i'm not worried about wii storage, because i can just delete whatever i'm not using and redownload it later. or move it to an SD card, even.
i think people are whining too much about storage issues. unless you want to have a bunch of virtual console games sitting there on the menu not being played, the only reason they need to have more space is for DLC. or they don't realize you only have to pay for something once and you can download it as many times as you want.
I thought they would since they put Sam & Max on gametap.
In an interview (can anyone find this for me?) they said that they were looking at dual platform releases. Despite Gametap being on the PC, they consider it a separate platform. It was said that for Sam and Max, the two launch platforms were PC and Gametap... and for SBCG4AP it will be PC and Wii. The way they said it made it sound like it wouldn't be launched on Gametap... however, there might be the possibility of it showing up there and on Steam in the future.
I'm still not sure if I should get the Wii version or PC version. I'd love to play it on the Wii more than the PC personally. But the mere thought that there is even the smallest possibility of a bonus dvd makes me hesitant.
i would totally like it, if you could buy it on the wii or pc and then get the second version later for less..like a crossgrade or whatever this is called. i mean, i don't have a wii at the moment, so i'll be getting the pc-version...if there will be a few more non-partygames in the future, i might also get a wii and then playing sbcg4ap on it might be tempting, but buying it two times for the full price might be a bit to much for me. don't get me wrong, telltale totally deserves to get my money twice or even more times, but, you know, i still have to pay for the house to put the wii in...
In an interview (can anyone find this for me?) they said that they were looking at dual platform releases. Despite Gametap being on the PC, they consider it a separate platform. It was said that for Sam and Max, the two launch platforms were PC and Gametap... and for SBCG4AP it will be PC and Wii. The way they said it made it sound like it wouldn't be launched on Gametap... however, there might be the possibility of it showing up there and on Steam in the future.
This is correct. The initial channels at launch will be WiiWare for the Wii version, and Telltale's website for the PC version.
This is why I don't play TTG games on the PC. Multiple games on multiple computers all experience the same 'graphics' problem... (I attached two pictures of the H*R game showing the problem still hasn't been addressed...)
Am I missing an OS file or something? This happens on all of the Sam & Max games, the Bone games, and now the H*S games.
The only issue that I've had with the PC demo version is flickering between the main game and what appears to be the main menu. It probably has something to do with your computer hardware.
This is why I don't play TTG games on the PC. Multiple games on multiple computers all experience the same 'graphics' problem... (I attached two pictures of the H*R game showing the problem still hasn't been addressed...)
Am I missing an OS file or something? This happens on all of the Sam & Max games, the Bone games, and now the H*S games.
Looks like WiiWare is my only option.
Probably need to update your graphics card drivers there...
There's definitely a problem with dual monitors, and I didn't have this problem with any of the Sam & Max games. It doesn't stop the mouse from going off the edge of the screen into the other monitor, which is really annoying. And yes, I'm sure it's not a problem with drivers or anything like that.
If someone from Telltale reads this, I'd really appreciate it if you could fix this problem for the rest of the episodes; it's really disappointing.
There's definitely a problem with dual monitors, and I didn't have this problem with any of the Sam & Max games. It doesn't stop the mouse from going off the edge of the screen into the other monitor, which is really annoying. And yes, I'm sure it's not a problem with drivers or anything like that.
If someone from Telltale reads this, I'd really appreciate it if you could fix this problem for the rest of the episodes; it's really disappointing.
Odd, I do have that problem with Sam and Max Games.
I did find Homestar Ruiner to be a bit glitchy from time to time. that bothered me but other than that it's fun.
Have you tried running the DirectX Installer? There's lots of versions of DirectX 9.0c that Microsoft doesn't bother updating though Windows Update.
I'm running on Vista with the latest version of DirectX 10 (I played through at least some of Sam and Max Season 2 in Vista as well without a problem). I'm happy that someone from Telltale replied so quickly to our messages, though.
You should probably try running the installer anyway. I was sure I had all the updates, but apparently they had a 5 MB file to install on my PC and I haven't had any glitches since.
I'm running on Vista with the latest version of DirectX 10 (I played through at least some of Sam and Max Season 2 in Vista as well without a problem). I'm happy that someone from Telltale replied so quickly to our messages, though.
Funny story: Microsoft doesn't include the DirectX 9 files after Aug 2006. Hilarious!
The web installer will look and add missing files for 8, 9, and 10. So even if you have Vista (and epically if you have Vista), you'll still need to run the installer.
Today I'm working on the installer to always give the choice to run the DirectX installer. You can always opt out of it, but at least everyone gets up to date. Before anyone asks, we do plan to include the full offline version on our season DVD and doesn't download DirectX files from the Internet. If you have already run the DirectX installer, this doesn't apply to you anyways.
I am also on vista, and i cant seem to get that DirectX updater to download... right after i enter my validation code i get a page saying that what i am looking for could not be found?
Do you have an alternate link for the updater? (or is the Microsoft site just on the fritz right now?)
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i think people are whining too much about storage issues. unless you want to have a bunch of virtual console games sitting there on the menu not being played, the only reason they need to have more space is for DLC. or they don't realize you only have to pay for something once and you can download it as many times as you want.
Is that true?
What you're seeing in the picture is the promotional image/postcard for the SBCG4AP series.
I thought they would since they put Sam & Max on gametap.
aw snaps! i'd love to get my hand on one or a hundred of those.
In an interview (can anyone find this for me?) they said that they were looking at dual platform releases. Despite Gametap being on the PC, they consider it a separate platform. It was said that for Sam and Max, the two launch platforms were PC and Gametap... and for SBCG4AP it will be PC and Wii. The way they said it made it sound like it wouldn't be launched on Gametap... however, there might be the possibility of it showing up there and on Steam in the future.
umm...
I'm just kidding of course...maybe...
This is correct. The initial channels at launch will be WiiWare for the Wii version, and Telltale's website for the PC version.
Am I missing an OS file or something? This happens on all of the Sam & Max games, the Bone games, and now the H*S games.
Looks like WiiWare is my only option.
Probably need to update your graphics card drivers there...
If someone from Telltale reads this, I'd really appreciate it if you could fix this problem for the rest of the episodes; it's really disappointing.
Odd, I do have that problem with Sam and Max Games.
I did find Homestar Ruiner to be a bit glitchy from time to time. that bothered me but other than that it's fun.
I'm running on Vista with the latest version of DirectX 10 (I played through at least some of Sam and Max Season 2 in Vista as well without a problem). I'm happy that someone from Telltale replied so quickly to our messages, though.
Funny story: Microsoft doesn't include the DirectX 9 files after Aug 2006. Hilarious!
The web installer will look and add missing files for 8, 9, and 10. So even if you have Vista (and epically if you have Vista), you'll still need to run the installer.
Today I'm working on the installer to always give the choice to run the DirectX installer. You can always opt out of it, but at least everyone gets up to date. Before anyone asks, we do plan to include the full offline version on our season DVD and doesn't download DirectX files from the Internet. If you have already run the DirectX installer, this doesn't apply to you anyways.
Do you have an alternate link for the updater? (or is the Microsoft site just on the fritz right now?)
Well hello there, completely different URL for a newer version of the updater.
Seems that Microsoft doesn't migrate links over to newer versions.
After i enter my code.. i get this page
EDIT: never mind.. i was not getting the prompt to install the browser plug in to use the validation tool, but i got it sorted out... thanks
The games have run fine otherwise, although Bub's eyes disappeared a few times during the game which was weird.