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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. DethSpank? by maeka · · Score: 4, Informative

    Brutal.

    1. Re:DethSpank? by houstonbofh · · Score: 2, Funny

      I read the article. I watched the trailers. I have no clue what it is about. I want It! :)

  2. Theme? by barnyjr · · Score: 4, Funny

    Maniac?
    Monkey?
    Spank?

    Sounds like my late nights on teh interwebs...

    In all seriousness, I can't wait. I LOVED the MI games and recently went through them all again courtesy of SCUMMVM. Will be nice for something new from Ron.

  3. All of the big industry publishers refused it... by Fred_A · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ... so there's a fair chance it could be pretty good.

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  4. Re:Hey, by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 3, Funny

    Probably because slashdot is targeted towards people with IQs above 90.

    You must be new here.

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  5. Re:All of the big industry publishers refused it.. by MRe_nl · · Score: 5, Funny

    The creator(s)of the game seem to agree with you...
    Everyone hated it - says Gilbert - But the weird thing is the more publishers that turned it down, the more convinced I became that this was a great idea. Every rejection fueled me with excitement and the knowledge that I was right. Nothing says innovation and creativity like armed security showing up to escort you out of the building while saying 'Let's not have any trouble'
    LOL

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  6. 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 Yvan256 · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Old SCUMM games could be played with a touch screen (Nintendo DS, iPhone/iPod touch), not sure about DeathSpank...

      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.

    2. 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.

    3. Re:Platform? by carou · · Score: 2, Funny

      I don't know about you, but I don't have a desk set up in my living room in front of the television.

      And unfolding a little TV tray is too complicated?

      Ergonomic nightmare!

  7. RPG style of what...?! by Rui+del-Negro · · Score: 3, Funny

    RPG style of Diablo? Is that like the flight simulation style of Super Mario? Or maybe like the FPS style of Ultima 7?

  8. 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 houstonbofh · · Score: 4, Insightful

      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.

      One thing I miss that the Wii is bringing back is social gaming. I remember 5 of us sitting in a room playing 7th Guest figuring out puzzles together. I also remember playing doom with us against the monsters, just clearing the levels. Now it is you alone, or kill your friends only. Not very social, until the Wii came along.

    2. 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.

    3. Re:Get thee to the Wii by Acer500 · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Well actually Nintendo has always had better than average multiplayer games... we had lots of fun with the Mario Party series (N64 and Gamecube) and 4-player Smash Brothers Melee .

      But yeah, I remember a bunch of us trying to solve the Monkey Island puzzles and yelling at the guy who had the control... not really multiplayer but still fun :)

      International Superstar Soccer was also a great multiplayer game... for playing 4-player games we had to buy a multitap for the PS2 and even then it's mostly used for sports game.

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  9. Re:Police Quest type game by Negatyfus · · Score: 2, Informative

    You should try to find or torrent Black Dahlia. I don't feel like posting a full description when there are much better ways of getting that, but this old-school adventure game with FMV and REAL ACTORS (when did they stop doing that) puts you in a film noir detective role with an interesting story. The game is pretty hard and it's not exactly like Police Quest, but well worth it! (And not very well-known.)

  10. Re:Hey, by meringuoid · · Score: 4, Funny
    Why aren't there any black people on slashdot?

    How do you know there aren't?

    I heard there was actually a dedicated association for black Slashdotters. But I gather that you also have to be American, and gay, which seems to me to be a bit exclusive all things considered.

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  11. Re:Police Quest type game by Cryophallion · · Score: 2, Informative

    You should try to find or torrent Black Dahlia

    Or its predecessor, "Ripper", starring Walken, David Patrick Kelly, Paul Giamatti, etc. I loved this game, and had to buy the disks (it was a 6 disc game) again from ebay since the disks were so scratched up.

    Also, I should mention the Home of the Underdogs for anyone looking for some great classic games. It hasn't been updated in a while, but it has a ton of great games listed.

  12. Zack and Wiki by PlatyPaul · · Score: 2, Interesting

    If you don't mind a bit of silly in your point-and-click adventuring, then Zack and Wiki works well for the Wii.

    Difficulty goes from "intuitive and easy" to "avoid thrown Wiimotes".

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