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Back in June the first of two planned downloadable episodes for the action-adventure game Insecticide was released. Developed by Crackpot Entertainment and published by Gamecock, the full game was released on the Nintendo DS console, yet PC gamers are still waiting for the second and final PC episode of the game to be released. The game's official web site claims episode 2 is out there but none of the vendors mentioned (Steam, Direct2Drive and Trymedia) actually have the episode available to download and purchase.

Since Gamecock was recently acquired by Southpeak Games we contacted their PR folks to get an update on when or even if the second Insecticide PC episode would be released. We were told that there are no updates at all on the release, with the rep saying, "It seems to be TBD at this point." Big Download also contacted Crackpot Entertainment for comment but at the time of this post we had not heard back from them. At the moment it doesn't look like folks who bought the first episode will be getting the final one anytime soon.

The Gametap game download service is the latest to add the growing list of outlets for the rebel game publisher Gamecock. Gametap announced today that it will offer both Insecticide Episode 1 and Stronghold Crusader Extreme to its online store front and will offer future titles like Legendary and Velvet Assassin as well.

Of course this is not the first online publisher for the Austin, Texas based Gamecock. It has previously signed similar deals to offer its PC games via download from Valve's Steam client as well as Gamersgate.Other upcoming PC games from the publisher for 2009 include Dungeon Hero and Section 8.

Publisher Gamecock Media Group has notified Big Download that the first of two installments of developer Crackpot Entertainment's Insecticide game is now available for PC. A noir thriller, Insecticide features a cast of creepy critters ensconced in a crime-ridden city.

"Seeing Insecticide's stylized noir visuals and quirky, oddball humor on the PC really bring the gameplay to life," said Rick Stults, Console Chief for Gamecock Media Group. "The first episode is big enough to really keep gamers glued to the story, having fun, and really getting absorbed into the bug world."

Insecticide is available for $14.99 from InsecticideTheGame.com.

Those crazy game publishers from Austin, Texas have now invaded Valve's Steam service. We are speaking of course of Gamecock, the relatively new organization devoted to releasing new original games and holding wild press events. Now PC gamers who use the Steam service will be able to download current and upcoming Gamecock titles.

Currently you can download Firefly Studios' RTS game Stronghold Crusader Extreme and the first of two episodes of the Crackpot Entertainment action-adventure title Insecticide. The second episode of the game, along with the WWII stealth action game Velvet Assassin and the first person shooter Legendary will be released later this year via Steam.

While releases this week are lighter than usual, a smashing new title is hitting PC (we get paid per lame joke here apparently). Based on the new film surrounding the popular Marvel character, The Incredible Hulk hits PC on Tuesday as well as the rest of the week's releases that include the first downloadable episode of GameCock's film noir style action adventure game, Insecticide and a free content expansion for EVE Online. Like we said, a little light on releases but there's enough to hold you over until EA releases the Spore Creature Pack early next week. Until then, you step on a building as a giant green anger management dropout.

All releases for the week ending June 14, after the jump.

A couple of months after its release on the Nintendo DS console, publisher Gamecock has now announced that the first dowloadable PC episode of Insecticide has gone gold. Developed by newcomer Crackpot Entertainment, the first episode will be made available via download on June 13 for $14.99 from Direct2Drive and Gametap.

The game is an action-adventure title that is something of a throwback to those classic humorous LucasArts adventure games that takes place entirely in an insect world featuring a private detective character named Chrys Lizst who is investigating a series of crimes in the world of Troi that gets her into conflict with the city's power leaders. The PC version will have more voice overs and video than the DS port of the game. There's no word when the second episode will be released.

Gallery: Insecticide

Insecticide is one of Gamecock's flagship titles, mixing action and adventure into a strange little noir mix. Toss in some bugs, and you now have a bona-fide bizarre game, complete with a multitude of puns and cultural jokes. The lead designer, Larry Ahern, recently sat down with Gamasutra for an interview. Scattered throughout the interview is lots of information on the development of the outsourced game, as well as differences between PC and DS development and what it's like to be a LucasArts alumni in the crazy world of gaming today. Take a look!

Gamecock Media Group has announced a deal that allows German publisher CDV Software to exclusively license, market, and distribute Gamecock products throughout Europe.

"This agreement, which covers a very solid and diverse product portfolio, represents another step in the evolution of our business model," said CDV Entertainment AG CEO Christian Gloe. The "solid and diverse" product portfolio alluded to by Gloe includes forthcoming Gamecock titles such as Insecticide and Hail to the Chimp, both of which are due in 2009.