Nov 6, 2007
In a fit of generosity, Telltale Games has decided to offer one of the episodes featured in season one of its Sam & Max episodic adventure series for free.
The episode in question? Number four, Abe Lincoln Must Die. "The President of the United States has lost it. Federally mandated group hugs, a pudding embargo... what's next, gun control? Sam & Max are off to Washington to take care of this bozo, but the political climate will only get stormier... and a new power will rise...",
Telltale's entire Sam & Max: Season 1 episodic adventure is now available via Steam.
Each of the six episodes in the season is selling for $8.95, or episodes 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 are available in bundles priced $19.95 each.
"Digital distribution is clearly a core component of our business and we're really impressed by Valve's approach to the market," says Telltale CEO Dan Connors. "The Steam folks have a great understanding of how robust online channels can bring new value added content, product
And just when we were beginning to like Honest Abe, too. Since their resurrection from the annals of comedic adventure game legend last fall, our favorite freelance police have battled the mob, misguided child stars, and snuck onto television. This is episodic gaming done right.
Their newest downloadable romp, no doubt full of snide pop culture references and wacky antics, finds our canine and lupine heroes battling their greatest foe yet:
