Telltale Games

*Vainamoinen* · 10/02/2012, 08:10 am

As a rule no, I do not possess any inside information at all. I won't say it doesn't happen, but concerning release dates... well, the Telltale people with whom moderators have the honor to confer halfway regularly show the tendency to know zip about release dates themselves.

Again, the community beta test for episode 4 was on September 9th. I'd be thoroughly surprised if they needed a good deal MORE than a month counting from that Sunday, and I'd rather bet on LESS.*

Also, retail release is December 4th. All episodes must be out by then, preventing mob law.

*PSN NA and Microsoft certification processes included; SCEE possibly not, sorry!

Anoniempje · 10/02/2012, 08:22 am

halloween release yo.

Saoralba131 · 10/02/2012, 09:26 am

I am pretty sure I read somewhere that TellTale have already sent it into their distribution partners and are awaiting confirmation.I certainly hope so as I can not wait for this

Keupajer · 10/02/2012, 09:27 am

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Originally Posted by Vainamoinen

As a rule no, I do not possess any inside information at all. I won't say it doesn't happen, but concerning release dates... well, the Telltale people with whom moderators have the honor to confer halfway regularly show the tendency to know zip about release dates themselves.

Again, the community beta test for episode 4 was on September 9th. I'd be thoroughly surprised if they needed a good deal MORE than a month counting from that Sunday, and I'd rather bet on LESS.*

Also, retail release is December 4th. All episodes must be out by then, preventing mob law.

*PSN NA and Microsoft certification processes included; SCEE possibly not, sorry!

So vain... If you should take your very best gues... is the game submittet for certification yet, and if so when do you believe that it happened?

tavax91 · 10/02/2012, 09:36 am

I would say that in the next 3 days we`ll be able to play the very expected episode 4

*Vainamoinen* · 10/02/2012, 10:36 am

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Originally Posted by Keupajer

So vain... If you should take your very best gues... is the game submittet for certification yet, and if so when do you believe that it happened?

It bears repeating that I'm guessing just like everybody else. But:

(a) hell yeah and
(b) timely enough that they're expecting "word from their trusted partners" any day now.

Donut Funn · 10/02/2012, 10:40 am

I just can't stop thinking about "very very soon... perhaps even sooner than you think". I really hope it's sometime this week, although logic is telling me next Tuesday.

Walker#8 · 10/02/2012, 10:44 am

I have a feeling they are going to try for a release around the same time the new season starts. That way you watch the new episode on TV and then go play the new episode of the game.

HelloCthulhu · 10/02/2012, 11:00 am

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Originally Posted by Vainamoinen

It bears repeating

marcu5 · 10/02/2012, 11:39 am

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Originally Posted by Walker#8

I have a feeling they are going to try for a release around the same time the new season starts. That way you watch the new episode on TV and then go play the new episode of the game.

would have been infinitely better if they actually had the timing correctly and the last episode of the game released when the season started

lucidity02 · 10/02/2012, 12:20 pm

Hate to burst everyone's bubble -- and I'm as optimistic as the next guy -- but nowhere on the Internet is there any text that confirms episode four has been sent to any digital platform for verification. That doesn't mean it HASN'T, but I don't think TT has said one way or the other.

WowMutt · 10/02/2012, 12:32 pm

Makes me wonder why TTG doesnt keep us even semi-updated on episode releases.. Not even exact dates, but let us know progress and ETA.

and I dont mean 2-3 days prior, but whats the harm in saying "planned to release in the week of...."?

Is like they want to keep it a secret, but why?

Milosuperspesh · 10/02/2012, 12:36 pm

cos if they have to delay it after a confirm they get hate mail..

WowMutt · 10/02/2012, 12:43 pm

doesnt have to be a firm date.. just an estimate.

"we're shooting for ........"

something like that.

I'm sure they got their fill of hate mail when they advertised Monthly releases and discovered they couldnt comit to that. Understandable..

but why not " current status is........., estimated release around ......."

darknessofheart · 10/02/2012, 01:20 pm

I think "this month" is a good enough estimate and it's a safe one at that. They know for a fact that it will be within this month, probably sooner than later, but do not want to commit to anything aside from that until they know for sure all their vendors are on the same page as well. As long as everything goes according to schedule with Microsoft, Sony, and the others, the game will most likely be here in early to mid October. Garry Whitta has really been hinting that the game will be here before the end of the month, so it should be here soon.

Viser · 10/02/2012, 01:36 pm

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Originally Posted by darknessofheart

I think "this month" is a good enough estimate and it's a safe one at that. They know for a fact that it will be within this month, probably sooner than later, but do not want to commit to anything aside from that until they know for sure all their vendors are on the same page as well. As long as everything goes according to schedule with Microsoft, Sony, and the others, the game will most likely be here in early to mid October. Garry Whitta has really been hinting that the game will be here before the end of the month, so it should be here soon.

He actually keeps saying the game will be here "very, very soon" and "before you expect it" and so does Telltale, that's why I'm totally optimistic here and I'm guessing mid October or earlier

Heartburnkid · 10/02/2012, 01:40 pm

This Friday or next Tuesday I'm thinking. I feel good about this for once. Would be nice for the finale first week of November.

Bearcules · 10/02/2012, 01:50 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by WowMutt

doesnt have to be a firm date.. just an estimate.

"we're shooting for ........"

something like that.

I'm sure they got their fill of hate mail when they advertised Monthly releases and discovered they couldnt comit to that. Understandable..

but why not " current status is........., estimated release around ......."

They tried that with episode 3. I started having conversations with a volleyball to stay sane-ish when they missed their mid-August target. I think I prefer the general anxiety of not knowing over the acute anxiety of a missed target.

*Vainamoinen* · 10/02/2012, 02:03 pm

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Originally Posted by WowMutt

Makes me wonder why TTG doesnt keep us even semi-updated on episode releases.. Not even exact dates, but let us know progress and ETA.

Yeah, didn't that work out just great on the blog the last time. Every announcement was greeted with the TWD fan base's great respect and mucho rejoicing.

Telltale's doing great in their announcements this time 'round. They'll be early and unexpected.

Gabsteur · 10/02/2012, 02:08 pm

This release method is seriously getting on my nerves. It looks so unprofessionnal. Those "approx" release dates speculations. Why not give your public updates on what's going on???

Even on the episode 3 release date, I had to go search in the PS store because it was not downloadable from the game itself.

Telltale, you guys finally made a good game, congrats for that, but this distribution method is fucking "broche a foin"

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Wed Sept 12	1	0.13%
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10/02/2012, 08:10 am	#401
Vainamoinen Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,824	As a rule no, I do not possess any inside information at all. I won't say it doesn't happen, but concerning release dates... well, the Telltale people with whom moderators have the honor to confer halfway regularly show the tendency to know zip about release dates themselves. Again, the community beta test for episode 4 was on September 9th. I'd be thoroughly surprised if they needed a good deal MORE than a month counting from that Sunday, and I'd rather bet on LESS.* Also, retail release is December 4th. All episodes must be out by then, preventing mob law. PSN NA and Microsoft certification processes included; SCEE possibly not, sorry! __________________ Moderators on the TTG forums are all volunteers from the community and still belong to the community. They are not employees of the company. The opinions expressed in their posts are those of individual fans and must not be confused with official company statements. Last edited by Vainamoinen; 10/02/2012 at 08:13 am.*

10/02/2012, 12:32 pm	#412
WowMutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 412	Makes me wonder why TTG doesnt keep us even semi-updated on episode releases.. Not even exact dates, but let us know progress and ETA. and I dont mean 2-3 days prior, but whats the harm in saying "planned to release in the week of...."? Is like they want to keep it a secret, but why? __________________ *Disclaimer* 90% of all my post's are intended to include humor and should not be taken too seriously!

10/02/2012, 12:36 pm	#413
Milosuperspesh V3.0 The shining Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wai soh Sirius ? Posts: 3,309	cos if they have to delay it after a confirm they get hate mail.. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/KIQCS/311661538927832 I am Sir Milo of Smeg https://www.facebook.com/#!/SaveCarley My soul tastes like butterscotch pudding Mentored by Mr flibble Sorry the aloe vera ran out for those burns.

10/02/2012, 12:43 pm	#414
WowMutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 412	doesnt have to be a firm date.. just an estimate. "we're shooting for ........" something like that. I'm sure they got their fill of hate mail when they advertised Monthly releases and discovered they couldnt comit to that. Understandable.. but why not " current status is........., estimated release around ......." __________________ *Disclaimer* 90% of all my post's are intended to include humor and should not be taken too seriously!

10/02/2012, 08:22 am	#402
Anoniempje Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1	halloween release yo.

10/02/2012, 09:26 am	#403
Saoralba131 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 189	I am pretty sure I read somewhere that TellTale have already sent it into their distribution partners and are awaiting confirmation.I certainly hope so as I can not wait for this

10/02/2012, 09:36 am	#405
tavax91 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 10	I would say that in the next 3 days we`ll be able to play the very expected episode 4

10/02/2012, 10:40 am	#407
Donut Funn #ForClementine Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 84	I just can't stop thinking about "very very soon... perhaps even sooner than you think". I really hope it's sometime this week, although logic is telling me next Tuesday.

10/02/2012, 10:44 am	#408
Walker#8 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 62	I have a feeling they are going to try for a release around the same time the new season starts. That way you watch the new episode on TV and then go play the new episode of the game.

10/02/2012, 12:20 pm	#411
lucidity02 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 177	Hate to burst everyone's bubble -- and I'm as optimistic as the next guy -- but nowhere on the Internet is there any text that confirms episode four has been sent to any digital platform for verification. That doesn't mean it HASN'T, but I don't think TT has said one way or the other.

10/02/2012, 01:20 pm	#415
darknessofheart Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Point A to Point B to Point C Posts: 436	I think "this month" is a good enough estimate and it's a safe one at that. They know for a fact that it will be within this month, probably sooner than later, but do not want to commit to anything aside from that until they know for sure all their vendors are on the same page as well. As long as everything goes according to schedule with Microsoft, Sony, and the others, the game will most likely be here in early to mid October. Garry Whitta has really been hinting that the game will be here before the end of the month, so it should be here soon.

10/02/2012, 01:40 pm	#417
Heartburnkid Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 57	This Friday or next Tuesday I'm thinking. I feel good about this for once. Would be nice for the finale first week of November.

10/02/2012, 02:08 pm	#420
Gabsteur Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 25	This release method is seriously getting on my nerves. It looks so unprofessionnal. Those "approx" release dates speculations. Why not give your public updates on what's going on??? Even on the episode 3 release date, I had to go search in the PS store because it was not downloadable from the game itself. Telltale, you guys finally made a good game, congrats for that, but this distribution method is fucking "broche a foin" Last edited by Gabsteur; 10/02/2012 at 02:12 pm.

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