Category Archives: Telltale

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 | 04:39 GMT

TellTale CEO outlines benefits of episodic gaming

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The Walking Dead developer TellTale has used the episodic release model for many years, to great effect. In a keynote speech delivered at DICE Summit 2013, CEO Dan Connors talked up the episodic formula’s strengths and weaknesses.

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Mon, Feb 11, 2013 | 04:34 GMT

The Walking Dead Season Two may be tied in with TV show

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TellTale’s award-winning The Walking Dead series is drawn from the comics rather than the TV show and stars all new characters, but the developer hasn’t ruled out the possibility of some sort of interaction between the two adaptations.

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Wed, Jan 23, 2013 | 19:44 GMT

The Walking Dead trailer shows off Episode 5 player stats

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Telltale has released a trailer for The Walking Dead which shows some of the player stats accumulated in Episode 5: No Time Left. Remember. Below the break is the video, and if you have yet to finish Season One yet – I’m in that group myself – you may wish to skip the video in case it spoils something for you. Those who have played it in full, have at it.

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Thu, Jan 10, 2013 | 03:06 GMT

The Walking Dead digital free to those troubled by stuttering issues

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The Walking Dead’s retail release on Xbox 360 was accompanied by a chorus of complaints about bugs and performance issues, so TellTale is offering a free copy of the downloadable version.

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Sun, Jan 06, 2013 | 21:39 GMT

The Walking Dead has sold 8.5 million episodes

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The Walking Dead has been good to TellTale. How good, exactly? Well, let’s throw some whopping numbers around, shall we?

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Sat, Jan 05, 2013 | 15:55 GMT

The Walking Dead: Season 2- Telltale “figuring out” save imports, looking at larger franchises

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The concept for The Walking Dead Season 2 is currently being formed by Telltale, and the developer is looking into the possibility of carrying saves over from the previous season.

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Tue, Dec 11, 2012 | 16:07 GMT

The Walking Dead now available at North American retailers

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The Walking Dead is now available for purchase from North American retailers on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, Telltale has announced. Previously only available as a digital download, the retail version of the game series sells will run you $29.99, and compiles entire first season of the game, which debuted in April. The Walking Dead is also available to download for Mac through the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets as well as the App Store.

Mon, Dec 03, 2012 | 23:34 GMT

The Walking Dead release date pushed back one week at retail

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The Walking Dead is headed to retail for those of you admirably patient enough to wait for the whole season at once, but you’ll be waiting ever so slightly longer than expected.

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Fri, Nov 30, 2012 | 03:40 GMT

The Walking Dead “proof of the mass marketing of adventure games”, says Ron Gilbert

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TellTale has done what once seemed impossible and proved that adventure games are as relevant as other genres better favoured by major publishers, Ron Gilbert has said.

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Tue, Nov 20, 2012 | 23:10 GMT

Telltale Games to expand during 2013

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The Walking Dead developer Telltale Games expects to ramp up staff next year, having relocated to larger offices.

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Tue, Nov 20, 2012 | 02:55 GMT

The Walking Dead: Episode 5 trailered

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The season finale of Telltale’s critically lauded and highly successful The Walking Dead arrives this week, and this trailer demonstrates the same tightly woven drama that has us all hooked on the incredibly poignant adaptation.

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Sat, Nov 17, 2012 | 16:48 GMT

The Walking Dead: Episode 5 teaser shot and Episode 4 stats video released

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The Walking Dead: Episode 5 is out next week, and Telltale has released a teaser shot of what to expect during the season finale. The developer has also released a video divulging stats on player choices during Episode 4 and the latest episode of Playing Dead. Finally, a trailer for Episode 5 is promised for Monday, so you’ll want to keep your eyes glued to the computer screen that day. Episode 5 lands on PSN in the US on November 20, and on PSN EU, XBLA, PC, MAC, and iOS November 21. Hit the break for the screen and videos.

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Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | 01:07 GMT

The Walking Dead Episode 5 release date announced

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The Walking Dead: Episode 5 can be yours as early as next week.

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Mon, Oct 22, 2012 | 01:06 BST

The Walking Dead Collector’s Edition will be exclusive to GameStop

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The fanciest retail bundle of Telltale’s downloadable adventure series The Walking Dead will only be available at GameStop.

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Fri, Oct 19, 2012 | 03:20 BST

The Walking Dead: Episode 3 out now on iDevices

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Long Road Ahead, the third episode in Telltale’s critically acclaimed and commercially successful The Walking Dead adventure series, is out now on the App Store. The fourth instalment arrived on Mac, PC and consoles last week, and the fifth is expected quite soon. The series has been well-received by fans and even the franchise’s creator, and is considered a turning point for the oft-neglected adventure genre.

Thanks, Joystiq.

Sun, Oct 14, 2012 | 23:47 BST

The Walking Dead: Episode 4 PS3 save issues patched

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The Walking Dead: Episode 4 has had one its nastier bugs squashed.

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Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | 01:20 BST

The Walking Dead: Episode 4 generates a single screenshot

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The Walking Dead: Episode 4 has been blessed with its very own official screenshot. Click through to view it in technicolor glory. Called Around Every Corner, the new episode launches in October, with the fifth and final episode expected shortly thereafter.

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Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | 20:16 BST

Deus Ex series, Sam & Max are your weekend Steam deals

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Deus Ex titles are all 75% off this weekend on Steam, and all seasons of the Sam & Max are 66% off.

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Fri, Sep 07, 2012 | 20:55 BST

Sam & Max – Telltale’s celebrating its’ 25th Anniversary by putting the series on sale

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Sam & Max are turning 25 years old, and Telltale is celebrating by putting the series on sale.

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Fri, Sep 07, 2012 | 03:54 BST

The Walking Dead Episode 3 on the way to EU PSN

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The Walking Dead: Episode 3 has passed SCEE’s certification process, TellTale revealed via tweet today. The developer espects to announce a European PlayStation Network release date shortly. The third instalment is already available on PC and Xbox 360 worldwide, and on the US PSN.