what
why the hell would they release this as a standalone game
Because that's how Telltale works.It's the same with Tales from the Borderlands. It's a separate part of the Minecraft franchise, and can be considered something extra for the fans.Of course, the fans are wingy little stuffs and can't loving fathom that some people like a good story, and Telltale know how to make one.
"telltale also spoke about their partnership with valve in creating GMOD: Garry's Lament, a new episodic series focusing on the struggles of garry and his godlike powers"