Well break out the Grog and brace yourself for this Saturday. Sept 19th marks Talk Like a Pirate day, what better way to celebrate then playing the 1st Episode of Tales of Monkey Island oh and did I mention it’s for free.

On September 19, Telltale is making the premiere episode of Tales of Monkey Island® a FREE download on their website (http://www.playlikeapirate.com/) all day.

In addition, today through September 21, LucasArts is offering a virtual treasure trove of deals on several versions of The Secret of Monkey Island®: Special Edition titles, including:
• 50% off the iPhone and iPod touch version of LucasArts’ new The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition via Apple’s App Store
• 50% off The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on Steam®, Valve Corporation’s delivery and management platform for the PC and Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment’s digital download store

For a in depth review of the Episode 1 Click Here

After the wonderful playthrough of Sam N Max I’ve been itching to get into another Point N Click Adventure. My requirements were pretty high as I wanted that lovable charm and twisted sense of humor that was Sam N Max. After various failed attempts at getting my old copy of Full Throttle to work I had all but given up. Avast, Tales of Monkey Island of the port bough? Oh yes it was time for Guybrush Threepwood Mighty Pirate™! Though to my dismay Vista had to give me just a little bit of shit. After sitting there “patiently” and updating my flippin Direct X Drivers it was time to set sail. How does this game hold up against one of the most beloved Point N Click Adventure series.

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ARRRR! The first episode o’ Tales o’ Monkey Isle “Launch of the Screaming Narwhal”, arrr be available fer PC this comin’ Toosdee, July 7th. To hold ye off until then, we be havin’ got a gameplay video, screenshots an’ idee art straight from Tell Tale Games. Be havin’ a look.

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