The Walking Dead Fans Petition Netflix To Save Telltale Games Series

NoobFeed writes: "The gaming world was struck with surprise this week with big studio closures from both Capcom Vancouver, makers of Dead Rising, as well as Telltale Games, makers of The Walking Dead and many other story franchises. In the latter’s case, social media has really been lamenting the demise and subsequent cancellations of games from the developer, rallying to make things right."

[T2X]

This sucks. We don't even get a proper end to the the one that started it all for them. I hope they find new jobs though.

[Hardiman]

Damn hat blows! Seems like I read something some time ago that didn't sound like Telltale wasn't on the most solid foundation. Either way it sucks because no ending for TWD, no Wolf Among Us 2 or Batman and the employees are left out in the cold!

[MadLad]

I was really excited for more Wolf Among Us.

[MoshA]

Tales from the Borderlands was their best game. At least 2k can use its characters in Borderlands 3.

[rob-GP]

Yeah, because Netflix will pay the millions of dollars to re hire the same staff who probably won’t want to go back and work on the game.

It’s bad but these things happen. If TT dismissed all the staff then I doubt the game will get finished. The writers may leak the ending or commission fans to turn it into a comic/mini film - but I doubt the game will get finished.

[Blaze929]

If people paid for the complete season (pass) - then either they are entitled for a refund or TellTale will be obligated to release them. I dont get this process at all

[kneon]

No they can't be forced to release them. And if they have declared bankruptcy then I don't think the customers are first in line for cash. First it's the trustee handling the bankruptcy, then secured creditors.

[rainslacker]

Sadly, that's true. I heard they were still going to finish TWD though...did that change?

@Blackhood below

While that would be considerate of the console makers, or whatever store one might buy a pass on, they've already passed that money off to the developer/publisher, and the TOS does state that it's up to the publisher to honor the season pass.

I thought a while back there was another game which had a season pass which never had all the content released, and I don't recall any refunds for it. If I recall, it was AC:Unity. Ubisoft gave anyone who brought it a free game or something, but I don't think they were obligated to do so. It was probably done to protect future season pass sales so as to not shake consumer confidence. Telltale isn't likely to have to concern themselves with that.

[BLAKHOODe]

I've read other reports that say the studio isn't fully closed yet; that a staff of 25 out of like 250 are still there finishing the Walking Dead game. So, if true, season pass holders will still get their game.

Even if not true, I want to believe companies like Sony and Microsoft would honor any request for a refund.. at least paid in credit. They have no say over the studio's closure, but gamers who bought the games are not just Telltale Games customers, but Microsoft and Sony customers, as well.

[Razmiran]

However people who were working on the final season have been laid off, and dont know who is left

[ocelot07]

From what I read they have pretty much finished episode 2 and can/will release it. But the rest of the episodes probably won't be completed/released.

[No_Pantaloons]

Seems very unlikely, but I wish they would. Companies are so quick to throw millions on marketing, seems like they miss out on opportunities like this where much less money could rally huge support and change their whole image. Then again maybe it doesn't matter considering how many times EA has won worst company in America and people still preorder their stuff.

[ShadowWolf712]

Don't quite think that's how Netflix works, fam.

[knickstr]

I think it's a little too late for that. They've already let go of all their staff.

[gamer7804]

Wolf among us far better than walking dead...

[Protagonist]

Considering the video game industry is booming with continued revenue (and telltale seems to close down due to business mismanagement) it would not be a bad investment.

[Acecalibur]

How?

[Donnie81]

They really must have mismanaged their money because they had some hit games. Sad to see them go either way

[Skankinruby]

Not sure this is in Netflix's interest but if they could work out an ownership deal that might be good. Netflix is my hero as they funded 'The Irishman', a movie I was dying to see happen which would never have been made without their backing. Hope something comes of this petition.

[GortJester]

Sounds like fans got the show confused with the games...

[ziggurcat]

what would Netflix have to do with this? they don't produce games.

[AspiringProGenji]

Wrong article

Ignore

[TheOpenWorlder]

LOL. Did people forget Netflix is a MOVIES / TV company? Damn talk about a desperate reach for failure....

[TheHan]

Honestly I could care less and Netflix can use their money on better projects.

[Universal 08]

Unless they give me a season 2 for Game of Thrones I really couldnt care less anymore

[Elda]

Bye bye.

[terrorofdeath]

Think TT could have benefited from taking their time with a release, and releasing all episodes for a game series in one go. I think the model of paying per episode really hurt them. People don't want to wait a few months after playing an episode for a couple hours.