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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.

  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: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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  5. 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.

  6. 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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