We get a lot of weird sh*t in the mail, from knives to bloody hair to boxes we have to smash with a hammer in order to get them to stop playing music. So the package Tecmo sent me this week isn't particularly shocking, but it's interesting nonetheless.
As part of a promo for its upcoming DS title, Again, Tecmo sent along a personalized "threat," as pictured above. It mirrors the note found in the game, which follows the investigation of 19-year-old murders using the protagonist's "Past Vision" powers for investigation. Of course, warning me about it does nothing; I don't have "Past Vision" powers. We can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday.
Also in the package was a Poloroid picture of the "Eye of Providence" (a key clue and theme in the game), along with thick script of Again'sprologue. The title, developed by CiNG (the folks behind Hotel Dusk) has a strong focus on narrative (and puzzle solving), which would explain the latter.
After the jump you'll find video of two Again puzzle-solving gameplay clips, which means I should probably go ahead and say "SPOILER ALERT." I've also included some character bios, in case you're looking to brush up on your Again trivia.
*Wants CiNG's babies* They're one of my all time favourite tiny developers. Hotel Dusk? Another Code? Yes please. Now they're trying a sort of horror deal? Well, I'll give it a go.
Hey quick question, internet, maybe you can answer it. If they're gonna go through the trouble of typing up the names and ages, why don't they also go through the trouble of typing the gender? No need to write both and circle one.
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11:20 AM on 12.10.2009 | 
Call the FBI Nao!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish it was a new Tecmo's Deception. It still would have even fit with the "murder" theme.
Not, ya know, not sayin' I'd do that but someone might. Yeah.
Cool package, too.
Oh Tecmo you're so fucked up
Lol yes she does.
Hot linking is not allowed.....
I've never heard of this game before, I now have interests in it. Good day!