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Specializing in licensed, [[Episodic Game|episodic]] [[Adventure Game|adventure games]], Telltale Games was formed in 2004 by disgruntled [[LucasArts]] workers ([[Zero Punctuation|the cleverness department]]) when ''[[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Sam and Max Freelance Police]]'' got [[Screwed by the Network|cancelled]]. Telltale at first found success with licenses that had small but dedicated fanbases, like the aforementioned [[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Sam & Max]], [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Homestar Runner]] and [[Bone]]. They gained more mainstream popularity in 2010 with the releases of [[Back to the Future: The Game|Back to the Future]] and [[Jurassic Park: The Game|Jurassic Park]], and finally their breakthrough hit [[The Walking Dead (video game)|The Walking Dead]] in 2012. ''The Walking Dead'' introduced a more narrative-focused style of gameplay that would be used in almost every Telltale game going forward.


Following Walking Dead's release, Telltale tackled licenses such as [[Minecraft: Story Mode|Minecraft]], [[Game of Thrones (2014 video game)|Game of Thrones]], [[The Wolf Among Us|Fables]] and [[Batman: The Telltale Series|Batman]]. However, the rate of production caused [[Troubled Production|significant issues]], including [https://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-telltale-games extensive crunch time] and formulaic gameplay. After experiencing financial trouble, Telltale underwent a major downsizing and then closed down on September 21, 2018, leaving over 250 people without jobs.
Specializing in licensed, episodic [[Adventure Game|adventure games]], Telltale Games was formed in 2004 by disgruntled [[Lucas Arts]] workers ([[Zero Punctuation|the cleverness department]]) when ''[[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Sam and Max Freelance Police]]'' got [[Screwed by the Network|cancelled]]. They're known for their friendly, informal approach (just look at their website and forum) and have a great connection with their fans - the moderators on the Telltale Forums are all employees.


On August 28, 2019, nearly a year after Telltale shuttered, LCG Entertainment bought the name and trademark and rebranded themselves as the old company, planning on rereleasing old and new games alike, starting with the long awaited second season of ''The Wolf Among Us''.
[[Doing It for the Art|They're very clearly in it for the art]], releasing all sorts of fun machinimas and mockumentaries in between games to appeal to the fans. The interpretation of Hell seen in Sam And Max is very clearly modelled on their own office. They even published a complete ''Sam And Max'' comics treasury (the first in 12 years), ''Surfin' the Highway'', and commissioned a new comic from Steve Purcell that was eventually nominated for an Eisner Award. So it's safe to say they've been good for the franchise.

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=== Games and game series by Telltale Games includes: ===
=== Games and game series by Telltale Games include: ===
* ''[[Bone]]''
* ''[[Back to the Future: The Game|Back to The Future]]''
* ''[[Bone]]'', includes ''Out from Boneville'' and ''the Great Cow Race''
** ''Out from Boneville'' (2005)
** ''The Great Cow Race'' (2006)
* ''[[CSI]]''
* ''[[CSI]]''
** ''3 Dimensions of Murder''
** ''3 Dimensions of Murder'' (2006)
** ''Hard Evidence''
** ''Hard Evidence'' (2007)
** ''Deadly Intent''
** ''Deadly Intent'' (2009)
** ''Fatal Conspiracy'' (2010)
* ''[[Hector: Badge of Carnage]]''
* ''[[Jurassic Park: The Game]]''
* ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Wallace and Gromit]]'s Grand Aventures'' (2009)
* ''[[Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent]]''
* ''[[Poker Night At the Inventory]]''
* ''[[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Sam & Max]]''
* ''[[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Sam & Max]]''
** ''Save the World''
** ''Save the World'' (2007)
** ''Beyond Time and Space''
** ''Beyond Time and Space'' (2007-2008)
** ''The Devil's Playhouse''
** ''The Devil's Playhouse'' (2010)
* ''[[Tales of Monkey Island]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Strong Bads Cool Game for Attractive People]]''
* ''[[Hector: Badge of Carnage]]'' (2010-2011, developed by Straandlooper)
* ''[[Tales of Monkey Island]]''
* ''[[Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The Walking Dead (video game)|The Walking Dead]]''
* ''[[Wallace and Gromit]]: Grand Aventures''
* ''[[Poker Night At the Inventory]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Jurassic Park: The Game]]'' (2011)

* ''[[Back to the Future: The Game]]'' (2010-2011)
=== Currently in the works ===
* ''[[The Walking Dead (video game)|The Walking Dead]]'' (2012)
* A [[Continuity Reboot|reboot]] of the ''[[King's Quest]]'' series
* ''[[Fables]]''
** ''Season Two'' (2013-2014)
** ''The Walking Dead: Michonne'' (miniseries, 2016)

** ''A New Frontier'' (2016-2017)
** ''The Final Season'' (2018-2019, the last two episodes were developed by Skybound Games)
* ''[[The Wolf Among Us]]'' (2013-2014)
* ''[[Tales from the Borderlands]]'' (2014-2015)
* ''[[Game of Thrones (2014 video game)|Game of Thrones]]'' (2014-2015)
* ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' (2015-2016)
** ''Adventure Pass'' (2016)
** ''Season Two'' (2017)
* ''[[Batman: The Telltale Series]]'' (2016)
** ''The Enemy Within'' (2017-2018)
* ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series]]'' (2017)


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=== Tropes that have to do with Telltale Games: ===
* [[Art Shift]]: While most of their games are done in 3D Strong Bad's game heads towards the cel shaded direction, and Puzzle Agent heads to a 2D animated look inspired by the Grickle cartoons. ''The Walking Dead'' is done in the style of the original comic books, though in 3D.
* [[Art Shift]]: While most of their games are done in 3D Strong Bad's game heads towards the cel shaded direction, and Puzzle Agent heads to a 2D animated look inspired by the Grickle cartoons. ''The Walking Dead'' is done in the style of the original comic books, though in 3D.
* [[Doing It for the Art]]: Telltale likes this a lot.
* [[Doing It for the Art]]: Telltale likes this a lot.
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: Roger Jackson and Kid Beyond pop up a lot, among others.
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: Roger Jackson and Kid Beyond pop up a lot, among others.
* [[Roger Rabbit Effect]]: Sort of. Poker Night utilizes 3D characters for [[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Max]] and [[Team Fortress 2|the Heavy]], while using the cel-shaded look for [[Homestar Runner|Strong Bad]] and [[Penny Arcade (Webcomic)|Tycho]].
* [[Roger Rabbit Effect]]: Sort of. Poker Night utilizes 3D characters for [[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Max]] and [[Team Fortress 2|the Heavy]], while using the cel-shaded look for [[Homestar Runner|Strong Bad]] and [[Penny Arcade (Webcomic)|Tycho]].
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Specializing in licensed, episodic adventure games, Telltale Games was formed in 2004 by disgruntled LucasArts workers (the cleverness department) when Sam and Max Freelance Police got cancelled. Telltale at first found success with licenses that had small but dedicated fanbases, like the aforementioned Sam & Max, Homestar Runner and Bone. They gained more mainstream popularity in 2010 with the releases of Back to the Future and Jurassic Park, and finally their breakthrough hit The Walking Dead in 2012. The Walking Dead introduced a more narrative-focused style of gameplay that would be used in almost every Telltale game going forward.

Following Walking Dead's release, Telltale tackled licenses such as Minecraft, Game of Thrones, Fables and Batman. However, the rate of production caused significant issues, including extensive crunch time and formulaic gameplay. After experiencing financial trouble, Telltale underwent a major downsizing and then closed down on September 21, 2018, leaving over 250 people without jobs.

On August 28, 2019, nearly a year after Telltale shuttered, LCG Entertainment bought the name and trademark and rebranded themselves as the old company, planning on rereleasing old and new games alike, starting with the long awaited second season of The Wolf Among Us.

Games and game series by Telltale Games include:

Telltale Games provides examples of the following tropes: