Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Strong Bad's Cool Game now on Mac, temporarily discounted]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/strong-bads-cool-game-now-on-mac-temporarily-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/strong-bads-cool-game-now-on-mac-temporarily-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/strong-bads-cool-game-now-on-mac-temporarily-discounted/#commentsIn honor of yesterday's "Trogday" observances (honoring the day that Strong Bad brought Trogdor the Burninator to life, in all his majesty), Telltale has announced that Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is now playable by those who only have Macs in their thatched-roof cottages. THATCHED-ROOF COTTAGEEEEEEEEES!

Until January 20, the Mac and PC versions will be on sale for the same burninating price as the PSN release: $15 for the whole season. After that, they'll go back up to $30, which is still cheaper than the original WiiWare price of $10 per episode (there are five). You can use that beefy arm coming out of the back of your neck to click over to the product page on Telltale Games and save some money now.

JoystiqStrong Bad's Cool Game now on Mac, temporarily discounted originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>macpcq1-2011release-datestrong-badStrong-Bads-Cool-Game-for-Attractive-Peopletelltale-gamestrogdaytrogdorFri, 14 Jan 2011 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Strong Bad's Cool Game gets Attractive $15 price on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/strong-bads-cool-game-gets-attractive-15-price-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/strong-bads-cool-game-gets-attractive-15-price-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/strong-bads-cool-game-gets-attractive-15-price-on-psn/#comments Dear Joystiq,

Can you recommend any good, cheep adventure games on PlayStation Network?

With lots of crap,
Brad Butler

Well, Butter Face, as a matter of fact we can recommend a good, "cheep" adventure game on PSN. Check out Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People, which crams in five Strong-Bad-Packed episodes for only 15 simoleons starting December 21. That's half the price of the PC version! Just imagine all the cold ones you could purchase with that extra dough in the pocket of your stale, unwashed jeans. Or maybe you could pay someone to wash your jeans. Seriously, B-man, you should do something about those.

Yours,
Joystiq

JoystiqStrong Bad's Cool Game gets Attractive $15 price on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telltale Games has a difficult tightrope to walk, balancing as it does between narrative and gameplay. The studio counts on you being immersed in the universes it creates, but also has to keep all that character from getting in the way of the game it has crafted.

Poker Night at the Inventory seems to be drenched in the studio's typical humor and likable characters. But it quickly becomes clear that the repetitive dialog is muddying a poker game that was already weak to begin with. In short: Telltale has fallen off the rope entirely.

At least in Sam & Max there's always the chance of redemption in the next narrative-led mission. In Poker Night ... well, there's just the next oddly timed "sandvich" joke.

Gallery: Poker Night at the Inventory

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JoystiqPoker Night at the Inventory review: A bad beat originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[GinnyN]

With Guybrush Threepwood fans taken care of, Telltale's adventure game-lovin' enthusiasts have voted Sam & Max as the next title to get Mac-ified. The Telltale blog confirmed the choice yesterday, saying that the other two titles up for porting (Wallace & Gromit and Strong Bad) will be playable on OS X "within the course of this year." Alongside the announcement (which didn't include a release date), the site posted a handful of "propaganda" created by voters to sway others to their side. We've posted one of our faves above, but we suggest checking out the whole lot.

JoystiqSam & Max voted as next Telltale series for Macs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventureepisodicguybrush-threepwoodos-xpropagandasam-and-maxstrong-badtelltaletelltale-gameswallace-and-gromitTue, 02 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Telltale games headed to Mac, Tales of Monkey Island out now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/telltale-games-headed-to-mac-tales-of-monkey-island-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/telltale-games-headed-to-mac-tales-of-monkey-island-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/telltale-games-headed-to-mac-tales-of-monkey-island-out-now/#comments Hey, remember that "totally unconfirmed" report that stated Telltale would be bringing its whole catalog to the Mac and, furthermore, would be showing off Mac versions of its games at Macworld? You can slide that over to "totally confirmed" now, as Telltale has officially announced that it is indeed bringing its titles to Mac OS. The first game to hit the platform will be Tales of Monkey Island, which is actually available for the Mac right now. Telltale is currently asking fans to decide which game it releases next: Strong Bad, Sam & Max or Wallace and Gromit.

Perhaps the best part about it all: Telltale also announced that the Mac versions of its games will be free to anyone who already purchased the PC version. Presumably, that also means that those who buy the Mac version will have access to PC versions. Either way, it means a whole new audience for Telltale's games.

The company will be at Macworld this week, showcasing Tales of Monkey Island. Speaking of which, curious Mac gamers out there can grab the demo for Tales of Monkey Island at the Telltale website (and we suggest you do).

JoystiqTelltale games headed to Mac, Tales of Monkey Island out now originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>macsam-and-maxsam-and-max-season-onesam-and-max-season-twostrong-badstrong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-peopletales-of-monkey-islandtelltalewallace-and-gromitWallace-and-Gromits-Grand-AdventuresThu, 11 Feb 2010 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Telltale porting its games to Mac, hints at iPad]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/report-telltale-porting-its-games-to-mac-hints-at-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/report-telltale-porting-its-games-to-mac-hints-at-ipad/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/report-telltale-porting-its-games-to-mac-hints-at-ipad/#comments According to Mac|Life, Telltale will begin supporting the Mac platform starting on Febrary 8 with Tales of Monkey Island -- and, as what can only be described as a great idea, gamers will be able to download both the Mac and PC versions of Telltale's games for one price. In other words, you won't have to worry about which version you buy, because you'll be getting both. Tales of Monkey Island is to be the first title to receive Mac support, with Sam & Max, Wallace & Gromit and Strong Bad to follow (supposedly in that order, by the way). Both seasons of Sam & Max should arrive within "several weeks" of Tales of Monkey Island, with the others arriving in the following months, the site writes.

The report also mentions that Telltale plans to convert its entire catalog -- with the exception of Bone and Texas Hold 'Em -- according to Mac|Life. Its Telltale source declined to confirm if ports are on their way to the iPhone or iPad as well, though he did reiterate Telltale's desire to expand to as many platforms as possible.

When reached for comment by Joystiq, a Telltale representative called the report "totally unconfirmed," adding that potential iPhone or iPad support is "total speculation" at this point. According to the Mac|Life report, Telltale will be showing off its Mac titles at the Macworld Expo on February 11, so you can bet we'll be stopping by to find out.

JoystiqReport: Telltale porting its games to Mac, hints at iPad originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleipadiPodmacMonkey-Islandsam-and-maxstrong-badstrong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-peopletales-of-monkey-islandwallace-and-gromitWallace-and-Gromits-Grand-AdventuresThu, 28 Jan 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Telltale offering full seasons of Sam & Max, Wallace & Gromit, Strong Bad for $20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/telltale-offering-full-seasons-of-sam-and-max-wallace-and-gromit-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/telltale-offering-full-seasons-of-sam-and-max-wallace-and-gromit-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/telltale-offering-full-seasons-of-sam-and-max-wallace-and-gromit-s/#comments If you've been waiting to ride the wave of resurgence the adventure genre has been enjoying, now's the time to wax that board, kick off your flip-flops and hit the water: Telltale has put full seasons of its adventure games on sale. For the low price of one Andrew Jackson (otherwise known as $20), you can snag a full season of Sam & Max, Wallace & Gromit or Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.

Act quickly, though -- the sale ends at 12PM PDT this Monday, November 9.

JoystiqTelltale offering full seasons of Sam & Max, Wallace & Gromit, Strong Bad for $20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telltale Games (Sam & Max, Strong Bad) CEO Dan Connors mentioned in a recent interview that WiiWare "requires the most planning" of the online console marketplaces. In fairness, though, he explains that all the current console makers' online storefronts attempt to make content relatable to the audience. Connors notes that Strong Bad was "perfect" for Nintendo, which we're sure has a little bit to do with the enhanced sales after Nintendo's "storage solution" was introduced.

Connors doesn't make any further announcements for Telltale's brand of episodic gaming for the Wii, but he does say that the company will continue to evolve the adventure genre and feels the developer will continue growing the adventure genre for "years to come." A positive sign for more potential Telltale titles on the Wii front, perhaps?

JoystiqTelltale talks episodic content on Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 May 2009 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>sam-and-maxsam-and-max-season-onestrong-badstrong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-peopletelltaletelltale-gamesMon, 11 May 2009 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Telltale: Strong Bad sales have doubled since SD Card Menu update, more WiiWare coming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/09/telltale-strong-bad-sales-have-doubled-since-sd-card-menu-updat/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/09/telltale-strong-bad-sales-have-doubled-since-sd-card-menu-updat/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/09/telltale-strong-bad-sales-have-doubled-since-sd-card-menu-updat/#commentsIt appears that some of the kids who "boycotted" the Wii Shop Channel until Nintendo offered some kind of fix for the storage issue have, true to their word, started buying stuff. Telltale Games sent out a press release claiming that sales of the Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People series have "more than doubled" since the GDC unveiling of Nintendo's "storage solution." Telltale didn't specify any numbers -- just that whatever the rate of sales was since GDC is better than whatever the rate was before.

"Nintendo's new solution really opens the door for players to add to their collection of downloadable games, which is critical for a series with multiple installments," Telltale CEO Dan Connors said in the press release. "This is a major step forward for episodic gaming. We're looking forward to even greater success on WiiWare with Strong Bad, as well as other projects."

Other projects!

JoystiqTelltale: Strong Bad sales have doubled since SD Card Menu update, more WiiWare coming originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With our shelves and Wii fridges creaking under the weight of new games from the holidays, Nintendo has generously given PAL gamers a week to catch their breath -- at least, we think that's the idea. Both WiiWare titles this week probably only appeal to a handful of people. The fifth and final episode of Strong Bad Episode 5 is great, obviously, but only if you're in the teensy minority who grabbed the first four instalments.

Meanwhile, Fun! Fun! Minigolf is allegedly so fun that maker Shin'en felt the need to tell us of its fun-ness twice over. But is a zany-looking chibi minigolf game really the title to stop us from getting our fingers gooey? Hint: no.

Continue reading VC Friday: Fun! Fun! Strong Bad!

JoystiqVC Friday: Fun! Fun! Strong Bad! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're quite happy Eurogamer suggested that Telltale's latest episodic adventure game, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, could be headed to Wii, because we wouldn't have been able to post about it otherwise, and we're totally excited about it! They seem very confident, even putting a Wii icon in the image on the front page that links to the article.

Eurogamer's logic is fairly sound: the game is to be released on PC and some console, so why not the one that Telltale put their last two games, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People and Sam & Max, on? Especially since Strong Bad has done so well as a WiiWare game.

The new game sounds brilliant, combining Telltale's signature humorous puzzle-solving with elements of the classic Aardman series like Wallace's baroque inventions, and bringing more personality and interactivity to NPCs. We suggest you read Eurogamer's preview and set yourself up for potential future disappointment should this end up on N-Gage or something.

JoystiqWe hope this Wallace & Gromit preview becomes relevant originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shed a tear, children, for the last and final episode of SBCG4AP has finally dropped on WiiWare. We found the best way to send the series off was, well, the same way we concluded each previous episode: review it. If you'd like to start at the beginning, we've included a link to the first episode's review below. Also know that we've touched up the older reviews and added buttons for easy navigation from one episode's review to the next. So, feel free to dive right in from the beginning below, or jump to the final episode's review.

Start from the beginning | Read the final episode review

JoystiqReview: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've reached the end of our journey, as SBCG4AP comes to a close with its final episode, 8-Bit is Enough. It's a great way to conclude the series and easily the best episode of the bunch. If you're a gamer, then you're going to love the blatant fan service and all of the gaming references within this final episode.

Continue reading Wii Fanboy Review: 8-Bit is Enough

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Before we get to the actual information, we have to take a moment to give Curtis his promised momentary fame for coming up with the name for this weekly feature. So without further ado:

CURTIS!
Now, with that behind us:

Strong Bad Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough (Telltale Games, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points): In this final (for this season, at least) installment, Strong Bad does battle with Trogdor. Our money's on the dragon with a man's arm.

Big Kahuna Party (Reflexive Entertainment Inc., 1-4 players, 700 Wii Points): "So, it's a match three game with a few bells and whistles, how much do we think we can get away with charging? Pearson?"

"Umm, how about eight dollars?"

"Well, let's not go crazy."

Enduro Racer (Sega Master System, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): We like Enduro Racer, if for no other reason than the title espousing the value of endurance over speed. "Just hang in there," Enduro Racer says, "just hang in there and you'll eventually finish the race." That's the kind of tortoise-beats-hare logic we can get behind.

JoystiqWiikly Wares: Strong Bad 5, Big Kahuna Party, Enduro Racer originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aside from the last episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, we've also got Rock Band 2 releasing on Wii this week. On top of that, we've got one new Virtual Console game, as well as some other retail releases and another WiiWare game. Head past the break for the list of this week's new gaming content.

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JoystiqRetail and download releases for the week of December 15th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaharmonixmtv-gamesreleasesrock-bandrock-band-2strong-badtelltale-gamesMon, 15 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Did Strong Bad win you over?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/11/wii-warm-up-did-strong-bad-win-you-over/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/11/wii-warm-up-did-strong-bad-win-you-over/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/11/wii-warm-up-did-strong-bad-win-you-over/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Next Monday, the Strong Bad series gets wrapped up on North America's WiiWare service, with the release of the fifth and final chapter. If you bought the previous four and plan to buy 8-bit is Enough, you'll have spent 5,000 Wii points. That's more or less the price of a full game, but the reviews suggest that it's worth the outlay.

As Strong Bad is still the only example of episodic gaming on WiiWare, we're curious about how the game fared. Did you buy just the first chapter, only to decide against purchasing future episodes, or will you be picking up all five? And if you've still not acquired a single chunk of this delightful game, did you try the browser-based sampler we linked to recently? If not, you should -- it's fun ... and free.

In fact, let's make this feel official:

View Poll


JoystiqWii Warm Up: Did Strong Bad win you over? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Monday, the final chapter in the Strong Bad series will be available to download on WiiWare. Telltale just dished out a press release informing us that 8-Bit is Enough will be available next week. And, as usual, look for our review then.

Who else is pumped for the last episode?


[Via press release]

Strong Bad's Game for Attractive People has been loads of fun. If you're late to the party, be sure to check out our reviews of the previous episodes. You can check out each of them by clicking this text. And, if you're looking for other WiiWare games you might enjoy, hit up our WiiWare reviews page here.

JoystiqFinal SBCG4AP episode releases this Monday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telltale has sent us over a new trailer and screens for the final installment in the Strong Bad saga, 8-Bit is Enough. With it being the final episode and all, Telltale is upping the ante with plenty of awesome Trogdor action. Several screens feature the burly dragon man burninating the land, among other things. Hit up the video above, then be sure to check out the new screens in the gallery below.

TROGDORRRRRR!


[Via press release]

JoystiqFirst screens and video for SBCG4AP's final episode originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pit Crew Panic!, a bizarre minigame compilation in which you repair busted cars, trucks, medieval castles, wedding cakes, giant toilets, and whatever this is, leads the new arrivals on the PAL Wii Shop this week. It's joined by remade Nintendo puzzler Art Style: Rotohex and, as we expected, Strong Bad: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective. Then there's Bang!, a puzzler that looks a bit like Bejeweled with fruit -- the gameplay video after the break is possibly the most soulless thing we've watched in years.

Oh, and we can now say with some certainty that World of Goo will be out in Europe and Australia on December 19, the only "WiiWare Friday" left in 2008. Unless it's been delayed again, which doesn't bear thinking about.
  • Strong Bad: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective -- 1000 Points -- WiiWare
  • Art Style: Rotohex -- 600 Points -- WiiWare
  • Bang! -- 600 Points -- WiiWare
  • Pit Crew Panic! -- 500 Points -- WiiWare
Footage of all four after the break! Cookies for those who make it through the whole Bang! video.

Continue reading VC Friday: Panic! hits PAL regions

JoystiqVC Friday: Panic! hits PAL regions originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Europeans: it looks like you're going to have to jump ... over to the Wii Shop on Friday, in order to download Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, the penultimate episode of Strong Bad's Etc. According to a press email, and this forum post by Telltale's Emily Morganti, Nintendo sent the company a notice that the adventure game would hit the PAL WiiWare service this week.

Obviously, this is good news because Dangeresque 3 is a game we loved, and we're happy that you'll get to share in the experience sooner or later. But more importantly, we're thrilled because this release announcement gives us an excuse to link to the browser-based Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque!, which is a breathtakingly pixel-perfect tribute to vintage adventure games.

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Four new WiiWare titles came down the tubes in Europe and Australia today, and the selection couldn't be more diverse. Art Style: Cubello and Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands you'll already know about, but CueSports and Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam are more mysterious beasts. The former looks promising, the latter, er, not particularly great, according to the few reviews that are about.

Art Style: Cubello -- WiiWare -- 600 Wii Points
CueSports -- Snooker vs. Billiards -- WiiWare -- 800 Wii Points
Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands -- WiiWare -- 1000 Wii Points
Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam -- WiiWare -- 1000 Wii Points

Footage of all these is past! The! Break!

Continue reading VC Friday: Strong Bad, Cubello, cooking, billiards

JoystiqVC Friday: Strong Bad, Cubello, cooking, billiards originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's WiiWare titles serve as a great example of the best and worst that the service has to offer.
  • Strong Bad Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 (Telltale Games, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points): Don't be confused by the subtitle, you didn't miss Dangeresque 1 and 2. After three Strong Bad episodes, you know what to expect. This time, dying is not on the menu ... again. Dangeresque 3 was originally set to debut June 2004 in 3D but was delayed for unspecified reasons.
  • Target Toss Pro: Bags (Incredible Technologies, 1-16 players, 700 Wii Points): It's no (Beer) Pong Toss, but paying $7 for a game simulating the tossing of a bean bag (known formerly as Cornhole in parts of the country) is a bit ridiculous, especially when the price of building your own Cornhole game is considerably less. Just because there's some real-life arm swinging involved doesn't mean you can tack on a Wii remote and charge for it.

Gallery: Strong Bad Episode 4 - Dangeresque 3

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Following the first, second, and third installments in SBCG4AP, I found myself wondering if the fourth episode could keep the pace of the first three. And it's pretty evident in the first few moments of the game that this is another episode that is setting the bar for humor a bit higher. Frankly, they gave me the whole tub of popcorn, but I only needed the edge.

Continue reading Wii Fanboy Review: Dangeresque 3

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Good news, fans of SBCG4AP. Episode 4, Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, will hit WiiWare this coming Monday, November 17th. If you've not checked out the previous 3 episodes, then you really need to get on that. We've had nothing but fun with those episodes and, like many of you, are looking forward to this Monday.

Head into the gallery for some images from the upcoming episode, then cruise past the break for a trailer from Dangeresque 3. It's worth it, we assure you. Then (we're so demanding today!), keep an eye on this web site for more Dangeresque 3 goodies.

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Look at all that majesty. Telltale sent a screen to Wired of the fifth episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, featuring what may be the beefy-armiest sight yet for the downloadable episodic adventure game series: TROGDOR!

Defying all known limits of the awesomeness that can be safely produced by a video game system, this image seems to show Trogdor the Burninator, who was a man -- I mean, he was a dragon-man ... or maybe he was just a dragon ... taking a starring role in Strong Bad Episode 5. What a way to end the series.

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Having gone through the first three episodes of SBCG4AP now and having thoroughly enjoyed them, we were thinking about other episodic games out there. There's LostWinds and its near-promised second installment. There's Penny Arcade Adventures, Sam and Max (which we received all on one disc), and those Half-Life episodes, just to name a few.

Are you a fan of episodic gaming? Have you taken the plunge, either through WiiWare, Steam, or the services of those other guys? Do you favor a smaller, more regimented gaming experience for less coin than the ticket price for a AAA title on the retail shelf? Thoughts?

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We've been waiting for the third installment of SBCG4AP for a little while now, jonesing for a new episode after thoroughly enjoying the first two. For myself, this third episode is my favorite, as the combination of a "band off," and what I found to be the best writing in the series so far, have come together and dropped hot, delicious gaming action all over my face. Grab your leopard print pants and Squealin' Larry Limozeen Microphone and head past the break for the full review. Well all right!

Continue reading Wii Fanboy Review: Baddest of the Bands

JoystiqWii Fanboy Review: Baddest of the Bands originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whoa, ch-check out this week's WiiWare selections. No, really, check them out.
  • Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (Telltale Games, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points): If you've played the previous Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People episodes, this is a no-brainer. If not, you're probably better off starting at episode one.
  • Art Style: ROTOHEX (Nintendo, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points): Another entrant from the Japanese bit generations collection. Formerly known as DIALHEX, the game is essentially a stripped-down version of Hexic.

JoystiqStrong Bad joins Art Style: ROTOHEX on WiiWare originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've been waiting patiently and finally Guitar Hero: World Tour releases to retail this week. It's a good week if you're looking for some new retail disc games to play. Also, if you're looking for some fun to be had from downloading WiiWare and Virtual Console titles. As well as the game shown above, past the break you'll find a long list of new experiences to enjoy on your Wii.

Tell us, what are you planning on picking up this week?

Continue reading Retail and download releases for the week of October 27th

JoystiqRetail and download releases for the week of October 27th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telltale Games has just informed us that the latest episode in the ongoing saga of Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People has been dated for release on WiiWare this coming Monday, October 27th. If previous episodes are any indication, this latest installment in the series is going to be quite fun. Look for it on Monday, where it'll be available for download at the usual price of 1,000 Points.


[Via press release]

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Here are two friggity fresh videos from the third episode of SBCG4AP. So far, the series hasn't disappointed and we're hoping for the same from the third chapter, which, if everything goes to plan, should be dropping on WiiWare very soon. Hit up the video above, then head past the break for more.

Continue reading A double dose of Strong Bad goodness

JoystiqA double dose of Strong Bad goodness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is in its third episode, getting cooler as they go; therefore we expect the people which it is for to be more attractive. The latest episode, Baddest of the Bands, features Strong Bad trying to earn some money by putting together a band and entering them in a competition. However, with a band composed of Homsar and the KOT, he's not likely to become a hundredaire any time soon.

After the break, in case you missed it (we did!) the introductory trailer for this episode. We're going to be sad when we don't have a new episode of Strong Bad to look forward to.


Continue reading Strong Bad Episode 3: Featuring Homsar as the theremin

JoystiqStrong Bad Episode 3: Featuring Homsar as the theremin originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We barely need to write anything here this week, do we?
  • Mega Man 9 -- WiiWare -- 1000 Wii Points
  • Helix -- WiiWare -- 1000 Wii Points
  • Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free -- WiiWare -- 1000 Wii Points
Helix is a dance-cum-exercise game from Ghostfire which was deemed above-average by critics, if not exactly essential. Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free falls into the same trap as Super Dodge Ball did in North America, in that it's a great, worthwhile title that was regrettably released the same week as Mega Man 9. And Mega Man 9, well, you know all about that. It's totally awesome and rad. Buy it.

[Update: typo]

Continue reading VC Friday: Time to Get Equipped

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The Telltale folks have dished out another episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People (otherwise known as SBCG4AP). Much like the first episode, Strong Badia the Free has its ups and downs, but, for the most part, is everything you'd expect from the genre. If you had trouble swallowing the first episode, then know that much hasn't changed with the second download.

Continue reading Wii Fanboy Review: Strong Badia the Free

JoystiqWii Fanboy Review: Strong Badia the Free originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the weekly update to WiiWare normally presents opportunity, this week it's more notable for what you won't be doing. The first thing that's off-limits? Trying to handle Strong Bad's style. The malicious, masked midget returns this week with Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free (Telltale Games, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points).

The other thing you won't be doing? Having any inkling of what Potpourrii (Abstraction Games, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points) is. Here, from its (unedited) description in the official Nintendo release:

"For centuries, the seasons have followed a set pattern. But then things start to go awry in the forest. Suddenly it's snowing while the sun shines and flowers bloom while leaves are falling. Then a strange purple goo appears. The leprechauns are stunned. Even worse, the magic oak of life loses its power. It all turns out to be the fault of an evil wizard."

Later, it mentions the word "puzzle," but our reading comprehension abilities were already torn asunder at that point. If you can handle it, check out an ad for the game after the break.

Continue reading Strong Bad returns to WiiWare with Potpourrii

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As suspected, today sees the release of SBCG4AP's second episode, Strong Badia the Free. What's surprising, however, is the two other games available for download through your Wii. One of them is a WiiWare game we know little about, and the other is an old NES game about a robotic boy that likes the color blue. OMG what is it?!

Head past the break and find out!

Continue reading Retail and download releases for the week of September 15th

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[Update: we've just learned that the game is scheduled for this Monday!]

Strong Badia The Free, the second episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People, is expected this month, and Telltale is preparing us to come to the coolest place I know. Where, it would seem, a revolution against the tyrannical, swimming-pool-full-of-gelatin-eating King of Town is brewing.

In the screens, we can see that most of Free Country USA is united against the KOT, even The Cheat and Marzipan. They appear to be ready to burn the butter-loving monarch in effigy. But it isn't all bad -- The Cheat appears poised to throw the real rave he's always deserved, instead of just a lightswitch rave.

Population: Ti-i-i-iiiiiiire!

[Via press release]

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No, they aren't predicting the apocalypse or anything, but their future on the Wii seems almost certain. When asked if SBCG4AP sold more on the PC or Wii, they were quick to note that performance on Nintendo's system beat the PC. How was it to work with Nintendo?

"Working with Nintendo's been pretty good," commented designer Mark Darin. "All the help that Nintendo's been giving us and allowing us the opportunity to be on WiiWare has been great for our company and great for getting titles like SBCG4AP out there to a new audience who maybe isn't used to Adventure games. It's been a great partnership with Nintendo so far." Telltale also goes on to talk about the system's hardware and what challenges that presented, as well as Sam & Max on the console. So be sure to read the full interview over at Joystiq.

JoystiqJoystiq talks with Telltale about Wii and the future originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telltale has just sent out a press release, which was chock full of screens for the next episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. As you all know, we found the first episode to be quite good (although, we never did have our copy freeze on us), so we're looking forward to this month's new episode. Oh, and along with those lovely screens (check them out in the gallery below), we've also got a new trailer for you above this very post.

Did you download the first episode? Enjoy it?



Strong Bad's Game for Attractive People isn't the only notable WiiWare title. Capcom's upcoming Mega Man 9 has managed to turn a few heads (and might have even gotten other companies to think about retro revivals). There's also the upcoming Tetris Party and Alien Crush Returns, both from Hudson. Oh, and let's not forget Space Invaders Get Even!

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We have had a busy week at the PC centric Big Download site. As we approach two big gaming events (next week's Games Convention and Labor Day weekend's Penny Arcade Expo) we should have even more to write about in the coming days. In the meantime let's look back at the week that was:

Exclusive Features
Downloads
News

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