Asylum: Final Word

[@jcrebel18]

This feels like a tragedy, but I blame EA and not you.

[@Sharpzee]

@@user-zl1ov9ql1t They are interested but that interest isnt big enough for EA because there wouldnt be giant profits like in the examples you said of EA FC and COD sadly

[@karlosalazar7105]

​@@user-zl1ov9ql1tnah, the views on YT, TikTok, Twitter, the support on Patreon, the donations American got online and the online communities built just for this game proves that gamers are interested..

[@icravedeath.1200]

​@@user-zl1ov9ql1tthat's not true and you know it

[@sky0kast0]

Thats a minority even though you think that's all your friends do

[@auraweiss638]

"Imagine if in the future my fans can create what i was not allowed to" is a heartbreaking but heartwarming sentence.

[@woohoo2491]

IF ONLY HE RELEASED ANY OF THE MODDING TOOLS FOR ANY OF HIS GAMES

[@sofa9933]

this is exactly what I want to work on, gather fans and work further from the bible we have been given, whether that is in game form, art, music, animation and slapping it all together and just sharing our love for these games, I'm so grateful for these games and how they have helped me heal, I don't want to let go just yet, I want to be able to say thank you in my own way.

[@kurisuchiinathecrocodile333]

@@woohoo2491 its possible to make custom maps and skins for first game, people were doing it for years. There is, i think, one "campaign" in development, but not sure if it will be finished or not. called "dreamland" or smth like that. as for a:mr, it uses non-very-moddable engine (unlike first game), so for that one you cant

[@noobzinhobr2880]

I do hope people get this sentence fr!!! I'm not able of doing anything, am miss appointed with myself. I just can imagine but imagining is not enough this passion for the game is real and unfortunately we'll need to wait till some good-hearted one decide to create and develop something like this

[@JoyLuna]

Hii! So far I have done the Alice Asylum soundtrack that got me to work with the team itself🐈‍⬛ it's available on my channel @@sofa9933

[@darthcracker]

You didn’t fail us, EA failed you. They rejected this Masterpiece because it won’t be a live action open world fortnite clown. Gaming is dead and people with Visions have been pushed aside. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

[@saikick.]

Literally this

[@darthcracker]

Clone*

[@pokemasterzelda8291]

@@darthcracker honestly you could've left clown in there and I would've accepted it still

[@RobbYarber]

We'll still have Independent developers putting out amazing pieces of art, while companies like EA will go extinct like the dinosaurs they are.

[@_Amadeus14]

Gaming isn't dead. Triple-A side of it is fading away, especially for the bigger companies like EA, Ubisoft. There is less and less vision in there, all the games they produce (not create), are just products. The future is clearly in the independent studios, small or big ones. Stating that "gaming is dead" is the saddest tendency I see in the community. People just lose all the hope there is, and can't move on from the fact that some of the most beloved franchises in the industry became nothing more than infinite cashbags. This is literally the reality we live in. You either get over it, and maybe even fight it, become a better creator yourself, or you just give up and cry about it till the rest of your life. The choice is yours.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

I thought you had made this abundantly clear multiple times. It has to be exhausting to repeat it over and over. As an Alice fan of 23 years, I will continue to play Alice and Madness Returns and enjoy what we have. Thank you for what you have contributed. All the best to you and your family.

[@M00nberryPie]

Yep. I heard this news a looooong time ago from keeping up with his channel. And every time I hear about it again it reopens the wound. If my heart is this shattered by the news I can't imagine how he feels as the creator. It is beyond devastating

[@PyramidHeadTV]

I think most people were unaware of his contract clauses which prevent him from making a diff Alice game with a diff name. That's the first thing I thought, why not just make a brand new game with new characters ect... using Alice in Wonderland but from this video it looks like he signed a horrible contract when making the first game. Still I think American should make American Mcgee's Wizard of Oz, I know he made some shoddy Oz games time ago but he should make a really good one like Alice using the Oz ip, game would be as good imo

[@WolfShroom]

Damn. My older sister, who was a big fan of Alice and all things macabre, passed away in a crash caused by an underage drunk driver. Both of your Alice games helped me get through the worst time of my life. It's a shame to hear that EA has dropped the ball like this; hopefully we see Asylum in some capacity in the future. Live a good life.

[@Nahobussyino]

I’m sorry for your loss, the Alice games are very important to me too and I hope that Alive Asylum will come out one day

[@simpleplanfan011]

This whole situation still hurts so much. EA really screwed up here. If they make an Alice game without you after this, I will not be buying it. I’m just happy to see you and your family doing well and enjoying your time together. That is infinitely more important than the game x

[@kierabt224]

Yar a family is the one thing that EA can't take away

[@karmachameleon7148]

❤❤❤

[@Vinicius_Berger]

I wish I had Mr. Beast levels of money to just buy the Alice IP (or, heck, buy Electronic Arts as a whole) and say: "Here you go, American. I now own the IP. You can work on the third game now".

[@NonstickSQYD]

Think about this stuff all the time

[@Vexillifer]

It's a shame. You're a true legend, McGee.

[@jdpower9032]

Even if it’s not an Alice project, I’m hoping you’ll continue to lend your talents to game design in the future. Recently, many legends of the industry have decided that they’re fed up with how large companies run things, so they made their own studios and set their own rules. There’s still room for creative geniuses out there, and there will always be people who will stand with you.

[@Kobalt_Rax_the_one]

He has his own studio no worry there is just to eventually return in game development . There is still so much for him to achieve imo. it might be some coping from me now but we just need more dark , macabre versions and storytelling of fairytales and fables bough to live in VG . He had some great ideeas for Wizard of OZ as well and episodic game .

[@pokemasterzelda8291]

This breaks my heart to know EA would so firmly reject this. Perhaps in due time, be it months or decades, things may change so that Alice Asylum could be realized. It is a hair thin ray of hope, but it is a hope I will hold onto. My best wishes to you, Mr. McGee. The Alice series truly changed us all. May it live on in our hearts.

[@dasnurk]

Abandon that hope! A new law reigns in this wonderland Alice, it's very rough justice all around.

[@Kobalt_Rax_the_one]

Decades ? I would die before then , so no it shouldn't be that long . Either way this sucks .

[@processcleric1812]

who knows maybe some fan can gives us game as he did write the synopsis of this game

[@RobbYarber]

This is why copyright law needs to be reformed with hard set limits, such as after 10, 15, or 20 years the IP automatically enters the Public Domain, so that companies can't do like EA is and sitting on it but not doing anything with it.

[@KnotsOfWonders]

I don't get it, why does EA just let the IP rot instead of letting you know.. the creator to create more products and thus more money for both the developer and publisher? This is a good lesson for devs not to sell their IPs to corporations.

[@IndieFic]

@@_DeadEnd_ yeah they think they're running a bank or something with the amount of money they want flowing around

[@gamedoutgamer]

From what it sounds like this has nothing to do with copyright law. Has to do with the agreement he signed with EA.

[@StarkRG]

@@gamedoutgamer It's partly to do with copyright law. Anyone can make an Alice in Wonderland story, but you can't use any of the characterizations used in the original games owned by EA. There's probably something in American's contract about it, but even if there wasn't, he'd be opening himself up to an easy lawsuit win from EA if he attempted it since those characterizations originated with him and anything he attempted would inevitably be similar.

[@sircampbelltenson7297]

Its funny really, take Disney for example, they've been twisting and stretching copyright law for so long to keep the mouse under their control

[@da-barrera]

Don't ever feel shame. EA should feel shame. EA failed you from achieving your goals. This community will, me included, wish you well and we hope that just like Alice you can move forward and live the rest of your life in fulfilling peace Edit: I didn't realize the rights from Alice was complicated. I thought it was public domain

[@dhgmrz17]

It is public domain, but it sounds like his personal contract with EA is much more complicated. That said, anyone else could make an Alice in Wonderland game without EA approval, that said making a game too close to American Mcgee's Alice could get you into legal trouble. So the tricky thing is making a game that still falls under public domain without stepping into IP rights. Also even if you are 100% in the legal right, a company could still sue you and drain all your resources fighting a bogus lawsuit fight.

[@humanoidrkangel]

Its more of "his" version is locked behind EA. The original story that his is based off of is public but not his. sucks that EA refuses to believe that simple storytelling can make money. Just goes to show how far off the path AAA game companies are these days. Look at how much money Baldur's Gate 3 just pulled in. Single player story telling games are still something people love.

[@kieranhair37]

@@dhgmrz17 People who don't know anything about the law really love to throw this claim around. It's patently untrue. If you're confident that you haven't violated their copyright, you can request a summary judgment and the judge will compare the works without the suit ever going to trial, which will often result in your opponent having to pay your legal fees if the judge finds in your favor. This is how an overwhelming majority of IP lawsuits are resolved. If you request summary judgment and it does go to trial, it's because the judge found reason to believe that you knowingly did infringe on the IP in question and wants to examine the case further. And since he'd probably be right given the context of this conversation, there's really nothing to whine about.

[@dhgmrz17]

@@kieranhair37 That still takes money, and not all indie developers even have the extra money to deal with that. Yes, you are correct that the winning party is awarded a reasonable sum to make for the legal fees afterwards. However this hurts the progress of development of the game, increasing fees that aren't resulted by just legal fees. You still have to pay employees or other development costs while the suit is on going. It's not like you can just request a summary and the next day the suit goes away, if the judge even grants it in the first place.

[@kieranhair37]

@@dhgmrz17 No, of course it takes time. The judge has to review both works. (Which, let's just take a moment to appreciate that part of being a copyright judge involves playing video games.) But if indie developers can't deal with that, they shouldn't bother copying IPs. Alice gave us two great games. Use some of the same themes and ideas to create something new. That's what copyright law is for. Not to simply punish copycats, but to inspire innovation. Read some IP cases overseen by Judge Learned Hand, he mentions this practically every time. We don't need a third Alice game. It would be nice, but just let Alice enjoy a peaceful life and punish some other poor protagonist. Take what you love about those games and roll it into something newer. That's the spirit of what these laws are for.

[@horrorjunkiehayne]

This is heartbreaking. The beauty and creativity of the Alice games remains incredible all of these years later. Thank you for giving us these works of art.

[@moonwalkerangel7008]

This is not your fault. This is EA’s fault as they did not see the merit or the support that the community had for you and the Alice Series. I had subscribed because I saw the concept and the ideas that you had for Alice. I had watched people play Alice Madness returns and I thought it was amazing. I think with EA’s track record is disgusting and I never have, nor will I support them because of their treatment to you. I did buy two Rabbit Plushies because I liked the designs and the fact you are amazing.

[@theenigmabegins]

Sad news indeed, I'll never move on from Alice. You and your vision of her world have had a vast impact on my life both creatively and as a whole. I wish we could have been able to embark on the amazing journey that would have been Alice: Asylum. I hope this isn't the end for you, And I sincerely hope that you can distance yourself from EA in the future and eventually move on from them the way we must move on from this series. This is classic EA, And I hope this bites them in a way a potential flop in sales never could. I wish you well in your endeavors, Both current and in the future. And I'd like to thank you for everything over the years from the bottom of my heart, And I wish nothing but the best for you and your family. So long for now, Until the next adventure♡

[@Kobalt_Rax_the_one]

I really hope for some positive and more hopeful news that he will return to game development at least . His talent shines the best in this medium .

[@dorksouls9235]

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

[@DND_and_Star_wars_enjoyer]

I hope that one day Alice will be given back to you, i hope that Alice will finaly have her third game and finaly have her happy ending, since as we all know that the last game (alice madness returns) had an open ending that was practicly was saying that this is over for now/this is not truly over.

[@deepstothepeeps]

Hi American. I want you to know that, as a fan, I do not blame you for Alice: Asylum's fate nor do I feel that you let me down. I know that you, Martin, Alex, and the rest of the team did everything you could to make Asylum as attractive to EA as possible. To know that Alice means as much to you, if not more so, as it does to us, the fans, is comforting. You said you felt shame over what happened and I certainly understand why you would feel that way, but I hope that you also feel proud that something you created has resonated with people for years, even decades at this point. I also hope that this video will, at least, lessen the amount of Alice: Asylum comments you receive. Finally, I want to say thanks, man. Thank you for all the effort you put into Alice: Asylum, including the Patreon posts and the very enjoyable livestreams. Thank you for your part in creating the Alice community we now have. Thank you for showing us a side of video game development we never see. Thank you for putting up with repeated questions, offers to voice act, suggestions for paths forward, and all the other "helpful" comments from enthusiastic fans. Thank you for Alice.

[@danielshahid9923]

This broke my heart so bad I’ve been an Alice fan since “ American McGees Alice” and i hold onto a thin line of hope that EA one day considers Alice Asylum or a miracle happens and it does eventually become a reality. As of now though I have a computer that I still use for the first game and my Xbox for madness returns. I wish you the best.

[@princeofallhallows]

The Alice games and artbooks/design bibles changed my life for the better and developed my own art style to an insane extent, and the story of the second game introduced me to the world of creative storytelling as a whole. I will always credit those games and stories for giving me the avenues they have today, and while it may no longer be something that is continued through conventional means, I will always have the lovingly created works that I've held close to myself for years now, and I look forward to whatever else you may wind up creating in the future. I hope you and your family have all the luck in the world, and I thank you for bringing us one of my favorite franchises of all time, regardless of how things ended.

[@nguyenthebao4028]

Having read the full design bible, it is such a shame that this project does not work out. I'd have loved to play your game. It is truly something special.

[@cookycutie]

Im playing alice madness return right now bc i know we wont get asylum , you did so well im sure asylum wouldve been greater than the 2nd but im proud of you YOU DON KNOW HOW MUCH OF A REFERENCE alice is to many of my friends that deal with mental health issues alice is always a great game to relief from stress and feel understood , thank u so much i tried to sign the petition i did harassssss EA email and i personally boycott ea , thank you so much i cant wait for a fan to make alice we can support financially i truely hope that would be the future of gaming to not wait for EA or another big company to give the green light vut it would be absolutely up to the fans in that case AI seem to be a big hint , im alice fan but your alice us by far the best ever

[@Craig_Spurlock]

The most offensive thing about this whole debacle was that it was EA's own bloody idea for the new game! Were they just sitting in their offices for 5 years laughing knowing full well they were never going to greenlight Asylum?🤬💔 Also, I do very much miss the social interactions with y'all in the livestreams! I will be forever grateful for all the work you have done, American, and all the games we did get from your career!

[@Kobalt_Rax_the_one]

Yea i don't get it back then like 3 years or so ago ,the way it seems they were being ok with the production of the third game and negotiations were going well over all . Sad to see how it ended .

[@komang7699]

This video feels like a bit of closure. It’s such a shame this happened, but I’m so grateful the design bible exists! It’s time to move forward and I can’t wait to see what you do next! Whatever it may be ❤

[@dinomighty7223]

Growing up playing the Alice games contributed in making me the person I am today. You are a true creative genius McGee, and it breaks my heart that this big corporation withheld your dream from becoming a reality. You and your work will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@starrygeek]

EA is the one who failed, not you and never you. You worked endlessly and hard for and on Alice. You brought us a beautiful world and story that so many of us got to experience and become part of. And so many of us will be forever grateful for. I will never forget Alice or that World as it shaped many of my interests and brought me comfort. So thank you American, thank you.

[@DeadSkullable]

I'm glad you are doing genuinely well, and I am sorry once again that you were emotionally heartbroken by it. It's just EA has changed over the years and they don't understand the creative concept and people's attention to make good quality games. Even so, you were the most inspirational person who ever gave us these two wonderful Alice games. And even when Asylum gets revived, I know you won't be there and that's OK. But that one will be a dedication to you and your family. We fans have your back, and we will promise to support you no matter what. Hopefully one day, EA will come around and bring it back in the near future. But rest easy Mr. McGee, and please take care of your wonderful family as well. Have a good day sir.

[@Zipperskull_]

McGee you already did your part with the design bible that concluded alice's dark adventure, it's enough to know that alice have stable ending and that she can do well on her own. Thank you so much to you and your team for such hard work over the years.

[@Katy133]

It boils my blood that EA is being such a dog in the manger about all this. I'm sorry you had to deal with all those frustrations. American McGee, thank you for creating American McGee's Alice; it is a favourite game of mine to play and replay.

[@morty4815162342]

Please, do not blame yourself American, you did everything you could and we see that. Thanks for all the wonderful art you’ve given us. I think the A.I route is a very smart suggestion , and inevitable. 🙏❤

[@snoccone]

its the dumbest suggestion ever

[@rinraiden]

I guess in the end we were all dreaming of Wonderland - and just like Alice, at some point we have to wake up and face reality. 😞

[@iheartemmaroberts]

i hope it can bring comfort that alice madness is reviving again on tiktok and everyone wishes asylum happened, we love your work and we dont blame you, we know it was EA's fault. thank you so much for everything you've done

[@SirenMystica]

Even with EA's rejection the Legacy that is Alice will forever live on with us the fans. Thank you to you and to your amazing team for the work you put in to creating this Masterpiece of a game and for the many many memories us the fans will hold for years.

[@Kasaix]

We still have Alice 1 and 2, and EA can't take that from us.

[@Here_s_Jackie]

You haven't failed anyone. You're an amazing human being with a beautiful artistic view which brought so many people together. People that played Alice connected with the game, with each other and with you and felt things that other games never made them feel. And ofc I'm one of them. Especially playing the second one was a painful at times experience, but so cathartic, beautiful and hopeful. Despite not getting Asylum, that doesn't mean your creative heritage won't remain in our hearts, it doesn't change how you helped a lot of people through your work. And it doesn't change the way the community feels about you. You did your best and that's all we can do and that's more than enough. We thank you for all your incredible hard word and dedication and I'm sure the community will still be here. I wish you the best life and all the happiness in the world 🫂

[@memenri]

Even though it is an ending, I do not feel sad or unsatisfied. I'll never forget these wonderful adventures who more or less kept me alive when I needed to be saved. It was indeed a wonderful time. We should be happy it even existed. Thank you for making Alice alive in the first place.

[@lawson4094]

American McGee,I know what you have said but I must write. If EA on the slim chance changes their minds please do not pass the chance to work on asylum this series is a hidden gem and will be tarnished in the wrong hands.

[@yuseiku2286]

This just rips me apart every time I think about it. Once in a while I remember Alice and get heartbroken all over again...

[@ArthGrimalkin]

Thank you for the video. The Alice games were one of my very favourites. I understand how hard this might be and thank you for working so hard on this.

[@MiseryMalicious]

You brought us a beautiful story, your team brought us great artworks and even Alice inspired merchandise. You didn't fail anything, EA approached you and asked you to do what you did and you delivered. They failed to see the beatiful piece of art that was the work your team put forward and none of that is on you or your team. I appreciate everything you guys produced for us over the last several years and have enjoyed the adventure! Thanks for everything, and I'm happy to see you and your beautiful family thriving ❤.

[@sewingwithjazz]

I feel for you😢 i love your games and know most lines by hard😂😅 your creativity and your world building fascinated me ever since. I loved finding all the little easter eggs and metaphors. The series was part of my teenage/ young adult years and i cant believe its over. I wish something could be done but even then you said you dont want to work on it anymore. I guess that is healthy and selfcare comes first. I hope your creativity will help you heal and cope. I once read being an artist means also being a healer since the creative part of creating means healing (it loses a bit in translation sorry). Best wishes for your family, health and happiness and thank you for the curious and wonderful world of american mc gees alice in wonderland ❤❤❤

[@TaurusSystem]

I just wanted to stop by and say thank you, for the stories, for the games and for the lovely designs with Plushy Dreadfuls, I really relate to the ones that depict the different mental health conditions and disorders that people struggle with in a relatable and soft cuddly way. I hope that life gives to you a much better hand soon, may good fortune and blessings come your way, American.

[@neuviotterss]

i got back to the games and i see this… i just fell to my knees… this is my villain origin story…

[@MissRedrum]

I still have hope... I love this game and I loved your prespective.

[@irishrose90]

I just want to thank you for bringing us your version of Alice in the first place. It's iconic and loved by so many people. You created something so special and it's great Alice lives on in other mediums.

[@led-0185]

This whole debacle is one of the strongest cases against Intellectual Property laws.

[@calebh373]

I'm glad to hear that you're doing well. All things considered, while I'm skeptical about the AI part, I have the sneaking suspicion that EA will at some point pursue an Alice sequel. My only hope is that they use the design bible as a blueprint for the game.

[@fashioni.star.]

I want you to know that for me, as an artist, even if the game is never made, my support for you and the art and vision you’ve created is never misplaced. And I’m sure others feel the same way

[@palate2004]

EA is greedy and unfair. McGee poured his heart and soul into Alice, from the very first game. They don't want an Alice Asylum not because they don't want another Alice game. They don't want McGee on board. This is my honest opinion and feeling. McGee should go on making alice-like games, but based on other tales, like little red riding hood, cinderella etc. Maybe it is the end for Alice, but I really hope it's not the end of American McGee's genius

[@cozykitcat4100]

Sadly McGee is not allowed to make any Alice like games based on other tales and similar themes/ styles or he would be in legal trouble. People have written petitions to EA, and even fundraisers for the game. There has been no luck, despite 20 years of utilizing professional legal teams and mass amounts of efforts from so many people and fans. People have written petitions to EA, and even fundraisers for the game. There has been no luck, dispite 20 years of utilizing professional legal teams and mass amounts of efforts from so many people and fans. The only hope we have is that someone rich enough would be able to buy the IP for the game but that would cost millons, if only i had Mr Beasts amounts of money.. All anyone can do is take up there complaints with EA, that or spam Mr Beast with fingers crossed (no chance of that working sadly). Its probably best to let things go for Mr McGees sake, hes worked so hard and tried everything for years. I appreciate his dedication and his wonderful game ♥ With that said i think its time to surrender the hopes of a new game after 2 decades.

[@Sheepy765.]

I hope that one day, fans will do something more with Alice, or perhaps that EA will one day make a new entry in the series, continuing where you left off. I wish you the best.

[@F0rev3r.B0red]

Youre the reason im still obsessed about this game years later. Your work and creativity is more valuable than EA will ever appreciate.

[@nopeboat6436]

You and all the work you’ve done for gaming will be remembered forever. The name American McGee is legendary for all the beauty and fun you’ve given us. EA is a greed ridden company, and it’s truly a shame on them to stop such an amazing team of artists. I know these are just words, but sincerely thank you for the joy you gave us. your fans wish the best for you, your future, and the future of art in videogames.

[@DittoGaming0900]

I'm sure something will change, don't give up, we can say that the road ends now sure, but I can feel it, they can say they won't do it, but somewhere down the line I'm sure someone will do it

[@himeookami]

Madness Returns will always have a special place in my heart, I've been watching this progress ever since they were simply ideas of working on concepts. Thank you for working on everything, I'm glad you made more and I LOVE PLUSHIE DREADFULS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VergilHiltsLT]

American, you and team have done all you possibly can. Don't let EA's shortsighted stupor stop you. I still believe that one day a miracle could happen. Until that day, please keep all the concepts and hard work the incredible Asylum team have produced. I feel the pain in your voice, but I still can't imagine what it's really like for you. We're with you all the way.

[@JustADankRaven]

Thank you for your inspiring work, Mr. McGee, along with the team that gave us such wonderful stories. It has been an honor to have seen the timeline. We'll always be here. On another note, maybe in the future, there could be a story revolving around youth. But who knows for sure, only time will tell.

[@kyoijin_bois3016]

Fucking heartbreaking beyond words but your blessing for the fans to carry the torch is a wonderful sentiment. Thank you for everything ♥️

[@martyroche7383]

American McGee would like to thank you for the two installments of Alice Alice the madness returns. They are my two favorite games that played the whole time.

[@lindseyreisker]

I hope to see future games by you and your team. OZ sounded interesting.

[@suu-chama]

I still can't believe EA was so stupid to not go after the proposal. I'll be forever grateful for what you have created, thank you!

[@TheDeeGeeNL]

EA being EA, the reason was most likely not enough ways to milk with microtransactions.

[@VeteranR]

​@@TheDeeGeeNL Knowing EA they probably also set some impossible sales goal that wouldn't ever be achieved. They probably wanted Alice: Asylum to sell 20 million copies and earn them $100 million 😂 EA are so greedy and so out of touch with reality that it's insane!

[@NERDSAUCE]

thank you for the Alice franchise. I just played through them for the first time and they're beautiful works of art. I'm sorry they're doing you dirty, the industry is so twisted and full of greed and corruption.

[@CynAnne1]

I remember the start of Alice...your concepts, storylines and art, and was enthralled at the dark beauty of it all. ❤ Mayhaps EA will realize their error in judgment... 🤞

[@BudoukibaSan]

I just cannot thank you and your whole team (people like Omri Koresh are truly a gem) enough for all the time and effort you put on all of this. Not only Asylum but he entire franchise. Everything you did was full of magic, art and creativity. I bet we are all really sad about what happened and what could have been a beautiful sequel of Alice but you are not to blame. Both Mysterious and Plushie Dreadful lines are amazing so I'm really looking forward to all the things coming. I'll definitely stay tuned for all the amazing work you have to bring to us in the future. Again, thank you for everything. Keep going ❤

[@kaitlynhutchinson4470]

Getting to see you play Madness Returns and banter with Martin on stream was a wonderful experience even if we didn't get Asylum

[@Jeewel18]

never clicked faster

[@momerathsoutgabe-mt1gc]

It has to be a personal thing with someone who is high ranking in EA. That's the only thing I can imagine. American, thank you for sharing your mind with us. Your vision has been wholly inspirational to me. Your works will live on for multiple generations through it's inspiration of other works. I've shared these games with my gf, our son, and when my daughter becomes old enough I'm going to share them with her as well. Im going to get the design bible, as well as a couple of the plushie dreadfuls. Thank you again.

[@DuskBeing]

Hearing this really breaks my heart. To know that my favorite game will never get a sequel makes me devastated. But then again i don't think anything could beat the masterpiece that is Alice: Madness Returns. Thank you for all your hard work American McGee and may EA Fall for this. At least our Wonderland, though damaged, is safe in memory... for now.

[@briangoubeaux5360]

Oh well, at least there are other public domain IPs that he could focus on. I remember in the past that fans were interested in a game focused on the Wizard of Oz books. Perhaps that can still be used considering that it hasn't been done yet other than some figurines of the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. Just a thought.

[@klemontyme]

you didn't fail us, EA did. I am so thakful for the creations you have made. You're Alice games is such a unique interpiration of the classic story, and I will forever cherish them. Thanks for all the work you've done, I appreciate it.

[@SoulMelodyUwU]

This will always hurt, but there is nothing more to be done. I'll forever appreciate all the work you've done, both games are really high on my favorites list since I played them :) Thank you American, and I wish the best for you and your family!

[@ruthblakmage]

Thank you for the two beautiful games you made. My friends and I still get on discord and play it together. It's tragic that EA rejected a third, but we're grateful for the two games we did get. We also adore the Plushie Dreadfuls and can't wait to see what designs come next! Safe travels!!!❤

[@spadecreate]

im happy for where you and your family are right now, american. have a great day!

[@TomResnick]

Very sorry things did not work out. But very happy to see you "back," and that you are healthy and working to be happy. Welcome back, sir.

[@noobzinhobr2880]

That's actually so sad to discover just by now. I love Alice and your game series so much, you did so much for these games and something interesting, i dunno why but i do feel a love for any Alice in Wonderland stuff related and your game disturbing as it is showed me, sometime ago, how all that beautifulness and perfect world that is Wonderland doesn't exists, it can be actually some kind of nightmare or even more than that sometimes. But in the end is a game about hope, selfish, depression, madness(haha) and these bad feelings that we try to avoid every single time. But actually Alice literally put herself into her problems dying by them and enjoying the pain and in the end she conquered against them(at least i see like this). Well, talked so much, thank you so much for this game and hope anyone could try to emulate you ideas, your brilliants ideas, into something new, Alice is like our pet, we need to care, to love it and lose it, unfortunately. But at least we enjoyed together some very exciting, loving and special time together.

[@AluWol]

Thank you really. The game of Alice open to me new world, it takes big part of my life my teenage years, and still I am big fan of this industry, It's hard to describe how much this game means to me , thank you so much I always be on your side,I'll still continue to follow the new news publications, and I 'm glad that I was able to go all this way with you ❤

[@Player-10]

Your work is cherished greatly. Thank you for the update, and I pray you continue to find peace in this. I remember the day you released the design doc, I stayed up early into the morning reading it. Stifled creativity is so, so painful. Blessings to you and yours Mr. McGee

[@Briannaedwards98]

So, I’ve been revisiting the design bible this week due to a tragedy in the family. The Alice games have always brought me comfort, so I cannot tell you how much comfort it’s brought me to reread the design bible. As someone who loved both of your games I’m upset that EA refuses to continue Alice’s story, but I also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for finishing the story with the design bible. It’s a wonderful piece of work and I’m glad you gave it to us fans of Alice 💕

[@priscilanosoma]

I'll be forever heartbroken! But you didn't failed, your gave us two BEAUTIFUL Alice games and all the art and story for Asylum that your team and the community created together will be always in our memories, and EA can't take that away from us. It's hard to move on but we don't have other choice... for now. Glad to see that you and your family are doing well. 🖤

[@Rye_Li]

It's going to take me a long time to grieve. Your Alice series was such an important part of my life and to see it cut short because of corporate bs makes me want to give up on this world we've created. I know it sounds overdramatic for a video game but it was a huge part of what makes me who I am today. RIP Alice.

[@astridmyst]

I am devastated that EA denied you. It's all on them. I completely get why you had to take a break. Thank you for creating all that you have. Your Alice series has made me feel the most seen as a person and it will always be my favorite game. Honestly #1 fave game of all-time.

[@nbdy9953]

Mr McGee, i dont not never know if youll ever see this, but thank you. Your Wonderland games were so beautiful and were so eventful. I love your work and absolutely hope one day EA removes thr stick from their ass and recognize your talents. Thank you again Mr Mcgee for making a beautiful game title

[@MintyCow101]

Your vision of Alice and the games art and style are a massive inspiration to me and i was so sad to hear that EA wont let you make another game. Alice is such a unique and incredible story and piece of art. Thank you and your team for all your hard work, your games have been such a key part in my life and art style ❤ im sending you lots of love and gratitude!

[@francescosabia6631]

hi, I know that after all this time my comment won't be important but I wanted to thank you for the masterpieces you created with your team and I admit that it saddens me that I won't be able to see Alice's sequel anymore, but at this point I prefer not to see it done by an AI, as I consider the authorship of this work and your extraordinary imprint a strong point. thanks again so much for everything. Sorry if I wrote badly but I'm not good at English.

[@kairioblivion6544]

I did download the design bible, i felt it had a perfect ending. It was all very beautiful.

[@NazyTV]

It's not your fault! You did EVERYTHING to make this happen. It's EA's fault

[@gaius100bc]

Thanks for all the work. You must ignore all those who demand or expect even more of you. You did well. You deserve to have some rest now. Alice lives and She will her way.

[@Milena.Yordanova]

Thank you! Your creative genius and genuine efforts have been greatly appreciated by all fans. This is something EA can never take away from you. Wishing you happy holidays🎉❤

[@Morbid_Ishtar]

Sending love and good fortune to you and your family. Thank you for everything, and I look forward to seeing what the future will bring. ❤ BTW I love my Fibromyalgia Bunbun 🐇

[@pegueinacamera6598]

Hey American. I played Alice many times in my life and have a tattoo on my arm of the awesome cat you designed. I just found out Alice sequence was cancelled by Ea and that is really hurtful, but I do not regret the tattoo, all the experience in my life that this game gave me, thank you mate. Take a rest.

[@CodedXtreme]

I am truly sad of this, you did all you could and make us proud of you. EA is to blame.

[@Flesh-Automaton]

Your a bloody legend man. Up there with Carmack and Gabe. Most visionary's and artist in this industry have to play by corporate rules. And I'm just glad you managed to bring us such amazing games while working under that hard framework. You have a beautiful family and I'm excited to see whats next for you!

[@germanCouchWarrior]

I am playing Madness Returns for the first time right now and ordered a second hand version of the first installment. I love Madness Returns, I am so sorry for EA's failure. Thank you for fighting for that IP.

[@RadiancePawAnimation]

Your game about Alice really inspired me at the time. I just want to say thank you, American Mcgee, for your creativity! Now I will have the desire to do something fan-inspired and inspiring. I want to wish you and your family a wonderful time!♥️

[@GlairGullwing]

This breaks my heart. But I totally get you. Thank you for creating such amazing games ! Alice 2 was a big part of my teenage years, and I still replay the play today! Enjoy your time w your family. Life is short

[@IHazMunchies91]

I am writing a wonderland book called Colours and your game and various other things are the reason it exists. I hope that some things will live through my writings.

[@lynnxstar8665]

Te entendemos pero no nos fallaste, el que nos causa disgusto y rencor ha sido EA, sabes que tienes una comunidad de fans que te aprecia por tener grandes ideas y que trnasmitiste esas ideas aun siendo conceptos que muchas personas han amado, gracias a ti muchas personas se han inspirado a crear muchas historias y siempre lo sera en el futuro, te deseamos lo mejor del mundo 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MellowedGrooves]

We as a community need to stand up and show EA we want Alice Asylum to be made. It may seem impossible since EA told the creator they weren't interested, but it is possible, and we must continue telling EA we want this to happen. It may not happen in a day, a month, or even a year from now, but it can still happen at somepoint. Thank you Mcgee for trying so hard to get this project off the ground. It's wonderful to know you still want to continue, and hopefully one day you'll be able to.

[@samuelrivera7373]

Just wanna say I appreciate all that you've done and continue to do man. It doesn't matter if you keep making games or not all that matters is your family, your health, and happiness. Thanks for everything and I look forward to future videos!

[@denverrandy7143]

Love to see whats on the horizon for American Mcgee.👍

[@TeaLeafSunShine]

God this is so heartbreaking. In another world we got Asylum so I can only hope it's as great as you made it. Aside from Alice, would you want to do another dark fairytale game? Like Wizard of Oz or anything else like that?

[@eduardoaguilar3421]

In case you don't remember, American made clear that he quit the game development scene, so it's unlikely that he'll be willing to do another dark fairytale game like Wizard of Oz or anything else like that, let alone a game at all.