After rumors of a resurface for the Monkey Island series just a week before E3, it was no real surprise to find a confirmation on the original The Secret Of Monkey Island being re-released for XBOX Live Arcade. That’s not all though, not by a long shot, as not only is the original adventure being re-released and updated, but a whole new 5 part adventure titled Tales Of Monkey Island is soon to be released from Telltale Games.

July 7th will see the first chapter of Tales Of Monkey Island released for PC and WiiWare via online distribution from Telltale Games service, similar to the new Sam N Max and Strongbad adventure games. A full 3D adventure, the trailer shows off a new graphical style and a more mature Guybrush Threepwood as he again attempts to save the citizens of Melee from the wrath of LeChuck and consequences of his own tomfoolery.

Each chapter is estimated to be up to 4 hours long and with the series starting soon there isn’t much time to pre-order the collector’s edition DVD available once all the chapters are out. Check out the trailer below for a sample of what to expect.

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Chapter #1 – Launch Of The Screaming Narwhal

Chapter #2 – The Siege Of Spinner Cay

Chapter #3 – Lair Of The Leviathan

Chapter #4 – The Trial And Execution Of Guybrush Threepwood

Chapter #5 – Rise Of The Pirate God

A whole new Monkey Island isn’t all, as also on the way to XBOX Live Arcade, Wiiware and PC is The Secret Of Monkey Island Special Edition. The original classic is being brought back with new graphics, remastered audio with voice acting, hint systems and much more.

A trailer has also been released for the remake, with some interviews from classic designers such as Ron Gilbert giving their impressions. Scheduled for a US Summer 2009 release, check out the trailer below in preparation for the return of the biggest name in adventure gaming. Whether you played the classic back in the day or not, The Secret Of Monkey Island is a classic that no gamer should ignore now given this new chance.