I just able to pre-order the season itself. I got a question about the code that is used to get a free Telltale game episode. What certain games is the code good for?
So says the web page: "Any prior Sam & Max, Strong Bad, Wallace & Gromit, Bone or Telltale Texas Hold'em game"
Basically, any episode from any series except Tales of Monkey Island.
I have a 9400M in my MacBook and it runs Tales of MI great, so it should be able to play Devils Playhouse well enough too. Not sure if it will run with everything set to the ultimate top setting, but you should be able to play it no problem.
..then click "Pre-Order Special". It says you get a free episode from the Telltale library, then details them all, but omits TOMI. As I said, I think it's simply an error of omission.
It's more "if you order in May, it's not a preorder".
Preordering means ordering something before it's available. It comes out in April. May is after April.
Preordering specials don't apply to things that aren't preorders.
I was just confused because it is in a sense a preorder to further episodes.
Free episodes and other similar perks (like the private forum) are limited to those that pre-order the entire season. You can still purchase the entire season before it's all released, but from a seasonal (perks) standpoint it's no longer considered a pre-order after the first episode has been released.
We'll have a great collector's DVD for PC and Mac customers after the end of the downloadable season. Like all of our episodic games, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse will be available on DVD after all five episodes have been released. Any season purchaser gets the DVD for only the cost of shipping, so you can get the instant gratification of playing the game downloads as they release, then experience the tactile satisfaction of owning the disc after the season concludes. Note that we will not be able to provide disks for PSN users.
I have to say though, the pic isn't as clear as all previous icons used.
Skun'Kape is *far* too small. It's that I know that's him, but I suspect someone who doesn't know wouldn't be able to recognise what's being depicted.
Myself, I'm wondering if any characters from Hit the Road will make an appearance. Of course, I'm not sure about the rights regarding that game.
Can't wait for this game! The other two seasons I only recently got, so I could play them one after the other (LOVED the second season) but this will be my first episodic season playing one per month. It really does look epic, seems more like an interactive movie than a game from the trailer.
I have a 9400M in my MacBook and it runs Tales of MI great, so it should be able to play Devils Playhouse well enough too. Not sure if it will run with everything set to the ultimate top setting, but you should be able to play it no problem.
I'm planning to get an iMac soon; are you saying that the 9400M doesn't handle level-9 graphics? I've grown accustomed to them on my current PC, and I wouldn't want to miss out...
I'm planning to get an iMac soon; are you saying that the 9400M doesn't handle level-9 graphics? I've grown accustomed to them on my current PC, and I wouldn't want to miss out...
Whatever's in the current generation of iMacs should run the game no problem.
Yeah, they do. Way better. Don't make me get comparison screenshots.
And man, seeing Max "get angry" was so hilarious. The expressiveness of the characters has advanced even way beyond Tales for sure.
Yeah, wow, Sam and Max look a HELL of a lot better than Season Two. The expressions are lively and varied, and the detail is a lot better(especially on Sam).
I won't get comparison screenshots, but I'll propose a test to Zodler:
Fire up an episode from Season 2. Any episode. Actually, 204 and 205 would probably work best since they have Grandpa Stinky too. Play for a little while. (Or find a decent quality playthrough on YouTube.) Make note of the animations, both facial and otherwise.
Now rewatch the gameplay video. Make note of the animations, both facial and otherwise. Keep an eye on the textures as well.
Give the differences you notice careful consideration -- no matter how subtle they might seem! -- then return here with your results.
I really like that they have eyebrows now. It's good that Sam never takes off his hat, because on little Sam, his angry expression looks like a parasite is growing out of his forehead.
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Basically, any episode from any series except Tales of Monkey Island.
Great to hear, thanks!
Not really. I use it mine with Siege of Spinner Cay and worked.
Don't tell anyone =P
It's must before release, I think.
Saying, before April 15th of 2010 whichever the hour they release it.
Yeah I used my free code to get Lair of the Leviathan. I suspect they just made an error of omission.
-HM
http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/thedevilsplayhouse
..then click "Pre-Order Special". It says you get a free episode from the Telltale library, then details them all, but omits TOMI. As I said, I think it's simply an error of omission.
-HM
So I won't get a free game if I pre-order May?
Right then.
It's more "if you order in May, it's not a preorder".
Preordering means ordering something before it's available. It comes out in April. May is after April.
Preordering specials don't apply to things that aren't preorders.
Is now up for pre-order on the portugues playstation store!!!!!
Woot!!!!!!
Free episodes and other similar perks (like the private forum) are limited to those that pre-order the entire season. You can still purchase the entire season before it's all released, but from a seasonal (perks) standpoint it's no longer considered a pre-order after the first episode has been released.
-HM
Well that's how it usually works, but maybe this time something new will happen.
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What if I want a disc version of the game?
We'll have a great collector's DVD for PC and Mac customers after the end of the downloadable season. Like all of our episodic games, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse will be available on DVD after all five episodes have been released. Any season purchaser gets the DVD for only the cost of shipping, so you can get the instant gratification of playing the game downloads as they release, then experience the tactile satisfaction of owning the disc after the season concludes. Note that we will not be able to provide disks for PSN users.
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-HM
Just thought I'd mention it.
I have to say though, the pic isn't as clear as all previous icons used.
Skun'Kape is *far* too small. It's that I know that's him, but I suspect someone who doesn't know wouldn't be able to recognise what's being depicted.
Huh. I did the same thing. Tales of Monkey Island is the only Mac series, except for Sam and Max.
Can't wait for this game! The other two seasons I only recently got, so I could play them one after the other (LOVED the second season) but this will be my first episodic season playing one per month. It really does look epic, seems more like an interactive movie than a game from the trailer.
I'm planning to get an iMac soon; are you saying that the 9400M doesn't handle level-9 graphics? I've grown accustomed to them on my current PC, and I wouldn't want to miss out...
Whatever's in the current generation of iMacs should run the game no problem.
Nobody really knows, but, looking at their history of releases, soon or later. I hope soon, but probably will be later. But I hope not.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/episode-i-sam-max/64430
Love the reference to "Harvey". That's such a good movie.
Yeah, they do. Way better. Don't make me get comparison screenshots.
And man, seeing Max "get angry" was so hilarious. The expressiveness of the characters has advanced even way beyond Tales for sure.
Fire up an episode from Season 2. Any episode. Actually, 204 and 205 would probably work best since they have Grandpa Stinky too. Play for a little while. (Or find a decent quality playthrough on YouTube.) Make note of the animations, both facial and otherwise.
Now rewatch the gameplay video. Make note of the animations, both facial and otherwise. Keep an eye on the textures as well.
Give the differences you notice careful consideration -- no matter how subtle they might seem! -- then return here with your results.
I'll be in bed in my lab if you need me.
Here.