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According to email correspondence between 29-year-old Tumblr user Kalematsuba -- who is an avid fan of Another World ever since seeing it played on Game Grumps, having drawn over 270 pieces of fanart centered on the game -- and Another World creator Eric Chahi, Another World was going to feature a gay romance between the human player character and the alien male lead character, but was ultimately not made so in the final release.
He even wanted this artist to illustrate an official comic following the end of the game's story confirming the romance.
Disclaimer: The blog linked below contains some NSFW art
In addition, here is a (NSFW) fan blog by the above artist, which includes more evidence of Kale and Eric corresponding.
Kale's Twitter profile states "in collaboration with Eric Chahi as the artist of the official Another World comic"
Part of me thinks that Eric is somewhat humoring this very dedicated artist, but the interpretation being made canon-ish in this way is very fascinating.
Kale's Another World fan zine can be pre-ordered at this link (NSFW)
EDIT:
Previously described Kale as a young Tumblr user, but after a DM conversation on Twitter with Kale, indicated his true age accordingly.
According to email correspondence between 29-year-old Tumblr user Kalematsuba -- who is an avid fan of Another World ever since seeing it played on Game Grumps, having drawn over 270 pieces of fanart centered on the game -- and Another World creator Eric Chahi, Another World was going to feature a gay romance between the human player character and the alien male lead character, but was ultimately not made so in the final release.
He even wanted this artist to illustrate an official comic following the end of the game's story confirming the romance.
Disclaimer: The blog linked below contains some NSFW art
http://kalematsuba.tumblr.com/post/152037841802/amazing-news said:i got an email from eric today and it looks like he really does want me to be the artist for an official comic for another world!
honestly, i really wanted to make a comic for it anyway but to have it like sort of officially endorsed by and affiliated with eric chahi himself is THE DREAM™ come true
he says he wants it to take place after the end of the game as a continuation. he also said (and i quote) that ”having them in gay relationship is a must have i think, because it will surprise many people" (luckily for you guys, being my tumblr followers gets you this inside info. lol)
http://kalematsuba.tumblr.com/post/154502439917/kales-another-world-art-retrospective-so said:to have actually gotten to talk to the creator of the game himself, Eric Chahi, was a massive dream come true; and to see that he recognizes and praises all the effort and heart i've put into bringing his characters more to life than ever before, even to the point where he wants me to draw an actual official comic under his affiliation, is an enormous blessing.
I even discovered that he initially really did think of making these two have a gay romantic connection in the game - but he decided against it because he thought it might be too forward and strange for most audiences at the time. He literally thanked me for doing with them what he couldn't do. And now, he's ready to finally reveal it in the comic we're planning, and he thinks its absolutely a must have.
I can't tell you how much of an honor it is, not only to have shown a creator that they can finally let their characters be gay in this new age of acceptance, but also to have the opportunity to canonically reveal gay/queer themes and positivity in a piece of gaming history.
In addition, here is a (NSFW) fan blog by the above artist, which includes more evidence of Kale and Eric corresponding.
Kale's Twitter profile states "in collaboration with Eric Chahi as the artist of the official Another World comic"
Part of me thinks that Eric is somewhat humoring this very dedicated artist, but the interpretation being made canon-ish in this way is very fascinating.
Kale's Another World fan zine can be pre-ordered at this link (NSFW)
EDIT:
Previously described Kale as a young Tumblr user, but after a DM conversation on Twitter with Kale, indicated his true age accordingly.