Journey to Phatt Island, with a stop at Playstation Home

Once again, we join you at the end of the week with a brief recap of new Monkey Island news that has been hitting our Facebook Page and our Twitter feed. You really should join one of those. It’s instant gratification – the kind gamers love.

This week we journeyed to Phatt Island thanks to the fantastic Captain Dread. Below you’ll see the screens we released (and a few we didn’t). The reaction (as we hoped!) was fantastic. You guys really love your Monkey Island. But, we can’t just let some screenshots be all the news… Continue reading →

The World of Woodtick

This week our community got their first tastes of Monkey Island 2’s Special Edition. Featuring locales from Scabb Island, we really wanted to begin giving fans a taste of how much time we were putting in to each backgrounds. Using the original art both in execution as well as inspiration, these scenes have amazing levels of details in them – and quite a few secrets for those die-hard enough to notice. Like Wally’s new maps.

But the world itself is the real story here. Woodtick, a seaside port on Scabb Island has been taken over the evil and diminutive Largo LaGrande. Luckily, our hero has allies to help him in his time of need. While Scabb has many sights to see, my memories of the island always take me right back to the first time I crossed that bridge with piles of coins and gold in my pockets. For those who missed out on all the nostalgia and want to join in, hit the jump to see Scabb Island in its high-res glory.
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Log In to Playstation Home, You Must!

In line with the previous few weeks of our dive into the world of avatars and virtual worlds, this week sees another update to the PlayStation Home world from a galaxy far, far away. And near, actually. Not only do you get a few Star Wars items from The Force Unleashed, the entire saga, and even Clone Wars, but you can also grab a some Indiana Jones items if you so desire. Who doesn’t want a Fertility Idol on their shelves?

So now you can dress up as Starkiller, rearrange a few Crystal Skulls, and even head out to the Central Plaza. What’s so cool out there? Keep an eye out for a new fountain featuring the worlds favorite green Jedi Master. Modeled after the fountain we at Lucasarts are lucky enough to walk by everyday, now you too can bother a bronze Yoda with everyday questions. Ask him about your career, your money, love and more – and he will give you sage wisdom in return. Check out the gallery after the jump – then head into Home and dress your avatar up!

As a side note, I still have not witnessed any Lightsaber battles taking place within Home. I am disappoint. Get out there and show us how creative you can get!

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Like we would forget about XBox Live Avatars?

With the launch last week of our Playstation Home costumes and items, there were quite a few questions about if those items would be coming to the Xbox Live Avatar Marketplace. Yesterday, with the release of the Hoth add-on for The Force Unleashed, observant players noticed that the marketplace was quite flooded with Star Wars gear. And yes, I do mean flooded. What exactly did you find?

The plethora of items can be purchased on Xbox Live, but like all good net-faring XBLA user, you can also drop right into their website and pick up the set!

So many things happening!

Why hello again, LucasArts fans. I’m quite happy to be writing another blog post after a (semi-brief) hiatus. As we came into the new year, we wanted to take a step back, and rethink exactly what this whole ‘Workshop’ blog was really about. Think about it – last year this blog kept you up to date on Monkey Island, Lucidity, Steam and Direct2Drive releases and more. That’s quite a bit of stuff to be throwing at you. And this year is shaping up to top all of that.

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