If we're talking about the past slotting into place relating to Steef, I just noticed this at
Oddworld.com:
Notice how it has a Western theme to it? BTW, in case it's too small for you to read, it says
WANTED
SMART FOLK
That Can Make Them
Thar Polygons Move
AROUND REAL
FANCY LIKE
APPLY HERE
An early clue we all missed, perhaps?