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I. Overview

1. Game title: Deathspank
2. Publisher and Developer: HotHead Games
3. Release date: “2010ish”
4. Category: RPG/Adventure (comedy)
5. Development stage: Still in development
6. Platform: PC, XBOX 360, PS3

II. Analysis

1. Storyline/objective: An over-the-top hero (named DeathSpank) is in desperate search for an “artifact” that was ripped out of his hands. Take note of the “Thong of Justice” (the purple thong) – it is “important to the game.”
2. Target audience: Leans more towards a male audience, perhaps age 13 – late 20s. Often described as “Monkey Island meets Diablo.”
   

III. Interview/demo

1. Person: Vlad Ceraldi
2. Title: Director of Game Development
   

IV. Thoughts

1. Self
   i. What I like
   - The game has a personality of its own. The dialogue is amusing and the main character is a bit ridiculous.
   - The animation is smooth and looks cartoonish. It’s refreshing to see a game take on a more playful look as opposed to a more realistic look.
   - It actually looks fun. Oftentimes, games require you to be sitting with controller in hand, but just watching the demo – no previous knowledge of the game – made me want to play.
   
   ii. What I didn’t like
   - It didn’t look too challenging, but I’m sure the game gains difficulty at higher levels
   
   
2. Target audience
   i. Positives
   - It’s hilarious. If the gameplay doesn’t impress you, the comedy will.
   - It’s engaging. The game warmingly invites you to play – not as a challenge, but rather as an adventure.
   - It actually has a storyline?!
   
   ii. Negatives
   - Honestly can’t think of one – DeathSpank might be one of the most interesting titles I’ve seen at PAX this year
   
   

V. Assets

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