Tanukitsune Posted February 16, 2011 Not to derail the thread but speaking of kids shows with "no deeper meaning".... If you can understand Spanish you should really check "Bola de Cristal" WOW! Now that I see this show as an adult.. it's just so unbelievable! The Count wants you love numbers, but the "Malfunction Which" wants to teach you.... Marxism? It probably wanted us to hate Reagan too... Now, let's get back to gushing over the game! OK? I didn't want to derail the thread but this talk of kids shows just returned this to my memory and I had to share! Carry on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted February 16, 2011 Sesame Street does try to appeal to adults as well, though, so that parents will be more willing to watch it with their kids (hence appearances from Katy Perry, REM etc). The writing and performances are sharp enough that you can find something to enjoy even though it is aimed strictly at pre-schoolers. Hopefully DF will channel that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted February 16, 2011 Not enough to make me buy it I wager. I just can't see me, a grown man, dancing in front of my TV to Sesame Street music singing my ABCs. I know it's painful to admit but unless you've got kids I can't see how you could possibly want this particular Double Fine game. But as I said on Mojo I'm most definitely happy Double Fine got this gig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Udvarnoky Posted February 17, 2011 It's unfortunate that I don't have a 360, much less the accoutrement necessary to play this. Maybe it's just as well - Sesame Street is far too heavy a license for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted February 17, 2011 Thrik said: I just can't see me, a grown man, dancing in front of my TV to Sesame Street music singing my ABCs. Well even Sesame Street can be enjoyable for adults to watch... shbgRyColvE HE5RUNGfL_w 1C8nl8eBoq0 And, uh... YHROHJlU_Ng But I get your point. The game's graphics do look fun, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted February 17, 2011 Oh yeah Sesame Street is excellent don't get me wrong! But I expect the game is going to lean far more towards childish entertainment rather than doubling as entertainment for adults. It might be very amusing for a parent to watch and I kind of wish I had kids so I could, but I can't see me playing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted February 17, 2011 Thrik said: Oh yeah Sesame Street is excellent don't get me wrong! But I expect the game is going to lean far more towards childish entertainment rather than doubling as entertainment for adults. It might be very amusing for a parent to watch and I kind of wish I had kids so I could, but I can't see me playing it. Yep. I know what you mean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 17, 2011 BURNT AND ERNIE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted February 17, 2011 Not strictly Sesame Street... but damned funny, none-the-less. Kr9_5uZn6ds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted February 17, 2011 Hey! Remember this? Everyone was trying to guess if the other box's wrapping paper gave clues to the then unknown games (Double Fine said they were producing four games -- two were known at the time). Looks like the box on the left did hold a clue afterall... So what's going to be in the box on the right? (It looks like razor wire/barbed wire to me... Some war game?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpp Posted February 17, 2011 This week on Top Chef they had to make cookies for Cookie Monster and Elmo... I had a good laugh watching it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snooglebum Posted February 18, 2011 Actually, Muppets scare the crap out of me, so maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vimes Posted February 24, 2011 So, the game is an Amnesia Fortnight project; but it's not Ron Gilbert's : Nathan Martz - Lead Programmer on Brütal Legend - is the Project Lead on this one. (he was already announced as one in 2010) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted February 24, 2011 How are these games working out for DoubleFine so far? Are they making a profit? Did the plan work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted February 24, 2011 Nice article: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6295/capturing_the_spirit_of_sesame_.php Doesn't make the game any more appropriate for me but it's nice to see Double Fine being versatile and that this isn't some sudden change in direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted February 25, 2011 Now that makes sense, the game wasn't originally a licensed title but fashioned that way later. Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thl Posted March 3, 2011 ThunderPeel2001 said: Hey! Remember this? Everyone was trying to guess if the other box's wrapping paper gave clues to the then unknown games (Double Fine said they were producing four games -- two were known at the time). Looks like the box on the left did hold a clue afterall... So what's going to be in the box on the right? (It looks like razor wire/barbed wire to me... Some war game?) some war game indeed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted March 4, 2011 ThunderPeel2001 said: Not strictly Sesame Street... but damned funny, none-the-less. Kr9_5uZn6ds Ah I just noticed you posted this. I love this video. It's really cool that the makers of Sesame Street are comfortable enough with their brand to throw outtakes like this up on Youtube for older people to laugh at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
