The Expanse Episode 1 Impressions: Telltale is Back in a Big Way

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Telltale Games, the iconic video game studio, once on the brink of death, is back on the scene and they're kicking things off with an exciting adaptation of Amazon's The Expanse, which was based on the science fiction novels by James S. A. Corey. This marks the first release since the studio's resurrection, and it seems they're holding nothing back. Through this new Telltale series, The Expanse has been given new life in a medium where its unique narrative style and universe can truly thrive.

Telltale's story was one of meteoric success, heartbreaking collapse, and now, resurrection. Renowned for their choice-driven narrative games, they reached their pinnacle with The Walking Dead series, only to face a tumultuous shut down in 2018. It was a major blow for gamers who cherished the studio's unique storytelling approach. Personally, I was a major fan of the Sam & Max and Batman series, and had hoped to see a revival or addition, and feared after Telltale’s fall, that any further adaptions would be completely out of the question. Meanwhile, The Expanse had its own tumultuous journey, starting as a book series, then adapted into a highly-rated Amazon series, only to be prematurely canceled after Six seasons, with the final season ending after only 6 episodes.

In 2021, however, Telltale's journey took a dramatic turn. LCG Entertainment purchased the company's assets and began to restructure the studio, promising a new approach while maintaining the narrative richness that defined Telltale's games. And they selected The Expanse, a series that resonated deeply with its viewers, as the vehicle for their grand return.

The anticipation was palpable when Telltale threw a press event as a preview for journalists and content creators