IGN: Sam & Max -- Season 1 Episode #1: Culture Shock

Sam & Max are back in this episodic series based on the hit adventure franchise. Distributed on GameTap, these Sam & Max chapters are all-new adventures for the detectives. Steve Purcell, lead designer on the original, has worked closely with Telltale, a company is partly staffed with former LucasArts employees, to bring the duo back into action.

The premiere episode is "Culture Shock," and begins as Sam and Max discover that a group of former child stars have become involved in nefarious deeds. Only the six foot dog and his cunning rabbit companion can unravel the mystery!

Reviews

Sam and Max: Episode One, Culture Shock Review - October 17, 2006
Finally! Adventure gaming is back!

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Previews

Sam & Max Are Back in Action - September 20, 2006
We get a look at the upcoming episodic saga of the cartoony and comedic crime fighting duo.

News

Sam & Max Animated Series "Re-Aired" - October 10, 2006
GameTap revisits the duo's original television run.

Sam & Max Wrap Things Up - September 25, 2006
... on Episode 1 of their triumphant return, that is. The game is gold.

Sam & Max Set a Date - September 7, 2006
The comic duo's new adventure will be on tap this October.

Sam & Max Re-Debuts While Turkey Cooks - May 17, 2006
Telltale and GameTap team up for the duo's return this holiday season.

Sam & Max Comic Debuts Online - December 12, 2005
It hurts, but in that tickly, do-it-more way.

Sam and Max Back in Development - September 15, 2005
And there was much rejoicing.

Press Releases

Games: Sam & Max Episode 1: Culture Shock Premieres Today - October 17, 2006
Subscribers get exclusive first access to the game, plus the animated television series and original machinima shorts on GameTap TV.

Games: GameTap Forms New Gametap Original Label - October 17, 2006
The new imprint will focus on episodic and independent game development.

Games: Three Great Ways to Get Sam & Max: Season 1 - October 4, 2006
Download individual episodes, buy the whole season, or subscribe to GameTap.

Connections for Sam & Max -- Season 1 Episode #1: Culture Shock (PC)

Available games in this genre:

1. Harvest Moon: Magical Melody (GCN)
2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS)
3. Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
4. Paradise (PC)
5. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past w/ the Four Swords (GBA)

Top upcoming games in this genre:

1. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)
2. Too Human (X360)
3. Okami (PS2)
4. Resident Evil Wii (Wii)
5. Yakuza (PS2)

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