View Full Version : Pre-orders, demo, and trailer are yours for the taking!
tabacco
03/13/2009, 12:47 pm
Heyyyyyyyy!
We've opened up pre-orders (http://www.telltalegames.com/wallaceandgromit) for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures! And what's more, if you pre-order, you'll get a 25% discount AND two free games (one Sam & Max episode, and one Strong Bad episode).
But wait, there's more! Check back Monday (that's March 16) for the playable demo, available exclusively from Yahoo! Games. Then come back AGAIN the following Tuesday to get the actual playable first episode! That's right, the game will be in the hands of you, the gamer, on March 24!
Oh wait, that's not enough? A weekend is too long to wait for more Wallace and Gromit you say? Well then, head on over to Yahoo! Games (http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/wallace-and-gromit/wallace-and-gromit-videos/1295964) for an exclusive trailer!
Demo! The demo is now up! Grab it from the Grand Adventures page (http://www.telltalegames.com/wallaceandgromit).
Weeblerjake
03/13/2009, 12:50 pm
WOOOO! Thank you telltalle. :)
splash1
03/13/2009, 12:57 pm
AT LAST!! I can't wait!
XBLA games have to be released on Wenesdays... and the 24th is a tuesday...
ig0rpwnwEd
03/13/2009, 01:23 pm
Oh yeah! CrossOver time!
deadlinejon
03/13/2009, 01:58 pm
i think this looks good.
deadlinejon
03/13/2009, 02:02 pm
my mom thinks wallace & gromit is stupid.
Guybrush Threepwood
03/13/2009, 02:13 pm
Of course I've pre-order, why wouldn't I? Even better to get a 25% discount and two free games to give to mates to entice them into the world of Telltale. I'm not going to play the demo as I don't want to spoil it when I actually play the game for the first time on release, but it's interesting you guys are doing that. Guess you've got something going on with Yahoo!. Either way, really excited, and glad that we got so much information and to know that the game is just round the corner.
StinkomanFan
03/13/2009, 03:02 pm
I loe the new voice actors work. He sounds like Sallas
Guy in a Box
03/13/2009, 03:16 pm
FINALLY!! Nehehehhehehehheher! *farts, then explodes*
Quuux
03/13/2009, 04:58 pm
How do I re-gift the 2 free games? Since I've already bought sam & max s1/2 and sbcg4ap.
Emily
03/13/2009, 05:06 pm
Write to support. We'd have to do it manually for you.
Chords of Steel
03/13/2009, 06:22 pm
I'm not going to play the demo as I don't want to spoil it when I actually play the game for the first time on release, but it's interesting you guys are doing that. .
Of course. I would never play a demo. It would spoil the surprise.
:rolleyes: ...who am I kidding? I'm gonna be all over that thing.
I will be playing the demo since I'm not sure my laptop will be able to handle the game.
Aliasalpha
03/13/2009, 07:05 pm
Cracking bit of pre-order cheese, you've got my money for sure.
Maratanos
03/13/2009, 07:26 pm
I still can't get over how reasonable Telltale is with their licenses. 9 developers out of ten would say "so you've bought it already? Too bad for you."
David Giles
03/13/2009, 07:37 pm
Woo! I'm sure I've not pre-ordered anything that fast before.
Fortunately the game is coming out just after my mini-dissertation is due so that should get my undivided attention. But why did you reverse your policy on early release of demos just now? I'm a sucker for them, downloading the spore creature creator the night before one of my exams last year. If I fail to hand anything in on the riveting subject of Newton's Principia it's all your fault...
Tjibbbe
03/13/2009, 08:01 pm
Dear Telltale,
I love you. You've got my money, as usual.
Hugs and kisses,
Your mate.
Rather Dashing
03/13/2009, 09:34 pm
Will the demo be out before the 25% off promotion is up? I want to get my hands on those new controls before I order.
As the website reveals, demo comes out Monday, promo ends a week after!
Rather Dashing
03/13/2009, 10:53 pm
Ah, somehow missed the dates!
The slashed, pre-order price of the season is right about where I expected the price of this season to be, considering the smaller episode count. As long as I'm not boiling with righteous consumer fury after messing with the demo, I'll probably go for that.
Jennifer
03/13/2009, 11:46 pm
Yay! Just in time for my birthday! :)
Now I have the perfect thing to get myself this year. :D
matan
03/14/2009, 02:16 am
preordered the minute I saw the deal! Actually, I feel pretty bad, like I just ripped Telltale off, buying their games at $6.5 per episode...
But, wow, I was totally no expecting the release to be so soon!
LittleBuddy
03/14/2009, 05:21 am
Looks great, since I can't pay today because banks are closed here at weekends, Monday it is. I don't think I'll play the demo either considering it's just barely more than a week... well, maybe I'll try play around with the controls a bit to see which scheme is the best :D (the Xbox controller was supported, wasn't it?).
Also:
XBLA games have to be released on Wenesdays... and the 24th is a tuesday...
It looks like the PC version will follow a different schedule from the XBLA one since it's not getting the first episode at least until May (unless they change their minds).
Not neccesarily. Last August's Weeks of arcade saw the surprise release of the Fable II Pub Games.
LittleBuddy
03/14/2009, 07:25 am
Yep, it's definitely possible since that would fix the schedule discrepancy, it's just that they've already announced that one the games of the promotion will be released unexpectedly. We'll see...
HappyCoincidence
03/14/2009, 09:48 am
Out of curiosity, why only 4 games? I noticed the bundle full-price (or maybe there is no bundle) is the same as the past 5-game series bundles. Are these games longer, more intricate? Of course, don't get me wrong--I think your prices are extremely low for the value of the games anyway, and you'll have my money shortly regardless. It's just us with economics/marketing degrees always have to question when our math doesn't add up. Despite any skepticism, I too am really excited to play.
LittleBuddy
03/14/2009, 09:56 am
According to previews, yes, those episodes seem to be around 4-5 hours long each, so in total they should be about the same length than the other series.
Bryko614
03/14/2009, 10:22 am
All four games are coming out that same day?
deadlinejon
03/14/2009, 10:28 am
no, one a month.
The Burninator
03/14/2009, 10:34 am
I see on the release dates that the first is coming this March, and then none til May. Why are you taking a break?
Emily
03/14/2009, 10:45 am
Episode 1 is technically the April game. We're releasing it a week early because we just couldn't wait. :D
Episode 1 is technically the April game. We're releasing it a week early because we just couldn't wait. :D
Could you please comment if it is being released on the 25th for XBLA?
David E
03/14/2009, 10:53 am
Could you please comment if it is being released on the 25th for XBLA?
More details on Monday, Ribs :)
But... but... I want the info now!!!
preordered the minute I saw the deal! Actually, I feel pretty bad, like I just ripped Telltale off, buying their games at $6.5 per episode...
But, wow, I was totally no expecting the release to be so soon!
Not the only one. :D Saw the offer, checked my balance and preordered. Cracking good deal, and I even get to try out Strong Bad, which I haven't checked out yet.
Wait. new news on Monday? Monday also happens to be the day they announce the first Days of Arcade Promotion (Family Game Night)... es muy suspicioso.
khr1988
03/14/2009, 05:15 pm
Great news about the demo. Loved the trailer. Does anyone think there be a calibration assistant at the beginning like with Sam and Max season 2?
:)
Hopeflly it's the COPS again!
It has to be the week I leave the country for over a week as well. I'm going monday. D:
Great news though, I can't wait to play it.
khr1988
03/15/2009, 08:56 am
Hopeflly it's the COPS again!
That would be weird but cool. Maybe Wallace invented the COPS?
That would be awesome. :)
ig0rpwnwEd
03/15/2009, 09:07 am
Just pre-ordered!
Chris1
03/15/2009, 09:43 am
It need not be the COPS, but we do need a way of changing the resolution before the game starts.
khr1988
03/15/2009, 10:23 am
It need not be the COPS, but we do need a way of changing the resolution before the game starts.
Maybe Shaun the Sheep?
:)
Pantagruel's Friend
03/15/2009, 10:33 am
That's right, the game will be in the hands of you, the gamer, on March 24!
Hey, that's my name-day! How nice of you :D
LittleBuddy
03/15/2009, 11:06 am
Why use the COPS when W&G have a wacky machine of their own :P?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/Mackinder/cooker_arms_edited_2.png From "A Grand Day Out", the first short.
By the way, is the demo going to be the full game locked as usual?
Lachlan_is
03/15/2009, 02:17 pm
I've never heard of/used yahoo games, do you need an account to get the demo?
patters
03/15/2009, 05:12 pm
More details on Monday, Ribs :)
it's monday i want, nay demand news..... jokes about time differences are fun
Falzo
03/15/2009, 06:21 pm
You have my money Telltale. Now the wait continues. I've been waiting since the announcement.
I'm not even looking at the trailer since the game is coming on the 24th. I don't want to spoil anything.
leon101
03/15/2009, 10:47 pm
Of course. I would never play a demo. It would spoil the surprise.
:rolleyes: ...who am I kidding? I'm gonna be all over that thing.
I'll be playing the demo, because I am not a Wallace & Gromit fan (heck, I only saw that one movie, wererabbit) so I got to make sure I like the game first, before I purchase it later. Looked good from the trailer.
rubberchickenwithapulley
03/16/2009, 01:14 am
This is the best piece of news ever (almost as good as when MI5 or S&M S3 will be out) :)
Just preordred and wish TT the best sales ever.....it sort of helps the motivation for getting more games....WE NEED MORE GAMES....ARRRGH :eek:
8 days to joy and happiness!
Guy in a Box
03/16/2009, 04:12 am
It's Monday...(whistles while looking around, patiently waiting for the release of the demo)
deadlinejon
03/16/2009, 07:17 am
It's Monday...(whistles while looking around, patiently waiting for the release of the demo)
same. same. spamidy spam while we wait?
Freelance Poster
03/16/2009, 01:09 pm
Dang I'm not going to be able to snag the discount (short on cash til next Friday). Still for this game I'll more than gladly pay full price! Now to get me that demo!!! :)
If you can buy it on Friday or during the weekend, you can still get the discount (until next monday).
Cantatus
03/16/2009, 06:37 pm
Write to support. We'd have to do it manually for you.
If we purchase through Steam is there a way of doing this as well? (I'm guessing no, but I figured I'd ask since I already have the full seasons of Sam & Max and Strong Bad.)
azza29
03/17/2009, 03:51 am
The tutorial in demo is pretty much the definition of condescending, there needs to be an option to skip it.
Dangerzone
03/17/2009, 04:12 am
So will every episode have its own demo... or is this the demo for the entire season?
LittleBuddy
03/17/2009, 04:24 am
The tutorial in demo is pretty much the definition of condescending, there needs to be an option to skip it.
There is in the full game.
Emily
03/17/2009, 07:34 am
If we purchase through Steam is there a way of doing this as well? (I'm guessing no, but I figured I'd ask since I already have the full seasons of Sam & Max and Strong Bad.)
You'd have to ask Steam if they can do this for you or not.
khr1988
03/17/2009, 10:20 am
Hi there. Decided to take up the pre-order offer.
But I read in the support forum a message that was posted a year ago that stated if you pay via Paypal and don't have all the funds in your account, you have to enter your credit card information. Does this still apply?
Thanks again for a great demo!
Derwin
03/17/2009, 11:06 am
Other than a few gripes with the new control scheme, the actual feel of the game and gameplay was perfect! The choreography of the vehicle scene was beyond fantastic... if that scene is any indication of gameplay sequences to come, this is going to be one excellent season. Voice acting was also great. My only disappointment (other than the controls) is that the season is only 4 episodes long... I am sure I will be hankering for another episode after I finish the fourth!
Looking forward to playing the game, and thank you for releasing the demo in advance of the full game.
Gman5852
03/17/2009, 01:14 pm
Hey. Does anyone know wether or not there is a demo for the XBLA version up.
Rather Dashing
03/17/2009, 01:55 pm
Hey. Does anyone know wether or not there is a demo for the XBLA version up.
There isn't. And if I understand XBLA games correctly, there won't be a demo on the 360 until the game comes out.
David E
03/17/2009, 01:56 pm
Hey. Does anyone know wether or not there is a demo for the XBLA version up.
Not yet; more on that later!
Not yet; more on that later!
How later? This week or next week? Or worse?
I'm hoping I will spark a comment saying "Now"
As David said, later! Soon...ish? We haven't got XBLA dates to announce right now, or we would have announced them already :) We generally like announcing things and do as quickly as we can, so when there's nothing to say we tend to not say it, if that makes sense?
MS better release it next week. I'm mad at major nelson. I'll send hims some angry tweets.
Let's be smart, rational adults.
Derwin
03/17/2009, 07:19 pm
Let's be smart, rational adults.
Oh now you know that your fan-base isn't comprised of such creatures.
Pre-ordered the game! Not to jump to any conclusions, but I think this will be an excellent addition to the TTG library.
TrogLlama
03/17/2009, 08:05 pm
Let's be smart, rational adults.
And here I thought Telltale was web-savvy.
MaxFan
03/17/2009, 10:10 pm
Let's be smart, rational adults.
You are suggesting your existing fans are smart, rational adults? Have you seen the kind of games you release?
Gibbeynator
03/18/2009, 03:15 pm
While the deal is tempting, I'm probably just going to buy the first episode, and then an upgrade whenever episode 2 is coming out, if that's being offered this time.
NickTTG
03/18/2009, 05:06 pm
While the deal is tempting, I'm probably just going to buy the first episode, and then an upgrade whenever episode 2 is coming out, if that's being offered this time.
... :o
Gibbeynator
03/18/2009, 05:10 pm
You're not offering individual episodes this time around, are you?
You're not offering individual episodes this time around, are you?
What? That would be madness! I think that was implying it wasn't a wise choice.
Emily
03/18/2009, 06:36 pm
You're not offering individual episodes this time around, are you?
That's correct. On PC, the purchase option is to buy the full season for $34.95. (Or $26, if you buy it by Monday!)
On Xbox, the episodes will be available individually.
XMunkki
03/18/2009, 07:18 pm
Well I did preorder but still I felt a bit "cheated" (not the correct term) about the sam&max and strong bad episodes, as I'd already bought and played all of them. So it goes down to the cheapened price (happy about that) but only that. Oh well, can't win em all.. :) (I guess I'll go and stare my sam&max statue now)
EDIT: Excellent customer service. Indeed, I can gift them to my friends so I'm very happy with this solution. Thanks Emily and all :) .
Pantagruel's Friend
03/19/2009, 04:10 am
Well I did preorder but still I felt a bit "cheated" (not the correct term) about the sam&max and strong bad episodes, as I'd already bought and played all of them. So it goes down to the cheapened price (happy about that) but only that. Oh well, can't win em all.. :) (I guess I'll go and stare my sam&max statue now)
Emily mentioned elsewhere that in such case, you should contact the support and they'll cook up some solution.
Freelance Poster
03/19/2009, 07:18 am
Emily mentioned elsewhere that in such case, you should contact the support and they'll cook up some solution.
I think that was to gift the games to another person that didn't have the pleasure of having those games already.
nomuru2d
03/19/2009, 11:20 am
Um... I've already got Ice Station Santa. Is there any way I can get a different episode with the preorder offer?
Molokov
03/19/2009, 02:37 pm
No, but as stated above and in other threads... email support@ and they can turn it into a gift that you can send to a friend. You do have friends, right? :p
Guy in a Box
03/19/2009, 02:40 pm
I don't. Do I win anything?
I wish Telltale would vary up their free promotions. At least ggive us bone, or something...
NickTTG
03/20/2009, 12:03 pm
I wish Telltale would vary up their free promotions. At least ggive us bone, or something...
I don't represent the marketing team, but I think the reason we give out those episodes are because we're trying to give people who haven't played our other games a chance to try them out. And that one episode will hopefully just wet their appetite and leave them wanting more. I don't think we're trying to give away whole seasons for free.
Also... I don't think its aimed at people who already own our whole collection :)
Also also.... its a free game... how can anyone complain?
Also also.... its a free game... how can anyone complain?
Do you really have to ask in this day and age? :D
Rather Dashing
03/20/2009, 04:02 pm
Yeah, the promotion isn't for me, or for us. Actually giving people who pre-order a discount as a policy is nice though, it makes people that own the episodes feel less "gipped" when a free episode is released later down the line, even when such an action isn't really necessary.
I'm kind of surprised that they keep giving them away for so many things, really. It's getting kinda silly, and almost makes me wonder why they don't just drop it Abe Lincoln style. But I'm not the marketing department, and I'm no marketing guy.
Really, Telltale's job isn't to give me games for free. And I'm fine with that.
Well, I do not own the complete Telltale collection. :cool:
Yeah, the promotion isn't for me, or for us. Actually giving people who pre-order a discount as a policy is nice though, it makes people that own the episodes feel less "gipped" when a free episode is released later down the line, even when such an action isn't really necessary.
I'm kind of surprised that they keep giving them away for so many things, really. It's getting kinda silly, and almost makes me wonder why they don't just drop it Abe Lincoln style. But I'm not the marketing department, and I'm no marketing guy.
Really, Telltale's job isn't to give me games for free. And I'm fine with that.
If we make a something free then it's just always free! When there's a chance that something might be free, people might pay more attention. Who knows? We have 18 episodes altogether, and that will be up to 22 at the end of W&G, which is a decently formidable catalog at this point, so we have enough content amassed now that we can throw some of it around for promotional purposes without freaking ourselves out.
Also, since SB and Sam & Max episodes are still normally of monetary value, it means that once you get the free one as part of a promotion, it's a valid ticket to upgrade. You can't do that with Lincoln Must Die!
None of that is rocket science or anything, it's just a thing we do. I'm glad that I work at a place that seems to be so into constant giveaways and freebies and things like that.
Pantagruel's Friend
03/21/2009, 04:09 am
When there's a chance that something might be free, people might pay more attention.
Definitely. I played the demo of the first Strong Bad episode, and I abandoned it pretty soon, style mismatch. But now that I got the 4th one as part of the W&G package, it keeps nagging me that I should try it once again :)
Banang
03/21/2009, 12:05 pm
Hot dog! We got a demo already?
Downloading now.
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