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Sam and Max The Devil's Playhouse: The Penal Zone officially announced! 12 Mar, 2010 / Comments: 22

By ATMachine


Yes, Telltale has finally launched its website for Sam and Max Season 3: The Devil's Playhouse.

The site includes the recently-leaked-and-then-removed official season trailer, plus several screenshots from the first episode, whose title is, as we had already guessed, The Penal Zone. Incidentally, a couple of the new images showcase the new direct control system in action!

The website also includes the names of all five episodes in the season.
  • Episode 2: The Tomb of Sammun-Mak
  • Episode 3: They Stole Max's Brain!
  • Episode 4: Beyond the Alley of the Dolls
  • Episode 5: The City That Dares Not Sleep
Also of note: The Tales of Monkey Island Collector's DVD is finally available to pre-order!

As well, there's now a boatload of new Monkey Island merchandise available, including a second set of TMI buttons, a replica of the Voodoo Lady's tarot card set, a TMI drinking mug, a TMI T-shirt, a portfolio of concept art by Telltale's Ryan Church, and best of all, a "treasure chest" of TMI swag. This last item includes, among other things, a replica Piece of Eight, a "Trial of the Century-y-y-y" souvenir button, and a copy of Reginald Van Winslow's beloved map.
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22 Comments

  • pheeph on 12 Mar, 2010, 18:08…
    took another glimpse of the trailer...

    isn't that human-sized roach based on the one from the Sam and Max sketchbook?
  • Capn_Nacho on 12 Mar, 2010, 09:09…
    A few things look not-so-great, but most of what we've seen from The Devil's Playhouse looks pretty damn great.
  • black_sheep on 12 Mar, 2010, 05:11…
    Alright, after watching all the videos, trailer and demoes, I have a confession to make, I STILL do not like Sam's voice, there's no "heart" being put into the lines he read. I really tried to let his voice grow on me, but no success. I hoped that by now after the success of recent Telltale games that they might rethink the voice actor for Sam, but alas that is not the case. Am I the only one that feels put off by Sam's voice?
  • Bad Asp! on 12 Mar, 2010, 18:56…
    Join the club.
  • Kroms on 12 Mar, 2010, 05:57…
    I *sometimes* have that feeling - or, I should say, had. Even Max was a little too pitchy loud sometimes. I think Sam's getting a bit more varied, and Max more toned-down, and that's all very good. We'll see how Season Three plays out.

    Also, the Freelance Police cancellation? Blessing in disguise if there ever were one.
  • Capn_Nacho on 12 Mar, 2010, 09:06…
    I think Sam being a bit monotone is pretty appropriate most of the time.

    Amen to that last bit.
  • Remi O on 12 Mar, 2010, 18:45…
    Agree about Sam's voice.
  • V_Ben on 12 Mar, 2010, 04:16…
    now i'm just waiting for the UK pricing on PSN...
  • Giygas on 12 Mar, 2010, 03:14…
    The Tales merchandise is overpriced, IMHO.

    I mean, at $19.95 you're paying a little over a dollar a card for the Tarot cards!
  • koosjebig on 12 Mar, 2010, 02:18…
    anyone else having troubles entering the 'private forum' after ordering the season?
  • Sp0tted on 12 Mar, 2010, 02:56…
    I have a feeling this will work tomorrow...
  • koosjebig on 12 Mar, 2010, 02:38…
    also, the trailer doesn't look synched.....
  • AlfredJ on 12 Mar, 2010, 01:42…
    The trailer looks amazing. Really didn't expect this game to look as good as it does.

    And damn it, I shouldn't spend this much money, but I [I]need[/I] that map and those voodoo cards.
  • Jayel on 12 Mar, 2010, 01:17…
    Whoa, shadows
  • DanC on 12 Mar, 2010, 01:17…
    This makes me happy. I can't wait.

    Although I was half expecting SoMI: SE to go live on the Telltale Store today too. Impatiant? Me? Never! :D
  • black_sheep on 12 Mar, 2010, 01:16…
    wooooooooooooooot!!!
  • Ascovel on 12 Mar, 2010, 01:06…
    Love Twilight Zone! It's perfect for Sam & Max.
  • V_Ben on 12 Mar, 2010, 00:44…
    Ordered. hell yeah!
  • Sp0tted on 12 Mar, 2010, 00:38…
    Click on the scrap of paper to see a headline from last season...
  • Sp0tted on 12 Mar, 2010, 00:30…
    Telltale made $50 off of me today :-D
  • GozzoMan on 12 Mar, 2010, 01:31…
    Erhm... between Devil's Playhouse and a bunch of ToMI swag, here's 98$ to Telltale tonite #^_^#
  • Jayel on 12 Mar, 2010, 02:04…
    $90 for me. Already overspent entertainment budget for the month. My wallet is not happy tonight. :P