Time Extension | News Comments https://www.timeextension.com/feeds/comments en-GB (c) 2024 Hookshot Media Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:19:55 GMT https://www.timeextension.com/feeds dgpCMS/1.0 https://hookshot.media help@timeextension.com (Time Extension) 60 https://images.timeextension.com/site/icon/128x128.png Time Extension https://www.timeextension.com/ 128 128 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:30:08 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy @JackGYarwood The mod uses the low quality audio from the original release and has animation timing issues last I checked. History shouldn't be erased even though any problems or misinterpretations as mores evolve should be contextualised properly for newer audiences IMGO. That's part of what makes retro gaming great, playing great games while exploring the past to learn lessons and make a better future.

By retrogamer1

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8291379 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8291379 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:27:52 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy @N00BiSH I wasn't aware of the controversy regarding Bosco's original VA which lines up with the first remaster's release around 2019. That would have been a much better explanation than a black character should be played by a black VA which most people simply didn't buy. Thanks for pointing it out and although that is problematic, the circumstances around that controversy still point to some possible exaggeration by the media given the mores of the time where those recordings come from.

The time after the release doesn't matter, new people are going to check out the release all the time and the history shouldn't be buried just because of convenience. An option to let the audience think for itself would be respectful of the audience but I understand not everyone would necessarily agree with that. Censorship isn't something I regard as acceptable personally although the need to call out misbehaviour and changing the defaults if necessary makes sense.

By retrogamer1

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8291376 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8291376 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:37:26 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy @N00BiSH I saw that there was a fan mod, which is why I didn't bring it up. It's one of those things where I just expected it was all water under the bridge for everyone.

By JackGYarwood

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8290364 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8290364 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:57:43 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy @retrogamer1 a weak explanation is still an explanation, and given the controversy around Bosco's original actor, I didn't blame them for not wanting to open that up any further. There isn't really a way for them to appease everyone; it's a damned if they do, damned if they don't situation.

Personally speaking, I don't think this whole thing is worth bringing up almost four years Season 1's rerelease. It just keeps going in circles with no real point of agreement and I think there are more better examples of pointless remaster/remake revisionism worth discussing.

If you disagree that's fine, it's no skin off my back, but that's all I have to say on the subject. You do you.

By N00BiSH

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8289744 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8289744 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:33:34 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy @N00BiSH They did provide what was a very weak explanation IMHO and modders restored the low quality audio from the OG releases with some caveats into the remasters. There is definitely more the devs can still do however and they have resolutely refused so far: release the high quality original voice recordings from the OG voice actor. This would largely resolve the matter as modders can add them back in and the devs don't need to provide it in their own remaster if they bizarrely still don't want to.

By retrogamer1

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8289492 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8289492 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:19:16 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy @retrogamer1 It's probably because there isn't really much to grill them on at this point? They've already explained their reasoning for recasting long ago and offered the OGs for free as a compromise. I don't really think there's anything they can add without further invoking ire.

By N00BiSH

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8287308 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8287308 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:23:54 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy Solid interview but it's really a pity there doesn't seem to be any mention of the censoring of Bosco in the remasters. There could at least have been an option to have the original audio and lines for those who wanted it.

By retrogamer1

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8287244 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8287244 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:33:42 GMT Re: Interview: "Switch Has Been Big For Us" - Skunkape On Remastering Telltale's Sam & Max Trilogy Great interview for a great set of remasters. I'm not the biggest fan of remakes as of late but Skunkape has really set the standard for how to update old classics for the modern day, making changes that actually add to the experience and even offering the originals as a nice win for games preservation. There's the odd pedantic jerk still kvetching over the 10 outdated jokes cut out from season 1, but in the grand scheme of things, that remaster as well the other two are the definitive way to experience Sam & Max's best adventures.

By N00BiSH

]]> http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8286793 http://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-switch-has-been-big-for-us-skunkape-on-remastering-telltales-sam-and-max-trilogy#comment8286793