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Telltale Games, developers of the excellent Sam 'n Max series, have announced their intention to give fans something new in the shape of the amusingly titled Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, debuting on WiiWare this June.
For those not aware, the Strong Bad animated series has been running at homestarrunner.com since 2000. Strong Bad himself is the self-proclaimed coolest person ever, created by Matt and Mike Chapman.
As the very first episodic series for connected consoles, the game has been specifically designed for the challenges of WiiWare, with easy-to-use controls and WiiConnect24 features.
Like Sam 'n Max, the first series will have five episodes, coming out on a monthly schedule. Release dates and pricing details will be revealed at a later date.
Here’s what Telltale chief executive Dan Connors has to say:
Homestarrunner.com is one of the biggest success stories in online entertainment.
The Chapmans have been treating the internet to episodic content for years. We're thrilled to have teamed up with them to take episodic gaming to the next level via Nintendo's innovative WiiWare delivery system.
Telltale are working with the Chapmans on the art style, storylines and scripts, with voice acting provided by the original cast.
The games will also be available on PC.
1. GameGod3008
10 Apr 2008, 17:15 GMT
I'm gonna keep an eye on this game
2. tnk4god
10 Apr 2008, 17:21 GMT
I love homestar runner, and strongbad is so very funny, if you have not seen his teen girl squad you are missing alot. I visit the website almost as much as this one.
3. Will
10 Apr 2008, 17:53 GMT
Never even heard of these guys, but hey, bring it on.
4. Juampi
10 Apr 2008, 18:10 GMT
Never heard of it either.
5. Kelvin
10 Apr 2008, 18:28 GMT
Good, I suppose, but I would have preferred an announcement on Sam 'n' Max on Wii.
6. fco.
10 Apr 2008, 18:46 GMT
Well, actually, Sam n' Max are indeed coming to Wii, but as a retail release.
7. Viral
10 Apr 2008, 19:49 GMT
Hilarious! Strong Bad for the win!
8. Jupiter Adept
10 Apr 2008, 20:23 GMT
I might get this. I've never played an episodic game series, and a cheap, Wii version I'll try.
9. Moses
10 Apr 2008, 20:28 GMT
Fantastic. I'm just a mild fan of the series, all be it a funny show, but I'm VERY excited about this considering the developer.
An excellent announcement, says I.
10. That Guy from Faxanadu
10 Apr 2008, 20:31 GMT
http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail94.html
So... eh we are waiting for the rhino-feedinggame with snakes to be released in episodes? Great times ahead! Anyway, I expect the official announcement of the Angry Videogame Nerd game any day now.
11. Atlantis1982
10 Apr 2008, 20:57 GMT
@Tony, Or lie and say your attractive.
I am very surprised this is the episodic game that wasn't Sam & Max, let alone starring STRONG BAD himself. YAY!
12. Herandar
10 Apr 2008, 21:13 GMT
Nice jorb!
13. Herandar
10 Apr 2008, 21:22 GMT
Heh heh, they invented Mode Eight graphics for the game... Found this advert for the WiiWare game on their site:
http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbcg4ap.html
14. That Guy from Faxanadu
10 Apr 2008, 21:28 GMT
O_o NOW I´m excited!
15. Tides of Chaos
10 Apr 2008, 21:52 GMT
Heheh, wow, this brings back memories. I haven't been on that website for like 3 years now since I promised myself not to go on it. The reason? Simple, I spent waaaay too much time on that site but this is still great news.
16. stinssd
11 Apr 2008, 00:12 GMT
Strongbad! And Sam'N Max! Now THAT would be a good crossover game.
17. Atlantis1982
11 Apr 2008, 00:19 GMT
I wonder if I am going to bother with this though seeing that I don't care much for Point 'n Click adventure games anyway. I had trouble with one of the episodes of Sam & Max (btw I liked Max _) and I just wanted to finish it, or that it was very late when I played it.
18. J.K.
11 Apr 2008, 01:07 GMT
Include me some Trogdor the Burninator action and we have a deal.
19. Jaxathon
11 Apr 2008, 01:19 GMT
what happened to my old comment? >.>
20. konkerdoodle
11 Apr 2008, 01:40 GMT
Oh man! This is awesome! I would have never even dreamed of something like this
. Strong Bad is hilarious, and if you've never heard of him you should definitely check out his online show. Hilarious stuff.
21. Timmy
11 Apr 2008, 07:44 GMT
never heard of it. looks like warioware
22. King wiL
11 Apr 2008, 13:19 GMT
ARROWED!!! Strong Bad's AWESOME!!!!! Whoever doesnt know him, go see him NOW!!!!!
23. Lwaad
11 Apr 2008, 17:36 GMT
I will buy it, and it will probably suck...but I will not care.
24. Pocketim
11 Apr 2008, 20:38 GMT
There i heaps of video game references in these series, such as "No way! I've got Bowser on the ropes!" I will keep an eye on this
25. MrPoo6321
12 Apr 2008, 23:40 GMT
this could be very cool... me and my friends used to laugh at strongbad a lot in high school... those e-mail cartoons were hilarious!
26. StarDust
13 Apr 2008, 12:35 GMT
Sounds bizzare! I've never Heard of it before; however I'm not going to buy anything for the Wii that is based off a Flash web game. Let us hope that this is not Shovelware.
27. michinmuri
13 Apr 2008, 18:41 GMT
As long as Trogdor makes an appearance, I'm game.
28. quickfingers
14 Apr 2008, 01:03 GMT
Tragdor Have to make an appearnce Thats all I have to say
29. Splutter
15 Apr 2008, 11:25 GMT
Lots of very cool stuff appearing on wiiware can anyone say HARD DRIVE yet!
30. Calbeb
15 Apr 2008, 17:47 GMT
Telltale Games, the guys who are making this, made the Sam and Max episodic games on the PC, which are a really high quality return to old-fashioned adventure games (like Day of the Tenticle or the Monkey Island games back in the day.)
I'm really looking forward to this, they are kind of taking all the writers and tools from that game and making it look and feel like a Strongbad title. Should kickass. I highly highly doubt this is shovelware.
http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad for another trailer.
31. Herandar
15 Apr 2008, 19:13 GMT
Formerly titled: "Strong Bad's 9.5 rating in Nintendo Power or ELSE Challenge '08."
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