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The Dispatch leads had "a mix of arrogance and stupidity" as they faced down publishers telling them single-player narrative games were "niche, or worse, dead"
AdHoc Studio, founded by former Telltale Games developers, discusses the challenges of convincing publishers to invest in single-player narrative games, which were often deemed 'dead'. Their title, Dispatch, has achieved over 2 million sales, proving the continued viability and financial success of this genre.
Dispatch doesn't let you derail conversations with blank, vacant stares because 'less than 1%' of players ever chose to stay silent in Telltale games
AdHoc Studio decided against including a silent dialogue option in their game Dispatch, as less than 1% of players utilized this feature in previous Telltale Games titles. Developers Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart explained that implementing and supporting this feature for every dialogue choice would have been too resource-intensive for a new studio, despite its potential appeal for roleplaying.
'We are definitely not doing QTEs', said Dispatch's creative director before doing QTEs: 'We just…
AdHoc Studio's Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart discuss the development of their game Dispatch, particularly its approach to Quick Time Events (QTEs). Despite initial reservations, the team found ways to make QTEs engaging by setting a low bar for quality and making them optional, drawing inspiration from games like This is the Police.
Why did Dispatch's devs push through to make it despite initial disinterest from investors? "Arrogance and stupidity"
AdHoc Studio's creative directors Nick Hermand and Dennis Lenart discussed the challenges of funding their narrative-heavy singleplayer game, Dispatch. Despite investor disinterest in the genre, the studio proceeded with development, driven by their belief in the project and their experience from Telltale Games.
Making Dispatch was motivated by 'a mix of arrogance and stupidity,' its creative directors say
Creative directors Nick Hermand and Dennis Lenart of AdHoc Studio discussed the development of their successful narrative superhero game, Dispatch. They admitted that the project was driven by a mix of 'arrogance and stupidity' as the industry was skeptical of single-player games in the ascendant live service era. Despite industry doubts, Dispatch achieved over 3 million sales by the end of 2025 and maintains a 97% positive rating on Steam.
Poker Night at the Inventory Review Alternative Magazine Online
Skunkape Games has released an excellent remastered version of Poker Night at the Inventory, featuring improved visuals, tweaked AI, and full gamepad support. The game brings together characters like Max from Sam & Max, Strong Bad, Tycho Brahe from Penny Arcade, and The Heavy from Team Fortress 2 for a poker showdown.
Poker Night at the Inventory Review – Alternative Magazine Online
Skunkape Games has remastered Poker Night at the Inventory, enhancing its visuals, AI, and adding gamepad support. The game features characters like Max from Sam & Max, Strong Bad from Homestar Runner, Tycho Brahe from Penny Arcade, and the Heavy from Team Fortress 2.
Poker Night at the Inventory is back with upgraded visuals and updated poker logic
The cult classic card game Poker Night at the Inventory has been remastered and re-released by Skunkape Games on Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for $9.99. This updated version features rebuilt character models, improved animations, and reworked poker logic for a more accurate Texas Hold'em simulation. New customization options for table chatter and stakes have also been added.
Poker Night at the Inventory (PS4) Review: Hilarious Poker Game Returns
Poker Night at the Inventory, originally released 15 years ago, has been remastered by Skunkape Games for PlayStation 4. The game features a humorous crossover with characters from Penny Arcade, Homestar Runner, Team Fortress 2, and Sam & Max playing underground poker. This remaster offers improved poker accuracy, enhanced visuals, and retains the original's witty charm, though some jokes can become repetitive.
Every Upcoming Superhero Game To Look Out For In 2026 And Beyond
This article provides a comprehensive look at upcoming superhero games scheduled for release in 2026 and beyond, covering titles from Marvel, DC, and other comic publishers. It details games like Marvel's Blade, Marvel's Iron Man, Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Wolf Among Us 2, noting their developers, platforms, and any known development status or release windows.
Back to the Future: The Game - Present Perfect Gaming
Back to the Future: The Game, released in 2010 by Telltale Games, is a graphic adventure game that continues the story of Marty McFly and Doc Brown. While praised for its fan service and narrative, the gameplay, particularly puzzle-solving, is considered limited and repetitive, relying heavily on dialogue and cutscenes. The game is available on PC and offers an interactive movie-like experience for fans of the film trilogy.
Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons - Present Perfect Gaming
This review examines Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons, a 1990 platformer developed by Ideas from the Deep. Despite the author's general aversion to platformers due to their difficulty, Commander Keen is praised for its engaging level design, varied enemies, and non-linear progression, offering a more accessible experience than many contemporaries.
Heroes Chronicles - Present Perfect Gaming
This review examines Heroes Chronicles, a series of standalone campaigns for Heroes of Might and Magic III released in 2000-2001. While the core gameplay remains excellent and familiar to fans of the series, the narrative of the first chapter, Warlords of the Wasteland, is criticized for its linearity and lack of player agency, despite its intriguing premise of Tarnum's origin story.
The Best Point-And-Click Games To Play In 2026
This article lists and describes some of the best point-and-click adventure games available, ranging from remasters of classics to newer titles. It highlights games with engaging premises, memorable characters, and challenging puzzles, covering various themes like occult mysteries, folk horror, and post-apocalyptic adventures.
