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Tales of Monkey Island - Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

PC, WII / Action / Release: Jul 7, 2009 / ESRB: E

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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Weekly PC Sales: Monkey Island Sales Tell a Tale

This week's PC digital distribution sales lists are in, revealing a strong opening performance by Telltale's Tales of Monkey Island.

The revival of the classic LucasArts franchise bested all Steam sellers last week, while respectably charting at the ninth position on Direct2Drive.

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"Glad to see MI selling well, but I'm still waiting for the complete package on DVD."
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Tales of Monkey Island Chapter One Demo Released, Game Officially Launches

Developer Telltale has released the demo for Tales of Monkey Island Chapter One: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal, the first episode of its five-game revival of the classic adventure franchise. Grab it now on FileShack.

Following a period of site downtime, the PC version of the chapter is also now available to purchase from Telltale's official site and Steam. The WiiWare version is set for a later release. Read more »

"So, is this the entire first episode or just the first part of the first episode?"
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Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 Impressions

It's been a while since LucasArts' infamous trademarked pirate made his last appearance in 2000's Escape from Monkey Island. Now the adventure series has jumped ship to Telltale Games, with Monkey Island co-creator Dave Grossman at the helm of a new episodic effort.

The pilot episode, "Launch of the Screaming Narwhal," begins with protagonist Guybrush Threepwood boarding the ship of zombie villain LeChuck to save his wife Elaine--a scenario that series regulars will be instantly familiar with. Guybrush is soon swept away to a breezy tropical island, trapped there until he can discover a means of escape. Read more »

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