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Purcell Wants Back Into Games

by Chris Remo, Aug 02, 2005 4:41pm PDT

Related Topics – LucasArts, Games: PC

Several days ago Gamasutra published a talk with Sam and Max creator Steve Purcell, best known to gamers for his supervision of 1993's classic Sam and Max Hit the Road from LucasArts. The writer/artist discusses his time at LucasArts, Industrial Light and Magic, and Pixar, and lets loose one particularly noteworthy comment:

"Would I get back into games? Sure. The [Sam & Max] license is back in in my hands now so we'll see what happens in the near future."

Purcell mentions that he was surprised by the enormous fan response to the cancellation of Sam and Max: Freelance Police, so this news could bode well for fans of the dog/rabbit duo.

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By: Porkasaurus x Show Full Post

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First he needs to fnd someone dumb enough to pony up cash for a new Sam and Max game.

Aug 02, 2005 5:36pm PDT

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First he needs to fnd someone dumb enough to pony up cash for a new Sam and Max game. : Porkasaurus
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  leave and never come back : CoRDS
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    maybe he wasn't talking down about sam&max, but a new game would be more of a niche thing among the older... : RikiTiki2
    - think differently, it depends on how its made. also they have more choice of platforms now, i could se... : CoRDS
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      I was referring to the financial aspect. I'm sure it would be an awesome game but I honestly don't see... : Porkasaurus
      
      No one funding even though more gamers are hounding for a game that isn't even in the storey board stages... : eggburt
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  If they make it an RPG they could probably pull it off easier : Mondo
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    like zelda but fun? and funny : CoRDS
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      Ooooh, watch what you say man. The Zelda trolls may be lurking about waiting to pounce on you. "ZEL... : GreenCrescent
      
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      ive never worried about zelda trolls, they're all so cute and harmless : CoRDS
      
      Cant really fear Zelda trolls cos only kids play Zelda anyway (runs and hides). : spdon
  - no they should make it like GRIM FANDANGO! that sold well, and carries the feel of the classic point and ... : eggburt

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WE NEED MORE SAM & MAX!

The youngin gamers don't understand, we can't let the humour and stories go untold!

Aug 03, 2005 1:44pm PDT

WE NEED MORE SAM & MAX! The youngin gamers don't understand, we can't let the humour and stories go un... : eggburt

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I'm hearing a lot more about this site Gamasutra now that Remo is around.

Aug 02, 2005 5:40pm PDT

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I'm hearing a lot more about this site Gamasutra now that Remo is around. : GreenCrescent
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- It's an excellent news site that a lot of people inside the industry read. : brushbaron

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Steve who?

Aug 02, 2005 7:52pm PDT

Steve who? : slacko

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It'd be really a niche game, but I'd still buy it.

The times are different too. Sure, the ADVENTURE genre is kind of dead, but so many more people have computers now.. unless they waste like 4 years in development, I don't see how it can't profit.

Aug 02, 2005 7:47pm PDT

It'd be really a niche game, but I'd still buy it. The times are different too. Sure, the ADVENTURE ge... : rorshack

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VICTOLY

Aug 02, 2005 7:31pm PDT

VICTOLY : Sapiens

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By: baron calamity x Show Full Post

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Knew it was going to happen. The fact that LucasArts didn't own Sam n Max was one big reason the most recent game was canceled after a change in management. So now that he has them back, I'm sure that they will be gameward bound by next E3. However will it be a good game??

Aug 02, 2005 6:02pm PDT

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Knew it was going to happen. The fact that LucasArts didn't own Sam n Max was one big reason the most rec... : baron calamity
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  He could always license it to Telltale Games, which was largely founded by members of the Sam and Max tea... : Chris Remo
  - Hopefully that will happen after they finish Bone providing that they are still around. : freshyk

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Is it possible to get SAm and Max to run under XP? If so, where can I get my hands on a copy?

Aug 02, 2005 6:43pm PDT

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Is it possible to get SAm and Max to run under XP? If so, where can I get my hands on a copy? : slickdoody
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- http://www.scummvm.org ScummVM will run all the old LucasArts adventures under XP/MacOS X/Linux/a bunch o... : jake2000

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Is there a link to this talk, and if so can you put it in the article?

Aug 02, 2005 6:46pm PDT

Is there a link to this talk, and if so can you put it in the article? : Zero|DPX

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By: Bull x Show Full Post

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Such awesome news. That trailer for Freelance Police was great too. Here's hoping it comes back to life.

Aug 02, 2005 6:43pm PDT

Such awesome news. That trailer for Freelance Police was great too. Here's hoping it comes back to life. : Bull

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telltale games to the rescue plz

and speaking of which there is a new Bone trailer up at their site

http://www.telltalegames.com/bone_the_game

Aug 02, 2005 6:40pm PDT

telltale games to the rescue plz and speaking of which there is a new Bone trailer up at their site ... : r1cola

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By: Popedispencer x Show Full Post

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Yay!!

Aug 02, 2005 6:10pm PDT

Yay!! : Popedispencer

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That's not a bomb, that's one damned ugly robot head!

Aug 02, 2005 6:05pm PDT

That's not a bomb, that's one damned ugly robot head! : ColoradoCNC

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this makes me happy, if this guy has the rights to sam n max, oh dear, im so hot for this right now.

Aug 02, 2005 5:41pm PDT

this makes me happy, if this guy has the rights to sam n max, oh dear, im so hot for this right now. : CoRDS

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I can't wait for CarBomb 2.0!

Aug 02, 2005 5:13pm PDT

I can't wait for CarBomb 2.0! : pheral

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By: merpaholic x Show Full Post

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Best news evar.

Aug 02, 2005 5:10pm PDT

Best news evar. : merpaholic

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By: Dimmona x Show Full Post

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MEGATON!!!!!!!

Aug 02, 2005 5:02pm PDT

MEGATON!!!!!!! : Dimmona

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I would so put some cash into supporting a return of these style games. Give me Sam, Manny and Ben!!

Aug 02, 2005 5:00pm PDT

I would so put some cash into supporting a return of these style games. Give me Sam, Manny and Ben!! : smacknca

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This is really hot.

Aug 02, 2005 4:45pm PDT

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This is really hot. : freshyk
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- ^^ IAWTP : sgtsanity
- Yes, I can't believe the game got scrapped .. I want it! : jigstah