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Ron Gilbert, now Tim Schafer's underling(?) - updated 30 Sep, 2010 / 18 comments

Well, this is kind of surprising. Kind of. But according to Kotaku, the two lovebirds are back together under the Double Fine roof, where they went from brainstorming some game ideas to having Ronzo come in to execute... something... (Or someone?!)

What ...something ... is, is anyone's guess, though odds are that it will be a smaller game, like Double Fine's four upcoming titles.

Anyway, read the thing and then start speculating madly.

jp update: Kotaku have spoken to the duo about future Monkey Island collaborations. "You know the ex-president (of LucasArts) always leaves a note to the new LucasArts president that says, 'Don't talk to Ron about Monkey Island."

Source: Kotaku

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    MarioColbert on 05 Oct, 2010, 12:04…

    Kroms

    There's no reason to believe RG left Hothead in non-amicable circumstances.



    I beg to differ, but I'll also state it's none of our business. I might be late to the party, but I'm just as excited as the rest of you. As far as our tribe is concerned, this is probably better than Telltale/new company. I presume the former is up to their necks with new IPs, the latter is a giant risk. Schafer's current "small games for XBLA/PSN/[redacted]" approach is almost too good.

    I just hope that I won't have to buy an iPhone/iPad to play Gilbert's new offering, judging from his twitter and all....
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    koosjebig on 01 Oct, 2010, 08:52…
    what about Telltale and Monkey Island?
    I thought TOMI was pretty good. And Ron was involved in that. I doubt he'll be working on another MI game at Double Fine.
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    Logic on 29 Sep, 2010, 11:37…
    Best news I've heard in a while.
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    Icebox on 28 Sep, 2010, 19:08…
    The real Monkey Island 3.
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    ocki on 28 Sep, 2010, 16:50…
    Folks... We live in fun and exciting times!
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    Jayel on 28 Sep, 2010, 04:25…

    Jason

    Ron must be patting himself on the back for having hired Tim in the first place twenty years ago.



    Yes, the mentor has become the... mented? dammit I'm no good at this
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    Jason on 27 Sep, 2010, 23:58…
    Ron must be patting himself on the back for having hired Tim in the first place twenty years ago.
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    jp-30 on 27 Sep, 2010, 20:50…
    jp-30 likes this.
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    Capn_Nacho on 27 Sep, 2010, 19:18…
    Having read and processed the interview, I am absolutely pumped. Double Fine has always had its troubles, especially since Psychonauts and Brutal Legend both weren't exactly explosive successes, but it seems like this new model has a real chance. The success of the Monkey Island SE's will definitely help them to their goals, as Ron pointed out; not to mention that the games will definitely be the shit.
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    Capn_Nacho on 27 Sep, 2010, 19:13…
    What awesome news!

    Kroms

    ...it seems he left because his project there was done.


    Exactly!

    Jayel

    For some reason in my mind's eye I saw T-1000 being shattered in a million pieces and slowly merging back together


    Incredible!
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    Bloody_Eugene on 27 Sep, 2010, 19:10…

    The Tingler

    I must admit I was betting he'd turn up at Telltale, not Double Fine.



    Me too! Damn, it would have been great!
    But Tim&Ron will give us some true arcade fun for sure! ;)
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    Carlius on 27 Sep, 2010, 18:37…
    ohh Jebus!
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    Kroms on 27 Sep, 2010, 17:59…

    The Tingler

    It's interesting - has he fallen out with Hothead then? Maybe he thought he lost control of DeathSpank under them and EA.



    There's no reason to believe RG left Hothead in non-amicable circumstances. Right now, it seems he left because his project there was done.
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    The Tingler on 27 Sep, 2010, 17:17…
    It's interesting - has he fallen out with Hothead then? Maybe he thought he lost control of DeathSpank under them and EA. I must admit I was betting he'd turn up at Telltale, not Double Fine. Oh well, great news! Let's just hope whatever it is is on PC so I can actually play it (yes, I'm still banging that drum)!
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    valkian on 27 Sep, 2010, 16:33…
    Ah, yes, I woke up feeling this would be a great day. Now I know why.
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    Bombadil on 27 Sep, 2010, 16:30…
    Great news, indeed! :D
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    Jayel on 27 Sep, 2010, 16:18…
    For some reason in my mind's eye I saw T-1000 being shattered in a million pieces and slowly merging back together
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    Kroms on 27 Sep, 2010, 15:58…
    Woah, ho ho! Exciting!

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