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Three New Penny Arcade Adventures Episode Two Gameplay Videos

Adam Barenblat — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:00 MDT

This morning Fahey told you how Xbox 360, Linux, Mac, and PC owners are going to be able to experience all of the glory that is On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode Two next week! Along with the announcement, the guys over at Hothead games were kind enough to throw in these new PC gameplay videos so that you can get your Penny Arcade fix today. Two more vids after the jump.

Penny Arcade Adventures Coming To PS3

Mike Fahey — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:40:00 MDT

See? It was only a matter of time! The Hothead Games folks have apparently found their way around issues with the PlayStation 3 and the Torque Engine, and now Penny Arcade Adventures: On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is heading to the PlayStation Network this fall. Rejoice, and stop emailing Hothead to complain!

"We keep getting emails asking why our Penny Arcade game is not on PSN," said Hothead's CEO, Vlad Ceraldi. "We have always said we wanted to have our games on as many platforms as possible to give choice to gamers. All good things take time and we are very excited to be debuting our first PS3 title and look forward to bringing more games to this platform in the future."

The PSN version will feature similar pricing to the Xbox Live Arcade and PC versions, so expect to shell out around $20. Enjoy the first screens from the PS3 version below, and be sure to check out our review to help you decide whether or not you should be excited about this whole deal.

PENNY ARCADE GAME COMING TO A PLAYSTATION(R)3 SYSTEM NEAR YOU

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - July 23, 2008 - Hothead Games today proudly announced that its well received Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is currently in development for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and will debut on PLAYSTATION(R)Network late fall 2008.

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an RPG-Adventure game series set in the comic-book-meets-pulp-horror-meets-H.P. Lovecraft deranged 1920s universe of New Arcadia, delivered to gamers via accessible episodic releases. Players join Gabe and Tycho, the crime-solving team of the Startling Developments Detective Agency, to combat savage enemies and solve mysteries hidden deep in the sinister heart of New Arcadia. The game is the result of close collaboration between Hothead Games and Penny Arcade, featuring distinct artwork and characters designed exclusively by Mike "Gabe" Krahulik, story and dialogue by Jerry "Tycho" Holkins, and all brought to life by the Hothead team.

"We keep getting emails asking why our Penny Arcade game is not on PSN," said Hothead's CEO, Vlad Ceraldi. "We have always said we wanted to have our games on as many platforms as possible to give choice to gamers. All good things take time and we are very excited to be debuting our first PS3 title and look forward to bringing more games to this platform in the future."

The PLAYSTATION(R)3 system version of Episode One will be priced in line with the game on other platforms.

Go Grab The Penny Arcade Game Demo

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 22 May 2008 06:20:00 MDT

In case you missed it, Penny Arcade's first foray into the game-making world, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, is out now. I've been playing it all day. It's great. Notsomuch for the gameplay, which is standard stuff, but definitely for the charm. If you're not the type to trust my recommendation, however, (though really, you should, I'm a nice guy) anyone with a PC (Linux included) or Mac can grab a demo of the first episode, take it for a spin, see how it feels. Even if you hate smashing item boxes and turn-based combat, it should at least put a smile on your face.

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Demo [Windows, Linux, Mac]

On The Rain-Slick System Specs Of Darkness

Mike Fahey — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:00:48 MDT

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness comes out this spring, and while Xbox 360 just have to worry about when to download the game, PC, Linux, and Mac users have other worries. How much is this game going to cost me? Is my computer powerful enough to run this monster? Will I be able to perform a Hyper Ultra Extra Combo Extreme? Fortunately the latest press release from Hothead Games answers the first two questions, announcing a price of $19.95 and some relatively modest system specifications located after the jump. As for the third question, just check out the latest screenshots to catch a glimpse of the mystical H.U.E.C.E.. Magnificent, I say!

HOTHEAD GAMES SETS PRICE, TECHNICAL SPECS FOR UPCOMING PENNY ARCADE GAME
Windows, Mac and Linux versions to sell worldwide for $19.95

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - March 27, 2008 - Hothead Games today announced official pricing for the upcoming first installment in the downloadable, episodic game series Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness. Although the title is long, the price is just a short and sweet $19.95 for the Windows®, Mac® and Linux® versions of the game, currently scheduled to launch simultaneously this spring on these platforms and via Xbox LIVE® Arcade.

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is expected to offer gamers five to ten hours of gameplay and work on current generation computer hardware, making it compatible with players' schedules and pocketbooks.

Reqiured Specs:

Windows and Linux

* Windows® 2000/XP/VistaTM with latest updates or Linux® 32-bit x86
* Pentium® III, AMD AthlonTM 1.0 GHz or better

Mac

* Mac® OS X 10.4/10.5 with latest updates
* PowerPC® G4, G5 or Intel® based Mac 1.0 GHz or better

All Platforms

* ATI RadeonTM 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForceTM FX 5200 or better, Intel® GMA 950 or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)*
* 512 MB of available system memory
* OS-supported keyboard and mouse
* OS-supported sound card
* 350 MB of available hard drive space (185 MB installed)
* Available Internet connection for download and one-time authentication

Recommended Specs:

Windows and Linux

* Pentium® IV, AMD AthlonTM 1.5 GHz or better

Mac

* PowerPC® G4, G5 or Intel® based Mac 1.5 GHz or better

All Platforms

* ATI RadeonTM X800 or better, NVIDIA GeForceTM 6600 or better video card with 128 MB of video memory*
* 768 MB of available system memory
* 16-bit stereo- or surround-capable sound card with latest drivers

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One has been rated "M" for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.

New Penny Arcade Game Trailer Surfaces

Brian Crecente — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:30:29 MDT

As much as I love Penny Arcade, every time I see a trailer for their upcoming game, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, I get sad. That's because I'm a very unreasonable man and I want my Gabe and Tycho to stay put in the world of the flat and funny 2D. No excursion into the third-dimension can satisfy, I fear, not even with the Fruit Fucker as sidekick. Brian Crecente