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Parody Account 'Peter Molydeux' Retires as Molyneux Prepares Final Game

Creator Adam Capone says the parody no longer fits a landscape of normalized, once-outrageous ideas.

Overview

  • Capone issued a final post on Jan. 13, calling it his “last and final tweet” and confirming the retirement of the account he launched in 2009.
  • He explained that the rise of indie and experimental titles has made the account’s exaggerated concept pitches feel ordinary rather than outlandish.
  • Peter Molyneux has said Masters of Albion will be his last game, with the PC release scheduled for April 22.
  • The account gained prominence in 2012, was briefly suspended for impersonation, and helped inspire the Molyjam event that Molyneux attended.
  • Capone also cited personal circumstances, noting he recently lost his job following Ubisoft Halifax’s closure.