Ask Steve Purcell your question
The name Steve Purcell should ring a bell. As the award-winning creator of the Sam & Max series, Steve first brought the pair to life through his comics, later releasing them into the world of video games and television. It’s my very great pleasure that Steve has agreed to answer some of your questions in an interview for the site.
Leave your question in the comments below, and if it’s good enough then it’ll be asked to the man himself. It’s one per user, so make it count. Obviously make your questions appropriate, but be imaginative – do you really want to know what Steve’s favourite cereal is? Maybe you do, but there’s probably something more interesting you could ask.
Remember, you need an account on the site to comment, so go register here. It’s quick, easy and fast. The closing date for questions is Monday 15 March. Your question is not guaranteed to be answered.
Update: the questions have been answered here.
Happy Birthday Steve Purcell!
about 1 month ago - 2 comments
Today is the birthday of none other than Steve Purcell, creator of Sam & Max and all round artist extraordinaire. I’m not sure how old he is, but judging by recent photos I’d place him at around 25. Join us in wishing Steve a very happy birthday, and here’s to many more!
Thanks to user Icedhope over on the Telltale forums for the tip off.
Steve Purcell to launch a Sam and Max-specific blog
about 2 months ago - 2 comments
You’ll probably be aware that Steve Purcell, creator of Sam and Max, runs his own blog which he updates with art – anything from oil paintings to pencilled drawings. In his latest update, Steve has said that he plans to launch a blog specific to Sam and Max.
Although he’s still working on the format, we’ll let you know as soon as it launches so you can check out the latest dog and rabitty-thing goodness. Should you forget it, remember that the link to Steve’s all round blog Spudvision can be accessed on the external links panel on the right-hand sidebar.
Interview with Steve Purcell
about 4 months ago - 3 comments
You asked, he answered. Steve Purcell, the creator of Sam & Max, kindly gave up some of his time to answer the questions that you, the users, posed to him. Some of you ignored the one question rule, but I’ll left you off – you cheeky scamps!
Read on to see if your question was selected (usernames are in dark blue). Find out who Steve prefers to voice Sam & Max, the type of music he listens to and what he thinks of the Monkey Island 2: Special Edition front cover — and more!
The Penal Zone gameplay, concepts and wallpapers
about 6 months ago - No comments
The media train is in full force for The Devil’s Playhouse, with gameplay footage appearing on Gamespot. The four videos all show gameplay footage from the beginning of the game, one with an interview with Telltale’s Will Armstrong on top. Over on Giant Bomb, they have posted a “Quick Look EX” a thirty minute walkthrough of the game’s opening (an early build) by Armstrong and Chuck Jordan. If you haven’t realised, there’ll be spoilers.
Along with the screenshots previously released, there are also four new pieces of concept art show characters Sal and Papierwaite, and a museum and lab location. These, along with the trailer, can be viewed on our page for The Devil’s Playhouse.
With all this new media out there, it’s a perfect opportunity to kit out your computer with some great wallpapers. So head over to our downloads page to bring your desktop to life with high resolution backgrounds.
Finally, the A.V. Club conducted an interview with Steve Purcell to talk games. Speaking of interviews, we’ve got one coming up with Steve too. Go here to ask your question to him – closing this Monday.
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If you were planning to bribe us, now would be the appropriate time.
about 3 months ago
Are you going to make any more Sam and Max adventures
about 5 months ago
I am a huge fan of your work. Are you planning to release the pre-order for the new season on Steam. If so that would be awesome. I like being able to play the episodes no matter whose computer im on.
about 6 months ago
Have you considered finalizing your alternate Tales of Monkey Island cover designs?
about 6 months ago
Where exactly in New York City is Sam and Max’s office located? Manhattan? Brooklyn? Queens? None of the above?
about 6 months ago
Which character, aside from Sam and Max is your favorite from the franchise?
about 6 months ago
1. Is there a possibility of you working on another cartoon version of Sam and Max?
2. What inspired you to become an artist?
3. What are your favorite type of illustrations to do?
about 6 months ago
Will Lorne (The Friend for Life™) ever make another appearance?
about 6 months ago
How old are Sam and Max supposed to be?
about 6 months ago
If you had to add a third character to join the Sam and Max crime-fighting duo, what would he/she be like and why?
about 6 months ago
Okay, question is, ever since LucasArts and Telltale collaborated on that Tales of Monkey Island project, is there any chance the two companies could join forces again and resurrect both Sam and Max Hit The Road AND Sam and Max: Freelance Police? Because I *really* think that cancelled game needs to be uncancelled. The lineup of Sam and Max games shouldn’t be restricted to just the new series, you know! Just sayin’.
about 6 months ago
I have many questions. (At least this maximises my chances of being picked!)
1. Do you think it’s unfair how Max gets to be president, high priest of the sea chimps, have psychic powers, etc. and all Sam gets is a suit and a massive gun (double entendre not intended)
2. Do you think Season 3 will be as awesome as Season 2? Are you excited or proud of it?
3. Have you ever considered voicing a character in one of the games or did you consider it during the tv season?
4. I heard you work at Pixar, or at least you have worked there once at least. What did you do there?
5. What are you going to use the money from your auction of the Monkey Island print for?
6. Do you like Chinese food? I know a good place…
7. What sort of TV shows are you into?
8. Have you begun to grow tired of Sam & Max? If not, do you think you ever will?
9. What’s with the hat? I’ve seen you wearing it in pictures and videos. Never in person, unfortunately…
10. What’s your opinion of other Telltale Games? Do you play them? Things like Strong Bad and Monkey Island and Wallace and Gromit. If you haven’t played them, have you played the Sam & Max games, or just helped make them?
about 6 months ago
Are you planning any new T-Shirts?
about 6 months ago
My question is:
Why does Sam always get to be the sidekick? I know Max is the main logo of the series, but why doesnt Sam get some more anticipated limelight?
about 6 months ago
I was just wondering what types of music you listen to!? Any well known artists?
about 6 months ago
I think the only question I would ask him is if they’re will possibly be new Sam and Max Media, like a television show and or a Movie in the works or in talks.
about 6 months ago
Well, the biggest question I hope he will answer is if he’s thinking of making a new Sam & Max-comic anytime soon. And in what format? An entire new book or on something like The Big Sleep on Telltale’s site? Maybe that comic about that gibbon replacing Max he mentioned in Surfing the Highway, or the original story of Plunge Through Space? Or perhaps comics where Sam & Max star in a parody of one of Telltale’s other licenses, like the comics where they visit other Lucasarts adventure game worlds he used to make back in the day?
Or I would like to know what it is he actually does at Pixar. Or what he thinks of a Toybox-series made by Telltale. But I guess I should try to respect the one question-rule
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about 6 months ago
I notice you often sign your work with “SRP”. What does the R stand for?