| Homestar Ruiner screens, video, and super secret "tech demo"
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| Posted by emily |
June 11, 2008 |
Hot on the heels of last week's On the Spot appearance (okay, maybe lukewarm), today we bring you a new batch of screenshots and a gameplay video that shows off some new SBCG4AP locations. Now you can finally hear what Strong Bad has to say, without Brett and the interviewer talking over it! (And without me lurking in the side of the frame like an unaware moron!)
Click any of the thumbnails above to see the screenshot gallery, and head over to the Strong Bad page to check out the gameplay video. And if you're looking for more details about the game, like when it's coming out and what you'll get to do in it, make sure to read last week's rundown of the state of things.
Oh, one last goodie... make sure to check out Strong Bad's latest dev blog, in which he leaks an early tech demo we never intended to let you guys see...
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| Tagged Game Media, Strong Bad, WiiWare |
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| Top-secret SBCG4AP news!
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| Posted by emily |
June 5, 2008 |
Okay okay, not so top-secret, because we just spilled some of it on On the Spot, but news all the same.
First things first, now that the calendar has turned to June, we know you're eager to find out when you get to play Homestar Ruiner, the first episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. To that we say... in July. We're taking a little extra time to make the game as awesome as humanly possible. (We know you wouldn't want it any other way!) Homestar Ruiner is in the early stages of Nintendo's submission process and it's going well, and based on what we showed on GameSpot's broadcast, we hope you'll agree that it's looking great. The work we're doing now is the polish that's going to put it over the top.
 Above: Polishing the game.
Now for some good news: We're officially announcing that the Wii and PC versions of the game will launch simultaneously! This means that Wii owners and PC owners will be able to get their mitts on Homestar Ruiner at the very same time (Wii owners through WiiWare, and PC owners through Telltale's store). We know there are a lot more details surrounding the release that you're dying to hear, (like the actual release date and pricing, maybe), and I promise we'll let you know about that stuff as soon as we can.
On the gameplay front, we're finally ready to share some nuggets about what exactly you'll be doing in this cool game of ours Strong Bad's. In addition to the stuff you've grown to expect from a story-driven, point and click game (talking to people, looking at stuff, using inventory items, etc.), SBCG4AP has a lot of side activities that will keep you plenty busy. There are hidden items that give you access to, for example, a special Snake Boxer cheat code or trophies from Coach Z. Some of these are easy to find, while others are pretty devious. (Even after playing the game twice, I've still only found about half of them...)
SBCG4AP also has achievements that you can complete to boost your awesomeness ranking. There are costume items sprinkled around and a photo booth where you can flex and strut your stuff. And in the WiiWare version, you'll be able to email your Wii friends and send picture attachments using the Lappy. All of this is in addition to the main story thread, which in the case of Homestar Ruiner involves destroying Homestar's life and then gathering up the pieces of his shattered psyche and putting them back together.
So, never fear, gentle citizens, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is shaping up to be one hell of a good time. We'll have a new gameplay video and screenshots for you next week. Until then, make sure to check out On the Spot for today's interview, and don't forget about Strong Bad's dev blog and our Make a Mii, Win a Game contest!
In other tangentially-related news, we recorded commentary for the Sam & Max Season Two bonus DVD yesterday. Since production of SBCG4AP and the mystery franchise are in full swing, watching the cutscenes from Season Two and reminiscing about the games was a nice break for the team. Of course, you can't listen to and fully enjoy said commentary until you've played the games -- and they are excellent games -- so why not check them out while you're waiting for Strong Bad's Cool Game? Remember, downloadable games provide instant gratification!
PS: We really do know who Stinkoman is. Honest!
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| Tagged Game Media, Press, Strong Bad, WiiWare |
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| New SBCG4AP details - Homestar Ruiner!
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| Posted by emily |
May 14, 2008 |
With the premiere of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People fast approaching and the official launch of WiiWare this week, it seemed like a good time to spill some more beans about the series -- just the news you've been waiting for!
The first episode, Homestar Ruiner, kicks off a typical day in the House of Strong, with our hero answering emails, dominating in video games, and setting out to pummel his enemies. Then Strong Bad's scheme to win the tri-annual Race to the End of the Race lands him with an unwanted guest: his dimwitted adversary, Homestar Runner. Now Strong Bad must find a way to get the disgraced athlete back on the Free Country, USA A-list (and out of his house).
Homestar Ruiner is the first of five SBCG4AP episodes, and will be available for WiiWare and PC. We'll dish out some more details before the launch, but until then, the new gameplay video and screenshots on the Strong Bad page should tide you over. And don't forget about the dev blog, which is updated by Strong Bad himself (almost) every week!
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| Tagged Game Media, Strong Bad, WiiWare |
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