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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. Heheheheh by duckInferno · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    He said Spank.

    You know, like, masturbation.

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  2. Me and my monkey, with a dream and a gun... by smittyoneeach · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    A cleverly hidden reference to 'Manque' is found in a song by the British artist Robbie Williams from the 2003 album Escapology (album). A song called 'Me and my Monkey' referrs to 'Manque' or 'Monkey' as a slightly disturbed and dangerous companion in which the 'Monkey' is acting independently of the singer. In fact, they are one person, and 'Monkey' is the dark, 'failed' side of his character.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manque
    Absolutely brilliant track. Here on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylyc61vS4kQ

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