The Penal Zone gameplay, concepts and wallpapers

As promised, Steve Purcell has launched a brand new blog to focus entirely on our favourite dog and rabbit duo. Steve still has his regular blog where he’ll continue to post more general artwork.

The Sam & Max blog currently has two posts, one explaining the history behind a mysterious foreshadowing ancient carving and the other showing off a cute soft doll of Max created by artist Anna Chambers. Go check it out!

Not that you need it regurgitated, as you are of course subscribed to Steve Purcell’s blog, but just a heads up for those forgetful among you that Steve’s separate Sam & Max blog (as reported back in July) now has a release date of the 31st October.

To tide us over until then, he posted a sketch he did for the animated series which you can see here. Steve says he “would pitch in on characters and locations whenever possible. Usually quick pencil sketches with some ball point pen and a bit of tone”.

Did someone say birthday?

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.

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.