Warren Spector’s development studio, Junction Point, happens to be owned by Disney. In addition, Spector has also recently stated that he and his team “have been working hard on our own and (get ready for the cool factor to go way up) in collaboration with folks from Disney Feature Animation and Pixar.” What’s going on??

Well apparently, it’s something codenamed “Epic Mickey,” and it may actually exist. Gamasutra has seen concept art, and describes it as such:

Another sketch included a surreal seashore invasion scene, in which machines wearing the faces of the Seven Dwarfs deposit old-fashioned renditions of Disney characters onto the beach with mechanical hands… Though the kooky environmental concepts, with visible large cogs, gears, and even a large fork that serves as a building’s awning, are somewhat reminiscent of Disney’s Toontown Online MMO, the images — particularly the cloud-stained seaside painting — have a distinctly shadowed, steampunk vibe.

Interestingly enough, there’s a whole bunch of evidence that seems to line up and point to this game being a reality, be they from EGM articles or from Spectors’ own comments. Head on over for more, and prepare for some mind boggling!

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