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During what event was the game created?

  • A religious gathering
  • A charity event
  • A game development conference
  • A week-long game jam (correct)

What was the inspiration for the game?

  • Super Meat Boy
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Let's Play videos
  • Conflicts between McMillen's Catholic and born-again Christian family members (correct)

When was the 'Wrath of the Lamb' expansion released?

  • September 2011
  • May 2012 (correct)
  • It was never released
  • 2013

What was the initial expectation for sales of the game upon its release on Steam?

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What was the reason for McMillen's initial hesitation in releasing the game?

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What was the purpose of the 'Wrath of the Lamb' expansion?

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How was the game created?

A week-long game jam.

Game's Inspiration?

Conflicts between McMillen's Catholic and born-again Christian family.

'Wrath of the Lamb' Release Date?

May 2012.

Purpose of 'Wrath of the Lamb'?

To add new items and enemies.

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Initial Sales expectations?

McMillen anticipated low sales.

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McMillen's Hesitation?

He was worried it would be too controversial.

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Study Notes

Game Development

  • The game was created during the 2011 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in a 5-day game jam.

Inspiration and Concept

  • The inspiration for the game was a combination of McMillen's personal experiences and his fascination with the concept of child abandonment.

Releases and Expansions

  • The 'Wrath of the Lamb' expansion was released on May 28, 2012.

Sales and Expectations

  • The initial expectation for sales of the game upon its release on Steam was around 10,000 to 20,000 copies.

Release Hesitation

  • McMillen was initially hesitant to release the game due to his concerns about the game's dark and disturbing themes, fearing it might not be well-received by players.

Purpose of the 'Wrath of the Lamb' Expansion

  • The purpose of the 'Wrath of the Lamb' expansion was to add more content to the game, including new items, enemies, and bosses, to provide players with a fresh experience.

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