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Ron Gilbert Returns With DeathSpank

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the madre-de-dios-es-el-pollo-diablo dept.

KingofGnG writes to tell us that the genius behind games like Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion, and the SCUMM script engine has returned to bring you another action-adventure entitled "DeathSpank". Showcased at the recent Penny Arcade Expo, the game promises the same adventure-styled gameplay of Monkey Island with the RPG-style gameplay of Diablo. Now all you have to do is get the fish out of your pants and belly up to the SCUMM bar.

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  1. Platform? by Yvan256 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Ok, I just skimmed over TFA, but I didn't see any mention of the targeted platforms for this.

    Will a great game be once again limited to Microsoft Windows and/or Xbox 360 or will it also be available for Macs, possibly Linux and hopefully Wii, Nintendo DS, PS3, PSP?

    Heck, how about an iPhone/iPod touch version?

    1. Re:Platform? by carou · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Also, the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii all have USB ports and can support keyboard and mouse. I wish publisher would stop assuming that console = gamepad and make console games that require keyboard+mouse.

      These aren't exotic accessories that cost a fortune and are only available from a handful of manufacturers.

      I don't know about you, but I don't have a desk set up in my living room in front of the television. Any game which required mouse control would be absolutely no use to me.

  2. Get thee to the Wii by Quiet_Desperation · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I have a hope that the Wii will bring about a revival of the adventure game. The Strong Bad game on WiiWare was a fun diversion, and the Sam & Max games are close to release on the console. The point and click format is perfect for the Wii.

    I love my hard core games, but pointing and clicking through something fun and puzzley can be relaxing. A man needs variety.

    1. Re:Get thee to the Wii by Tomun · · Score: 4, Interesting

      Just so you know, if you install the Homebrew Channel on your Wii, you can play SCUMMVM games from it. I recently played through Day of the Tentacle on the Wii and it was glorious.