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OK, I'll have to watch it now. That's it.

This is what Ron had to say about it on the TWP forums. Basically confirming your thesis. Link to the original post for validation purposes.

Again, I don't think this needs to be taken literally. Voodoo spells/curses could simply erase his memory.

Yeah I was just replying to the "you might never actually visit Melee island in RtMI" theory, which could also be correct although I obviously hope not!

It could also mean we get "Meanwhile..." cutscenes occurring in Melee but never really get there as players. Endless possibilities here.

That man was George Lucas!

It seems pretty clear to me that the secret of Monkey Island, whatever that is, bends reality and its conception. He didn't say he'll accept everything, perhaps CMI and the rest are just an alternative reality whose existence is justified by RMI. Raw guessing but I have a gut feeling this is gonna happen one way or another. TWP anyone?

Hah, this thread aged so damn well!

Gonna be honest, if this helps bringing back adventure games to a more important place in the games industry, I'll be happy. But I don't think the series needs to be resurrected more than this. Sure, a new MI is always fantastic, but milking it more is probably not a good idea once Ron reveals everything. I'm hoping more for, say, a Maniac Mansion 3 after RMI. I just don't think Monkey Island 15 would be a good idea, it's not Final Fantasy. Or maybe spin-offs of the MI series, or even spin-offs from Grim Fandango (NOT sequels) or a Full Throttle 2. Just no more "pure" MI sequels unless Ron really wants to make more, that'd be different obviously.

I'd noticed that, but didn't think of posting it here. How cool is it anyway??

These two sentences sum it up so incredibly well. Nothing to add, I just 100% agree.

This 1000 times. Great adventure game, just a sub par (and screwed up) sequel.

Hmm maybe just as a shader-made easter egg, but definitely not with the care we are used to (Mark Ferrari). The art direction is pretty clear and to have proper pixel art for Monkey Island, you'd have to hire completely different directors and sets of artists (not to mention animators).

This. Let's all relax, we're in great hands.

Nah, seems to be just a cook, part of the crew.

That website screenshot suggests it's gonna be pretty accurate!

Sweet, this reeks of a TWP ending or something. If it fits with CMI then maybe it's one of those recursive endings or Inception-like thingies. Exciting!

Sorry for double posting, but who cares, too excited! Please note the Gov. Mansion:

So the greatest thing is it's going to begin immediately where MI2 left off, as officially stated by Devolver Digital. Can this get any better?!

I can't stop shaking. The news has been out for a while and I still can't relax. Too excited. Can't even work, and this was a very productive day!

Done!

ALRIGHT, LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go wild with speculation, folks

Seriously I'm not ashamed to say this is one of the happiest days in my whole life!!!!! Party on folks!!!!!!!!!!!!

TOLD YA IT WAS REAL!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I think that's exactly what happened, they must have found some kind of a deal that works for both sides. I wouldn't be surprised if they just told him "Do whatever you want with it, it's your baby although we own it.". It's happening, folks!