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Uru Goes Episodic

The canceled series is yet again back to puzzle us all.

Today GameTap is launching “Familiar Voices,” the newest episode in “Myst Online: Uru Live.” Players can now continue the journey that has featured to date – all-new puzzles, content and Ages as seen in recent episodes “Scars” and “A New Light.”

“Since launching in February, Myst Online continues to be one of our top titles at GameTap,” said Ricardo Sanchez, vice president of content and creative director for GameTap. “One of the strengths of the game is the commitment of the community, whose interaction and feedback has a direct impact on the direction of these new episodic segments.”

In “Familiar Voices,” the newly-elected D’ni Restoration Council (DRC) releases its first Age – Jalak. Though Cate Alexander has been elected to lead the DRC, there still remains a power struggle within the Council which begins to spread throughout the cavern. Rumors of a war continue to grow, but a voice from the past returns to offer new hope.

During this latest episode, the never-before-seen Age of Jalak will be released. Jalak features an ancient arena that was once used for D’ni competitions and will allow players to compete and even create their own games.

To keep up to date with the latest news and art assets for “Myst Online: Uru Live” and to play the game for free visit www.mystonline.com.

Music Videos – Now Playing

One of the most requested items in The Pipeline’s lineup was music videos. It has taken us a while to figure out how exactly to do this and I’m thrilled to be able to finally release it! All of our music videos can currently be found in the Music – Lyrical show. This show also includes audio versions of many indie artists!

Remember that it’s you who drives what kind of content goes onto The Pipeline. So if you want something that isn’t there let us know!

Please note that this show is randomized so you may have to skip around to find the new videos.

200 Facebook Applications

The reason why I bring up this topic is that someone added over 200 Facebook applications onto their profile AND one of those applications is ours! Can you find the Stuff We Like player?
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Sam & Max Season 2

After a brief hiatus Sam & Max are coming back for more with their upcoming Season 2 episodic-gameplay!

“Season One was a great success, but it’s just a starting point for us,” says Telltale’s CEO Dan Connors. “The episodic model presents so many opportunities to innovate and engage the audience in brand new ways. Just wait until you see what Telltale and GameTap have in store with Season Two.”

“GameTap and Telltale successfully proved the idea that games can work in a TV show format,” said Ricardo Sanchez, vice president of content and creative director for GameTap. “The Sam & Max episodes continue to be among the top titles played at GameTap and we expect that Season Two will be an even bigger draw.”

Sam & Max Season Two will feature the same quick wit and bizarre scenarios Telltale’s team and Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell delivered the first time around—and more! “We’re keeping the general structure and gameplay, and focusing on telling farther-reaching, crazier stories,” says Telltale’s design director Dave Grossman. “You’ll see some changes to the world, too; improvements that were born out of player feedback and our own desire to make the most fun games anyone has ever played.”

Some of these changes are evident in the first Season Two render, released today, which is set in Stinky’s, the diner down the street from Sam & Max’s office that remained closed for the entire first season. Additional game assets, including glimpses of brand new characters and environments, will be revealed at San Diego Comic-Con starting tomorrow at the panel, “Episodic Games and Comics – Made for Each Other” (11:30-12:30 in room 1AB).