Lechuck Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) There's been a bit of a one-two punch today between this post of Ron's: https://grumpygamer.com/april_fools_2022 And this Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/MonkeyIsland/comments/tu1p55/grumpy_gamer/ Ron has been very consistent with not doing April Fools jokes over the years... but either way, the artwork is beautiful. Edited April 2, 2022 by Lechuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummbuddy Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Too good to be true I'm sure, but you're right, the artwork is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 But just to clear it up: those backgrounds are from the game Eagle Island: Of course, this doesn't mean Ron's post has to be a prank, because he didn't post those images. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondebeard Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) Thanks Lasershwert! You are absolutely right. A more obvious picture: https://www.deviantart.com/skittlefuck/art/eagleisland-background-dump-779071147 Edited April 2, 2022 by Blondebeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lechuck Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Excellent eye, Laserschwert - it was fun to imagine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sopabuena Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagomorph01 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 If this is true then the way he announced it is utter brilliance! And it would be fan-tas-tic news! However... I'm not getting my hopes up just yet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPeel2001 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) One addition to the "please let it be true" pile: We know that Ron is working on a new adventure game in secret. He's specifically said it's NOT MI related in interviews, but who knows if something changed and Disney approached him with an offer he decided not to refuse. (Probably not, I mean I think we're all suspecting Ron to write a blogpost about how easy it was to manipulate us, or just never mention it again and refuse to answer questions about it, but you can't help but wish...) He also said he'd "jump" at the opportunity to make MI3a if it ever came long: Quote I don’t spend my days bemoaning not being able to make a MI3a. I’ve moved on, but still keep my eyes and ears open and if the opportunity arises, I will certainly jump on it. Edited April 4, 2022 by ThunderPeel2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Judging by the fact that Craig Derrick has been teasing something MI related for ages now, and that the Anthology had sold rather well (about 7000 copies, according to Ron), I wouldn't put it past Disney to agree to give him a chance to tackle the dormant franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udvarnoky Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I was never under the impression that the holdup was Lucasfilm's willingness to let Ron work on a Monkey Island game. Ron has repeatedly stated that his condition for making one was outright owning the IP, which strikes me as a virtual impossibility. If his position changed, and it becomes a matter of getting permission from Disney to use the property, then it's a whole other formula of probability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I guess he always assumed that making a game while NOT owning the IP would automatically result in Disney keeping some kind of creative control over it. Maybe a deal was struck that specifically granted him complete creative freedom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Rogers Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 HOLY FUCKING SHITBALLS! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Incredible! Written by Ron and Dave... music by Land/McConnell/Bajakian... Dom as Guybrush... and was that Denny Delk as Murray? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Rogers Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 TOLD YA IT WAS REAL!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamps Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I completely dismissed it as an April Fool's joke... finally, one turns out to be real. So excited for this game! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glokidd Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I am deleriously happy right now ☺️ ☺️ ☺️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Rogers Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Seriously I'm not ashamed to say this is one of the happiest days in my whole life!!!!! Party on folks!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Let’s make a new thread so this isn’t forever the grumpy gamer April fools thread. also hell yes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Rogers Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagomorph01 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Laserschwert said: HOLY FUCKING SHITBALLS! AND TITS ‘N ASS TOO!!! (pardon my French.) I’m so over the moon right now! I can’t begin to describe how psyched I am!!! Holy hell, I never expected this!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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