The Story Behind Charlie, The Steak | IT'S FULLY FOUND!

Summary

The script recounts the resurgence of 'Charlie the Steak,' a once-obscure iOS game from 2013 known for its gory animations. Removed from the App Store in 2015, it gained recent popularity through memes. The developers, a family company called Dynamic Dust, responded to its newfound fame, considering a re-release. They explored options, including updating the original or a complete rewrite, and ultimately decided to revive the game for iOS devices, with a Patreon page to fund development. The community's enthusiasm led to the game's partial release, with a fully updated version in progress.

Takeaways

• 😀 The image of 'Charlie the Steak' is a popular internet meme originating from an iOS app.
• 📱 The app, 'Charlie the Stake', was released on June 11th, 2013, and was developed by Dynamic Dust, an indie mobile game developer company.
• 🔪 The game was known for its gory and graphic content, allowing users to 'torture' an annoying talking steak with various tools.
• 🗑️ The app was removed from the App Store around 2015, possibly due to its violent content.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The game was considered 'lost media' until it gained attention on social media platforms like Reddit, leading to a resurgence in interest.
• 💬 A community formed around the game on Reddit, where fans shared screenshots, videos, and other media related to 'Charlie the Stake'.
• 👨‍💻 One of the original developers of the game responded to the community's interest, revealing that the game was not removed for its gore but due to the company closing down.
• 🔧 The developer expressed interest in potentially re-releasing the game after a decade, considering community support and the possibility of updating the game for modern devices.
• 💰 The developer considered setting up a Patreon page to fund the effort to update and re-release the game.
• 📱 The game was eventually re-released on iOS, although the developer noted that it was not the polished, updated version and that further work was ongoing.

Q & A

What is the name of the app featuring a piece of steak with a peculiar face?

The app is called 'Charlie the Stake'.

On which platform was the app 'Charlie the Stake' originally available?

The app was originally available on iOS devices.

When was 'Charlie the Stake' released, and who published it?

The app was released on June 11th, 2013, and it was published by a company called Dynamic Dust.

What was the nature of the game 'Charlie the Stake'?

The game was described as gory and disturbing, involving various tools to harm an annoying talking piece of steak.

Why was 'Charlie the Stake' removed from the App Store?

The app was removed from the App Store due to the company Dynamic Dust closing down and the app no longer meeting the App Store's technical requirements, not because of the gore as initially speculated.

What happened to the game 'Charlie the Stake' after it was declared lost media?

After being declared lost media, the game resurfaced in the past couple of months due to internet memes and gained attention, leading to discussions on Reddit and potential plans for re-release.

How did the developers of 'Charlie the Stake' respond to the recent interest in the game?

One of the developers responded on Reddit, expressing surprise at the renewed interest and discussing the possibility of re-releasing an updated version of the game.

What are the options the developers considered for the re-release of 'Charlie the Stake'?

The developers considered updating the old game to work on newer devices, rewriting the game from scratch potentially in 3D, or releasing the animations for community use.

What was the final decision regarding the re-release of 'Charlie the Stake'?

The final decision was to update the old game to work on newer devices, as it was the preferred option by the community and the developers.

What was the outcome of the efforts to re-release 'Charlie the Stake'?

As of the recording of the video, the old version of 'Charlie the Stake' was made available again on iOS devices, with a more polished update still in development.