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Oohhh! Looking great, Jan! Now there's a book I'd buy! Where can I get my (signed) copy?

I'm sorry if I offended anyone, that was not my intention. I just wanted to elaborate on why I'm not very enthousiastic about these releases. It wasn't meant to personally attack anyone. I've pre-ordered Return to Monkey Island and Sam and Max: This Time it's Virtual from Limited Run myself, because they're the only retail releases there are, as well as the Grim Fandango one, because I like the resin statue. For the record, Jake, I love your work on the Sam and Max Hit the Road case file.

I just can't wrap my head around the added value of owning a 2023 re-release by a second party. To me, the real value comes from the original boxed copies, they're relics from a bygone era. The value comes from the nostalgia of buying them when they were released, or tracking down a copy and going through the extra hoops to acquire it. Reprinting them and selling them more cheaply, even if they're licensed, to me feels "fake".

Is anybody, except for scalpers, seriously buying these?

20 minutes of de-aged Ford… I’m still not on board for this.

Wow, Aaron. You’re really working hard on this. I’m sorry I don’t have the time to test all (or any) versions, but I just want you to know I appreciate your incredible work and I think it’s wonderful! Thank you!!

What?! Where are the seven different editions, one for each kid, with exclusive goodies per package, buy 'm all if you want your collection complete?

Sorry!! I used the wrong word here! I meant “badly edited”, in dutch the word for text editing is “redactie” or “redigeren”. That’s where the mistake came from. 😅 I’m referring to the Monkey Island anthology where they put the logo’s in the wrong order and, if I remember correctly, delivered a book which had some questionable spelling and grammar.

I hate that physical releases have come to this… I just want a nice boxed version like in the old days. Not some overpriced, belated, badly redacted fanbox with some poorly made trinkets…

It seems to cover more adventure games than Rogue Leaders, so that's a plus, but I agree with Sopabuena on the amateuristic translations and I'm not too fond of the cover art as well.

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'm glad to hear he's so well remembered, and that I'm not the only one who thinks he's irreplaceable as LeChuck. @Dmnkly, here's hoping you're still wandering these forums from time to time. I was wondering, were you ever able to meet Earl, and if so, do you have a fond memory of him you'd like to share?

I've been a bit down since I heard the news... His LeChuck was something that immediately clicked with me, first when I played the demo of CMI. I remember the announcements of RtMI and constantly hoping he'd be returning as LeChuck! I was a bit bummed when I heard Jess Harnell took over the role. I like his take, but it's no Earl Boen... I'd like to give a special shout out to his role of the Butcher in Psychonauts! It's a pretty small part, but he's sooo brilliantly terrifying in it: (spoilers below)

https://nypost.com/2023/01/06/terminator-actor-earl-boen-dead-at-81/ Sad to hear of the death of Earl Boen, a.k.a. the fantastic voice of LeChuck. He gave life to a dead character, which is an incredible accomplishment. Appearantly he was diagnosed with phase 4 lung cancer last year, which probably explains his absence from Return to Monkey Island. Rest in peace, Earl. You’ll be lovingly remembered.

On topic: I kinda dislike how good the trailer feels. It gives me goosebumps seeing Indy on a new adventure again, and the setting looks fresh, inviting and very true to Indy. Harrison Ford at 80 is doing fan-tas-tic! I don’t know how he does it, but I believe every punch he throws and every action he’s in! Even de-aged Indy I think looks pretty good, even though I dislike the technique with a passion. The only thing that bothers me is the “clean” look the digital filming process gives it. It’s a huge difference compared to the 35mm film the original 3 films used. All in all I’m still really sceptic about this film, but the trailer gives me good vibes.

Thanks for the info! I’m after the Dutch versions myself. It’s great that they’re on Steam, but I’d like them to be on a console version, so I can play them with my son in front of the tv. But it’s great that they’re at least still available.