Gabez Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 Maybe the new franchise is The Simpsons? But it seems like that's *too* big a franchise... it's interesting what Telltale said, though, about it being unexpected, as well as big and well known. That's what made me think of The Simpsons, or... Futurama? My other guess is Tintin, but to be honest I'm pretty sure all my guesses are completely wrong! Anyone else got any ideas? Here's all we know: * It'll be unexpected, probably * It's a big franchise, bigger than Sam & Max and Bone * It'll probably be unveiled at the end of this month at Comic Con
Great Scott! Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 Back to the Future? That series is really in need of a good game anyway...
Thrik Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 I doubt it'll be any LucasArts license because: They already have one successful use of a former LucasArts license under their belt, making the use of a second license kind of predictable and thus not unexpected None of LucasArts' older licenses are what you'd really consider 'big' these days To be honest I'm otherwise at a complete loss because it could literally be anything. :~
Great Scott! Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 Wha? The guy before me deleted my post and therefore made it look like I double-posted, phooey! It looks like we're just gonna have to wait and see then. Patience, people. Don't want to have too much of your father in you.
Gabez Posted July 12, 2008 Author Posted July 12, 2008 I'd be so surprised if there was any LucasArts link, but then it would fit in with it being unexpected! Monkey Island and Star Wars are the only LucasArts franchises that are bigger than Sam and Max, though, and I'm not even sure that's true about Monkey Island... I don't think I'd like a Telltale Simpsons game either, though if anyone can make a good Simpsons game, they can. A Futurama game I'd be more into.
Samnmax221 Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 Discworld? I'd go for that. Its a big franchise, just not as well known in the US.
diduz Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 I'd go with X-Files, but I remember Dan Connors saying in an interview: "Lots of comedy coming from us this year...". Comedy stuff, then. I don't know what to think of. Futurama could be a good guess, but Emily said "one I bet none of you are expecting..." and everybody has been talking about Futurama for ages on their forums....
s-island Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 X-Files had its comedy episodes. Humbug is a classic!
Gabez Posted July 12, 2008 Author Posted July 12, 2008 Discworld? I would love that if it was true! Discworld Noir is one of my favourite games ever, though it was more Noirish than the books naturally are, and a more straight adaptation would be good (I haven't played Discworld 1 and 2 before you ask). I'm re-reading Pratchett's Death "trilogy" at the moment -- onto Soul Music which I really love. I like Pratchett's childrens books, but have not liked any of his Discworld books apart from the ones featuring death -- they're a bit too aimless and meandering, I find, unless you have a strong character like Death to bring it all together. Death knows what he's doing and doesn't dither about, which is less frustrating for me. Anyway, in conclusion: Discworld: that would be great! Or, like I said before, Tintin. But I don't imagine that working well in small chunks. Mind you, Discworld is a bit of a stretch as well, but I think they could make it work.
jp-30 Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I'm sure it'll be a TV series. Futurama would be awesome - episodic games between movies.
The Tingler Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I really hope it's Futurama, but it's going to be WiiWare isn't it? So that might be a bit too complicated for it. Maybe it's a more simple license, like a webcomic? Not Penny Arcade obviously.
jp-30 Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I don't think it's also for Wiiware - at least I don't believe we've been told that by Telltale.
The Tingler Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I could've sworn I read that somewhere, but the original press release about Telltale having two new licenses just says 'multiple platforms', not necessarily for both games. Hmm.
Jake Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I could've sworn I read that somewhere, but the original press release about Telltale having two new licenses just says 'multiple platforms', not necessarily for both games. Hmm. If you did read it somewhere, it was most likely a reporter or fan putting words in TTG's mouth, as all that's been announced is that we're pursuing multiple platforms.
The Tingler Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 I thought I read it on Mojo, but I think I just imagined it. I do that a lot. Did you hear about Monkey Island 5 being announced exclusively for the Nintendo DS?
jp-30 Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/07/13/more-gaming-panels-at-san-diego-comic-con-revealed/ 'On Saturday, Comic-Con will hosts a Telltale Games panel where the creators will announce plans for a third episodic game series to join their Sam and Max and Strong Bad series.' My new theory (based on nothing more than it's big, "not expected" and there's the existing Purcell relationship) - it's gonna be Pixar related. Maybe Toy Story or Wall-E episodes.
The Tingler Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 This only happened earlier today, so that's why it's so fresh in my mind! That's why I doubt it's a Pixar game, it's probably already happening and with one of the most talented names in the business behind it! I think that announcement's worth a news post, don't you?
diduz Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I got another idea : Hellboy. Mike Mignola is a longtime friend of Purcell's.
The Tingler Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Nah, there's already a non-film Hellboy game, either out now or out soon. I would love to think that it's this... That would be sweeeet!
VoodooFX Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 It will be a Tom & Jerry game, they're funny & bigger than S&M. :D
SyntheticGerbil Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Telltale's Hellboy game would be better, but I would like for them to do The Maxx.
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