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Telltale expands digital distribution service

To the delight of many and the chagrin of some, digital distribution of adventure games continues to progress. After the inclusion of select adventures in the recent launch of Manifesto Games, now it's Telltale's turn, as several current adventures are now offered for download through the company's online store.

The Telltale website redesign unveiled this weekend includes a revamped store with some surprises. Along with the option to pre-order the full season of Telltale's own Sam & Max: Season 1 for the first time, several unexpected third-party adventures are also now available. Leading the way is Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine, the comic adventure by Himalaya Studios which was previously available only on CD-ROM. The download version of Al Emmo is less expensive than the boxed product, and may prove an attractive option for international buyers concerned with high shipping costs. Also included in Telltale's new catalogue are Deck 13's Ankh, the flash-based Samorost games, and The Vengeful Heart, which is case one of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Telltale, of course, has been one of the leaders in digital distribution since its inception, promoting download delivery for its own titles including Telltale Texas Hold 'Em and the Bone adventure series. The progression to adventures from other developers hopefully bodes well for alternative distribution methods for other games in future.

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