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Sam & Max Episode 301: The Penal Zone

PC, PS3 / Action / Release: Apr 15, 2010 / ESRB: U

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Telltale Games sale takes 75% off 'almost everything'

Telltale Games sale takes 75% off 'almost everything'

In celebration of its 7th anniversary, Telltale Games is taking 75% off most merchandise from its online store. That means you'll be able to pick up the entire season of Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse for only $8.75. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is available for only $2.50. Who knows what else you'll discover by clicking around? The only things omitted from the sale's scope is the Back to the Future series and Puzzle Agent 2.

You'll have plenty of time to peruse the store before the sale ends on June 30th. What are you going to pick up?

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Shack PSA: Puzzle Quest 2 33% off on Steam

The PC version of Puzzle Quest 2 can be had for $13.99 (down from $20) from now until Thursday at 4PM PST though Steam. This represents 33% of glorious digital savings.

Puzzle Quest 2 is out now for the PC, Nintendo DS, and Xbox Live Arcade. Versions are planned for iOS devices and the PSP. Read more »

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Puzzle Quest 2 Heading to PSP Later This Year

Puzzle Quest 2 will spread to yet another platform, developer Infinite Interactive has announced, as a downloadable PSP release of its RPG-ish puzzler is in the works.

Infinite explains that the PSP edition "will have all your favorite Puzzle Quest 2 content... along with a new Elite Mode, where the battles will be tougher and the rewards far greater!" It's scheduled for release "towards the end of 2010" via the PlayStation Store. Read more »

"I couldn't imagine playing this type of game without a touchscreen. : /"
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Puzzle Quest 2 Coming to PC on August 12 [Updated]

[Updated: 08/09/2010] Infinite Interactive confirms that August 12 is the North American release date for Puzzle Quest 2. Other regions will receive the game on August 13.

[Original Story] The true sequel to Infinite Interactive's popular Puzzle Quest series is finally coming to PC. Today, Valve added Puzzle Quest 2 to digital library with a release date of August 12 on the books; however, there is some confusion as to whether that release date has settled. Read more »

"Oh no, I've lost dozens of hours of my life on the first one, and now it all comes back again!"
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Weekend Confirmed Episode 15

It's a holiday weekend in the US and Weekend Confirmed celebrates with a massive show that includes the debut appearance of Shane Bettenhausen. He slips right back into form with Garnett, Brian, and Jeff and they launch into Whatcha Been Playin with a quick catch up on Final Fantasy 13 and few other releases from earlier this year before moving on to current games like Singularity, Crackdown 2, and Puzzle Quest 2. The group tackles the PlayStation Network Plus offering and getting the right pace to creating sequels in the Warning, along with some of your responses to last week's show. And has a full Front Page to close things out with everything from the opening of the WoW: Cataclysm beta to what may be up with Lionhead's Milo project, and a quick Starcraft 2 features round-up. Remember to hit the official show story comments to join the conversation.

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"Where was the talk about Sin and Punishment: Star Successor I was really looking forward to ..."
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Xbox Live: Blacklight XBLA Release "Coming Soon", New Toy Soldiers and Worms 2 DLC Inbound

Although Major Nelson has listed the online-only shooter Blacklight: Tango Down for a July 7 release on the Xbox Live Arcade, an Ignition spokesperson confirmed to Shacknews that title has "not received a release date" and can only confirm the game is "coming soon." Blacklight: Tango Down is priced at 1200 MS points ($15). Read more »

"Someone tell MS that I'd gladly fill my hdd up with games on demand if you took them all down at ..."
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Puzzle Quest 2 Gets XBLA Release Date: June 30

Puzzle Quest 2 will be released on the Nintendo DS tomorrow, but those of you waiting for the Xbox Live Arcade version will not have to wait much longer. The Xbox Live Arcade version of the puzzler / RPG will release on June 30 for 1200 MS Points ($15).

A brief video showing off the level-up options has also been released:

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"You know, this video accurately depicted what you'll do in the game most of the time; winning ..."
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Shack PSA: Sam & Max $10 Off on PlayStation 3

The amusing adventures and antics of Sam & Max are a little bit cheaper than they used to be, as developer Telltale Games has temporarily marked Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse down to $24.99 in the PlayStation 3's online PlayStation Store.

Regularly $34.99, The Devil's Playhouse marks the duo's first PlayStation 3 outing and is comprised of five episodes. Of those five, the first two--The Penal Zone and The Tomb of Sammun-Mak--are already out, with the remaining downloads due monthly. Read more »

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Puzzle Quest 2 Coming to PC, iPad and iPhone

Joining its previously announced Nintendo DS and Xbox 360 brethern, Puzzle Quest 2 is also coming to PC, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad by way of publisher Namco.

Infinite Interactive's sequel to the scarily addictive puzzle-RPG will hit PC in the summer and "will be digitally distributed from Namcogames.com and other leading portals." The iPhone, iPod touch and iPad versions will then follow "later this year." Read more »

"The artwork seems a little goofy this time around but I'm still excited about it."
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Puzzle Quest 2 DS Gets Release Date

The Nintendo DS edition of Puzzle Quest 2 will head off to North American retailers on June 22, D3Publisher confirmed today.

Infinite Interactive's gem-matching puzzle-RPG sequel boasts "new weapons, spells, and shields" along with four character classes: War Mage, Inquisitor, Barbarian, Assassin.

For those who can't wait until June 22, a demo is available by way of Facebook. Read more »

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Puzzle Quest 2 DS Coming in June

Originally due out in the nebulous spring timeframe, both the retail-bound Nintendo DS edition and downloadable Xbox 360 iteration of Infinite Interactive's anticipated color-matching sequel Puzzle Quest 2 has now slipped into a summer release window.

The Nintendo DS edition will hit retailers in June, according to the latest trailer:

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Sam & Max 'Penal Zone' Demo Arrives

Those looking to try before they buy can now do so with Sam & Max: The Penal Zone, as developer Telltale has released a playable sample of the episodic adventure game.

Weighing in at 436MB, the PC demo can be found over on FileShack alongside the 443MB sample of the Mac edition. Read more »

"I don't know I tried demo on pc and it's clearly a console game. Movement and looking around ..."
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Wear Max's Decapitated Head in Team Fortress 2 by Buying Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

[Update - 8:45pm CST] Those that buy Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse directly from developer Telltale Games will also be eligible to receive those exclusive in-game items for Team Fortress 2, though the company notes "it won't be instant because our site really isn't set up yet to distribute them." Thanks Masem. Read more »

"Yes i am going to pay $35 for TF2 cosemetics... OMG I'M TURNING INTO A FANBOY MONSTER"
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Sam & Max 'The Penal Zone' Footage Shows Off PlayStation 3 Version

With the third season of Telltale's episodic adventure series Sam & Max already on iPad and hitting PC, MAC and PlayStation 3 this Thursday, April 15, the developer has passed along some footage from the PlayStation 3 edition of "Episode 1: The Penal Zone."

Referred to as "Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse," the season encompasses five monthly downloads collectively priced at $34.95 on PC, MAC and PlayStation 3. However, those that pre-order on PlayStation 3 by Thursday will get it at $29.99. Read more »

"The visuals and the animations look great and there's nothing that beats Sam n Max humor, if i ..."
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Shack PSA: Sam & Max 'The Penal Zone' Episode Briefly Discounted on iPad

Released alongside the device itself this past weekend, the iPad rendition of Sam & Max: The Penal Zone is now sporting a "special introductory price" of $6.99 on iTunes.

Regularly $9.99 on iPad, The Penal Zone marks the first of the five episodes planned for the third season of Telltale's adventure series. Read more »

"I hate the walking mechanic. Would much rather it be a point-and-click interface."
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