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Title: The Blackwell Convergence - Now available!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 18/12/2007 22:04:06
(I'm going to send out the official announcement tomorrow, but you guys get it first)


(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_poster.jpg)

Coming June 30th, 2009, from Wadjet Eye Games! (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)

A new film opens to rave reviews, despite its bloody history.  A beautiful uptown office remains unoccupied, despite its prime location.  A downtown artist berates himself for selling out, while a Wall Street investor congratulates himself on a job well done.  Just normal life in the big city?  Or is somthing more sinister binding these events together?

Bizarre connections are a dime a dozen for the Blackwell family, but just how far back do they go? Medium Rosangela Blackwell and her spirit guide Joey Mallone are about to find out.



Screenshots:
(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot1b.png)
Remember this room from Legacy?  It looks different now.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot3b.png)
Rosa's apartment has also gotten a facelift.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot9.png)
Tracing a ghost's life history.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot8.png)
Nishanthi is back, and she's gossiping about Rosa.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot7.png)
Joey gets asked a difficult question.




Team:
Writer/designer/coder: Dave Gilbert (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)
Background sketches: Chris Femo (Joker) (http://home.deds.nl/%7Efemo)
Background artist: Luminous Arts (http://www.luminous-arts.com/)
Portrait artist: Ian Schlaepfer (Big Brother) (http://www.herculeaneffort.com)
Sprite/animation artist: Shane Stevens (ProgZMax)
Music: Thomas Regin (http://www.thomas-regin.com/)
Poster art: Dan Lee

Confirmed voice cast:
Rebecca Whittaker (Rosangela)
Abe Goldfarb (Joey)
Brian Silliman (Allen)
Francisco Gonzalez (Frank)
Among others!

Some voice samples:
- Rosangela (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/voiceclips/rosa_shoe.mp3)
- Joey (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/voiceclips/joey_drink.mp3)
- Rosangela and Joey (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/voiceclips/conv_freeze.mp3)

Demo:
Get it HERE (http://wadjeteye.typo.i24.cc/Convergence_Demo_Setup.exe)

Release date:
Early-mid 2008

Price:
$19.99

For more details on the game (like character info, concept sketches, and other goodies),  please mosey over to the Wadjet Eye Games website. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Dualnames on Tue 18/12/2007 23:36:21
Great. Still looking cool and awesome Dave...
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: ManicMatt on Tue 18/12/2007 23:56:36
I wish I could somehow easily sell these games in my shop, GameWorld; I reckon people would buy them!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: The Hero on Wed 19/12/2007 00:30:09
Dave great game great seairs so far but i most say i am not exactly feeling the new roseangela to be frank shes awful
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Domino on Wed 19/12/2007 00:35:25
Looks outstanding, as usual.  :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Wed 19/12/2007 00:42:32
I wish you all the best with this, your third commercial blackwell game!  Think about it, Dave: you've now produced a trilogy!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: joelphilippage on Wed 19/12/2007 00:57:42
I'm exited about the new game. I don't think the new Roseangela is that bad. True her voice is a bit deeper but I think this is as close as you could get. Looking forward to playing it.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 19/12/2007 01:14:36
The change in voiceover actresses was unavoidable, alas.  The original actress (Sande Chen) is way too busy nowadays to commit to doing the voiceovers for this, in addition to living too far away. Rebecca is in for the duration, and as a bonus she's worked with Abe before.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: The Hero on Wed 19/12/2007 01:34:50
Cant be helpd I guess great game though
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: vertigoaddict on Wed 19/12/2007 02:52:41
I don't think Rebbeca's that bad, definately not awful, I think you're just bothered because it's not The original voice actress.

I'm looking foward to this game (even though I still haven't played the previous games).
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Gregjazz on Wed 19/12/2007 04:30:53
I'm really looking to this!!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: The Hero on Wed 19/12/2007 05:03:37
Changing actors in a game is never really that great of a idea in Dave's case though he had no choice Rebbecca will century take some getting used to Dave I'm a actor I can help with voice directions if you like?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: on Wed 19/12/2007 05:13:59
Luck on you, Dave. That looks fantastic!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Nikolas on Wed 19/12/2007 07:28:08
Quote from: ManicMatt on Tue 18/12/2007 23:56:36
I wish I could somehow easily sell these games in my shop, GameWorld; I reckon people would buy them!
Maybe discuss with Dave a bit? get a few copies and see how it goes? something to that end?



Dave, really cool! God luck with this and let us know when we can preorder and stuff! :D
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Vince Twelve on Wed 19/12/2007 11:13:36
Gorgeous as usual, Dave.  Congrats!  Where do I get in line?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Supersheep on Wed 19/12/2007 12:49:34
This looks fantastic. Can't wait for the game!  :=
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Cino on Wed 19/12/2007 14:13:14
I actually found the original Rosangella's voice a bit annoying and this might even be better.
Anyway, can't wait for the game. I'm more than willing to buy this one as well.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Layabout on Wed 19/12/2007 14:29:10
Yay! Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: GarageGothic on Thu 20/12/2007 16:58:35
Really looking forward to this one. It's a shame that Sande wasn't available, and I must say that I prefer the previous cover illustrations - this one seems to lack some of Dan Lee's unique "painterly" style. But the plot sounds absolutely intriguing (haunted movie? welcome to the club :)) and the screens are gorgeous. When I first saw the character sketches in the unlockables for Unbound, I thought the guy in the tie was supposed to be the ghost of Joseph Mitchell, but it seems to be a new character, which only makes things more interesting...
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Rui 'Trovatore' Pires on Fri 21/12/2007 13:34:11
QuoteIt's a shame that Sande wasn't available

Arr. In times, the voice-acting wasn't much, but Sande's voice really defined Rosa.

Still, out with the old, in with the new, I guess. If Dave picked this new Rosa, then it's because she sounds more like Rosa.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence
Post by: Dualnames on Tue 25/12/2007 01:32:15
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=33287.20

I made a joke about blackwell games.. Just figured out you might wanna see it.. i like your games..
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 18/01/2008 06:43:21
Hello hello! 

A stand-alone demo of Blackwell Convergence is now available.  It's a bit on the short side, but has a self-contained story, 500+ lines of voiced dialog, and four ways to get to the end. 

So check it out. (http://wadjeteye.typo.i24.cc/Convergence_Demo_Setup.exe) Yar.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: Galen on Fri 18/01/2008 07:19:07
Hey, cool. I'll give it a play this afternoon when I have a chance for a proper sitdown.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Fri 18/01/2008 07:41:06
Dave,

Brilliant demo. Congratulations to you and your team for what is shaping up to be a brilliant looking game. I had to make sure I did the four ways (I hope) to get to the end, and I loved it. The little bit of dialogue about the paperclip made me laugh, as did the way Joey and Rosa smile in a "Trust me" kinda way.

Graphics, sound, music, gameplay and story are all top notch.

Good work.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: Nikolas on Fri 18/01/2008 09:26:00
Dave?

first of all a bug:

Quote---------------------------
Adventure Game Studio
---------------------------
An error has occured. Please contact the game author for support, as this
is likely to be a scripting error and not a bug in AGS.
(ACI version 2.72.920)

in Note module (line 191)
from Global script (line 1186)

Error: ListBox.Items: invalid index specified

---------------------------
OK   
---------------------------
Tried moving (as I always do) a note from the notebook to show the inventory and try to combine them.

Other than that it looks really polished, but also really... fammiliar. It's good to see the usual faces and hear the usual voices, along with the usual music together again. :)

I'll be buying it! ;)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: Cino on Fri 18/01/2008 09:42:38
I encountered one as well trying to unlock the door with the clip with the instructions on
(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/blackwell_bug.png)

But other than that, everything was on spot again. I hope this means the full version is near completion. And I hope you keep on making games for a long time.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: Rui 'Trovatore' Pires on Fri 18/01/2008 11:40:50
Quotea self-contained story

Is that like the demo to SQ6? Like a mini-game, a situation that won't happen in the real game?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: GarageGothic on Fri 18/01/2008 11:43:37
Great demo, Dave. And the theme music is absolutely wonderful. Does this mean that the full game is nearing release?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 18/01/2008 12:28:55
Quote from: Rui "Trovatore" Pires on Fri 18/01/2008 11:40:50
Quotea self-contained story

Is that like the demo to SQ6? Like a mini-game, a situation that won't happen in the real game?

Sooorta.  The scene is more of a "tutorial level", which introduces all the gameplay concepts at the very beginning of the game.  In TV shows you often get a "lead-in" scene, something that takes place right before the opening credits that has nothing to do with the rest of the story.  That's what this demo is.  It'll be in the game, but it'll be seperate from the main story.

And Cino: buh?  Yeesh I've had 10 testers go over this demo for a few weeks now and none of them ever encountered that bug.  I think I know what causes it though.

-Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: vertigoaddict on Fri 18/01/2008 13:18:15
Nice Demo but....

right at the end, you see a few character sprites. Is it just me or does everyone else (as in apart from Rosa and Joey) have bigger heads? It's probably just my eyes playing with me and even if they were bigger, I still have no complaints.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: voh on Fri 18/01/2008 18:35:20
Liked the demo, though there does seem to be a visible difference in the old sprites (Joey and Rosa) compared to the new ones.

Not too big of a problem though :)

Can't wait!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Demo available
Post by: TheJBurger on Fri 18/01/2008 19:51:26
Awesome demo, Dave. It's easily my most favorite out of the three Blackwell demos you've released so far. Everything in it was great. I do however have to agree about the other character sprites being in a different style.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 01/07/2008 00:34:13
Hi all.  Just a little bump to let you know that this project isn't dead.  As I've mentioned before, I've gone with a studio here in NYC to do the background art, and Shane Stevens has been working on the new sprites.  There will be more to show, soon.  But in the meantime, here are some screenshots showing the new style:

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot1.png)
Remember this room from Legacy?  It looks different now.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot2.png)
Rosa walks around an empty office.  Joey peeks through the door in a ghostly fashion.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot3.png)
Rosa's apartment has also gotten a facelift.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot4.png)
Visit authentic NYC locations, like the old Minetta Tavern (http://www.minettatavernnyc.com/).

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot6.png)
A locked door.  Most adventure game characters would be frustrated by this, but not Joey.

As always, you can learn more by checking out the Wadjet Eye Games site. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: GarageGothic on Tue 01/07/2008 01:27:45
Looks great, Dave. That restaurant has an almost Gabriel Knight feel to it. But didn't you say in your video that you wouldn't be releasing screenshots for this game, or were you just talking about work in progress?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Tue 01/07/2008 01:34:38
Amazing stuff!  Really good to see an update!  Keep up the [professional] good work :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 01/07/2008 01:37:19
Quote from: GarageGothic on Tue 01/07/2008 01:27:45
Looks great, Dave. That restaurant has an almost Gabriel Knight feel to it. But didn't you say in your video that you wouldn't be releasing screenshots for this game, or were you just talking about work in progress?

Yep. :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Tue 01/07/2008 08:54:59
The backgrounds work nicely.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Rd27 on Tue 01/07/2008 10:11:09
The new style is looking extremely nice!

Hopefully it won't last long before the game is released...
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Brad Newsom on Tue 01/07/2008 14:06:43
Brilliant work. Love the new art style for the backgrounds. Glad you are working with a studio this time around.

I love the fact you are going with full screen background art this time around, also the color palette used is gorgeous. :D
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 01/07/2008 18:14:02
Thanks everyone. :)  I'm very excited about the new art direction.  Hopefully I'll have an ETA update soon.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: voh on Wed 02/07/2008 21:02:19
Graphics are looking sweet, can't wait for it to be released :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 03/07/2008 02:54:39
Quote from: voh on Wed 02/07/2008 21:02:19
Graphics are looking sweet, can't wait for it to be released :)

Me too!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: DazJ on Thu 03/07/2008 09:54:44
I honestly don't know how you do it. I haven't played any of the Blackwell games as of yet but from what I've seen...wow...great work! :D
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Thu 03/07/2008 10:02:11
New screenies look great.

Look forward to picking this one up when it's released :).
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Layabout on Thu 03/07/2008 11:43:05
Hey Dave. Nice to see the new shots. Very excited about the game and glad things are back on track. I checked out luminous arts when I got back to the UK after my trip, and their stuff is extremely good.

The sprites work well with the new style. They are a very recognisable style.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: EdLoen on Thu 03/07/2008 18:31:14
great looking game.  I've played the other Blackwell game's demos, but I haven't gotten around to purchasing them yet.  But I'm always impressed by the quality of work that goes into this series, and this one is no exception.  I know when I first saw the $20 tag I thought it had to have something to warrant it, seeing how Legacy was only $15.  Now after seeing the screens the deuce 10's are well worth the quality.

But now I have to ask, now that there's a third installment coming out, are you planing on (in the future some time after this installment) releasing a trilogy collection?

Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 03/07/2008 18:38:49
Hey Ed.  Thanks. :) 

There's a good reason for the price hike, and not just because of the production values or a simple desire to make more money.  A year after I released the first Blackwell game, I started selling them on the casual portals and they became very popular there.  Unfortunately, the portals always $20 for each game, so the fact that it was offered for $15 on the Wadjet Eye Games website looked kind of sketchy and inconsistent (and pissed people off when they bought the game on a portal and then saw it offered for less on my site).   The portals weren't going to lower their price and I couldn't justify raising mine,  so I decided that all future titles would match the price of the portals to avoid this kinda thing.

Doing some kind of collection is something I plan on doing.  The series isn't going to be over by any means, but there'll definitely be something.

-Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Thu 03/07/2008 23:28:56
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Thu 03/07/2008 18:38:49
Doing some kind of collection is something I plan on doing.  The series isn't going to be over by any means, but there'll definitely be something.

First I would just like to say the new screens looks amazing!
And I will definatly buy this one aswell when it comes out!
(Still unfortnatly got to finish all your other games, right now I wont have time but in the near future I hope to get more time for fun and play ;D.)

Secondly, a PRO DVD collection in the future would be awesome to see ;).
And would be a "MUST HAVE" for me.

Good luck to you and your team!

Peder Johnsen.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: voh on Fri 04/07/2008 13:01:13
A collection would force me to repurchase all the games, which, given the amount of time already spent on playing the games multiple times, is going to force me to buy everything you release.

Hell, if you brought out Blackwell Galoshes I'd have to get them.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 04/07/2008 22:14:47
Quote from: voh on Fri 04/07/2008 13:01:13
Hell, if you brought out Blackwell Galoshes I'd have to get them.

Now there's an interesting merchandise idea!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - new updated screenshots!
Post by: GarageGothic on Fri 04/07/2008 23:10:11
As long as a DVD collection doesn't mean less bonus features in the downloadable episodes, I'm all for it. The DVD could also include your webcasts.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - fan art contest and new merch store!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 23/07/2008 17:49:43
FAN ART CONTEST ANNOUNCED!

Cross posted from the Wadjet Eye blog. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)  Figured I'd give you AGSers a heads up. :)

Hello all.  A disturbing fact has been brought to my attention.  It's been entirely too long since we had a fan art contest.

There is a reason for that.  Normally, the big prize for winning a fan art contest is a free copy of the upcoming game.  That couldn't happen this time around, since the upcoming game won't be released until at least the fall.  So any fan art contests had to be postponed.

However!  That has all changed.  You might have noticed the little graphic on the right column of main page, linking you to the Wadjet Eye Games merchandise store (http://www.zazzle.com/davelgil). You can now purchase Wadjet Eye related mugs, shirts, posters, hats, and all sorts of stuff.  After all, wouldn't the world be a better place if more people wore Rabbi Stone on a t-shirt?

There's an added bonus to this store as well. I now had items I could give away as prizes!  Lo and behold, a new fan art contest was born!

So, for the entire month of August, I'll be holding another fan art contest.  Send in your various renderings, drawings, sketches, paintings, or whatevers of any characters from any Wadjet Eye Game.

The three top winners will receive a prize of their choice: a mug, a t-shirt, or a poster.

The three runners up will receive a nice collection of fridge magnets with various Wadjet Eye characters on them.

Everyone else will receive a consolation prize.  Nobody leaves this contest empty handed!

More details (among other things) within this brand spanking new vidcast:

[Can't embed youtube videos, so GET THE VIDCAST HERE (http://youtube.com/watch?v=B1irkrIbqWo)]

Email all entries to me(dave at wadjeteyegames dot com), or pm them to me on the forum. 

Cheers!

-Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - contest and new merch store!
Post by: vertigoaddict on Thu 24/07/2008 15:03:39
Is it okay to send in fan art just for the sake of fan art and ask NOT to get a prize?

Besides, I'm still 'in the clouds' on this shipping things from country to country thing; don't know the procedures.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - contest and new merch store!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 01/08/2008 17:18:21
Hey Vertigo.  If you want to enter and not receive a shipped prize, feel free!  There's a digital prize for all who enter so you'll at least get something.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - contest and new merch store!
Post by: Bai Karl on Sat 02/08/2008 21:08:04
Very well! Nice backgrounds!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Who wants to be in the game?
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sat 23/08/2008 20:06:53
Slight update to the fan art contest!  I was asked by a number of folks to create some kind of grand prize for the best piece of art.  I thought about it, and here's what I came up with.

There's one minor character in the game that has not been designed yet.  Win the contest, and we'll design that character to look like you!  The character can be male, female, oldish, or youngish, so the prize can be given to anyone.

The deadline has also been extended to September 9th. 

Cheers,

-Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 10/10/2008 18:07:02
Hi all!  Been awhile.  The infamous PlayFirst Project is keeping me massively busy, but I still have managed to give Blackwell a little love.  Or rather, Ian has.  He has updated the characters portraits and given them a more painted look.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_rosapicb.png)  (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_joeypicb.png)

Aiming to have an extended demo out by Halloween, so stay tuned.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Sat 11/10/2008 05:14:54
Snazzy.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Dualnames on Sun 12/10/2008 11:53:45
This looks great..
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: dirk delshire on Mon 13/10/2008 23:44:13
This game keeps getting better and better. I'm glad that your finally getter more funding for your work by working on projects for Playfirst.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Layabout on Tue 14/10/2008 01:22:24
Quote from: dirk delshire on Mon 13/10/2008 23:44:13
This game keeps getting better and better. I'm glad that your finally getter more funding for your work by working on projects for Playfirst.

He spent it all on prostitutes and champagne.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Bai Karl on Thu 16/10/2008 08:23:52
This game deserves a BIG attention! Bravo!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sat 25/10/2008 17:18:47
A little animation preview, courtesy of Mr. ProgZmax:

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/tiepullnew.gif)

2x:
(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/tiepullnew.gif)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Dualnames on Sat 25/10/2008 23:14:23
WOW, very very awesome! I'm acting like a fan already.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 03/12/2008 15:41:10
We've got a new project manager and production has started to steamroll nicely!  Here are some new character portraits:

This is Josie Park:
(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_josiepic.png)

This is Claude Urdin:
(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_claudepic.png)

Nishanthi's back, too:
(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_nishpic.png)

Read more about 'em on the Convergence character page! (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/convergence.htm?page=characters)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: chapter11studios on Wed 03/12/2008 16:35:06
Awesome! Great to see progress on this. I'm honestly not sure which one I'm more excited about, Oz or the next Blackwell. What a great problem to have.  ;D
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: GarageGothic on Wed 03/12/2008 19:17:51
Beautiful portraits, Dave. Big brother has really surpassed himself on this one. They remind me very much of GK1, only without that exaggerated purple lighting. I really look forward to seeing them animated.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: vertigoaddict on Thu 04/12/2008 03:49:09
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Sat 25/10/2008 17:18:47
A little animation preview, courtesy of Mr. ProgZmax:

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/tiepullnew.gif)

2x:
(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/conv/tiepullnew.gif)

Hey! That guy's going into her brestestes! (deliberately spelt wrong)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: Dualnames on Thu 04/12/2008 08:12:29
Great..still looking better than ever..
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - updated character portraits!
Post by: visy (the guy who made Lassi Quest) on Mon 22/12/2008 00:18:26
Looking pretty good, I really liked the first game a lot!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - some ghostly portraits
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sun 04/01/2009 16:01:38
Ian's been cranking these out like a man possessed.  Here are some ghosts from the game:

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_ghostpicb.png) 
A ghost found in Central Park.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_ghostpicd.png)
A spirit with a Mona Lisa smile, she is trapped in Limbo but seems content.  What does she want?

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/BC_char_ghostpicc.png)
A familiar face from Blackwell Unbound.  Yep, she's back.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - some ghostly portraits
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Sun 04/01/2009 19:20:26
Really nice! ;D
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 09/01/2009 17:38:42
Thanks Peder!

Now that I'm practically done with Emerald City Confidential, I've had a LOT more time to work on Blackwell.  Here are examples of how all the new backgrounds, sprites, and portraits all work together:

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot7.png)
Joey gets asked a difficult question.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot8.png)
Nishanthi is back, frequenting art galleries, and gossiping about Rosa.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot4b.png)
Rosa attempts to develop a sense of humor, with flat results.

(http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/mayoco/project/media/conv_shot3b.png)
A job well done.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Buckethead on Fri 09/01/2009 17:48:51
looks stunning and everything goes really well together.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Vince Twelve on Fri 09/01/2009 17:55:50
Looking incredible Dave!  Looking forward to both of your upcoming releases!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: AsimosVagan on Fri 09/01/2009 18:15:37
  Wow, fantastic work! Where are my Gabriel Knight cd? :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: dirk delshire on Wed 14/01/2009 11:14:49
I love the scenes you've shown and I'm
wondering what the punch line is. LOL
So a man walks into a bar and hurts his head.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: ALPHATT on Wed 14/01/2009 21:34:53
awsome artwork. I really like the low-life ghost
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Eggie on Thu 15/01/2009 00:01:37
It's gorgeous.
Goooorrrrgggggeeeeoooouuuussss.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Thu 15/01/2009 02:10:15
At this rate people will be able to play the game like a choose your own adventure just from browsing the thread!

If Rosa walks into the bar, turn to page 4.

If she decides to go to the apartments instead, turn to page 2.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Dualnames on Fri 16/01/2009 09:12:18
Quote from: ProgZmax on Thu 15/01/2009 02:10:15
At this rate people will be able to play the game like a choose your own adventure just from browsing the thread!

If Rosa walks into the bar, turn to page 4.

If she decides to go to the apartments instead, turn to page 2.

Right. I need some tip, I need to talk to the barman, which page to I go to?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Fri 16/01/2009 10:51:49
Monique's character sprite may possibly be the single greatest sprite anyone has ever drawn ever.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Fri 16/01/2009 22:28:28
Flattery will get you everywhere, Ben ^_^.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New screenshots!
Post by: Vel on Fri 16/01/2009 23:14:10
Well, those last screenshots look better than anything in any of your games, Dave. Let's hope the final product lives up to it!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 08/04/2009 19:56:27
I took some time and made a video trailer for the game.

WATCH IT HERE. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahys_ZD5pGA)

Game should be done by June.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: Vince Twelve on Wed 08/04/2009 20:31:46
Anticipation... rising...

Unable... to type... without... ellipsis...
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: Privateer Puddin' on Wed 08/04/2009 21:03:34
As always looks great, but I think the extra resources for art has made it even better! Can't wait.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: magintz on Wed 08/04/2009 21:47:58
 :=

Looking good, I'm anticipating this even more than ECC.

Definitely come a long way since Bestowers :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: Buckethead on Thu 09/04/2009 10:06:59
Very sweet. Looks very much like my fantasies about how my games should look  :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: Stee on Sun 12/04/2009 20:27:58
I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!I want it!!!!
;D

Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Video trailer!
Post by: Dualnames on Wed 15/04/2009 16:32:40
Woot, an update, about time man. Looks lovely...
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 07/05/2009 18:47:28
Lil update.  The game is now at beta  and seems to be on track for a end o' June release.

-Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Thu 07/05/2009 23:33:32
Joey's workin' overtime to punch-out this release.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: joelphilippage on Sat 09/05/2009 13:13:27
I don't think Rosa's character portrait has as much personality as the old one and doesn't look much like her. I'd like to see it closer to the original, but that's just my opinion.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: papirnehezek on Wed 13/05/2009 00:25:16
I have just tried the first two episodes, and I really like them. The Blackwell story is something very original. I'm really looking forward to the third episode, the demo was fantastic with the new graphics, and I also like the new voice-over much more than the original.
Keep up the good work!+!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Wed 13/05/2009 01:38:48
I'd have to disagree with you joel, not that this is the CL or the place to say what we like/don't like.  I think Ian's done an exceptional job with the portraits, and they have a less cartoony but more colorful look to them compared to Legacy.  I think that when you see the rest of the portraits in game it will look more coherent, but tastes vary.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: xenogia on Wed 13/05/2009 08:41:49
I'd have to agree with ProgZmax, and to be honest over the past 8 years that I've been checking out AGS this has to be the best looking game I have seen using the engine.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Takyon on Thu 14/05/2009 00:00:06
Can't wait for this one. I wish the stop watch was just invisible though so I didn't have to see it every time, am I the only one who thinks this?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Matti on Thu 14/05/2009 00:42:15
Quote from: J. Man on Thu 14/05/2009 00:00:06
I wish the stop watch was just invisible though so I didn't have to see it every time

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Animated cartoon shorts!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 26/05/2009 14:17:40
I've produced a few cartoon shorts as a way to promote the new Blackwell game.  It's been in the works for awhile, but the first episode is up!

Blackwell Cartoon #1: "On the Town" (http://bit.ly/hGqCG)

Joey encourages Rosa to get out more, with interesting results.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Igor Hardy on Tue 26/05/2009 17:35:19
Very nice. I hope the cats will show up in the future episodes, they usually are a blast to have in a cartoon. ;)

I'm curious,  do any of the people who make the cartoons belong to the team that works on the game? (other than the voice talent and yourself, I mean)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - now at beta!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 26/05/2009 17:38:15
Thanks Ascovel.  Flash Potatoes did the animation and they worked on Emerald City Confidential, but they didn't work on Blackwell.  Thomas Regin's theme is from the game, so technically he worked on the cartoon too!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Cartoon Shorts!
Post by: xenogia on Wed 27/05/2009 00:46:42
Amazing short Dave, laughing the whole way on the way to work on the train.  Definetly made my day a little brighter :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Cartoon Shorts!
Post by: Snarky on Thu 28/05/2009 15:13:03
Yeah, funny short. :D I half expected one of the guys in the bar to be Rabbi Stone, giving us the scene from The Shivah from Rosa's POV.

Anyway, I had a question about the game itself: Will it have lipsync?

I think that's a feature that really improves the perceived production values of the game, and makes the experience more immersive for players. And with the new editor plugins (AGS 2.7 (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=34516.msg457513#msg457513)(?), 3.1 (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=37792)), adding support for it seems to be a lot easier than it used to be.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - gameplay footage video
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 01/06/2009 18:08:43
Aaand here's another video.  Game's fast approaching so my promotions are ramping up:

Check out some gameplay footage of the game in action. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7nF3Y1TJl8)
Title: Re: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - gameplay footage video
Post by: Takyon on Mon 01/06/2009 20:20:36
Can't wait to buy this game. The new footage is great, am I right in saying the stop watch has gone now?
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - gameplay footage video
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Mon 01/06/2009 20:32:04
No preorder this time?? :O.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - gameplay footage video
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Mon 01/06/2009 20:49:40
You are right in observing that the stop watch is gone.  I've updated the cursors up to and beyond *British Standard.






*I can't confirm this.
Title: Re: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - gameplay footage video
Post by: Takyon on Tue 02/06/2009 01:58:46
I'm glad, the stop watch seemed very annoying I just wanted it to go away lol. Great work.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - release date July 20th
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 24/06/2009 17:26:06
Sigh.

Alas, there's no denying it any longer. Convergence will not hit the June 30th release date as planned. I've delayed the release until July 20th. Many apologies to everyone who wanted to play it next week, but we need more time.  All I can say is that the extra weeks will be worth it.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New release date: July 20
Post by: Takyon on Wed 24/06/2009 22:48:15
Ah damn, oh well hopefully it'll be worth it. Looking forward to the release.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - release date July 20th
Post by: Stee on Wed 24/06/2009 23:45:47
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Wed 24/06/2009 17:26:06
Sigh.

Alas, there's no denying it any longer. Convergence will not hit the June 30th release date as planned. I've delayed the release until July 20th. Many apologies to everyone who wanted to play it next week, but we need more time.  All I can say is that the extra weeks will be worth it.

:(
Suppose it give me some time to sort my finances out better I suppose.

If you want to make it up to me I'd love to see another cartoon short  ;)

Good luck Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New release date: July 20
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Thu 25/06/2009 07:51:31
Perfect! Thats about the exact same day I come home from my road trip ^^.
Looking forward to the release!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - New cartoon short!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 01/07/2009 02:23:21
Oh, and a second cartoon short has been out for awhile but I neglected to post it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPn7gnzeG2k

Rosangela teaches Joey the finer points of television re-runs.

Enjoy!

Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Win a free copy of the game!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 06/07/2009 15:58:17
With the release date approaching, I have gotten several requests to host a new fan art contest. Sooo.... okay!

The rules are simple: draw, paint, or sketch any character from a Wadjet Eye game, which includes The Shivah, the Blackwell series, or Emerald City Confidential.

The top three winners will receive a free downloadable copy of Blackwell Convergence (which includes the soundtrack). The three runners-up will receive a five dollar coupon to anything in the store. Every other entry will receive a consolation prize.

This contest starts NOW and will continue till the game is released.  For examples of previous entries, you can check out the Wadjet Eye fan stuff section.

Remember that nobody will leave the contest empty-handed, so send your stuff our way!

-Dave
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Gameplay footage video
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 15/07/2009 20:18:13
New gameplay footage video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6ZIbOE6odY

Joey and Rosa visit a ghost in central park.  A ghost voiced by our very own Grundislav!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Gameplay footage video
Post by: Galen on Wed 15/07/2009 21:00:16
That's some really nice moody background music :)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Gameplay footage video
Post by: thomasregin on Thu 16/07/2009 07:39:38
QuoteThat's some really nice moody background music

Thank you! ;-)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Gameplay footage video
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Thu 16/07/2009 07:59:41
Looking splendid Dave! ^^.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Gameplay footage video
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 16/07/2009 11:41:26
Game is available for pre-order now!  http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/convergence.htm

With a pre-order, you'll get a $5 coupon for anything in the store.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Angel Dust on Thu 16/07/2009 11:57:50
Done and done!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Nikolas on Thu 16/07/2009 13:02:03
Is there a way to order the soundtrack as well, please? (And is thomas getting % with the soundtrack sales?  :P)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 16/07/2009 13:12:48
The soundtrack will be available for free when you purchase the game. :)  It's my way of enticing people to purchase on my site versus all the distribution portals. 
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Nikolas on Thu 16/07/2009 13:32:33
Glad to know that!

Time to find my paypal details once more then! ;)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Wesray on Fri 17/07/2009 00:00:40
Looking forward to it - a lot!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: blueskirt on Fri 17/07/2009 02:18:24
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Thu 16/07/2009 13:12:48
The soundtrack will be available for free when you purchase the game. :)  It's my way of enticing people to purchase on my site versus all the distribution portals.

Tempting, but I'm already living dangerously and taking my chances with the fanart contest! :=
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: TerranRich on Fri 17/07/2009 02:22:46
Nice! I pre-ordered this game just yesterday. Dave, I hope you know that you've inspired me to looking into starting my own game design company.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 17/07/2009 16:01:53
Quote from: blueskirt on Fri 17/07/2009 02:18:24
empting, but I'm already living dangerously and taking my chances with the fanart contest! :=

Did you send me fanart already?  I don't think I got any...

Edit: Oh, and TerranRich, wow!  That's awesome. 
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: blueskirt on Fri 17/07/2009 17:45:33
Not yet, Dave, I'm still not done drawing it. It should be done by tonight.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: blueskirt on Sat 18/07/2009 05:19:20
It took a whole lot of time but my entry is finally done. :D You should find it in your email inbox.

It's the third time I wanted to participate to the contest but the first time I actually did.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Pre-order now and get free stuff!
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Sat 18/07/2009 10:39:52
I've allready pre-ordered right after I recieved the newsletter ^^.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Joey impersonation contest!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sat 18/07/2009 15:19:21
http://www.bytejacker.com/blog/the-blackwell-convergence-contest

Send Bytejacker a video or audio version of yourself impersonating Joey and you could win a free copy of the game!
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Joey impersonation contest!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 23/07/2009 03:07:48
OK, technically this game is done for for sale but the Wadjet Eye Store is having "issues" at the moment.  I'll hold off posting in the announcement thread until it's sorted.
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Done! Go buy.
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 23/07/2009 22:39:50
IT'S DONE! (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=38343.0)
Title: Re: The Blackwell Convergence - Now available!
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Thu 23/07/2009 22:47:40
Congrats on another game finished Dave!!

Now ... everybody go buy the damn thing!!!