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Penny Arcade Adventures hits XBLA next week!
1:25 PM on 05.13.2008, Colette Bennett 44 comments

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We've been talking about Penny Arcade's upcoming game On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness since way back last year, long enough ago that I had actually forgotten about it a little. After all, six months in real-life time is 500 years in Internet chronicles. Luckily, I had a reminder today in the form of nearly instant gratification: the game hits XBLA next week!

If you forgot too, I'll refresh you: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an episodic RPG title featuring Gabe and Tycho of Penny Arcade fame on a quest through the 1920s to save...well, we aren't sure what they're out to save, exactly, but it's pretty much assured we'll be laughing the whole way, whatever it is.

The game debuts on May 21st and will cost 1600 points to download on XBLA (it can also be purchased for $19.95 for PC, Mac or Linux). Go download some wallpapers from the official site in the meantime and get ready -- this is gonna be good. In fact, I think I feel a yard sale coming on.

[Via IGN -- Thanks, Adam]

PENNY ARCADE GAME LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED
Worldwide Digital Launch on Wednesday, May 21

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - May 13, 2008 - Hothead Games today announced that Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One will be available worldwide both via Xbox Live® Arcade (except Korea) and via the Greenhouse digital distribution platform (www.playgreenhouse.com) for the Windows®, Mac®, and Linux® versions next Wednesday, May 21.

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is an RPG-Adventure game set in the deranged 1920s universe of New Arcadia, delivered to gamers via accessible episodic releases.  Players join Gabe and Tycho, the crime-solving team of the Startling Developments Detective Agency, to combat savage enemies and solve mysteries hidden deep in the sinister heart of New Arcadia.  The game is the result of close collaboration between Hothead Games and Penny Arcade, featuring distinct artwork and characters designed exclusively by Mike "Gabe" Krahulik, story and dialogue by Jerry "Tycho" Holkins, both brought to life by the Hothead team.

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is expected to offer players six to ten hours of gameplay, and is priced at $19.95 for the Windows, Mac, and Linux versions and at 1600 Microsoft points via Xbox Live® Arcade.  The game has been rated "M" for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board for all platforms.

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nademagnet's Avatar
nademagnet at 05/13/2008 13:26
YARD SALE IS APPROACHING!
coffeesash's Avatar
coffeesash at 05/13/2008 13:27
All the reviews i've seen have panned it :(
PetiePal's Avatar
PetiePal at 05/13/2008 13:40
I'd be interested to see what it looks like although I doubt it's a purchase for me.
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HarassmentPanda at 05/13/2008 13:40
Is this the only $20 game on Xbox Live Arcade? It had better be worth it -- it's $5 more than the Xbox Originals.
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 05/13/2008 13:44
Yeah, all the reviews I've seen haven't exactly been hugely positive either.
Surf314's Avatar
Surf314 at 05/13/2008 13:45
I would not play this on a 360, or on a goat or one a boat etc.

I will play this on a PC/Mac for I like PA.
welkstar's Avatar
welkstar at 05/13/2008 13:48
Hmmm... think I'll sit around and wait to see what develops.
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GuitarAtomik at 05/13/2008 13:54
I want to get it but first I'd like to read some of these mysterious reviews I hear about but cannot find.

Also I'm apparently 25,240 internet chronicle years old. Roughly.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 05/13/2008 13:57
I should really get up enough money to buy this on XBLA, because DO WANT!
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 05/13/2008 13:59
Well, I'll be playing it on PC
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Chocobo Knight at 05/13/2008 14:11
I'm on the fence with this one. Hmm.
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BlindsideDork at 05/13/2008 14:12
$20 for episodic game? How long is it? I am sure not going to dish out $20 everytime they want to release an episode.
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sevink at 05/13/2008 14:23
I'm looking forward to this game. I'll get on PC :)
Y0j1mb0's Avatar
Y0j1mb0 at 05/13/2008 14:23
Penny Arcade Adventures?

More like Twenty Dollar Arcade Adventures!
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bleep at 05/13/2008 14:24
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MissHinasaki at 05/13/2008 14:29
Fuck yeah! Yardsale!
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garrfunkel at 05/13/2008 14:30
I completely forgot that this was coming out. Its a bit pricey but I'll probable get it anyway. Whoopdeedoo!!!
ElfAngel7's Avatar
ElfAngel7 at 05/13/2008 14:31
if i get at least 10 hrs out of it, it'll be worth it. any less than that and wrath shall rain!
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Rockvillian at 05/13/2008 14:35
Their comic's on Steam, so should this!
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AgentMOO at 05/13/2008 14:45
Fruit
Fucker
Prime!
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 05/13/2008 15:21
Will buy!
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 05/13/2008 15:24
Might get it off Steam, especially if they have a discount or something like they would usually do.
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Sharpless at 05/13/2008 15:28
Do. Want.
PaperBowser0's Avatar
PaperBowser0 at 05/13/2008 15:42
Yeah, I'll be playing this on the PC too. :D
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Dexter345 at 05/13/2008 15:56
Dang, I've got to add some points. I actually have 1200 points saved up, but it's reserved for Castle Crashers. I'll gladly plop down $20 for this.
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Spartacus at 05/13/2008 16:11
There is far too much awesome coming out, and not enough money in my wallet.
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Chack at 05/13/2008 16:24
It's Penny Arcade, of course I'll buy it. I've already purchased every single Sam & Max episode! Har har har
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Mutant Pope at 05/13/2008 16:38
mmm witty dialog and monstrous fruit fuckers. I'm guessing there will be more than one penis joke as well. I certainly hope so. If its anything like the comic, it'll be worth the money.

And when did gamers start complaining about $20 games? Did I miss a memo here? Dios Mio, I thought paying $60 was bad. $20 is good in my book.
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TrailerParkJesus at 05/13/2008 18:32
@Mutant Pope

$20 for an XBLA game is unheard of. I think this is the first time ever.
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akathatoneguy at 05/13/2008 18:41
@ coffeesash, njsykora

Can either of you link to these reviews you've found? I haven't found any whatsoever.
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Wedge at 05/13/2008 19:19
Will be getting for PC. Awesome.
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Ocified-Xboxer at 05/13/2008 19:34
That is an insane price...And Bionic Commando Rearmed is out this month, anlong with the Rocketman pack, and anything else..PA is ok, but for 20 bucks they can sit and spin.
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Sharpless at 05/13/2008 19:51
I think some of you are forgetting that this isn't just a simple XBLA game. This is like somewhere between an XBLA game and, say, a Wii game. So $20 is about right.
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 05/13/2008 20:07
$20 seems a bit high, I just hope its packed with content.
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ironmanrules1333 at 05/13/2008 20:19
CAN I GET A "HELL YEAH!!!" ?
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Velt at 05/13/2008 20:21
if i get it it will be for the pc... anyone knows if its going to be available throught steam?
Teta's Avatar
Teta at 05/13/2008 22:17
I am so getting this.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 05/13/2008 22:42
That's damn expensive for an episodic game... I'll wait to see what the other Dtoiders think about it.
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Jetsetlemming at 05/13/2008 23:55
What the fuck is "greenhouse digital distribution platform"? The comic itself is on Steam. Why isn't the game? I've already got accounts on three seperate digital dist. setups (Valve's, Blixzard's, and Stardock's), I really don't want a FOURTH.
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HYCee at 05/14/2008 09:05
$20? I love PA all day, but I don't think I'll be buying this if it's really short... and the movies I've seen of it, while kinda funny, don't really inspire confidence.
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Holyetheline at 05/14/2008 10:43
That is really sweet. I hope that this game doesn't suck because I sort of want to get it.
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