RubberChickenLore
@rubberchickenlo.bsky.social
Adventure games broke my brain at a young age.
Jokes, lore, dev stories, and moments I still think about for no good reason.
Jokes, lore, dev stories, and moments I still think about for no good reason.
Unpopular opinion: Cedric the Owl is actually great. A Sierra dev seems to agree! Read our interview for more surprising takes from the creators of your favorite adventure games. #Sierra #AdventureGames #UnpopularOpinion
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Unpopular opinion: Cedric the Owl is actually great. A Sierra dev seems to agree! Read our interview for more surprising takes from the creators of your favorite adventure games. #Sierra #AdventureGames #UnpopularOpinion
Did you know Lucasfilm Games spun off its graphics department in 1986? That division became Pixar! Wild connection between games & animation history. #LucasfilmGames #Pixar #gamedev
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Lucasfilm Games spun off its graphics department in 1986? That division became Pixar! Wild connection between games & animation history. #LucasfilmGames #Pixar #gamedev
Did you know LucasArts, the game studio behind Monkey Island and Grim Fandango, almost became 50% non-Star Wars? 🧵
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know LucasArts, the game studio behind Monkey Island and Grim Fandango, almost became 50% non-Star Wars? 🧵
"'Please sell me my Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion IP. I'll pay actual money for them.' - Ron Gilbert" Back in 2016, the legend himself wanted to buy back his creations! Still waiting for this to happen 🙏 #MonkeyIsland #ManiacMansion
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"'Please sell me my Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion IP. I'll pay actual money for them.' - Ron Gilbert" Back in 2016, the legend himself wanted to buy back his creations! Still waiting for this to happen 🙏 #MonkeyIsland #ManiacMansion
Did you know Guybrush Threepwood, the legendary pirate wannabe, made some unexpected cameos?
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know Guybrush Threepwood, the legendary pirate wannabe, made some unexpected cameos?
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
Did you know the Petrified Forest in Grim Fandango is being mined for its "marrow"? Concrete trees with hollow cores, just like bones, are being drilled by parasite pumps.
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know the Petrified Forest in Grim Fandango is being mined for its "marrow"? Concrete trees with hollow cores, just like bones, are being drilled by parasite pumps.
Unpopular opinion: The cannibals in Monkey Island might have had better catering than expected. A fruit bowl? And they're choosing between ghosts and old men for dinner? Mealy indeed.
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Unpopular opinion: The cannibals in Monkey Island might have had better catering than expected. A fruit bowl? And they're choosing between ghosts and old men for dinner? Mealy indeed.
Did you know the inspirations for Day of the Tentacle's protagonists?
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know the inspirations for Day of the Tentacle's protagonists?
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
Laverne and Hoagie weren't entirely made up!
Did you know Day of the Tentacle was the first LucasArts adventure game to feature voice work on release?
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Day of the Tentacle was the first LucasArts adventure game to feature voice work on release?
Did you know Broken Sword is often compared to The Da Vinci Code... even though it was released back in 1996? 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Broken Sword is often compared to The Da Vinci Code... even though it was released back in 1996? 🤯
In the design docs for the cancelled 'Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix', the Nazis found a path to atomic power using the Philosopher's Stone. 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In the design docs for the cancelled 'Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix', the Nazis found a path to atomic power using the Philosopher's Stone. 🤯
Did you know Sam & Max Hit the Road depicts Mount Rushmore as a theme park with bungee jumping out of Lincoln's nose? 🤯
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Sam & Max Hit the Road depicts Mount Rushmore as a theme park with bungee jumping out of Lincoln's nose? 🤯
Did you know Grim Fandango originally had a pizza delivery puzzle? Here is a look at the cut 'Pizza Demon' encounter found in the design docs.
January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know Grim Fandango originally had a pizza delivery puzzle? Here is a look at the cut 'Pizza Demon' encounter found in the design docs.
The story behind Pan Fox, a character cut from early versions of The Dig, is wild. Born to a wealthy biochemist, her childhood was marked by neglect & her father's cruelty, especially towards animals. This shaped her path in unexpected ways. 🧵
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The story behind Pan Fox, a character cut from early versions of The Dig, is wild. Born to a wealthy biochemist, her childhood was marked by neglect & her father's cruelty, especially towards animals. This shaped her path in unexpected ways. 🧵
In the 1996 Grim Fandango design doc, Hector LeMans' intro was already written: "Oh, I can get too mad, but not at Domino. After all, he wasn’t in charge of this operation. At least, not until now."
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In the 1996 Grim Fandango design doc, Hector LeMans' intro was already written: "Oh, I can get too mad, but not at Domino. After all, he wasn’t in charge of this operation. At least, not until now."
Did you know early design docs for Monkey Island 2 had a wild plan? The Natives originally wanted Guybrush to become an 'anti-root' to defeat LeChuck, rather than making a voodoo doll. 🤯
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know early design docs for Monkey Island 2 had a wild plan? The Natives originally wanted Guybrush to become an 'anti-root' to defeat LeChuck, rather than making a voodoo doll. 🤯
Did you know the dog ending in Silent Hill 2 was meant as pure comic relief?
James literally stumbles upon a dog controlling the town's systems. His reaction? "It was you all along!" 🐶
James literally stumbles upon a dog controlling the town's systems. His reaction? "It was you all along!" 🐶
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Did you know the dog ending in Silent Hill 2 was meant as pure comic relief?
James literally stumbles upon a dog controlling the town's systems. His reaction? "It was you all along!" 🐶
James literally stumbles upon a dog controlling the town's systems. His reaction? "It was you all along!" 🐶
Did you know Otacon and Snake are considered terrorists by the FBI and CIA in Metal Gear Solid 2?
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Otacon and Snake are considered terrorists by the FBI and CIA in Metal Gear Solid 2?
In the original design notes for Grim Fandango, the team settled the skeleton question with one line: skeleton sex follows a simple policy. “Don’t ask, don’t tell.”
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In the original design notes for Grim Fandango, the team settled the skeleton question with one line: skeleton sex follows a simple policy. “Don’t ask, don’t tell.”
In the original 1990 design for The Secret of Monkey Island, there was a moment where Guybrush gets caught by natives. 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In the original 1990 design for The Secret of Monkey Island, there was a moment where Guybrush gets caught by natives. 🧵
In the original 1990 design for Monkey Island, the sheer rock cliff on the far side of the island presented a unique challenge. 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM
In the original 1990 design for Monkey Island, the sheer rock cliff on the far side of the island presented a unique challenge. 🧵
Did you know that in the 1992 design doc for Day of the Tentacle, the Chron-o-Johns were described as 'flushing' the characters out of the picture? A unique phrasing for the time travel!
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Did you know that in the 1992 design doc for Day of the Tentacle, the Chron-o-Johns were described as 'flushing' the characters out of the picture? A unique phrasing for the time travel!
Did you know Ron Gilbert coined the term 'cutscenes'? He revolutionized adventure games with Maniac Mansion and beyond! #AdventureGames #RonGilbert #ManiacMansion
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Did you know Ron Gilbert coined the term 'cutscenes'? He revolutionized adventure games with Maniac Mansion and beyond! #AdventureGames #RonGilbert #ManiacMansion
"Taking away a demon’s car is like ripping out his heart," said Glottis. Then he did it.
This is not a drill. This is Grim Fandango. 🧵
This is not a drill. This is Grim Fandango. 🧵
January 23, 2026 at 11:57 PM
"Taking away a demon’s car is like ripping out his heart," said Glottis. Then he did it.
This is not a drill. This is Grim Fandango. 🧵
This is not a drill. This is Grim Fandango. 🧵
The story behind Mount Rushmore's bizarre prehistoric bungee cavalcade...
Apparently, the four dead presidents weren't drawing enough crowds.
Apparently, the four dead presidents weren't drawing enough crowds.
January 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The story behind Mount Rushmore's bizarre prehistoric bungee cavalcade...
Apparently, the four dead presidents weren't drawing enough crowds.
Apparently, the four dead presidents weren't drawing enough crowds.