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Title: Blackwell Deception - Launching today
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 02/12/2010 23:53:43
Wadjet Eye Games (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com) presents:
Blackwell Deception
(Blackwell #4)

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_poster.jpg)

The story
Street psychics.  Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness.  They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry.  So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.  

From seedy downtown nightclubs to penthouse apartments to a luxury yacht on the Hudson River, Rosa and Joey will unearth the truth about the underground world of street psychics.  Including some secrets that Joey would rather be left buried.

Screenshots:
(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen5.png)
Spoiler.  This receptionist is unhelpful.

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen15.png)
Moving on.

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen16.png)
A storefront psychic.

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen4.png)
A familiar face returns.

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen12.png)
A trendy east village cafe.  Even mediums need their caffeine.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Z5A6CVCME

Demo
http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/demos/Deception_Demo.exe

Team
Written and programmed by: Dave Gilbert
Backgrounds by: Indrek Plavutski (InCreator)
Character sprites by: Ben Chandler (ben304)
Character portraits by: Daniel Rubenstein
Music by: Thomas Regin

Also, Abe Goldfarb and Rebecca Whittaker both return as Joey and Rosa.

VO samples
Rosa clip (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/rosa_clip.mp3)
Joey clip (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/joey_clip.mp3)

Conversation clip 1 (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/conv_clip1.mp3)
Conversation clip 2 (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/conv_clip2.mp3)


Notable features:
- Note combining is back!
- Rosa has a smart phone now.  No more trekking back home to use the computer.
- Five individual cases to solve.
- More ghosts than ever!*  Eight in total.
- Part of Joey's secret past revealed!
- Plus all the usual guff - voice acting, orchestrated music, commentary, and unlockable bloopers/extras.

Release date:
October 13, 2011

Be sure to check out the official Blackwell Deception (http://www.rosablackwell.com) page and my personal blog (http://nygamedev.blogspot.com) for more info.

*Legacy and Unbound had two ghosts each, and Convergence had five.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Ali on Fri 03/12/2010 00:08:51
This is great news, but shouldn't it be in the In Production forum?

I'm particularly pleased about note combining being back!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 03/12/2010 00:09:53
GAH.  Crap you're right.  Yeesh, I spend an hour crafting the perfect announcement and then post it in the wrong place.  Um, moderators...? :)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dualnames on Fri 03/12/2010 00:33:19
The new graphic style is great  ;). The backgrounds are great. INCREATOR FTW!! Generally the blend between Ben304+InCreator+the guy doing the portraits, is really nice :D Best of luck with it.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Fri 03/12/2010 00:38:28
Shoot, thought it was released then :P.
Looking amazing!
Kinda glad it actually aint released yet as I have no money to spare atm :).
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Icey on Fri 03/12/2010 01:27:54
How much will it cost?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: on Fri 03/12/2010 03:16:35
Blackwell: Inception!

Leonardo De BLOWIE B***H!

Great look new portraits, best of luck Dave!

[size=8]COMPLETED[/size] Games Forum :P
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Igor Hardy on Fri 03/12/2010 03:21:57
So is the game truly already completed or is that just a... Deception? ;)

I must say it's a lot of fun to see Ben's sprites on another person's backgrounds. Like two worlds colliding.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Kweepa on Fri 03/12/2010 06:50:30
I love how Dave spreads the art love around the talented artists from the forums!
InC getting his stuff out there!

Looks great, everyone!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Stupot on Fri 03/12/2010 18:21:38
This artwork is the best yet.  All the best getting this 'completed' :P
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: theo on Sat 04/12/2010 10:00:25
Awesome! Looking forward to release!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: MiSaNtHrOpE on Sat 04/12/2010 21:34:32
Despite the fact that you posted your announcement in the wrong section, I am absolutely looking forward to your project's completion.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: BLUEKNIGHT38 on Sat 04/12/2010 23:42:31
Awesome, Dynamite!  Looking forward to the next chapter of Blackwell.  Good luck.  Great news!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Barricus on Sun 05/12/2010 04:39:30
Well, I'm psyched!  I was under the impression that it was going to be a three game trilogy!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Sun 05/12/2010 04:48:35
Quote from: Barricus on Sun 05/12/2010 04:39:30
Well, I'm psyched!  I was under the impression that it was going to be a three game trilogy!

As opposed to a four game trilogy?  ;D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 06/12/2010 14:55:31
Yep, there are few more Blackwell games planned.  I do other projects to shake things up and not drive myself crazy (like I did with ECC and Puzzle Bots, and the occasional freelance gig) but I always come back to Blackwell in the end. The series will end eventually. Just not yet. :-D

And yeesh, moderators.  Get on the ball. :p
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: voh on Mon 06/12/2010 22:22:38
<nerdgasm>yes!</nerdgasm>
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Mon 06/12/2010 23:48:59
Hey, it's good to see this announced at last.  

Like some other people Dave showed the early builds to, I had some misgivings about mixing Ben's artwork with the hi-res stuff the original artist (Pedro?) was doing.  Fortunately, though, you and InCreator found each other and the two styles mesh very well.  Congratulations to InCreator, Ben, Thomas 'The Man' Regin, 'the guy doing the portraits whose name I forgot' and Dave for putting together another solid-looking and playing Blackwell game! (even if I wasn't involved...sniffle).

Seriously, looks great and I hope it sells lots so Dave can have money for the next part of the series!

YOU GUYS RULE.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Tue 07/12/2010 04:44:38
I agree, I feel a lot more comfortable with InCreator's backgrounds than mixing my really pixelly stuff with Pepe's high res stuff. Thanks for the kind words, ProgZ, it was definitely a bit intimidating stepping into the animation role after your work on Convergence. I still stand by this post (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=33233.msg480344#msg480344).
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: magintz on Tue 07/12/2010 20:41:44
I've tried to type my excitement a few times but end up mashing the backspace and trying again so I'll just say this

:)

:D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Charity on Wed 08/12/2010 07:40:50
Can't go wrong with Blackwell.  This looks absolutely lovely.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Ethan D on Thu 09/12/2010 21:51:18
Great to hear this announcement. I'm looking forward to the release.

Hopefully this will motivate me to get my projects moving faster than a snail's pace. (That and this semester at college is over in a week.  :) )

Best of luck!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: frederic09 on Fri 10/12/2010 19:40:52
the title made me chill at first, but i don't think it will be a deception... for us - the players - because we will know more about Joey's past :P
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: on Wed 15/12/2010 16:58:27
I'm a total Joey fangirl! I can't wait until Blackwell Deception is available!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Iliya on Thu 16/12/2010 10:25:10
This is great! The graphics are amazing. True pixelart! I like it a lot!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: BLUEKNIGHT38 on Tue 21/12/2010 01:32:25
Looks awesome.  Can not wait until the next game is out.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 21/12/2010 02:04:30
By the way,  if you haven't played the previous three games yet, now's a good time to do it.  We're having a holiday sale and you can buy them all now for $9.99. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Frodo on Tue 21/12/2010 04:53:34
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Tue 21/12/2010 02:04:30
By the way,  if you haven't played the previous three games yet, now's a good time to do it.  We're having a holiday sale and you can buy them all now for $9.99. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com)

Just bought.  Thanks Dave.   ;D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: cianty on Tue 21/12/2010 07:03:12
Figured it was time and finally placed my order.

Hooray for gifts to myself!  ;D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Chentzilla on Tue 21/12/2010 21:44:44
I don't like the new portrait of Rosangela. The girl looks too old and shabby. Other than that, looks good.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: on Mon 03/01/2011 05:59:50
Quote from: Studio3 on Fri 03/12/2010 01:27:54
How much will it cost?

I think Dave is pricing all of his games $15 from now on.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 03/01/2011 13:16:48
Yep.  Saren's got it.  I price all my newer games at  $14.99 and all the older ones get dropped to $9.99.  Plus the occasional sale. :)

Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 24/01/2011 18:51:55
Just for kicks, here are a few more screenshots:

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen12.png)
An east village cafe!


(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen9.png)
Saving a ghost


(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen1.png)
All aboard
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: cianty on Mon 24/01/2011 19:14:57
Oh wow! They look so beautiful! Visually the game continues right where #3 left. Love it!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: SarahLiz on Mon 24/01/2011 22:53:20
I am such a huge fan of this series and your work in general Dave--I am literally counting the days until this one comes out.  There's not too many games I can say that about.   ;D  

WOO-HOO!!!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dualnames on Tue 25/01/2011 02:55:15
I see a sprite being reused from a game that never was in screenshot numero uno!
Regardless, looks awesome. InCreator + Ben304 = awesome!!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Pinback on Tue 25/01/2011 10:46:00
I love the screenshots, the sprites and backgrounds are beautiful.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Tue 25/01/2011 10:48:55
None of the sprites are reused from anything Dual :P

Maybe I'm just consistent  ;D

Thanks for the nice comments, all!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Zenger on Thu 03/02/2011 21:55:34
Wow, it looks amazing  ;D

Silly me,  I've just recently discovered this series  :-[.. I know, I know  ;D, and I'm glad to see that it goes on steady to the next chapter  ;D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: on Mon 07/02/2011 12:41:04
OMG in one of your tweets you said there was going to be a romance scene in Deception.

*screams*

Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: theo on Thu 10/02/2011 08:27:45
Lookin' good, guys! Keep it up.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 31/03/2011 15:50:58
Now that Gemini Rue's done, I'm back fulltime on this.  Here are some more screenies:

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen15.png)
Moving on.


(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen16.png)
A storefront psychic.


(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen17.png)
Joey gets his groove on.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: ddq on Thu 31/03/2011 16:07:27
You better make Joey a better dancer than Commander Shepard is in Mass Effect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5F_5e6_pOg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5F_5e6_pOg)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: GarageGothic on Thu 31/03/2011 21:28:04
For some weird reason I really like how nodespace looks different in every game. I mean, it would, wouldn't it? :)

Really looking forward to this, Dave! Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Mati256 on Fri 01/04/2011 00:14:13
Looks fantastic Dave.
Which resolution did you finally choose for the backgrounds?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 01/04/2011 18:41:21
It's 320x240 blown up to 640x480, so I can use high res fonts.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: BlankCanvasDJ on Sat 02/04/2011 01:22:23
Now I want to draw a dancing Joey portrait.  ;D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 10/05/2011 19:35:48
Just got the finalized promotional poster:

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_poster.jpg)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Tue 10/05/2011 20:40:58
Looking great!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Dualnames on Tue 10/05/2011 22:12:45
Amazing poster!! Way to go Dave!  :D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Ilyich on Tue 10/05/2011 23:25:38
Totally sweet poster! Very clean art. Also, Joey here reminds me of someone, like William Holden, but not quite. And it looks like it's going to be really dark this time, interesting!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: frederic09 on Wed 11/05/2011 18:06:26
i confirm, it's a nice poster ^_^
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: FamousAdventurer77 on Tue 24/05/2011 03:41:14
Looks amazing so far!!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: TheRoger on Tue 24/05/2011 05:22:21
Somewhy I thought that Blackwell is a trilogy. But now i know that it is not  ;D  Definitely I want to see (and play) this finished.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 24/05/2011 16:10:55
Quote from: TheRoger on Tue 24/05/2011 05:22:21
Somewhy I thought that Blackwell is a trilogy. But now i know that it is not  ;D  Definitely I want to see (and play) this finished.

Lots of people always assume so, but I've never said the word trilogy anywhere.  There will probably be around six, altogether.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Stupot on Tue 24/05/2011 22:02:48
I always assumed Convergence would be the last game (and thus the series a trilogy), simply because of its name.  It sounded to me like the stories of the first two games would converge, which they kind of did, but I guess I assumed there would be more finality to it.

Not that I'm complaining.  These games were awesome and I can't wait for Deception.  There's a lot more life left in our Joey yet... so to speak.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: FamousAdventurer77 on Tue 24/05/2011 22:07:14
I wonder if Joey's origins will get (slightly) unearthed in this one? Will there be another prequel of sorts...where you play as Rosa's grandmother? (Or at least see some of her?)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Buckethead on Wed 25/05/2011 07:41:02
I've read your comment on the poster of The Philanthropist and I think you kind of did the same thing here. It looks great nevertheless
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Ethan D on Wed 25/05/2011 20:26:28
Quote from: Buckethead on Wed 25/05/2011 07:41:02
I've read your comment on the poster of The Philanthropist and I think you kind of did the same thing here. It looks great nevertheless

The poster for The Philanthropist was made a while back and this poster was made before I announced my game, so any similarities are purely coincidental.

It definitely looks great Dave.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 27/05/2011 12:25:27
@FamousAdventurer:  Eeeever so slightly, yes. :) 

BTW, an interesting change this time around is that I finally bought a legit microphone.  No more accidentally blowing into headset mics!  Check out Abe and Rebecca (Joey and Rosa) at the mic:

(http://i.imgur.com/ofPfk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hh2t6.jpg)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Buckethead on Fri 27/05/2011 15:09:32
Quote from: Ethan D on Wed 25/05/2011 20:26:28
Quote from: Buckethead on Wed 25/05/2011 07:41:02
I've read your comment on the poster of The Philanthropist and I think you kind of did the same thing here. It looks great nevertheless

The poster for The Philanthropist was made a while back and this poster was made before I announced my game, so any similarities are purely coincidental.

It definitely looks great Dave.

Oh sorry I didn't mean they are copied from eachother or something. I meant the comment Dave gave on the other thread. How the characters on the poster look too serious for the tone of the actual game. I think the same thing is true for the Blackwell poster here.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Ryan Timothy B on Fri 27/05/2011 18:24:32
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Fri 27/05/2011 12:25:27
BTW, an interesting change this time around is that I finally bought a legit microphone.  No more accidentally blowing into headset mics!
Oooo. That's the best news yet. ;)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 27/05/2011 19:40:00
It only took me five years.  :-X
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: FamousAdventurer77 on Fri 27/05/2011 23:09:48
Looks awesome so far-- can't wait til its released!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sat 28/05/2011 19:10:39
Another screenie, just for kicks:

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_screen18.png)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: theo on Sat 28/05/2011 20:26:15
Good to see this project is moving along! I'm looking forward to its release.

Btw, you should put ben on doing paintovers of your backdrops. A couple of minutes of sweet ben304 love and they'll look a lot more polished color and light wise.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception: Promo poster!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sun 29/05/2011 13:38:31
For those of you interested in the voiceover side of things, indiegames.com did an interview with Rebecca Whittaker (http://indiegames.com/2011/05/interview_with_rebecca_whittak.html) about her experience voicing Rosa Blackwell.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 23/06/2011 15:39:14
And speaking of VO, here are some voice samples from the game:

Rosa clip (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/rosa_clip.mp3)
Joey clip (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/joey_clip.mp3)
Conversation clip 1 (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/conv_clip1.mp3)
Conversation clip 2 (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/conv_clip2.mp3)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: vertigoaddict on Thu 23/06/2011 15:55:10
 ;D Joey cracks me up, these sound great, the actors chemistry is great, the mics were worth it.

When and if I get a job, I'm gonna save up for these mics!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 23/06/2011 16:30:59
Quote from: vertigoaddict on Thu 23/06/2011 15:55:10
the actors chemistry is great,

Well, obviously!

(http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/abe_becca.jpg)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: theo on Sun 26/06/2011 13:29:16
Sounds great! a kickass lead cast to say the least.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: MiGo on Mon 27/06/2011 18:15:29
Hahaha! Love it! The Voices are great, and the addition of the awesome cast picture is just downright classy. :)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 27/06/2011 19:26:49
The ironic thing is that Abe and Rebecca perform together all the time, but for Blackwell they have to do the VO recording separately.  Still, the way those two play off each other is brilliant.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: TheRoger on Tue 28/06/2011 07:47:53
Is that Adam from mythbusters? Or he has two identities  ;D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Tue 28/06/2011 21:35:03
Sounds like the mic was a solid investment.  Those lines are clear and you can hear the subtle inflections in their voice and tone much better now.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 29/06/2011 13:51:00
Thanks!  I think it mostly has to do with that the actors are standing up and can really use their diaphragm to emote properly.  It's especially apparently during the more "intense" dialog exchanges.  With the headset mic, they'd usually sit down and speak quieter than normal to avoid peaking out! 

Speaking of which, I recorded the last lines of both Joey and Rosa today.  Now I just have to record... well, everybody else.

-Dave
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception (VO samples)
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 04/08/2011 17:45:00
Bit of an update.  The game is fully programmed, all the backgrounds and portraits are in.  99% of the animations are done, and most of the music has been composed.  Beta testers are in the midst of playing and replaying the game ad-naseum to find all the bugs, and I am dedicating this entire month to fixing them and adding voice acting.  All of Joey and Rosa are recorded and imported.  The rest of the cast is coming in to record over the next two weeks.

We'll be officially announcing the game, along with a release date and a trailer, on September 14th.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: david on Thu 04/08/2011 18:26:03
Hey this is Grrrreat news, it is my birthday that day!  :D
looking forward to the releasing day
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Buckethead on Thu 04/08/2011 18:41:44
Did you just set a release date for your release date?  :=

Anyway, I'm eager to check it out!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 04/08/2011 18:54:48
Quote
Did you just set a release date for your release date?   :=

If it's good enough for Ubisoft, it's good enough for me. :)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: ddq on Thu 04/08/2011 19:21:22
I'm assuming Deception won't require a constant internet connection as part of its ludicrous DRM, like Ubisoft likes to do?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 10/08/2011 17:02:25
Just received the very last animation from Ben today!  Importing it now.  This might actually get done.

The animation is of (spoiler warning) Rosa sitting down in a chair.  How's that for epic?

(http://i.imgur.com/Nztqv.gif)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Calin Leafshade on Wed 10/08/2011 18:54:13
Now you need one of her doing the hokey cokey.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 01/09/2011 13:34:20
Work is progressing!  The game is 100% asset complete and we're testing it ad nasuem.  I keep getting about 4-5 pages of bugs every time I test, but the bugs get progressively more and more nitpicky.  We're nicely ahead of schedule so I don't foresee this game getting delayed.

In the meantime, here are some preview audio clips for you:

Rosa talks to a detective named Durkin, played by our Grundislav. (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/VO/BD_conv2.mp3)

Joey chats up a lady ghost in a nightclub. (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/VO/BD_conv3.mp3)

Rosa learns a bit about her past from an unusual man (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/VO/BD_conv4.mp3)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Buckethead on Thu 01/09/2011 13:47:00
Good news!

Is the the ghost lady voiced by The Ivy?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 01/09/2011 14:02:11
Quote from: Buckethead on Thu 01/09/2011 13:47:00
Good news!

Is the the ghost lady voiced by The Ivy?

Nope.  She's voice by Sarah Elmaleh (http://www.sarahelmaleh.com), who also voiced the computer in Gemini Rue.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: BLUEKNIGHT38 on Sat 03/09/2011 16:14:01
Excited about the next chapter in the Blackwell Series.  I have enjoyed everyone so far and expect the next chapter will be entertaining, also.

It's nice to hear that the project is on schedule.  Alot of work go into producing quality games.  I would rather sufficient time be spent working out all the bugs than having a game just thrown out there with all it problems.  Thanks for all you and your teams hardwork!!  I don't think enough positive praise is expressed by people today so that's why I am
expressing my.  Thanks so much!!!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Grim on Sat 03/09/2011 17:45:20
I'm very excited about this game too! I only played the Convergence nad some demo before that but I find they're very easy to get into and great fun.

An idea for the future- while Blackwell games obviously have their very special atmosphere and stick to certain rules set by previous installments, it'd be interesting to see a darker, scarier version of the game. Like with Batman- there were some Batman stories suitable for all ages  but there were also some that pushed gore and mature themes to the limits...

  I know very well now that adventure games fans aren't really after that sort of thing and commercialy it's safer not to tread on this whole "18+ games territory"... but I'm still curious what it'd look like to have Rosa and Joey in a over the top spine-tingling horror story... ;) I'd call it: Blackwell: Bleed Well.... No, that's crap. But think about it, Dave!:) (I'll do the graphics for you, right?:))

Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - announcement date
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 08/09/2011 22:22:42
Hah.  Well, Rebecca did have an interesting idea during our last recording session. (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/converge.mp3)

I get what you mean, though.  It's not so much that it's more popular (I mean, really, since when are old-school pixel adventure games popular anyway?), but it's a writing style that I'm more comfortable with.  I could make a game more violent, I suppose, but it would just be gratuitous and there wouldn't be any real thought or technique behind it.  My talents just don't lie in that area. :)

Unlike you, Grim.  Your stuff scares the crap out of me.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Test the demo!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 12/09/2011 20:47:38
Hullo!  Sorry for the bump. 

We're going to be announcing this on Wednesday and we're going to release a demo at the same time.  If anyone would like to take an early crack at it, drop me a PM.

-Dave
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Test the demo!
Post by: on Tue 13/09/2011 08:09:49
Quote from: Dave Gilbert on Mon 12/09/2011 20:47:38
Hullo!  Sorry for the bump. 

We're going to be announcing this on Wednesday and we're going to release a demo at the same time.  If anyone would like to take an early crack at it, drop me a PM.

-Dave

My head just exploded with awesomeness. Can't wait to try it out!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Test the demo!
Post by: Turtiathan on Wed 14/09/2011 16:17:10
That is a nice looking game. I am interested in trying it out.

Quote from: Saren on Tue 13/09/2011 08:09:49
My head just exploded with awesomeness. Can't wait to try it out!

sounds violent
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Test the demo!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 14/09/2011 16:21:00
We're good to go with testers for now.  We're releasing the demo (and officially announcing the thing) in about two hours. 
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Trailer & demo & pre-order!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 14/09/2011 18:36:00
Just wanted to let everyone know that this game is NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!  There are two deals available.  

One is a DVD set which contains the soundtrack, audio interviews, and ALL FOUR Blackwell games.  

The other is a regular download.

Both pre-orders give you immediate access to the previous game in the series, The Blackwell Convergence.

You can find more info on the Official Site. (http://www.rosablackwell.com)  There, you can download a demo (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/demos/Deception_Demo.exe) and check out a teaser trailer. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Z5A6CVCME)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - TRAILER AND DEMO!
Post by: WHAM on Wed 14/09/2011 18:40:02
I have payday tomorrow...
I haven't played any of the previous games...
The DVD comes with all the previous games as well as the new one...

Hmmmm, I can see a pattern emerging!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - TRAILER AND DEMO!
Post by: TheRoger on Wed 14/09/2011 19:07:46
Whaaa? 180mb demo? Hmmm...I guess this is some quality stuff...Anyway congratulations on finishing this, I've been waiting for ages...well since the release of "gemini rue" to be precise  ;D

EDIT: I had to play it....Now I'll have to wait full month, if I want to know what happens next...thank you curiosity : (
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - TRAILER AND DEMO!
Post by: arj0n on Wed 14/09/2011 19:39:39
Quote from: WHAM on Wed 14/09/2011 18:40:02
The DVD comes with all the previous games as well as the new one...
Pre-ordered. Couldn't ignore such deal.  ;)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - TRAILER AND DEMO!
Post by: Huw Dawson on Thu 15/09/2011 01:44:38
Damn fine demo. Gets me excited about AGS and indie adventure games again. Well done!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 23/09/2011 15:56:46
You know, it's been waaay too long since we had a fanart contest.  With this game coming out soon, it seems like a grand time to have another one.

The rules are simple: draw, paint, or sketch any character from a Wadjet Eye game, which includes "The Shivah", the "Blackwell" series, "Puzzle Bots," "Gemini Rue" or "Emerald City Confidential."  Or even one of our old freeware games if you can remember back that far.

The top three winners will receive free DVD copies of the game.

The three runners up will receive free digital copies of the game.

Every other entry will receive a small consolation prize just for entering.  

(If you have already pre-ordered the game and you win, you will be given a refund)

This contest starts NOW and ends on October 7th.  For examples of previous entries, you can check out the Wadjet Eye fan stuff section. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/fanstuff.html)

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

-Dave
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: ddq on Fri 23/09/2011 16:44:19
Would elaborate cosplays count as fan art? :D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Fri 23/09/2011 17:11:05
Yes.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Buckethead on Fri 23/09/2011 17:11:25
Great! I wanted to do some fanart for a while. I really gotta take this chance!  :)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: straydogstrut on Sun 25/09/2011 22:28:20
I'm not going to say i'll enter because I know I promise so often to enter all these compos and never seem to manage it=(

That and I haven't a hope in hell of creating anything near as gorgeous as "Blackwell Nighthawks" (an homage to my favourite painting in the guise of a videogame? Yes please. I can die a happy man)

..but I will definitely be snapping up the DVD when payday hits on friday. It's such a sweet deal=D
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Igor Hardy on Sun 25/09/2011 22:58:05
Quote from: straydogstrut on Sun 25/09/2011 22:28:20
That and I haven't a hope in hell of creating anything near as gorgeous as "Blackwell Nighthawks" (an homage to my favourite painting in the guise of a videogame? Yes please. I can die a happy man)

Your favorite painting, huh? Then it might be of interest to you that there are bar locations directly referencing Nighthawks in Overclocked and Trauma.

And then, there's this:

http://ccnerdfactory.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/tumblr_lpsc4xagej1qbvj8yo1_500.jpg (http://ccnerdfactory.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/tumblr_lpsc4xagej1qbvj8yo1_500.jpg)

Sorry, for the off-top, Dave. I'll try to make my own fanart to atone for it.

edit by darth - non-game related image changed to link
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Ilyich on Mon 26/09/2011 00:00:17
Quote from: straydogstrut on Sun 25/09/2011 22:28:20
That and I haven't a hope in hell of creating anything near as gorgeous as "Blackwell Nighthawks" (an homage to my favourite painting in the guise of a videogame? Yes please. I can die a happy man)
Thanks? :) Don't worry, the "Blackwell Nighthawks" didn't win anything anyway. ;) It wasn't even featured in the fanart section for, like, a year. Almost like my Gemini Rue fanart disappeared from it. Nice new design, though, Dave. ;) Yeah, I'm bitter. :D

Also, I'm going to do something even more awesome this time! I hope... Well, at least i'll try to... maybe?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: SeventhBard on Mon 26/09/2011 17:52:41
Woohoo! Totally entered. The Blackwell games hold a special place in my heart. I'm pretty sure very nearly every game there is could be bettered by the addition of supernatural elements. ;)

Er... don't be confused if you happen to accidentally get the email twice. First I tried using my website email, because I was trying to see if I could get it to work (NOPE LOL THANX THUNDERBIRD), but apparently I can recieve but not send until I actually figure out what I am doing, sooo I just sent it from my gmail instead. 

;D
Title: Blackwell Deception
Post by: Surdy on Mon 26/09/2011 18:04:52
I played to Blackwell Deception demo with my mother and we both have enjoyed it. The great graphics, the catchy soundtrack & the brilliant writing especially Joey & Rosa' ironics dialogues. I love the last cliffhanger which is surprising. Who is that old man for Joey?

Wait & see the 12th October...

Good job, Dave !
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 26/09/2011 18:11:01
Quote from: SeventhBard on Mon 26/09/2011 17:52:41
Woohoo! Totally entered. The Blackwell games hold a special place in my heart. I'm pretty sure very nearly every game there is could be bettered by the addition of supernatural elements. ;)

Er... don't be confused if you happen to accidentally get the email twice. First I tried using my website email, because I was trying to see if I could get it to work (NOPE LOL THANX THUNDERBIRD), but apparently I can recieve but not send until I actually figure out what I am doing, sooo I just sent it from my gmail instead. 

;D

Well, sorry to report that I haven't gotten anything.  Which email did you send it to?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: SeventhBard on Mon 26/09/2011 18:23:50
Oh dear! I sent it to admin@wadgeteyegames.com, because it was the address on the website.

Oh, except that gmail is telling me I fail at sending mail. Curses! Maybe that was my problem on Thunderbird too, I could have typed it up wrong. What is the correct address?
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 26/09/2011 18:41:11
It's Wadjet not Wadget. (http://nygamedev.blogspot.com/2010/02/so-what-heck-is-wadjet-anyway.html) :)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: SeventhBard on Mon 26/09/2011 18:55:08
Oh bleedin' heck, EVERY time. I swear if I make that same spelling error one more time the goddess herself will come down and bean me one. Guess it's lucky I didn't specialize in ancient Egyptian folklore.  ::)

(resent, with the actual spelling and not the English-a-fied one my brain likes to supply)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Mon 26/09/2011 19:12:03
Quote from: Ilyich on Mon 26/09/2011 00:00:17
Quote from: straydogstrut on Sun 25/09/2011 22:28:20
That and I haven't a hope in hell of creating anything near as gorgeous as "Blackwell Nighthawks" (an homage to my favourite painting in the guise of a videogame? Yes please. I can die a happy man)
Thanks? :) Don't worry, the "Blackwell Nighthawks" didn't win anything anyway. ;) It wasn't even featured in the fanart section for, like, a year. Almost like my Gemini Rue fanart disappeared from it. Nice new design, though, Dave. ;) Yeah, I'm bitter. :D

Also, I'm going to do something even more awesome this time! I hope... Well, at least i'll try to... maybe?

GAH.  You're right!  They must not have been copied over when we revamped the website.  I do have the files, still. I'll re-add them.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Mon 26/09/2011 21:06:14
Alright... it's getting a bit off-topic in here.  Let's get this back on-topic please!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest time!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Sat 01/10/2011 15:39:50
More sound clip previews:

Rosa gets robbed (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_conv6.mp3)

Confronting an armed ghost (http://www.davelgil.com/boe/dec/BD_conv5.mp3)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest ENDS TOMORROW!
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Thu 06/10/2011 16:27:07
Apologies for the bumpage.  Just wanted to remind folks that the fanart contest ends tomorrow.  So if you have any entries, now is the time to send them. :)

-Dave
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - Fanart contest ENDS TOMORROW!
Post by: Eggie on Thu 06/10/2011 22:14:29
OHGAHD...

Inking... Noooo
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - One more day
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Tue 11/10/2011 19:55:13
Last day to get your pre-orders in.  If you want to nab the DVD, now's the time to get it. :)
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - One more day
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Tue 11/10/2011 21:20:10
Wow, that's quite a good deal, and I'm not just saying it because I worked on the second game in the series!
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - One more day
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 12/10/2011 12:10:31
I'm really enjoying my review copy of Blackwell Deception - I haven't played the earlier games (apart from the freeware version of the very first game), so I can't offer a comparison.  Some really good puzzles, nice graphics, great music and a strong storyline.  So far I'm a little disappointed with the number of inventory object puzzles, but maybe there are more of them later on.
Title: Re: Blackwell Deception - One more day
Post by: Dave Gilbert on Wed 12/10/2011 15:44:29
The game will be launching in a few hours.  In the meantime, the fanart contest results are HERE. (http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/forum/index.php?topic=1068.msg4985#msg4985)