming out july 28. It would most likley be the best answer that gives it about 2 weeks: 1 for finishing, the other for submitting.

[KarmaRocketX]

The game is coming out on Blaptember 45th, 2032

[Rather Dashing]

Well, the last dev blog was about the ESRB ratings board. So, it's apparently done and just jumping through the hoops of publishing.

So I'd give it two weeks tops. But that's just my guesstimate. ;)

[TrogLlama]

I'm gonna guess that it comes out Monday.
'Cause I want it to, that's why!

[CKcheeseboy]

I'm gonna guess that it comes out Monday.
'Cause I want it to, that's why!

Well, I just read earlier that "Major League Eating" is supposed to come out Monday, and I think another WiiWare game was announced for Monday as well. I don't think they've released three games in one week before (besides launch week), so unfortunately I don't think it will be this Monday. I would love to be wrong, though, because the sooner we get Episode 1, the sooner we get Episodes 2-5.

[someguyfromazoo]

when is it coming out????????????????:confused::confused::confused:: confused::confused::(:(:(:rolleyes::rolleyes::eek: :eek:

IN. JULY. 2008.:rolleyes::D:mad::mad::mad::cool::confused::o ;):)

[stronggamer]

if it doesnt come out this monday it'll come out at the most 14 days after

[zipi23]

I :(don't wanna wait another week for SBCG4AP!!!!! please make it come out on the 14th!!!!!!

[Klemmins]

you can wait... just uh... play something else...

[splash1]

No.

i hear that......

[Krodge]

OK, then please educate me on to what I am wrong about, because I'm really curious as to what the problem is in releasing a game on time thats nothing more than a re-skin of a series you've been regurgitating for the past 2 years.

This is slightly more complicated than a "re-skin" my friend. Yes this is still using the telltale tool, but using new technology that hasn't been used before. The Sam and Max series had to deal with 2d characters, yes, but not 2d characters that were only ever displayed at 1 or 2 angles. With an entirely different art style, different game mechanics, and a whole new way of approaching game development in general, you should be grateful that the team is happy enough to dedicate this much extra time to making a quality product at about $9-$10 per episode (still not determined, I know, but roughly in league with the Sam and Max series).

Also keep in mind that after episode 1 is released they aren't going to have the time for bug fixes or anything with the engine, so they have to get it right the first time in order to provide a new episode monthly. If you've never been involved in game development, then you have no room to complain or criticize.

Of course, as a troll who doesn't leave the safety of his bridge, you'll surely find a way to prove me wrong on all fronts without providing any proof. It's ok because I don't think you're hurting anybody's feelings. :)

[LuigiHann]

The game is coming out on Blaptember 45th, 2032

I was assured that the game would release by 200R. :(

[m0r1arty]

I was assured that the game would release by 200R. :(

Can't believe you missed the 20x6 potential there.

-m0r

[Krodge]

Releasing Summer, Twenty-Extysix

[Thnikkaman]

It's releasing Sunday! Sunday! Someday!, 2008

[LuigiHann]

Can't believe you missed the 20x6 potential there.

-m0r

I felt it was too obvious.

[LikaLaruku]

Possibly delayed till August.

[The Strong Sad]

yeah, i decided i just might get morrowind instead. I've been saving money for the first season for two months!:mad:

[stronggamer]

lika your so negative

[wisp]

yeah, i decided i just might get morrowind instead.

morrowind? that's years old...can't you get that from some bargain table for like 5 bucks now??

[KarmaRocketX]

I felt it was too obvious.

As did I.

[GENERICGUY]

With July about half way done and still no confirmed release date I'm starting to wonder if SBCG4Ap will be released in July. Will it?

[SBRules]

Well, it should, in the next week or so.

[Lunatik]

"Patience is a sharp razor to swallow, lil' buddy." ;)

And besides, I usually wait YEARS for games to come out (look at Jane Jensen's Gray Matter for instance), so another week or two don't bother me in the slightest.

[SBRules]

"Patience is a sharp razor to swallow, lil' buddy." ;)

And besides, I usually wait YEARS for games to come out (look at Jane Jensen's Gray Matter for instance), so another week or two don't bother me in the slightest.
Well, i had to wait 2 years for SSBB, so im like that 2.

[BigNick]

With July about half way done and still no confirmed release date I'm starting to wonder if SBCG4Ap will be released in July. Will it?

I'm pretty sure it will.

They said early on in june that it would be delayed until july, and they havn't said it would be delayed again, so im pretty sure it will come out on the 21st or on the 28th.

I would like it to be the 21st, but that is just me.

[BadStrong]

I'm pretty sure it will.
I would like it to be the 21st, but that is just me.

You, and everyone else. :D
:eek:
BTW: Hi GENE!!! ( lol. (http://homestarrunner.com/sbemail176.html))

[Strongsadioware]

Let us count down to the most awesome game ever (or atleast what SB says),

STRONG BAD'S COOL GAME FOR ATTRACTIVE PEOPLES!


Dum dum da duum!

[TrogLlama]

Great idea!
Okay, so it's coming out in... um......... uh...
Woo! Let's start counting down!
Unspecified... unspecified-1... unspecified-2... unspecified-3...

[BigNick]

calm down guys, im sure tt guys will tell us soon when it will come out.

if tt decides to release on the 21st, sunday will be the day they tell us, if not, then definitly on the 28th.

[delimew]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/18/70384439_ba1fd5b9de.jpg

[BigNick]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/18/70384439_ba1fd5b9de.jpg

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[Tandy 400]

BigNick is very...web savvy.

[The Green Ninja]

If you read the Nintendo News letter, it says what WiiWare games are coming out.

Those WiiWare games this week... or just "game" this week, is Major League Eating.

Yeah, that's right. They picked a MLE game over Strong Bad. Tsk.

[BigNick]

If you read the Nintendo News letter, it says what WiiWare games are coming out.

Those WiiWare games this week... or just "game" this week, is Major League Eating.

Yeah, that's right. They picked a MLE game over Strong Bad. Tsk.

I thought that MLE released last week?

[someguyfromazoo]

If you read the Nintendo News letter, it says what WiiWare games are coming out.

Those WiiWare games this week... or just "game" this week, is Major League Eating.

Yeah, that's right. They picked a MLE game over Strong Bad. Tsk.

I'LL KILL THE ******* *long line of curses*