Monkey Island returns to retail

Rosswell · 12-16-2010, 02:46 AM

From mcvuk.com

Telltale Games’ downloadable Tales of Monkey Island series will make the move to UK retail next year, courtesy of Lace Mamba Global.

The publisher has signed a new partnership with the renowned digital games developer that will see it handle the newest Monkey Island game collection in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Telltale’s head of publishing James Lamorticelli told MCV: “The response to Monkey Island games over recent years has been tremendous. The series is particularly popular in the channels that Lace Mamba reaches.”

Tales of Monkey Island is an episodic series of point-and-click adventure games first released on PC and WiiWare in 2009.

A Collectors’ Edition of the series will be released for PC on March 25th, with bonus content and items. It will be the first retail release for a Monkey Island title since 2001’s Escape from Monkey Island.

Dwagginz · 12-16-2010, 03:39 AM

Oh, excellent!

I hope the two other ones (Secret of Monkey Island?) also make it to retail, too.

Phaid · 12-16-2010, 06:02 AM

Fantastic news, instant buy!

So far, Book of Unwritten Tales (pleeease no delays this time), Edna&Harvey, Gray Matter and Tales of MI are on my "must purchase" list of 2011. Gimme.

DustyShinigami · 12-16-2010, 01:50 PM

Excellent news! Can't wait.

Dwagginz, I share your hope about the first two special editions being released in retail.

Dan_Dan_91_07 · 12-17-2010, 11:20 AM

Yeah, it's a nice thought that a new Monkey Island game will be sold in shops again, soon.

DustyShinigami · 12-18-2010, 08:40 AM

According to amazon.co.uk, there will be an Elite Edition and a Premium Edition. Don't know how accurate that is, though.

12-16-2010, 02:46 AM	#1
Rosswell Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 66	Monkey Island returns to retail From mcvuk.com Telltale Games’ downloadable Tales of Monkey Island series will make the move to UK retail next year, courtesy of Lace Mamba Global. The publisher has signed a new partnership with the renowned digital games developer that will see it handle the newest Monkey Island game collection in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Telltale’s head of publishing James Lamorticelli told MCV: “The response to Monkey Island games over recent years has been tremendous. The series is particularly popular in the channels that Lace Mamba reaches.” Tales of Monkey Island is an episodic series of point-and-click adventure games first released on PC and WiiWare in 2009. A Collectors’ Edition of the series will be released for PC on March 25th, with bonus content and items. It will be the first retail release for a Monkey Island title since 2001’s Escape from Monkey Island. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-16-2010, 03:39 AM	#2
Dwagginz The 'Mighty Dragon' Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: England Posts: 191	Oh, excellent! I hope the two other ones (Secret of Monkey Island?) also make it to retail, too. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Playing: Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror (PC), Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (iOS) Recently Completed: Keepsake (PC; 2.5/5), Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars DC (PC; 3.5/5) Contemplating: AlternativA, So Blonde, Secret Files: Tunguska

12-16-2010, 06:02 AM	#3
Phaid Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 82	Fantastic news, instant buy! So far, Book of Unwritten Tales (pleeease no delays this time), Edna&Harvey, Gray Matter and Tales of MI are on my "must purchase" list of 2011. Gimme. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-16-2010, 01:50 PM	#4
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Excellent news! Can't wait. Dwagginz, I share your hope about the first two special editions being released in retail. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

12-17-2010, 11:20 AM	#5
Dan_Dan_91_07 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: England Posts: 214	Yeah, it's a nice thought that a new Monkey Island game will be sold in shops again, soon. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Dan_Dan_91_07; 12-18-2010 at 04:34 PM.

12-18-2010, 08:40 AM	#6
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	According to amazon.co.uk, there will be an Elite Edition and a Premium Edition. Don't know how accurate that is, though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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