Hey all! I didn't get to post yesterday because of the big web site redesign and we wanted to make sure it was all working first.
Anyways that is the big news! We have a newly re-designed site and you know what? The Amateur Sleuth blog is moving locations. *GASP*
Don't worry, all the past posts are moving with it to the new site, so you won't be missing anything.
If you have the blog bookmarked at all, you will need to update the web url links to this:
http://www.herinteractive.com/category/blogs/
Please head over there for all future posts. See ya on the new site! :)
~Little Jackalope~
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Secret Projects & Monday News
We have a large project we are working on today and tomorrow. I hope I get to share it with you in the next post! We need to make sure there are no further edits to it first...
Speaking of secret projects, I put a new image up on the merchandise store, but it is for only one specific item and size... for now, at least. I wonder if any of you would be curious enough to find it...?
Anyways, tomorrow we have the Twitter party! Will you be on Twitter then?
I hope you all had a fantastic Easter! I nearly forgot about the game I was to play over the weekend for the Nancy Drew marathon. Did anyone else play Danger by Design? I've got to finish it again soon, because The Captive Curse is next on my list!
As for the weekend puzzle, I obviously missed putting in one last name third from the bottom, which would have given you an "A". Here's the first step to solving the puzzle: The letters are [anagrams for character names. Unscramble the first set and second set (the first and last name)]. The finished list:
Lastly, we have a birthday!
~Little Jackalope~
Speaking of secret projects, I put a new image up on the merchandise store, but it is for only one specific item and size... for now, at least. I wonder if any of you would be curious enough to find it...?
Anyways, tomorrow we have the Twitter party! Will you be on Twitter then?
I hope you all had a fantastic Easter! I nearly forgot about the game I was to play over the weekend for the Nancy Drew marathon. Did anyone else play Danger by Design? I've got to finish it again soon, because The Captive Curse is next on my list!
As for the weekend puzzle, I obviously missed putting in one last name third from the bottom, which would have given you an "A". Here's the first step to solving the puzzle: The letters are [anagrams for character names. Unscramble the first set and second set (the first and last name)]. The finished list:
- [Charlie Murphy (from MHM)
- Guadalupe Comillo (From ICE)
- Enrico Tazza (from VEN)
- Mary Yazzi (from SHA)
- Scott Varnell (from TOT)
- John Grey (from TRN)
- Jane Penvellyn (from CUR)
- Jeff Akers (from DOG
- Renate Stoller (from CAP)
- Holt Scotto (from DDI)
- Izzy Romero (from WAC)]
Lastly, we have a birthday!
~Little Jackalope~
Friday, April 18, 2014
Weekend Puzzle #234
We have lots of things going on this weekend! Let's see if I can cover all of them...
First of all, don't forget about the Facebook Caption Contest that is still going on until end of day Monday.
Secondly, the official soundtrack for The Shattered Medallion is now available here to purchase and download!
Thirdly, if there are some mysteries you have not yet solved, now is the time to play those missing titles before The Shattered Medallion releases. We are having a big sale on all digital downloads this Easter weekend! (Shop here.)
And last but not least, here's your weekend puzzle!
I hope you get to spend some quality time with your friends and family this weekend! Happy Easter!
~Little Jackalope~
First of all, don't forget about the Facebook Caption Contest that is still going on until end of day Monday.
Secondly, the official soundtrack for The Shattered Medallion is now available here to purchase and download!
Thirdly, if there are some mysteries you have not yet solved, now is the time to play those missing titles before The Shattered Medallion releases. We are having a big sale on all digital downloads this Easter weekend! (Shop here.)
And last but not least, here's your weekend puzzle!
I hope you get to spend some quality time with your friends and family this weekend! Happy Easter!
~Little Jackalope~
Thursday, April 17, 2014
What Sonny Says...
Today we posted a photo on Facebook for another Caption Contest! Head over to our page and comment on the photo of me and Sonny with your most creative caption. The prize? A Flying Cow mug from our merchandise store:
Also, the other day we posted this Nancy Drew Moment:
Do you remember when you first stumbled upon Sonny's doodles, notes, and Koko Kringle bar wrappers?
We have a special invite for you, too, if you have a Twitter account:
~Little Jackalope~
Also, the other day we posted this Nancy Drew Moment:
Do you remember when you first stumbled upon Sonny's doodles, notes, and Koko Kringle bar wrappers?
We have a special invite for you, too, if you have a Twitter account:
~Little Jackalope~
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Sonny Joon: Before and After
Now that everyone has seen Sonny Joon in his fully-modeled 3D form in the game, and heard his voice, I have noticed many comments about him.
One of the comments I have seen often is about how fans like the box art art version better and are disappointed withe the 3D Sonny. Here's the comparison shot:
Our Character Designer is the one who illustrates a concept sketch of each character, after reading his directions from our Designer. Once the concept illustration is done and approved, he models the character and adds the textures and colors of his outfit, hair, and other features. He is the same person who works on both the concept illustration and 3D model. His concept illustration of Sonny Joon was used in the design for the box art as well (and many of us agree: we LOVE his work!).
If you are interested in the process of how we create a character, check out this documentary film we made a while ago:
As for Sonny Joon's voice, our writer was careful about choosing the right kind of actor with an appropriate accent. For Sonny's personality, I am thrilled with how our design team has handled him (and I am a HUGE Sonny Joon fan)! In the game, he is just as quirky, easily distracted, energetic, nerdy, and mysterious as I had always expected him to be. If I can give my advice...I'd say DO judge him by his appearance, but also keep in mind that even if you have "met" him via the official trailer or the character bios, there is still the "getting to know him" element found by playing the game.
Please share your thoughts! Do you like Sonny as you see him now? What do you expect Sonny to be like when you really meet him?
Pre-orders for The Shattered Medallion are live! Will you join Team Tui on Pacific Run and find out what Sonny may be up to?
~Little Jackalope~
One of the comments I have seen often is about how fans like the box art art version better and are disappointed withe the 3D Sonny. Here's the comparison shot:
Our Character Designer is the one who illustrates a concept sketch of each character, after reading his directions from our Designer. Once the concept illustration is done and approved, he models the character and adds the textures and colors of his outfit, hair, and other features. He is the same person who works on both the concept illustration and 3D model. His concept illustration of Sonny Joon was used in the design for the box art as well (and many of us agree: we LOVE his work!).
If you are interested in the process of how we create a character, check out this documentary film we made a while ago:
As for Sonny Joon's voice, our writer was careful about choosing the right kind of actor with an appropriate accent. For Sonny's personality, I am thrilled with how our design team has handled him (and I am a HUGE Sonny Joon fan)! In the game, he is just as quirky, easily distracted, energetic, nerdy, and mysterious as I had always expected him to be. If I can give my advice...I'd say DO judge him by his appearance, but also keep in mind that even if you have "met" him via the official trailer or the character bios, there is still the "getting to know him" element found by playing the game.
Please share your thoughts! Do you like Sonny as you see him now? What do you expect Sonny to be like when you really meet him?
Pre-orders for The Shattered Medallion are live! Will you join Team Tui on Pacific Run and find out what Sonny may be up to?
~Little Jackalope~
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
The Shattered Medallion Pre-Orders!
Today is day #1 of pre-orders for Nancy Drew: The Shattered Medallion! If you wanted to receive the physical version of the BONUS EDITION, I recommend ordering this week, just to be sure you get your copy before we sell out.
And the moment we have all been waiting for! Check out the official trailer we posted to YouTube this morning, and be sure to leave a comment either on YouTube or here, telling us your thoughts! :D
Also, we have an awesome pre-order promotion happening. Everyone who pre-orders a copy of The Shattered Medallion is automatically entered for a chance to win this Ultimate Travel Pack, which I am a little jealous over because it is SO COOL. You can learn more about it here on the Dare to Play blog.
~Little Jackalope~
And the moment we have all been waiting for! Check out the official trailer we posted to YouTube this morning, and be sure to leave a comment either on YouTube or here, telling us your thoughts! :D
Also, we have an awesome pre-order promotion happening. Everyone who pre-orders a copy of The Shattered Medallion is automatically entered for a chance to win this Ultimate Travel Pack, which I am a little jealous over because it is SO COOL. You can learn more about it here on the Dare to Play blog.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Nancy Drew Trailer Marathon
Did you get a chance this past weekend to watch all of the official trailers on our YouTube channel? Some are definitely different and they have evolved quite a bit over the years. Do you have a favorite trailer? This is an easy question for me to answer...I personally like GTH and SPY's the best, but I am biased. XD
Here are the last few trailers, including the teaser for The Shattered Medallion below. After you watch these, come back tomorrow to watch the official trailer for The Shattered Medallion! You can subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest uploads, too.
Pre-orders begin tomorrow for Nancy Drew's next mystery! Head's up: we only made so many physical BONUS EDITIONs...so if you have your heart set on getting the boxed version, I suggest ordering early (or sometime this week) to be sure you will get your copy.
We have a birthday!
~Little Jackalope~
Here are the last few trailers, including the teaser for The Shattered Medallion below. After you watch these, come back tomorrow to watch the official trailer for The Shattered Medallion! You can subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest uploads, too.
Pre-orders begin tomorrow for Nancy Drew's next mystery! Head's up: we only made so many physical BONUS EDITIONs...so if you have your heart set on getting the boxed version, I suggest ordering early (or sometime this week) to be sure you will get your copy.
We have a birthday!
~Little Jackalope~
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