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Sam & Max: Season 1 Retail bonus goodies revealed
The Adventure Company and JoWood are bringing the first season of TellTale's Sam & Max to "all major retail stores worldwide" this August.According to the press release, the boxed version will come with a full-sized printed poster with artwork by Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell, in addition to a bonus CD that includes a behind-the-scenes video, episode trailers, concept artwork, character bios, desktop wallpaper, and an MP3 soundtrack sampler. The crime fighting comedic duo will be available in English, French and German for the suggested price of US$29.99 or €29.99. Those who bought the season digitally through TellTale can also receive a bonus DVD with many of the same additional content for only the cost of shipping (not yet available). The developer is also promising more goodies will be available online as the Summer of Sam (and Max) rolls on.%Gallery-2534%
Sam & Max Episode 5: Reality 2.0 unveiled
Telltale has graciously satiated our desire for more Sam & Max goodness by revealing some details, a trailer, and screenshots of the upcoming fifth episode, Reality 2.0. The internet is in a state of crisis and its up to the Freelance Police (that would be Sam & Max for the uninitiated) to get to the bottom of the mystery.Random humor? Quality adventure games? Literal translations of silly internet jargon for the purpose of satiating the gods of corny humor? (Just look at that massive firewall -- burn!) Yep, we're sold. Reality 2.0 will be out for GameTap on March 29 and for everyone else on April 12.See Also:Joystiq interviews Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell%Gallery-2210%
Telltale talks: Sam & Max on Live Arcade?
Last week, we reported that Telltale Games was looking for an Xbox 360 programmer with a love of adventure games. Speculation ran rampant (rampant, we say!) that Sam & Max was bound for Xbox Live Arcade. Eurogamer caught up with Telltale to see if they could round up any more info. Telltale didn't outright admit that a Sam & Max game is headed to the 360, but a spokesperson did note that Telltale is a proponent of digital distribution and that the company would "look closely" at a service like Xbox Live Arcade.So, Telltale is definitely looking to produce something for the Xbox 360, and if they do make something, they would seriously consider releasing it via Xbox Live Arcade. Do with that what you will (not something gross, please).[Via Joystiq]
Abe Lincoln Must Die: Sam & Max episode 4 unveiled
Telltale Games has unveiled the title to its fourth episode in Sam & Max, so far the most successful episodic game around. Episode 4 is entitled Abe Lincoln Must Die and involves the dynamic duo solving the mystery of an overbearing leader of the executive branch who's implemented "federally mandated group hugs," among other atrocities.Sam & Max Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die is coming to GameTap February 22 and everyone else March 8. We've loved the titles so far and look forward to the new release. The entire first season of Sam & Max only has two episodes left.See Also: Joystiq review: Situation: ComedyJoystiq review: Culture Shock%Gallery-1666%
Sam & Max cartoon coming to GameTap
GameTap users will soon be able to watch The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, the animated show that was on Fox Kids back in the late nineties. The first episode will debut this Thursday, October 12, and will percolate at a rate of one episode per week. GameTap TV will also be airing a "Making of Sam & Max" original show.The Sam & Max show ran for 24 episodes. If GameTap keeps their promise of one episode per week, we'll have something to look forward to every week until March 22, 2007. As for Sam & Max: Season One: The first installment debuts next Tuesday, October 17. GameTap users gloat about their fifteen day exclusivity. On November 1, everyone can get Sam & Max. GameTap users lose bragging rights but still get the animated show. Periods of gloating recommence in December, for 15 days each month, until the end of the season in April. Sam & Max: Season One, sans GameTap, will be $9 per episode or $35 for a season pass. Those who need a quick Sam & Max fix can check out fr34kystyley's Sam & Max repository on GooTube YouTube -- act now before The Man shuts it down! Continue reading for some artsy craftsy bit of time wasting nonsense.
Sam & Max on Wii? Telltale wants your help [update 1]
In a public forum post, Telltale Games employee Emily Morganti chronicled the rise in interest to have Sam & Max on the Wii, noting that ultimately they like the idea of putting the zany romp (our description, not theirs) on Nintendo's console. Unfortunately, Telltale needs Nintendo to notice them -- and as a small self-publishing developer, that's not easy to do.That's where we (Joystiq and its readers) come into play. Telltale thinks the Wiimote would be a perfect fit for its point-and-click Sam & Max, and we're inclined to agree. If you care enough to join the cause, contact Nintendo and tell them you want to see Telltale Games get some support for a Wii version (it's done! See below).While you're at it, tell us: on what platform(s) would you like to see Sam & Max rear its ugly head? Wii Mac PlayStation 2 or 3 Xbox 360 / XBLA I don't care about Sam & Max [via 1UP][Update 1: Wow, that was quick. Emily over at Telltale has updated this particular blog entry:"They took notice! We got a phone call from Nintendo this afternoon. We'll take it from here - please don't email them anymore!"Well done, guys. Thanks JulianZ for alerting us.]
