Blackwell Bundle released

nonax · 10-16-2009, 11:38 AM

Our good friend Dave from Wadget Eye Games has made a bargain bundle from the three Blackwell games. A nice offer for anyone who wants to get to know the Blackwell series and hasn't done yet.

Jelena · 10-17-2009, 03:54 AM

Ever since I played ECC I have meant to get the Blackwell games and today I bought them. I can't wait to start playing.

ZeframCochrane · 10-17-2009, 12:05 PM

I bought them too! Just now.

I feel very proud of myself for supporting Wadjet Eye.

Jelena · 10-18-2009, 09:48 AM

I got the bundle and have just started playing The Blackwell Legacy and loving every minute of it. I started playing with the commentary mode on but had to turn it off since it interrupted the gameplay. But I really like the idea of getting to know behind the scene-stuff. I guess I've come that far as an adventure gamer, not only the game is interesting, but also the writer and the idea he/she had. I think I'll replay it later and click my way through the game and listen to the comments.

BerserkerTails · 10-18-2009, 09:54 AM

Great games, and I highly recommend picking up this bundle. I think the second is the best in the series (it has the best puzzles, methinks), but all three are great story wise.

*Fantasysci5* · 10-18-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelena

I think I'll replay it later and click my way through the game and listen to the comments.

That's what I did. I still need to do that for the 3rd game.

And the 2nd game was also my favorite.

ZeframCochrane · 10-18-2009, 01:56 PM

Well, I started playing today, and I must say it was money well spent. I realize I'm a bit late, but better late than never!

The story seems gripping. It reminds me of Quantum Leap for some reason...

Spoiler:
especially when Rosa had to use the phone to talk to Joey and not look as if she was talking to herself. Fans will know what I mean

And, although not the same thing, Rosa's job is close enough to putting "right what once went wrong". Long story short: I like it.

Plus... Rosa's cute!

DaveGilbert · 10-19-2009, 06:38 AM

I bloody loved Quantum Leap.

(so yes, Zephram, you are quite right!)

Happy you all are enjoying the bundle.

ZeframCochrane · 10-19-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveGilbert

I bloody loved Quantum Leap.

(so yes, Zephram, you are quite right!)

Happy you all are enjoying the bundle.

Oh, yay! I was sure I felt something, QL vibes are unmistakable ^^

Thanks for the Blackwell series, Dave.

C_Knight · 10-21-2009, 09:44 AM

Awesome! I enjoyed all 3 games, but thought they were too short :/

rottford · 10-21-2009, 03:53 PM

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Fantasysci5: And the 2nd game was also my favorite.

The second also is my favorite. I absolutely adore the jazz-tinged, nighttime atmosphere, not to mention the greater abundance of no-nonsense, hardboiled dialogue from various characters (which only Joey seemed to deliver in the other two games). I stayed up late playing this one, glass of bourbon in hand

Quote:

ZeframCochrane: Plus... Rosa's cute!

I used to love the idea of knowing someone like Rosangela (or Lauren), until I had to work with a woman in my newsroom that looked/acted almost exactly like her (who was a reporter, nonetheless). Sure, Rosangela's quirky, maybe even a little cute in the game, especially for a smart, shy writer.

But Dave, she's not someone you want to know in REAL LIFE.

ZeframCochrane · 10-22-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rottford

But Dave, she's not someone you want to know in REAL LIFE.

No, huh? Hehe.. dunno about Dave, but I still think she's kinda cute.

rottford · 10-22-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeframCochrane

No, huh? Hehe.. dunno about Dave, but I still think she's kinda cute.

Cute, yes. But in real life, cuteness only gets a cynical pessimist so far

Luna Sevithiainen · 10-22-2009, 08:01 AM

Hmm interesting offer

How long does it stand? (I was planning to not spent any more money this month because I'm kinda broke-ish

)
And I guess there exists only a downloadable version? (I am a sucker for boxes, but when they don't exist I guess download will do as well

)

DaveGilbert · 10-22-2009, 10:41 AM

@rottford Hah! You should tell her to play the game.

@Luna Sevithiainen: The offer lasts forever, so you can nab it whenever you want! You can get all the games on one CD if you wish, but it costs $10 extra and there is no box. Just a CD.

Glad you all are liking the bundle. Be sure and tell everyone you know how much you like it, too. :-D

SharonB · 10-23-2009, 07:26 AM

Dave, I'm thinking about getting the bundle, but I would want it on disk. I did not see that option in the ordering process. How is that handled?

DaveGilbert · 10-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Hi Sharon! I was just about to make a blog post about this but since you asked first, I'll write it here!

A lot of customers have been reporting corrupt CDs for certain games (most notably Convergence), and the problem lies with the Plimus store's shipping facility The downloads, though, work totally fine. I have disabled CDs for the time being. So if you want a backup CD for the games, you might want to wait.

BerserkerTails · 10-23-2009, 10:54 AM

Anyone who is hesitant about the download versions, I would say just grab them. The Blackwell games, once downloaded are DRM free. I've burned myself a disc with all three of the games (plus the Shivah), and it does the trick perfectly.

Plus, downloading the games means instant gratification, no waiting for shipping. And for these games, you'll definitely want to play them right away

Jelena · 10-24-2009, 04:19 AM

I just finished Blackwell Unbound and I loved it!

I really enjoyed the story and how it came together in the end. And the laid back, sort of depressing atmosphere accompanied by wonderful music was perfect on a gloomy autumn day like today over here in Sweden. That last song: ...that's when solitude begins... is so beautiful.

Next up, I'll go through the game and listen to the comments.

EDIT: Yep, now it's just Dave and me and a glass of wine.

ThomasR · 10-25-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelena

ccompanied by wonderful music was perfect on a gloomy autumn day like today over here in Sweden. That last song: ...that's when solitude begins... is so beautiful.

Hej Jelena!

Tack så mycket! :-)

Glad you like the music in Unbound!

Thomas Regin

10-16-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
nonax Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 65	Blackwell Bundle released Our good friend Dave from Wadget Eye Games has made a bargain bundle from the three Blackwell games. A nice offer for anyone who wants to get to know the Blackwell series and hasn't done yet.

10-17-2009, 03:54 AM	#2
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 885	Ever since I played ECC I have meant to get the Blackwell games and today I bought them. I can't wait to start playing. __________________ Temporary guest in your life

10-18-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 885	I got the bundle and have just started playing The Blackwell Legacy and loving every minute of it. I started playing with the commentary mode on but had to turn it off since it interrupted the gameplay. But I really like the idea of getting to know behind the scene-stuff. I guess I've come that far as an adventure gamer, not only the game is interesting, but also the writer and the idea he/she had. I think I'll replay it later and click my way through the game and listen to the comments. __________________ Temporary guest in your life

10-18-2009, 09:54 AM	#5
BerserkerTails Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 343	Great games, and I highly recommend picking up this bundle. I think the second is the best in the series (it has the best puzzles, methinks), but all three are great story wise. __________________ Play Two of a Kind.

10-18-2009, 01:56 PM	#7
ZeframCochrane Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 67	Well, I started playing today, and I must say it was money well spent. I realize I'm a bit late, but better late than never! The story seems gripping. It reminds me of Quantum Leap for some reason... Spoiler: especially when Rosa had to use the phone to talk to Joey and not look as if she was talking to herself. Fans will know what I mean And, although not the same thing, Rosa's job is close enough to putting "right what once went wrong". Long story short: I like it. Plus... Rosa's cute! Last edited by ZeframCochrane; 10-19-2009 at 06:21 AM.

10-17-2009, 12:05 PM	#3
ZeframCochrane Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 67	I bought them too! Just now. I feel very proud of myself for supporting Wadjet Eye.

10-19-2009, 06:38 AM	#8
DaveGilbert Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 164	I bloody loved Quantum Leap. (so yes, Zephram, you are quite right!) Happy you all are enjoying the bundle. __________________ Wadjet Eye Games My developer blog

10-21-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
C_Knight Professional Life Lover Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 37	Awesome! I enjoyed all 3 games, but thought they were too short :/

10-22-2009, 08:01 AM	#14
Luna Sevithiainen Pixiehunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 171	Hmm interesting offer How long does it stand? (I was planning to not spent any more money this month because I'm kinda broke-ish ) And I guess there exists only a downloadable version? (I am a sucker for boxes, but when they don't exist I guess download will do as well ) __________________ A prince is it? I see. And I am Lord of this dusty path!

10-22-2009, 10:41 AM	#15
DaveGilbert Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 164	@rottford Hah! You should tell her to play the game. @Luna Sevithiainen: The offer lasts forever, so you can nab it whenever you want! You can get all the games on one CD if you wish, but it costs $10 extra and there is no box. Just a CD. Glad you all are liking the bundle. Be sure and tell everyone you know how much you like it, too. :-D __________________ Wadjet Eye Games My developer blog

10-23-2009, 07:26 AM	#16
SharonB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 44	Dave, I'm thinking about getting the bundle, but I would want it on disk. I did not see that option in the ordering process. How is that handled?

10-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#17
DaveGilbert Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 164	Hi Sharon! I was just about to make a blog post about this but since you asked first, I'll write it here! A lot of customers have been reporting corrupt CDs for certain games (most notably Convergence), and the problem lies with the Plimus store's shipping facility The downloads, though, work totally fine. I have disabled CDs for the time being. So if you want a backup CD for the games, you might want to wait. __________________ Wadjet Eye Games My developer blog

10-23-2009, 10:54 AM	#18
BerserkerTails Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 343	Anyone who is hesitant about the download versions, I would say just grab them. The Blackwell games, once downloaded are DRM free. I've burned myself a disc with all three of the games (plus the Shivah), and it does the trick perfectly. Plus, downloading the games means instant gratification, no waiting for shipping. And for these games, you'll definitely want to play them right away __________________ Play Two of a Kind.

10-24-2009, 04:19 AM	#19
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 885	I just finished Blackwell Unbound and I loved it! I really enjoyed the story and how it came together in the end. And the laid back, sort of depressing atmosphere accompanied by wonderful music was perfect on a gloomy autumn day like today over here in Sweden. That last song: ...that's when solitude begins... is so beautiful. Next up, I'll go through the game and listen to the comments. EDIT: Yep, now it's just Dave and me and a glass of wine. __________________ Temporary guest in your life Last edited by Jelena; 10-24-2009 at 09:34 AM. Reason: added silly content.

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