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43 Years Later, Michael Cranford Is Finally Bringing Shadow Snare To C64 – With The Help Of Some Pretty Sloppy GenAI

129 · Time Extension · Aug. 14, 2026, 9:20 a.m.
game development Generative AI video game history Michael Cranford
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Michael Cranford, a legendary figure in the video game industry known for The Bard's Tale series, is returning after decades to finish 'Shadow Snare,' a project he announced in 1983, with the help of Generative AI (GenAI). His return marks a significant comeback to the industry after leaving in the '90s for academia.
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