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Alright, so picture this: Chris Avellone, the gaming legend, just waltzed right into Republic Games like it was a normal Tuesday. Kind of wild, right? Adam Williams, the guy who started the whole show at Republic, went on LinkedIn to spill the beans. He’s pretty pumped about it—can’t blame him though. Avellone has this wizardry with storytelling in RPGs. I read his words and thought, yeah, I’d be thrilled too. It’s like recruiting Gandalf to teach magic tricks.
Speaking of magic, Williams gave Eurogamer a sneak peek. Imagine a game with a story so good it makes real life feel like a soap opera. Choices galore, branches all over the place, and endings? Let’s just say if life gave you a ‘choose your own adventure’ book, this would be it.
Williams is singing Avellone’s praises—says he’s worked on the top-tier RPGs during the golden years. Apparently, they’re cooking up a dark fantasy vibe, something you’d read about with the lights on. The kind of game you’d get stuck in for days, forgetting that laundry is a thing. Anyway, Williams calls it “a dream team” effort.
But, oh boy, 2020 had some drama. Avellone was hit with serious accusations, the kind that stick, you know? He’s denying it all, but the whole deal hangs around like a pesky fly. It’s messy, and how it plays into his new gig? That’s anyone’s guess.
More updates? Yeah, they’re coming. Like waiting for a bus, you know it’ll show up but who knows when?
