# RTMI chest of articles **URL:** \ **Category:** Adventure/Lucasfilm Games\ **Created:** [April 14, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015 "2022-04-14T18:57:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/41 "2022-09-07T23:42:16Z")
> **[Ron Gilbert And Dave Grossman Talk Monkey Island, Working With Disney, And...](https://www.thegamer.com/ron-gilbert-and-dave-grossman-talk-monkey-island-working-with-disney-and-internet-toxicity/)** > > Monkey Island creators Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman share their thoughts on finally returning to Monkey Island this year. ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/42 "2022-09-08T19:37:48Z")
Nice interview. I liked this piece: > " A big inspiration for the original game was the _Pirates of the Caribbean_ ride at Disneyland, and Disney now owns the rights to _Monkey Island_ since it bought Lucasfilm. We asked if players could expect to see something from _Pirates of the Caribbean_ in _Return to Monkey Island_. Grossman said there is at least one subtle reference to look forward to." > **[Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman Talk Humor and Bringing Monkey Island Forward...](https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/ron-gilbert-and-dave-grossman-talk-bringing-monkey-island-forward-30-years)** > > Original Monkey Island creators Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman talk with us about the series' humor and bringing it forward 30 years in an interview from PAX West. ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/43 "2022-09-09T19:04:14Z")
> **[Return to Monkey Island's Ron Gilbert & Dave Grossman PAX 2022 Interview](https://www.shacknews.com/article/132200/return-to-monkey-island-ron-gilbert-dave-grossman-interview)** > > We sat down with the legendary co-creators of Monkey Island to talk about what it's been like to return to the series. ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/44 "2022-09-12T15:33:53Z")
> **[The True Secrets of Monkey Island’s Development](https://nordic.ign.com/monkey-island-2-lechucks-revenge/59957/feature/the-true-secrets-of-monkey-islands-development)** > > Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman on creating a point-and-click adventure classic. ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/45 "2022-09-14T04:00:26Z")
Mixnmojo has interviewed Ron and Dave! **ADDED** : there might be some serious **SPOILER** … I’m not sure, because I’ve only seen it mentioned in a forum, and I stopped reading the article as soon as Ron started discussing a certain topic… > **[Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman talk Return to Monkey Island: Page One | The...](https://mixnmojo.com/features/interviews/Ron-Gilbert-and-Dave-Grossman-talk-Return-to-Monkey-Island/)** > > We let the beloved titans have it after they selfishly dashed Mixnmojo’s hopes of retirement with a new Monkey Island game. ---
**Author:** ![ZakPhoenixMcKracken](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/zakphoenixmckracken/32/41_2.png) [@ZakPhoenixMcKracken](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ZakPhoenixMcKracken)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/46 "2022-09-14T09:06:46Z")
I stopped read these articles a few days ago, for the same reason. ---
**Author:** ![seguso](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/seguso/32/1232_2.png) [@seguso](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/seguso)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/47 "2022-09-14T09:52:59Z")
> [@LowLevel](#): > > Mixnmojo has interviewed Ron and Dave! > > **ADDED** : there might be some serious **SPOILER** … > > I’m not sure, because I’ve only seen it mentioned in a forum, and I stopped reading the article as soon as Ron started discussing a certain topic… > > [Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman talk Return to Monkey Island: Page One | The International House of Mojo](https://mixnmojo.com/features/interviews/Ron-Gilbert-and-Dave-Grossman-talk-Return-to-Monkey-Island/) For the record, I read it all and there’s nothing remotely spoilerish 🙂 Interesting bit about the music: > The fact that Mêlée is silent in the original is very much a technical limitation as opposed to an artistic choice. Only, I found a contradiction with another interview. About the nature of the Secret. ---
**Author:** ![ZakPhoenixMcKracken](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/zakphoenixmckracken/32/41_2.png) [@ZakPhoenixMcKracken](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ZakPhoenixMcKracken)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/48 "2022-09-14T13:17:41Z")
> [@seguso](#): > > About the nature of the Secret IF Secret != hasReveald THEN Armageddon ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/49 "2022-09-14T16:56:51Z")
> **[Returning to Monkey Island with its legendary creators](https://www.eurogamer.net/returning-to-monkey-island-with-its-legendary-creators)** > > Ahead of Return to Monkey Island's release next week, I sat down with series creator Ron Gilbert, co-writer Dave Grossm… ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/50 "2022-09-14T20:09:24Z")
I won’t read it, but I’ll archive it for future use. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/51 "2022-09-14T20:39:46Z")
Another one by IGN (with a new video, I _assume_): > **[Return to Monkey Island - A Look at the Hint System - IGN](https://www.ign.com/videos/return-to-monkey-island-a-look-at-the-hint-system)** > > Get your first look at the hint system that's baked into Return to Monkey Island, the first new Monkey Island adventure from series creator Ron Gilbert since 1991's Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (Warning: light puzzle spoilers in this video).... ---
**Author:** ![uriel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/uriel/32/1340_2.png) [@uriel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/uriel)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2022, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/52 "2022-09-15T03:57:00Z")
> [@LowLevel](#): > > Mixnmojo has interviewed Ron and Dave! Great read! I have been avoiding reading articles about the game, but I couldn’t help it in this case. ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/53 "2022-09-15T16:09:19Z")
> **[Return to Monkey Island Creators Discuss Puzzle Design for the Modern Age - IGN](https://www.ign.com/articles/return-to-monkey-island-creators-discuss-puzzle-design-for-the-modern-age)** > **[Return to Monkey Island is secretly an autobiography | Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/return-to-monkey-island-pax-west-interview/)** > > We spoke with Monkey Island creators Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman to find out why the duo are returning to the series 30 years later. > **[The Creators of ‘Return to Monkey Island’ Talk Pirates at PAX West](https://www.fandom.com/articles/the-creators-of-return-to-monkey-island-talk-pirates-at-pax-west)** > > Fandom sat down with the team behind the cult favorite game series' newest entry to uncover some buried treasure of our own! ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/54 "2022-09-15T22:27:07Z")
Wow, on the official [Lucasfilm.com](http://Lucasfilm.com)!!! 😃 [https://www.lucasfilm.com/news/the-creators-team-behind-return-to-monkey-island-talk-storytelling-game-design/](https://www.lucasfilm.com/news/the-creators-team-behind-return-to-monkey-island-talk-storytelling-game-design/) ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/55 "2022-09-16T09:24:23Z")
A video interview with Rob Gilbert and Dave Grossman. > **[Gaming icons Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman on their return to Monkey Island](https://www.watoday.com.au/technology/gaming-icons-ron-gilbert-and-dave-grossman-on-their-return-to-monkey-island-20220916-p5bit8.html)** > > It's been over 30 years since our first journey to Monkey Island. 9News.com.au sat down with the game's creators, Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman, ahead of the release of their new game 'Return to Monkey Island' on September 19. ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/56 "2022-09-16T15:53:31Z")
Is Rob developing a game as well? ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/57 "2022-09-16T16:06:28Z")
# WARNING The gameplay video IGN posted today has a clear **PUZZLE SOLUTION SPOILER**. (copied here as well the warning by @BaronGrackle) I won’t even _touch_ this article, so I can’t really say if this **extended gameplay video** is something new, but I assume it is because both the video on YouTube and this article are fresh: > **[Return to Monkey Island - Extended Gameplay Sneak Peek - IGN](https://www.ign.com/videos/return-to-monkey-island-extended-gameplay-sneak-peek)** > > Get an exclusive look at over four minutes of gameplay from Return to Monkey Island, the eagerly anticipated return to Monkey Island for not just fans, but for original series creator Ron Gilbert. The point-and-click comedy adventure game will be... ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/58 "2022-09-17T05:22:35Z")
[https://game.intel.com/us/stories/return-to-monkey-island-reveals-its-secrets-or-does-it](https://game.intel.com/us/stories/return-to-monkey-island-reveals-its-secrets-or-does-it) ---
**Author:** ![LowLevel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/lowlevel/32/48_2.png) [@LowLevel](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/LowLevel)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/59 "2022-09-19T12:06:10Z")
Interview with Rex Crowle. The author talks not only about how the art style took shape, but also how difficult it was to keep the development secret and how the team interacted remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown. > **[Rex Crowle talks Return to Monkey Island: Page One | The International House...](https://mixnmojo.com/features/interviews/Rex-Crowle-talks-Return-to-Monkey-Island)** > > Marius snags the art director of Return to Monkey Island for a last second interview, hours before the game's release. We insist on only the freshest material for you. ---
**Author:** ![ephialtes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forums.thimbleweedpark.com/ephialtes/32/11961_2.png) [@ephialtes](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/u/ephialtes)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015/60 "2022-09-20T23:36:59Z")
I agree with Ron & Dave about the particles. > **Gilbert** : Technically, I really like our use of a particle system. You don’t see particle systems used in 2D vectors very much. We really have used the particle system a lot, especially with Chuck’s crew, a lot of which are ghosts; we have shaders on them and particle systems on them and it just makes the world feel more alive-- insects flying around and motes of dust floating in the air. That’s the thing I’m excited about. Particles. > > **Grossman** : Yeah, the particle system is amazing, just thinking about what it is at its core and then how it gets used artistically. It’s a technical feat, but it’s also an artistic feat. > > **Gilbert** : A whole discipline of people who do nothing but particle effects. > **[Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman on the making of Return to Monkey Island](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/return-to-monkey-island-ron-gilbert-dave-grossman-writing-design)** > > The Monkey Island series is back. Series creators Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman look back on making the surprise sequel. [Previous page](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.thimbleweedpark.com/t/rtmi-chest-of-articles/5015.md?page=4)