In total, Molyneux footed the US $6 million development costs out of his own bank account, primarily to ensure that he had ultimate control over the game. Besides the personal financial risk, Molyneux's biggest fear is one of personal disappointment. "I had straight aces in my hand this time. A great team, enough money to pay for the game myself, and complete freedom," he says, cupping his hands together and raising his eyebrows for a minute as if to suggest he's about to own up to something. ...