The Last of Us and God of War directors defend Return to Monkey Island writer

Cory Barlog and Neil Druckmann showed their support for Ron Gilbert after personal attacks.

A few days ago, the long-awaited Return to Monkey Island shared its first trailer during the Nintendo Direct mini, and what should have been cause for celebration ended with this: harassment episodes for legendary creator Ron Gilbert. The artistic part of the new installment of the graphic adventure caused some disagreements among the fans, but the most toxic part of the community did not hesitate to start off against Gilbert.

“I will turn off comments. People are just being rude and I have to delete personal attacks.. It’s a great game and everyone on the team is proud of it. Play or don’t play but don’t ruin it for others. I will not post more about the game. For this you left me without illusion”, Gilbert shared via his official blog.

Facts not overlooked Cory BarlogHe’s 2018’s God of War director and hasn’t been shy about going out and scolding toxic fans. In his Twitter post, Barlog referred to Gilbert: your heroand he called out to the creator to thank him for “doing these things.” inspired you to do things.”

Neil DruckmanThe director of The Last of Us also showed up to defend Gilbert, surprised he had such a healthy adventure as the Monkey Island saga. “Poisonous “fans” who “know more than creators”. Druckmann made an irony about the toxic attitude with the creators while sharing one of his fanarts that have always supported the work of Terrible Toybox:looks great, goddamn first day I’m thereDruckmann has declared on numerous occasions that he is a huge fan of the series: he has publicly praised its second installment.

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