Episode 3 release dates: PSN NA, XBOX, PC/MAC out NOW, Steam Aug 29th (by 6pm PDT)!

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  • edited July 2012
    So people are going to get anal about the fact a video game (games being renowned for getting pushed back) Takes 6 weeks to release an episode?
    I want to carry on like the next man. But my god get some perspective

    peace out
  • edited July 2012
    Did anyone notice that one of the producers voted for Fri August 31?
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    Damn. And I wanted to make the last possible voting day "developer vote day". :D
  • edited July 2012
    Did anyone notice that one of the producers voted for Fri August 31?

    so much for the middle of august
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    Don't worry. It's still a month, the devs haven't got a clue yet. ;)

    Huh. The only date no one voted yet is my mother's 60th birthday.
  • edited July 2012
    That sounds really strange? the developers don't have a clue regarding the game they've planned to ship out mid august?
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    Have more fun.

    "Plan" is an interesting variable when you're dealing with such small development timeframes.
  • edited July 2012
    That sounds really strange? the developers don't have a clue regarding the game they've planned to ship out mid august?

    More likely it's a dev who isn't involved with making this game.
  • edited July 2012
    what would a developer do who wasn't invovled with making the game?
  • edited July 2012
    Work on an upcoming game or port. There is usually more than one game in development at once, even if it's just in the early stages of working out production schedules and the like.
  • edited July 2012
    I cant remember the last time I heard of a game being released early. Lets face it the further along in episodes the longer its going to take to develop. There winds up being thousands of choices that they have to write for which is going to translate to long delays. I dont think they realized what they were getting into when in talks about writing and developing this game series. Literally thousands of different story lines have to be written and produced in the last couple episodes which is a giant undertaking especially for a smaller company like TTG.
  • edited July 2012
    cmar143 wrote: »
    I cant remember the last time I heard of a game being released early. Lets face it the further along in episodes the longer its going to take to develop. There winds up being thousands of choices that they have to write for which is going to translate to long delays. I dont think they realized what they were getting into when in talks about writing and developing this game series. Literally thousands of different story lines have to be written and produced in the last couple episodes which is a giant undertaking especially for a smaller company like TTG.

    ep2 showed not every choice was being used so, ttg can simply stick with the pro kenny or pro larry/lilly anti ducks pro clem and doug/carly

    so now we have to add to them steal from car? and clem has a hoodie ?

    then theres killing the stjohns?

    yeh i reckon ep4 and ep5 will be delayed once ep3 is done and we have new members
  • edited July 2012
    Did anyone notice that one of the producers voted for Fri August 31?

    Just noticed that, maybe that is a sign that it might be the 31st of August. I hope it earlier but right now I am just sitting tight like everyone else.
  • edited July 2012
    Strictly speaking, TG didn't say when the third episode will be released. They wrote in their blog that it "will be ready in the middle of August" and that they will try to "release all platforms and regions as close together as possible". I think it takes some time to release an episode after finishing it.
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    That should definitely read ready to play. But the simultaneous release attempt could crack the date, indeed.
  • edited July 2012
    crack like an unboiled egg dropped from a high roof top ?
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    More like a zombie head by Lee's axe - his aim is perpetually off. Your comparison makes the further delay pretty inevitable... I think mid-August is still where we're going.
  • edited July 2012
    I think EP3 is in the testing phase now, this was posted on the TTG Facebook page
    Know anyone in the Bay Area of CA who'd like to play test our upcoming games next weekend? Email playtest@telltalegames.com for more info! We're looking for a variety of experienced AND inexperienced players - so no familiarity with our games will be necessary. We'd love to have you by our office. Spaces are limited!

    Who knows we might have it by mid-August after all like I read somewhere.
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    Huh. That is a REALLY good sign actually. Maybe my own vote still has a chance this time. :D
  • edited July 2012
    thats assuming it's twd ep3 it could be something else like stuff from ep4/ep5 or a different game..
  • VainamoinenVainamoinen Moderator
    edited July 2012
    No worries. "Playtest" means "playtest". This is an episode 3 beta.
  • edited July 2012
    No worries. "Playtest" means "playtest". This is an episode 3 beta.

    yeah true ;)

    shame they don't give us forum vets a chance if we outside of the usa
  • edited July 2012
    yeah true ;)

    shame they don't give us forum vets a chance if we outside of the usa

    Well them's the brakes. Any other way and they risk the beta build being leaked to the public.
  • edited July 2012
    Does anyone know if they have decided on a release date for Episode 3? I bought the game yesterday and was instantly hooked. Let me know something people!
  • edited July 2012
    No date yet, they are aiming for a "mid august" release right now.
  • edited July 2012
    Gman5852 wrote: »
    Well them's the brakes. Any other way and they risk the beta build being leaked to the public.

    obviously:rolleyes:
  • edited July 2012
    Thanks Gman! I'm looking for to the next episode!
  • edited July 2012
    I come back a little less than a week later, and there isn't 20 more pages of ranting! I'd say we're in a good position so far, guys! :D

    I'm guessing august 21st.
  • edited July 2012
    That should definitely read ready to play. But the simultaneous release attempt could crack the date, indeed.

    Do they not proof read? There seems to be a lot of errors in communication simply because they typed the wrong character name in or forgot a few words.
  • edited July 2012
    still nothing.
    be back in 2 weeks.
  • edited July 2012
    Episode 2 was nothing short of awesome. It's definitely frustrating to have delays, but I'd rather wait longer and get top quality, then have them ship early because people scream and get poor quality. It's easier to apologize for a late release, then for an early let down.

    I can't wait for episode 3!!!
  • edited July 2012
    Shpankz wrote: »
    Episode 2 was nothing short of awesome. It's definitely frustrating to have delays, but I'd rather wait longer and get top quality, then have them ship early because people scream and get poor quality. It's easier to apologize for a late release, then for an early let down.

    I can't wait for episode 3!!!

    welcome to the forums :)

    ep3 is going to be epic
  • mz3mz3
    edited July 2012
    it's too late(august)
  • edited July 2012
    mz3 wrote: »
    it's too late(august)

    diddums
  • mz3mz3
    edited July 2012
    what????
  • mz3mz3
    edited July 2012
    diddums

    what is that???
  • mz3mz3
    edited July 2012
    • Episode 3: Long Road Ahead - August 2012
    o Chapter 1 - Goodbye, She Quietly Says
    o Chapter 2 - Bad Blood
    o Chapter 3 - Hit The Road
    o Chapter 4 - Woodbury Bound
    o Chapter 5 - Rumbling Down The Track
    o Chapter 6 - Can't Save 'em All
    o Chapter 7 - Tools For The Job
    o Chapter 8 - Lend Me Your Ears
  • edited July 2012
    mz3 wrote: »
    • Episode 3: Long Road Ahead - August 2012
    o Chapter 1 - Goodbye, She Quietly Says
    o Chapter 2 - Bad Blood
    o Chapter 3 - Hit The Road
    o Chapter 4 - Woodbury Bound
    o Chapter 5 - Rumbling Down The Track
    o Chapter 6 - Can't Save 'em All
    o Chapter 7 - Tools For The Job
    o Chapter 8 - Lend Me Your Ears

    wiki page again ?
  • mz3mz3
    edited July 2012
    wiki page again ?

    ow I am sorry
  • edited July 2012
    mz3 wrote: »
    ow I am sorry

    next time use spoiler tags...

    if it's legit ;)
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