Free Alice: Madness Returns iOS storybook released
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We're still trying to wrap our minds around this recent, clever cross-promotion set up by American McGee's Spicy Horse for its upcoming psychopathic title, Alice: Madness Returns. Here's where we're at so far: They took a storybook, and turned it into a game, which they've now turned into a recently released iPhone and iPad-compatible storybook, which prefaces the events of yet another game.
The iOS storybook is a sound investment, as reading through it unlocks a code which saves you $10 on an Alice: Madness Returns pre-order through the EA Store. Still, it's one of the most crazily recursive promotions we've seen in a good, long time. Why, it's nearly as insane as the game's latest trailer! Ha, just kidding. Nothing is that insane.
The iOS storybook is a sound investment, as reading through it unlocks a code which saves you $10 on an Alice: Madness Returns pre-order through the EA Store. Still, it's one of the most crazily recursive promotions we've seen in a good, long time. Why, it's nearly as insane as the game's latest trailer! Ha, just kidding. Nothing is that insane.
Reader Comments (14)
Posted: May 22nd 2011 9:40PM Matrixxxx said
I got the iOS story book, the text is so small it is impossible to read and some times the text can't even be seen because the bottom part of the page where the text is located is cut off a bit. The app needs to be patched.
Posted: May 22nd 2011 10:12PM (Unverified) said
It was made for iPad and ported to iPod and iPhone. That's probably the issue, I played through it on iPad with no issues. Really neat interactions, too.
Posted: May 22nd 2011 10:28PM CBA25 said
It was a nice short experience. I loved the part where you smile with the Cheshire Cat. Plus you get the $10 off so who can complain?
Posted: May 22nd 2011 10:32PM shaggyc said
Can't wait for the Android port.
Posted: May 22nd 2011 10:53PM Adaran said
I just downloaded the book and it was pure awesomeness. Really glad that EA is extending their marketing to iOS devices. Smart. very smart.
Posted: May 23rd 2011 12:05AM Accessgranted said
Downloading at the moment thanks for letting me know! :)
Posted: May 23rd 2011 1:04AM xbashingx said
This game looks incredible, I'm in love with the artistic style of this game. Anyways, just thought i would mention that this game is already $44.99 on amazon, and is still at full price on the ea store website. ($59.99) Really looking forward to this game :]
Posted: May 23rd 2011 5:03AM Lnds500 said
Stupid promotion, they should start treating all their customers the same. It's only available in the US.
Posted: May 23rd 2011 6:51AM radioactivez0r said
Wait, am I being punished for not owning an iDevice?






