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In an alternate reality, LucasArts fires Ron Gilbert after dismal sales of Monkey Island 1. Dejected, Ron gives up game development and takes a low-paying job as an usher at a local theater. His life dismally continues day after day, but as the new millennium approaches, he begins to feel hope once more. 1999 brings The Matrix to theaters. 2000 brings Mission Impossible 2. Inspired to action by these action movies, Ron Gilbert picks up a bootleg copy of Klik and Play, and sets out making the sequel George Lucas never wanted anyone to see.