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As the Tales of Monkey series on the Wii comes to a close (it was already finished on the PC version in early December) Wii gamers can finally experience the finale! Like the other installments in the episodic adventure series, Rise of the Pirate God costs 1,000 Wii points, ($10 USD). Also check out the article for other downloadable games on the Wii and DSi shop channels this week.
Christmas is right around the corner, but there are still a few shopping days left. What if you still have to get a gift for the casual gamer on your list? Not sure what to get if it doesn't involve epic RPG quests or shooting zombie hordes? Don't worry: Spawn Kill has you covered with their guide for games and accessories for the casual gamers on your lists.
"While most PC games are also released for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xboox 360; they normally offer a different experience than their console counterparts. This games offer the ability to modify your gaming experience or play other people's mods. There are also games that are only available for the PC. Here is a guide to five of the PC version's games, ones that stand out from the console ones and ones only for the PC."
Arr, me hearties! September the 19th is the International Talk Like a Pirate Day. There is no better way to celebrate it than with playing bunch of Monkey Island games with yer mateys. TellTale Games and Lucas Arts are giving 50% discount on The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition. Also, on Friday (today), gamers can get the first chapter of Tales of Monkey Island for free! Yo-ho-ho!
"Each year on September 19th, brigands and scallywags ‘round the globe rule the day on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. And what better way to mark the occasion than by jumping into the celebrated Monkey Island swashbuckling pirate games by LucasArts and Telltale."
"The dialogue tree is well devised in this respect, often hinting at the context of our hero’s retort without spoiling the punch-line lying in wait. Non-Player Characters, however, do vary in the quality of their visual design."
It's another Monday, and more games have been added to Nintendo's North American downloadable channels, although the Virtual Console has been left out for the second straight week. Three WiiWare games and one DSiWare game will be available for download later today.
The first WiiWare game is Telltale Games' Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal. Released for the PC earlier this month, Guybrush Threepwood returns in this all-new adventure. He becomes inflicted ...
"Being a point-and-click junkie myself, I was eager to get my hands on both Monkey Islands, and was able to play through the first episode of Tales, subtitled Launch of the Screaming Narwhal. Never having played any of the original games in the franchise, I was going in as a virgin, so-to-speak, with only an inkling about the franchise from which this game was spawned. While some may consider this a disadvantage when reviewing Tales of Monkey Island, I consider it an advantage in some ways, a..."
"OXCGN Writes: "It's hard to believe, but it's almost been 9 years since we last saw Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate, tackle the evil LeChuck and save the world. But finally the 5th installment of the franchise is here! Lucas Arts have passed the reigns over to the leading point and click developers Telltale Games who have taken their first stab at the series with Tales of Money Island: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal, the first episode of 5 to be released each month.
With a team full of..."
"Polish up your swashbuckles and grab your sword, because legendary pirate Guybrush Threepwood sets sail today on the first all-new Monkey Island adventure in over a decade. Telltale’s highly anticipated series, Tales of Monkey Island, begins now at www.telltalegames.com for PC with Launch of the Screaming Narwhal, the first chapter in an epic five-month adventure created by the same team responsible for acclaimed episodic series including Sam & Max, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures and Str..."
Endsights' Taylor Berthelson takes Telltale Games' new episodic series Tales of Monkey Island with its first chapter: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal. The PC version is reviewed, which releases today directly from Telltale Games.
The review highlights the game's humor, and sees the title as a worthwhile addition to any adventure gamer's library.
The review embargo has lifted on Telltale Games' much-anticipated revival of the eternal-favorite Monkey Island series, with the first chapter of the episodic point-and-click series Tales of Monkey Island. Guybrush Threepwood's return is marked in the series' first chapter, Launch of the Screaming Narwhal.
BritishGaming's Jonathan Cresswell runs his paces through the PC version of the game, which is set to be available from Telltale's website in a matter of hours.
The folks over at Telltale Games uploaded a new gameplay video for their upcoming episodic point-and-click adventure series, Tales of Monkey Island, which is set to begin to hit both PC and WiiWare next week.
Tales of Monkey Island will debut on July 7th with Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhals.
LucasArts and Telltale Games have announced that Guybrush Threepwood will return to Monkey Island once more, in two projects announced by the studios. The classic adventure series is revived!
LucasArts will be working on The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, which is to hit PC and the Xbox Live Arcade. It is a remake of the original game, sporting new HD graphics, remastered musical score, and full voice acting. The game's official site can be found here.
Telltale Games will ...