The Mysteries Of Monkey Island

That was the only target set for those 20 or so young, ambitious, hilarious and unkempt creators. Lucasfilm GamesTM, soon to be LucasArtsTM, would become a legendary developer, not least because it was within its walls that The Secret of Monkey IslandTM was created in 1990. The best-known of the Point & Click adventure games, Monkey Island earned its reputation from its world of colorful, delightfully anachronistic pirates, its trademark Monty Python-style humor, and, quite simply, the fact that it revolutionized a genre. This book is an homage to the adventures of Guybrush ThreepwoodTM, pirate extraordinaire. But it also aspires—quite ambitiously—to explain why Monkey Island marks a pivotal milestone in the way stories are told through video games. It’s also an opportunity to look back at the tumultuous history of LucasArts and Telltale Games, to discover some voodoo grog recipes, to learn interactive pirate reggae songs, to impress at a party of 40-year-old geeks, and to discover one-liners as sharp as a cutlass (great for duels and birthdays).

Behind the scenes, stories, jokes and analysis of all the Monkey Island games, including many interviews of the creators. LucasArts has become a legendary developer in part because of The Secret of Monkey Island, which was created here in 1990. The Secret of Monkey Island, the world's most famous point-and-click adventure game, owes its reputation to its world of colourful, delightfully anachronistic pirates, to its Monty Python humour, but also, quite simply, to the fact that it revolutionised a genre. This book is a tribute to the adventures of Guybrush Threepwood, the great pirate. But it also aims to explain why Monkey Island represents a decisive step forward in the way a story can be told through a video game. It will also look back at the turbulent history of LucasArts and Telltale Games, discover a few recipes for voodoo toddy, learn interactive pirate reggae songs, shine at a social gathering of forty-something geeks and discover lines as sharp as a boarding sword (useful for duels or birthdays).

With the sun shining brightly over their heads, the Scott girls enjoy the warm Florida ocean waters as they carelessly swim along. But Mariah, Leah, Olivia and Gianna are unaware of the adventure that awaits them beneath the wateras surface. On the other side of a secret underwater cave, the girls discover adventure and intrigue as they are thrust into a mystery that only they can help solve. And the inhabitants of an entire island are relying on their help! With each turn the girls meet new and unusual characters as they explore an island that did not even exist to them just moments earlier. Follow along as the Scott girls embark on another daring adventure and learn more lessons on family, forgiveness and fun in The Discovery of Monkey Island!

Kweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! When the alarm squeal sounds it must be a job for Captain Peter Porker and the PIGS IN PLANES! There's an emergency somewhere in Animal Paradise and the hogs are flying high to Monkey Island. The apesolutely priceless Mona Fleasa painting is missing from the National Primate Gallery! Can the PIP's stop the thieves and save the monkey masterpiece before it's lost forever?

How can Brett James discover what lies behind the persistent police enquiries at The Zoo? Will the leaders of the small coastal community reveal any more mysteries to Brett, the inquisitive teacher? And at what further cost to him? Will he suffer any more attacks if he pursues his enquiries? He hopes the eccentric characters will continue to accept him. But, beyond that, what are the chances that the diverse residents can restore their relationships and experience a deepening faith? Brett would be wise to simply appreciate the beauty of The Zoo, continue to relish the satisfaction of his teaching work, and stop asking questions! But that is not in his nature.