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Telltale Games business and news from across the web.- Star Trek: Resurgence DelistedStar Trek: Resurgence, an adventure game developed by Dramatic Labs, has been delisted from digital storefronts less than two years after its release. The developer thanked players for their support.
Only 2 years after release Star Trek: Resurgence is being delistedDramatic Labs has announced that Star Trek: Resurgence will be delisted from sale due to an expired license, despite its recent release. The narrative-driven adventure game, created by former Telltale Games developers, will remain accessible to existing owners on Steam. This delisting raises concerns about game preservation.
30 Years Later, Steamed Hams Is Still One Of Gaming’s Biggest Meme CrossoversThe iconic Simpsons sketch 'Steamed Hams' is celebrating its 30th anniversary and its enduring legacy as a major internet meme. The sketch has been reinterpreted across various video games, including fan-made versions in the style of LucasArts, Telltale Games, and even as a Fortnite season crossover. There are also ongoing discussions about a potential remaster of the game The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
A Rat’s Quest Season 1 Drops on Steam: Indie Devs Pour Their Hearts Into Mat’s JourneyA Rat's Quest – The Way Back Home | Season 1, an episodic adventure game developed by Michael HG, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on Mat's journey to find his way home, emphasizing heartfelt storytelling over trending mechanics. The developers express excitement about sharing their passion project, which aims to build a connection with players for future seasons.
"What if the gameplay was fun? This blew our f***ing minds": Dispatch devs had a revelation after years of…Developers at AdHoc Studio, including former Telltale Games veterans, had a realization that their adventure games could be more fun. This led to a new design philosophy for their upcoming title, Dispatch, aiming to move beyond the traditional Telltale formula.
Best Android Horror Games – Happy Halloween!With Halloween approaching, this guide highlights the best horror games available on Android. The list includes a variety of titles such as Fran Bow, Limbo, Alien: Isolation, Five Nights at Freddy's Series, and The Walking Dead: Season One, offering diverse scares and gameplay mechanics for mobile players.
The Expanse: Oriris Reborn reveals plot and gameplay details along with closed beta dateOwlcat Games revealed new details for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, a third-person shooter RPG set in the universe of James S.A. Corey's novels. The game will feature combat similar to Mass Effect, player choices influencing the narrative, and a closed beta starting April 22, 2026. The full release is planned for southern hemisphere autumn 2027 on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, with a day one Game Pass release.- Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summerThe narrative superhero comedy game Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud this summer. Developed by AdHoc Studio, a team of ex-Telltale developers, the game features interactive narrative and management simulation elements. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title and is expected to include all content, unlike a previously censored Nintendo Switch port.
Dispatch Coming to Xbox Play Anywhere: Find Out More About This Unique, Beloved AdventureThe superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch is launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming this Summer as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. Players step into the role of a dispatcher managing unpredictable heroes, with narrative choices directly influencing gameplay and vice versa. Developed by AdHoc Studio, featuring characters created by former Telltale Games staff, the game aims to blend storytelling and management simulation seamlessly.
Poker Night at the Inventory Review | NoobFeedSkunkape Games has remastered Poker Night at the Inventory, enhancing visuals, AI, and gamepad support. The review highlights the improved presentation of characters like Max, Strong Bad, Tycho Brahe, and the Heavy in the poker game.
Award-Winning PS3, PS4 Adventure Game Might Get PS5 Port – ReportReports suggest that the acclaimed adventure game The Wolf Among Us may receive a native PlayStation 5 port, potentially developed by Trick Studio. This rumored port could precede the release of its sequel, The Wolf Among Us 2, which is slated for 2026 or 2027.- The Devil’s Playhouse’, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales – TouchArcadeThis article reviews Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered for the Nintendo Switch, praising its enhanced visuals and engaging story while noting the final episode's slight stumble. It also reviews Elrentaros Wanderings, criticizing its repetitive gameplay and uninteresting townspeople despite a solid premise. New releases and sales on the eShop are also briefly mentioned.
Games Inbox: What’s the first video game you ever played?Readers share their earliest video game memories, ranging from arcade classics like Space Invaders and Defender of the Crown to early home computer titles. Discussions also touch upon the anticipation for new FromSoftware games, the evolving landscape of PC gaming versus consoles, and the distinction between remakes and remasters, particularly concerning Secret of Mana.
The Wolf Among Us 2 Being Co-Developed by Trick Studio, Original Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S – RumorA rumor suggests that The Wolf Among Us 2 is being co-developed by Trick Studio and will be released by 2027, with an official unveiling later this year. The report also indicates that the original The Wolf Among Us will receive a release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Review: Poker Night at the Inventory (Nintendo Switch)Poker Night at the Inventory, a remaster of the 2010 Telltale Games title, has been released on Nintendo Switch by Skunkape Games. The game features Texas Hold'em poker with iconic characters like The Heavy, Tycho, Max, and Strong Bad, whose banter elevates the experience. Despite its modest focus and limited gameplay variations, the remaster offers improved visuals and charming personality for its budget price.- 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 gamesAdHoc 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 sayCreative 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.