Soooo... PC?

second.

third to 100.000.000th.... (I represent all those that want a pc version desperately)

Soooo... Linux?

second.

third :)

Soooo... Mac?

hahaha

So Mr. Gilbert, one question is left unanswered.

Now that DeathSpank is finished -- what's your next project? Running for Supreme Court jefe notwithstanding, of course.

I'm selling these fine leather jackets.

well, you are some kind of semi-traitorous Canadian defector. Is this really the kind of person a TRUE American would want messing around with their Supreme Court? ;)

Very un-American, going to Canada just because of Deathspank.
You should be happy they're allowing you to pay taxes! :p

:(((

It's not fair.
Those XBox gamers that don't even hear about a guy called Guybrush will play this master piece of Gilbert and I... I!!! (repeat: I) will not.

So... keep your previews along with the secret of Monkey Island (elegantly said)

So what you're saying is that, to break into the video game industry, the best thing to do is to annoy video game creators as much as possible? I shall do my best

Not fair at all...

(OFF: hey Ron, is there any alussion to daft punk on monkey2? harder, better, stronger oar? just wanted to know if it was proposital or not)

chec chronology:

money2: 1991
daft punk song: 2001

time machine? :)

Great!

I'm trying to figure out how to find time to keep updated on news about games and I wonder if there was an efficient list of sites.

Now I found the distinction I needed. Who did spoke about DeathSpank, they're my choice.

Thanks again Ron ;-)

We must stand against this so called privacy policy that the gaming companies use to compite each other and destroys our community! We can't let them keep toying with us! We must refuse to buy any game that is not released for all available platforms!
I have a dream that one day the gamer community will rise up and live out the true meaning of the gaming: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and all shall be able to play any game in the console that they can reach. If it shall be an XBOX, so be it... If it shall be a PS3, so be it... AND IF IT SHALL BE A PC, THEN LET THIS POOR PEOPLE ENJOY IT IN A PC!
We are capable or creating a world where people live among equality and any game is reachable by any person.

Uhm, I think I overreacted a little bit...

Seems nice! Looking forward to what it really evolves. Well, as long as it adds more variety than Torchlight, I guess it will be a fine game. Not that I'd ever doubt your capability to do a super-awesome game, Ron, but I've had too many disappointments about sagas I loved in the last few years, so I can't invest any more expectation on something until I really see it.

... on my PC, of course!

Wow, Ron, you're a fan of "The Wire" as well? That's amazing! Now I respect you even more! So cool when things/people I'm a fan of affect each other. After watching "The Wire" or playing "Monkey Island" you are forever changed and never the same again.

I hate X-Box gamers. You.... backstabber.

I've been following this game for a while, and I'me very impressed. I am really looking forward to the XBLA release. Hoping for randomness and black stupidity all over. Good old Lucasarts humour.

What do u think abt MI2:SE?

http://www.ign.com/videogame-villains/24.html

Ron, I am really super-hyped about DeathSpank !!!
It will be such an emotion to going back to play one of your games after all these years!
For now DeathSpank is surely my most waiting game this year.
It look wonderfull!!!

Is the hold on a pc-version because of piracy?

No way, pirate version on XBOX is also possible.
It is just to pisses me off... me, and a hundreds of thousand loyal fans with stupid computers :P

Yeah, but maybe it is much more widespread with pc. If a publisher predict they will lose a considerable amount of money if not waiting with a pc release, I can't really blame them.
But I don't know what kind of money we're talking about here. My guess is not very much, but has anyone a good idea of a number with this sort of game?

You people and all this futile chat about pc version etc.. etc..

Buy DeathSpank for Xbox360 and enjoy it!
And if you do not have an Xbox360, go out and take one!
Do you realize that we are talking about a RON GILBERT game!!!!
After so many years!!!!
It will be THE EVENT of 2010!
DeathSpank will be a system seller!

Yeap... and users like you make the game industry so marvelous as it is.

Well... at least you're not bitter... *cough*

Come on Elaine, keep your spirit high!

Yup, must buy new gimmicks and support poor companies like Microsoft and Sony to play same old boring games... not.

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I feel disappointed. I won't be buying an xbox or a ps3, but I had hopes in playing this game. If there are no references about a pc version, I can of course forget a about linux one.

No PC version? This breaks my heart.

It really does.

I won't blame you, Ron. We all know very well who is responsible for this. This isn't the first time that those damn publishers gives us the finger.

I'm really happy that you could release your game in a market that gives the instaban to new ideas and doesn't give a damn about a creator's trajectory or prestige.

I can only imagine what you had to go thru to finally see your game published, but it still breaks my heart.

Just like I did a couple of months ago with Brutal Legend, from now on I'll refuse to read or watch anything about Deathspank.

I'm not angry with you, Ron. I know you tried.


Cesar, the Argentinean.

Maybe they could release two versions. One with the hack'n'slash grinding and weapon harvesting and level wanking for the consoles, and one with the adventure and character content for the pc's. ;)

I sure hope I'll be able to play DeathSpank this year on my PC. Consoles and DLC need to be put on 'crimes against human kind' list and then people responsible for these hunted down like the nazis ;)

Well at least I'll be able to play remastered MI2.... right? Or did that change as well? :(

All these complaints for the PC version ..
Guys, we're talking about Ron Gilbert, the man who created timeless masterpieces the likes of Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Total Annihilation!
It 's his first game in years and people are complaining ...
I own an Xbox, but I tell you that if I had not, I immediately went to buy it just to play DeatSpank!

Oh I love Rons games, they are pure awesome, but I refuse to support the very thing that made the game industry what it is now - crap. I'm sure it's not his choice but still, rules are rules and if that means I will miss out on the best game since MI then so be it! puts on kilt and makeup FREEEEEDOOOM!

Besides...

we are truly grumpy gamers

And never crossed your mind that maybe not all of us can afford to buy an Xbox?

I'm apperently not as optimistic as you about being mounted by Bill to be able to play a game.
Anyway, if it stays console exclusive, somewhere down the road it will probably be possible with a pc emulation, though it certainly will take a while to get there.

Guys, I would like to remember you that videogames are a form of entertainment.... E-N-T-E-R-T-A-I-N-M-E-N-T... leisure time....we're not talking about ethics, morality, politics etc ...

@ "That dude used to play pong":
The video game industry is just like many others industries: like the PC manufacturers, food manufacturers, wine manufacturers etc. ...
You love the indie scene? But I am sure that you also enjoy Crysis on your PC...isn't you? Mmmm I really hope that you are not one of those that preferred the golden age of piracy when everyone could play everyting for free...

@"Rexilafa":
I really believe that everyone that can afford an internet connection today is in the position to even buy an already owned Xbox360 (or PS3).

@ "F. Konkas "
... mounted by Bill .... Sorry but.. Wake up! Where are in the 2010 ... War in Vietnam has ended long ago... Again video games are simply one of many ENTERTAINMENT forms ...!
According to your way of thinking then every time a person buys something is mounted by someone!
So when you will buy DeatSpank you will be mounted by ROooooooooN GILBERT! Come on!
For sure your final sentence about "emulation" speak for yourself...
Come on again! live easily and enjoy the life!...and BUY (repeat B-U-Y...) DEATHSPANK!

Yeah... let's leave the m-word now, I was merely being colorful (and I've been watching a lot of Bill Hicks lately).

Anyway, the cruisal difference between the two is that I want to buy Deathspank to play it and give my support for the things Ron brings to the gaming scene. However I do not want to buy a console and support what microsoft and sony bring to the gaming scene which is mostly shite.

As of "ethics, morality, politics".. it's just about this simple fact: because of the tremendous income consoles generates, game publishers want/must (depending who you ask I guess) publish games suited for that particular market (target group, gameplay optimized for gamepads, etc.). Which usually means games with just lots and lots of action and even more action. So if I buy a console I suddenly support the very thing I don't like and there in lies the difference.

About emulation I guess you mean piracy? Emulation need not, and should not, entail any piracy at all. Make an image of a game you own and an emulator makes it possible to play it on a system which the game wasn't designed for. Heck even if you wouldn't need the actual physical game discs you can still just go and buy it anyway. Of course the console company doesn't get anything if you choose to not buy the console, which is the point in this discussion.

Btw don't reduce games to mere simple entertainment (as in killing time). Good games can be so much more!

I respect your opinions but I totally disagree with you.

I just do not think that Microsoft & Sony are doing shit.
They are far from perfection but I really do not think they do shit. Microsoft x example has done an incredible job with the Xbox.
Obviously if you use to play only mmorpg or strategic game...

Consider that this hardware generation I have (for the first time) fully embraced the console gaming and, let me say, I will never go back to PC one (well actually I bought ToMI x PC but I quit playing it soon after.. I find the controls atrocious especially after have played with Sam&Max for the Xbox).
I just realized & find that console gaming are far superior for a “normal user”: fast, easy, accessible, just sit down on the sofa and play.
And I can assure you that the time of nes & megadrive are over. The game genere offering over the console is huge.

But more important for is that I am getting old you know I do not want to waste my time with setting, upgrades, drivers, compatibility, mouse, resolution etc…  I just want sit on my sofa and enjoy a good game, good graphics and have a good time.
And I have also find that the controllers are such a superior experience! You should try a FPS (like Halo) with the controller… you will hate the combo mouse&keyb I can assure you!


And any way, when I said that vgame are entertainment I really do not intend to demystify their value.
You have to know that Art is entertainment, Music is entertainment, as a tennis match or an 30 mins of jogging are entertainment: they all fight to win over your leisure times.
Oh, and by the way, all the above list exist for money (also “Art”, I can assure you!!! I have so extensively work in this sector…)…

But the point is: you do not want to buy DeatSpank (for whatever is your reason)?
It is your problem, I just sorry for Ron, but I undoubtedly will be there day1. I can assure you.

I can afford to buy a PS3 or XBOX but you are asking me to buy a console only for a game. I use my PC not only for gaming but for a variety of things including programming,video and sound editing, internet, 3d graphics, image processing etc.

Why am I forced to buy a console?

Ethics in entertainment is a very valid thing to talk about. Buying a game only to find out that you are limited to a grand total of five installs before it stops working - that is cause for concern, for example. Unethical things happen in big business. And entertainment IS big business.

And I refuse to give any money to Microsoft.

@ “pananag”
Your sentence about the multi-activities that a PC allow you to do, has suddenly remembered me when I was young and I try desperately to persuade my parent to buy me the first 286 because with it I would have been able do my home work, to do research etc… So funny!

But you are right! None can force you to buy a console!
But in my part of world I use to pay to have something, if it is not free.
I want to see VHSs you have to buy the reader. You want to see a 3d movie you have to pay a cinema thicket or buy a 3dTV etc…
When, x example, the final special super limited star wars collector edition will be released on Bluray… You will have to buy a Bluray reader (and give your money to sony…).

So, you want to play DeathSpank you have to own a console, this time around.

That it.

@ “Rusty Broomhandle”
I know that you “PC people” hate consoles, hate Bill Gates, hate Microsoft and all the other things typical of your consumer cluster/niche. But why you do not hate Intel or Amd or the graphic card producers (that, by the way, used to release new hardware every 1-3 month)?

We can discuss the issue of PC "limited numbers of installation" for years... the point is that this is a (bad) solution for a huge and unsolved problem..
And believe me unethical things happend in Africa not about a PC game...

Again I will enjoy Ron Gilbert’ DEATHSPANK while you all will fight against the system!
Let me know if you win, eh!

My sentence about the multi-activities a PC allows was not meant to prove the supremacy of PCs againsts consoles. What I mean is that I don't spend much time playing games. I play only those that are special to me. I can't give 200 Euros to buy console and game, just to play one game. After I finish Deathspank  I'm not going to touch the console again. Not because I have something against consoles, but because I don't have enough free time and if I have I won't spend it in games. I know I'm not the customer game companies covet for!
As far as it concerns the quality of the games in consoles , they are probably superior to these of the PCs. But I don't care.
All these years I expected a new game from Ron Gilbert, because I admire him a lot and he used to be (and continues to be) an idol for me for his humour , his intelligence and his wit.

I'm sorry Ron, I like you but I won't spend 200 Euros for your game.
All in all, I will feel disappointed if eventually there is no version for PCs.

No, what I hate is monopolist behaviour in companies.

Looks sweet!

Oh cool! only consoles? What will come next? "Deathspank fps"? "Deathspank racing"?, make sure to bring us a Wii version too, I'm sure there will be lots of cool accesories and my 5 year old sister will play it too. Marvelous idea!

btw, cheers to Bill.

Awesome, another original game that I won't be able to play because I don't own the machine of choice.
And by the way, publishing a game in a platform like Steam is virtually free.

Just wondering, is the lack of PC version part of what made you leave in one way or another from HotHead?

Mr. Gilbert, I need to know the RELEASE DATE of DeathSpank !!!!!!!!!
please

Cool Down!

I know, nobody talk about the PC Versions.. but just trust "Hothead Games", they announced on 2010-04-28...

"We’ve read all the polite requests (and the not so polite ones) to bring DeathSpank to PC platforms. Rest assured that both EA and Hothead want as many people as possible to experience DeathSpank, so don’t read too much into the announced platforms just yet. Get yourself subscribed to the RSS feed for this blog (links below) or follow us on Twitter and we’ll update you as soon as any new platforms get confirmed."

Just to know...
We will have the relaese date for E3?!?!?!!?!

Went to Sean Howard's website and comic.  Very funny guy.

Wow. Sean Howard eh? The Penny Arcade Guy? He did your writing? Wow.  Good for him. Hope you paid him. Someone should. He's funny.  And Breeze deserves some respite. She's been paying the bills for years.

His comic was good too. No. It was great.  Too bad about his personal problems.  And I thought A Modest Destiny was a really great piece of work. Really. He can be really funny. He has a very light touch with his dialogue. Complete tool though.

It would be nice if  there is some sort of inversely proportionate ratio to Geek artists' level of capability and their interpersonal skills. Then y'all would be filthy rich.

Release date:
June ?
July ?
August?
September ?
October ?
November ?
December ?

Hmm I think being released this summer is clear enough in Mercury News.. No wonder Ron never answers. Because we never bother to look what he says ! :P

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2010/04/30/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-deathspank/

DeathSpank for the PC?
Please!!!

Hi folks! Only one question... WHY DEATHSPANK ONLY ON PSN AND XBOXLIVE? AND WHY ONLY IN ENGLISH???? :(

Good News : Death spank will be out on July 14th on PSN and XBox live arcade !!! : http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/2010/00043784-deathspank-se-precise-en-images.htm