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According to several developer quotes included with the dumped demo, it was developed by ImageBuilder Software, who were previously commissioned to make CD-ROM edutainment titles for other companies that were mostly in 2D animation, but featured some 3D rendered elements. Gex Jr. originated as a different 3D platformer demo called "DINO", starring that titular character, with all character assets being built and animated in Maya. According to one developer's recollection of the demo: "The dinosaur character was very cute. As I remember, he roared and trotted around, possibly shot his tongue out as an attack like Gex."
At some point, the team turned DINO into Gex Jr. on their own in the hopes of selling the idea, but failed. It's not remembered if Gex Jr. was supposed to be a younger version of Gex, or a son, or having any familial relation to Gex at all. However, the last developer comment seems to hint at how Gex Jr. was conceived in-game: "As far as Gex f***ing... you did play the games right? Remember the babe Agent Xtra?... I'm just sayin."
Gex Jr. prototype video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SULWEWLIuXw
Hidden Palace article:
https://hiddenpalace.org/Gex_Jr._(Jan_25,_2001_prototype)#Developer_Quotes
MobyGames page for ImageBuilder Software:
https://www.mobygames.com/company/imagebuilder-software-inc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SULWEWLIuXw
Hidden Palace article:
https://hiddenpalace.org/Gex_Jr._(Jan_25,_2001_prototype)#Developer_Quotes
MobyGames page for ImageBuilder Software:
https://www.mobygames.com/company/imagebuilder-software-inc
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