Joystiq writes: "Last week during PAX 2008, we sat down with Hothead COO and Penny Arcade Adventures Producer Joel DeYoung as he guided us through Episode 2 and improvements to the engine. The gist of it is: if you liked Episode 1, you'll like Episode 2 that much more. Here's the rundown from our talks:
* Highlighting points of interest has been made easier! "If you have your proximity putting you close enough to 2 or 3 things, you can slide through that with bumpers," said DeYoung.
* There are now difficulty levels, including an Insane Mode (unlockable only after beating the game). Special collectibles and pickups are only available if you play Insane Mode. Comparatively, Episode 1's difficulty is "a little easier" than medium."
So last week Geoff took a look at the first game in the series Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness: Episode 1. In a dazzling display of imagination and originality, this week he's decided to write about the second game in the series – Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness: Episode 2! So let’s get to it!
Bright Hub writes: "For nearly ten years, Mike and Jerry of Penny Arcade have brought us the adventures of their alter egos Gabe and Tycho. Our list of their greatest hits examines not only the funniest and best comics, but also the overall effect Penny Arcade has had on gamers and the industry."
I love Penny Arcade! I don't always get it, though, especially if they're talking about a game I haven't played.
A new Weekend Deal has arrived on Steam for "Penny Arcade Adventures: Precipice of Darkness Combo Pack" to the tune of 75% off. This comes from the Steam Content Examiner at Examiner.com.
