Chrono Compendium
News and Updates => Site Updates => Topic started by: ZeaLitY on July 02, 2008, 12:12:20 pm
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A press release came out today (a few days before July 7, the cryptic date Square is promoting on its JP website) confirming that Chrono Trigger DS WILL be released in North America THIS Holiday season!! THAT'S A FRIGGIN' CHRISTMAS PRESENT! The article touts "all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality", a "Wireless play mode", and a new dungeon! Ah, do you hear that? People are already speculating it's going to be Singing Mountain!
READ THE PRESS RELEASE (http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080702/law041.html?.v=101)
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Whoa. Wasn't there some kind of Zeal Dungeon that wasn't used in the original as well, or am I making that up?
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Wireless play mode? What? Can't wait to see what all this is about... Sounds awesome one way or another!
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Let's all hope that Chrono Trigger DS is not half-a**** excuse for Squeenix to milk the cash cow. We have begged, petitioned, and waited patiently for years. I sincerely hope this will turn out to be the ultimate love letter to us fans. <3
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Amazing! Never expected something like this!
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If this wireless play thing is what I think it is, I'm totally buying a DS just for the game.
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Whoa. Wasn't there some kind of Zeal Dungeon that wasn't used in the original as well, or am I making that up?
Yeah. I wouldn't be surprised if it was included to expand Zeal's palace, and that Sealed Pyramid of 1000 AD may finally be open in-game.
I really doubt the 'new dungeon' is Singing Mountain, but I think that's gonna be in the game (just not treated as 'new') anyway. The extra dungeon is likely a post-game area with many floors and 'super bosses' (like the extra dungeons in the FF ports/remakes).
Explorable 1999 AD and the original script with some legendary Woolseyisms kept (like FFVIA got) would be great.
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Oh crap... now things are definitely on a timer
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What could the wireless play mode possibly be all about? Only thing I can think of is jet bike races across the Internet.
It'd be hilarious to see Square Enix add a Colliseum and a Magus-only chapter. They're going to have to get really creative to outdo the fanbase as far as extra content is concerned.
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It would be cool if they added another playable character (Schala? Human Glenn? =P)
Anyways, I'm so excited that the all-time King of RPGs will be released on the Nintendo DS...
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Maybe Wireless is like in Seiken Densetsu 2 (Secret of Mana), which'd be really awesome. Else it's just a useless gimmick.
I still want to see pictures of that game though. I don't trust Square that much that they only port the game. If it's 3D, I'm not interested, since the "Dreamteam" is not working for Square anymore.
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They're going to have to get really creative to outdo the fanbase as far as extra content is concerned.
Outdo the fanbase? BLASPHEMY!!
Two-player jetbike races would be beyond awesome. I doubt they'd program full online play just for a minigame though, so I'm expecting something a bit more... ambitious, I guess.
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Wireless? I smell item trading (generally the easiest thing to implement, I think). A jet bike race should be fairly easy too (didn't they already release just the bike race in Japan several years ago?). A SoM style combat system would be fun, but it would really need to overhaul the combat system then.
Touch screen? Probably just the menus (in and out of battle), but I could see certain attacks (like Flame Toss) going only in the line that the stylus draws. Maybe characters can actually move around the battle field too; that would be nice.
As for the new dungeon, it probably is a "secret" dungeon that will have no effect on anything else in the game (thus probably no Singing Mountain, northern palace, etc). It would be incredibly if one of the missing areas was restored, but that seems like a lot of work for a re-release. I don't know if Square has it in them. Still, one can hope.
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I'm not too keen on the idea of extra characters (Schala would mess up the storyline and the emotion of Janus's part of the story). Human Glenn I can't really complain with. A 1999 AD character and/or the mysterious 'lost party member' in the beta would be nice.
Jetbike races? Multiplayer? Fuck yes.
I wouldn't mind a difficulty setting.
Voice-overs? In my opinion, I find that likely, at least for battles and/or cutscenes.
...HOLY SHIT I BET THE ENDING SONG WILL BE VOCALISED!
So guys, if it really does turn out to be the original 2D style with say, improved animations and cutscenes, what do you think?
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Gentlefolks, please lower your expectations a bit.
Remember Cross. Remember Chronicles. Remember fan rage.
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I wonder if Square will be sued for naming the village of the "bad guys" Medina. It was just a small factoid from my perspective back in 1995, but now things are much more sensitive...
I can imagine the Iranian government pulling a 300 and accusing Japan of demonizing Islam. Maybe I shouldn't even be suggesting this...
There might be riots in the Middle East over this game's release.
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Bah, they wouldn't dare make another mess like the PSX ports. They've clearly learned their lesson and haven't come out w/shotty remakes since.
Imagine the dungeon being...VIPER MANOR!!! RADICAL DREAMERS WITH CHRONO TRIGGER GAMEPLAY FTW!!!
I hope it includes a new official retranslation!
How's THAT for lowering expectations?!?
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I want an official release with DVD and sh*t. Like... with "Time and Space Adventures: Muumamjona" and a 13 part TV Series.
I mean... Toriyama is still in the ballgame with Blue Dragon... if Square does it right, we might get a hybrid PSX release but for DS, later a PSP release (just look at Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth that's also coming to DS - a remake of a remake of a remake) and a TV show.
Which is highly unlikely... but hey... I can dream. Oh and... I love the original, non animated endings. Much better than the animated ones in my opinion. Then again, I do love 16bit games.
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this is the same rite ?
http://www.gamegrep.com/press_release/11237-press_release_chrono_trigger_ds_to_hit_north_america_this_holiday_season/
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I think it has the same press release issued to the AP, but it's no bad thing to keep track of all the news sites that are keeping track of this game.
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Now all we need is Chrono Cross PSP, with Radical Dreamers packaged in. :D :D :D
Oh, and of course a new installment. Then I could die happy.
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Regardless of how any of you feel about remakes or even THIS remake/port or if you don't even own a DS, you had damned well better buy this when it comes out! Seriously, this is our chance to make them realize THIS IS OUR DRAGON QUEST!!! Final Fantasy can sit on the back burner! Forget about your dying Seiken Densetsu series & get the damn Chrono team back together.
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I'll buy it now that I -KNOW- it's released in English soon.
For my birthday in August though, I'm taking the initiative and upgrading to DS Lite.
I am sort of nervous about "touch screen functionality." Will it be optional, like FF3? It's not exactly my thing...
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Ah, congratulations on an August birthday. They rule.
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Oh, but what if you upgrade your DS and then they come out w/a Chrono Trigger special edition DS?? :P
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Oh, but what if you upgrade your DS and then they come out w/a Chrono Trigger special edition DS?? :P
Eh, plain DS Lite suits me. I mean, I play World of Warcraft and there's been stuff like WoW keyboards and iPods. I just said no thanks to them.
As long as CTDS comes out in a convenient little cartridge, that's all I need... Now if they make CTDS panties that's another thing XD
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Oh my goodness a new dungeon :)
today, is a good day.
--JP
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I wonder if Square will be sued for naming the village of the "bad guys" Medina. It was just a small factoid from my perspective back in 1995, but now things are much more sensitive...
I can imagine the Iranian government pulling a 300 and accusing Japan of demonizing Islam. Maybe I shouldn't even be suggesting this...
There might be riots in the Middle East over this game's release.
I don't see that happening because many games have Islamic prefrences,and nothing has been done.
Anyways I am currently in the MiddleEast in Palistine,and many people are hyped about this game.
Well atleast college students are because over here they study english as a primary language,and also in Palistine Chrono Trigger is very popular.Over here they don't have 360,Wii,or PS3...or a Snes, but their is this console that is pretty much illegal that plays Cartridges with about 10 snes games on it.
Also the Nintendo DS is a super popular console here since it's the only console they sell here,besides Gamecubes.
....but sadly there is no place you can buy DS games here...just a DS with a flashcart as a illegal bundle.. :lol:
Anyways....I can't wait for this!!!!!!!!!
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As long as CTDS comes out in a convenient little cartridge, that's all I need... Now if they make CTDS panties that's another thing XD
Wow, that got me all excited.
In the pants.
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we should build a time machine and go to the future and get the game already :3
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Oh my goodness a new dungeon :)
today, is a good day.
--JP
New Dungeon -- Inside Lavos - Through the buttcrack
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OMFG!
Well Square Enix themselves that its "remastered exclusively for the Nintendo DS", so that is like say when movies and music are remastered. It'll just be "remastered" in a way to suit the DS two screens more, proper ratio and no blocky squashy stuff like you get when you play some games with a SNES emulator.
Only extra stuff is a new dungeon & wireless play.
Press Release:
"Originally released in 1995 on Super NESŪ and shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.
With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.
STORY
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
FEATURES
-- A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
-- An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
-- Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
-- Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
-- Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality
-- A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic"
(http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/chrono.jpg)
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OMFG!
Well Square Enix themselves that its "remastered exclusively for the Nintendo DS", so that is like say when movies and music are remastered. It'll just be "remastered" in a way to suit the DS two screens more, proper ratio and no blocky squashy stuff like you get when you play some games with a SNES emulator.
Only extra stuff is a new dungeon & wireless play.
Press Release:
"Originally released in 1995 on Super NESŪ and shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.
With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.
STORY
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
FEATURES
-- A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
-- An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
-- Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
-- Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
-- Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality
-- A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic"
(http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/chrono.jpg)
Or we can just click on the link on the front page to read this.
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Wireless internet is a burden to me. Now they bring that burden to a remake of my favorite game....
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You could spend about 50 bucks for a nice wireless router... (if you had the money to get one..)
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I don't understand why all the scans from w/e Famitsu that is are so shitty...V_V
Do we even know if they're actually showing screens from the actual remake or if it's just talking about how it's coming out & showing old screens from previous versions?
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I don't understand why all the scans from w/e Famitsu that is are so shitty...V_V
Yeah, no freaking kidding. It's like the guy wanted us to think they were shopped.
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Is anyone we know going to E3?? There's bound to be something about it there right? It's just around the corner? Though I dont know why they wouldn't have just waited till then to drop the bomb?
A friend of mine mentioned PAX is going to be here in Seattle and since I live here now I'll try to go there. RD are you going?
--JP
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You could spend about 50 bucks for a nice wireless router... (if you had the money to get one..)
I have a wireless router... It never keeps a constant signal like wired internet. Well... AT&T is an exception to that.
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Anyways I am currently in the MiddleEast in Palistine,and many people are hyped about this game.
Well atleast college students are because over here they study english as a primary language,and also in Palistine Chrono Trigger is very popular.Over here they don't have 360,Wii,or PS3...or a Snes, but their is this console that is pretty much illegal that plays Cartridges with about 10 snes games on it.
Also the Nintendo DS is a super popular console here since it's the only console they sell here,besides Gamecubes.
....but sadly there is no place you can buy DS games here...just a DS with a flashcart as a illegal bundle.. :lol:
Anyways....I can't wait for this!!!!!!!!!
Eternal Myst, thanks for your report, I really appreciate your perspective. I guess that reassures me then.
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Great news! I'm looking forward to the new content :D Hopefully details on the new dungeon will be at E3 or their website launch next week.
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Hello fello CT and CC fans! This is the best news I've heard all summer now I have something to look forward to during the cold, cold winter. As for a new dungeon, I would be stoked if it were Singing Mountain.
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If they add a new PC that's not really what any of us are doing, one of us is bound to sprite it and throw it in Xd
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If they add a new PC that's not really what any of us are doing, one of us is bound to sprite it and throw it in Xd
PC = party character? As cool as that sounds, I think it would change things way too much, especially since Chrono Cross exists already. I doubt they'd add *new* things to the storyline, but I can see them explaining things that weren't explained before. I'm thinking the extra dungeon might be part of an ending, maybe being an addition to or perhaps even replacing the developer's ending. That's another thing to consider, will the developer's ending be altered by the team? Would be fun to see new silly content in there.
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They should add more than one dungeon. And don't make them like the new ones in Final Fantasy. Those are annoying and after a little playing of them, I quit. And I hope you don't have to beat Lavos in order to play it.
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They should add more than one dungeon. And don't make them like the new ones in Final Fantasy. Those are annoying and after a little playing of them, I quit. And I hope you don't have to beat Lavos in order to play it.
Chances are you will need to...
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All this surge of news is making me drool with joy! I don't want to place my expectations too high, but if all they are doing is adding extra features with upgraded graphics (this part is just my assumption), then how can it be worse? I just don't know if I can be patient enough for its release!
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May I ask?
What is "Singing Mountain"
Never heard of it....
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There was an unreleased track on the Chrono Trigger album called Singing Mountain, which you can listen to here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94F6pNTS7Nw
If I'm not mistaken, in the Alpha version there was a partially complete dungeon for it. Is that right?
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The beta, or Prerelease:
http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Singing_Mountain_(CTP).html
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The one day I visit the site again in so long only to return and find a Chrono Trigger remake for DS. Incredible.
However, no real changes so I have heard (checking gamespot). It is a disappointment, but then again, I hear a lot of gamers are getting a DS just for this game. I was hoping for something more jucier like a next gen platform release with graphical enhancements, but leave it to Square-Enix to leave us hanging...
Still hoping for a CC remake now too... But this will put CT as a 2nd remake, correct?
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The one day I visit the site again in so long only to return and find a Chrono Trigger remake for DS. Incredible.
However, no real changes so I have heard (checking gamespot). It is a disappointment, but then again, I hear a lot of gamer are getting a DS just for this game. I was hoping for something more jucier like a next gen platform release with graphical enhancements, but leave it to Square-Enix to leave us hanging...
Still hoping for a CC remake now too... But this will put CT as a 2nd remake, correct?
Don't push them TOO much now... ^_~
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This is a win-win situation for all.
1.) Squeenix will see the power that will back the Chrono community, potentially leading to another Chrono sequel.
2.) This is just a remake - so it shouldn't impact fan games much (and if it does, who cares?!).
3.) They added a new dungeon? That's-a nais!
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The one day I visit the site again in so long only to return and find a Chrono Trigger remake for DS. Incredible.
However, no real changes so I have heard (checking gamespot). It is a disappointment, but then again, I hear a lot of gamers are getting a DS just for this game. I was hoping for something more jucier like a next gen platform release with graphical enhancements, but leave it to Square-Enix to leave us hanging...
Still hoping for a CC remake now too... But this will put CT as a 2nd remake, correct?
The PSX version wasn't a remake, it was a port. We're still unsure if this is going to be a remake (new graphics, etc). I'm hoping it will be, might as well have something new to play through, if I wanted to play the exact same thing that was released 13 and 8 years ago, I'd play it on my SNES or PSX. Here's hoping everything gets a facelift, graphics, music, voice-overs maybe? In addition to the bits of new content, that is.
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Terrific news! I don't know if I'm more excited for this game, or just that the Chrono series is returning in general.
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I'm so happy my placement word is up screwed.
Square finally got something right. I seriously can't stop smiling.
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This is a win-win situation for all.
1.) Squeenix will see the power that will back the Chrono community, potentially leading to another Chrono sequel.
2.) This is just a remake - so it shouldn't impact fan games much (and if it does, who cares?!).
3.) They added a new dungeon? That's-a nais!
Not a remake.It's more of a port with new features.
That has been confirmed.
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Is anyone we know going to E3?? There's bound to be something about it there right? It's just around the corner? Though I dont know why they wouldn't have just waited till then to drop the bomb?
Hopefully details on the new dungeon will be at E3 or their website launch next week.
Is SE even a part of that wacky new version of E3? I thought if they were to release any more info on this at anything, it'd be at their fancy DKΣ3713 party this August...Though I'm also still hoping for more info midnight this coming Monday...
They should add more than one dungeon. And don't make them like the new ones in Final Fantasy. Those are annoying and after a little playing of them, I quit. And I hope you don't have to beat Lavos in order to play it.
I think that with CT's awesome New Game+ ability that type of dungeon would actually be kind of cool! Something to actually really make you want to hit that ** level that much more...!
Not a remake.It's more of a port with new features.
That has been confirmed.
Oh? Has it? Everything I read was rather ambiguous about it...
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If your thinking remake as in 3D graphics.Then it's not a remake.
It's the same legendary game.Just ported with new features.
Whats the term Im looking for "Re-Mastered"
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Yeah, but how do you KNOW that...?? Remastered graphics works just as well as anything else...
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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6193283.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;1
Unlike the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest remakes, Chrono Trigger will not receive a graphical overhaul
i'm actually really upset. i didn't want another damn direct port :(.
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Gamespot is basing that on the only official news, the SE press release, and I still say that was vague enough to possibly be a graphical upgrade (maybe just cleaner sprites or something, but SOMETHING is still possible!)...
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I don't understand why all the scans from w/e Famitsu that is are so shitty...V_V
From my knowledge, it seems that all people who actually buy Japanese gaming magazines and BREAK such news stories don't actually OWN scanners. Odd enough, they DO own digital cameras. That's just my experience on the matter. I've been to GameFaqs and whatever board I'm roaming around, everytime news breaks and someone comes forth with pics from a magazine(hell, it could even be Nintendo Power), none EVER seem to have scanners. Those who do always say, "Gimme a few days and I'll scan them in better quality!". Really, it takes that long to scan. I scan pictures all the time, and it's so fast to scan a magazine page, resize it, then host it on Photobucket or such. And I mean, REALLY fast. These people go, "Oh, I don't have time!". It shouldn't take any longer than taking the old photo snapshots, uploading THEM onto photobucket and giving out the direct link to it. Seriously.
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It almost makes me think that SE themselves released those shitty images as an added terrible tease...I guess time will tell (July 7th anyways?)...
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It almost makes me think that SE themselves released those shitty images as an added terrible tease...I guess time will tell (July 7th anyways?)...
Me mum's 51st birthday
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Yeah, but how do you KNOW that...?? Remastered graphics works just as well as anything else...
The original announcement came in an issue of Famitsu (supposedly) and in a scan of that supposed page (here (http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/07/chrono_trigger_ds.jpg)) we can see what is clearly a 2D sprite-based image of Chrono Trigger. However, this may be A) A fake scan. B) An image of the original used by Famitsu for their article. Or C) an actual gameplay image.
Personally I believe it to be C, the real deal for three reasons: 1) The press release S-E released after this leaked mentioned nothing about a visual change outside of making use of both screens. In fact the only new functions they mention are a new dungeon and a wireless mode. They would have made a larger detail about a new visual style and about it being a remake if it were indeed that. To further confirms matters, when they announced their GBA Final Fantasy remakes they made the same sort of claims; (paraphrasing) "New dungeons!" but nothing else.
2) It's Famitsu, they have the inside scoop generally. They'd have mentioned and/or showed something if it were a remake.
3) There's no reason to change the visuals. Chrono Trigger has some of the best 2D sprites of all time, it has aged extremely well. To date they've only visually remade games that were in dire need of it. Final Fantasy III had to be remade because the only had NES sprites available to them, and IV was visually dated as well, looking more like a late NES game than what it truly was, an early SNES title.
Also it has been confirmed.
Now, a similar fate has met Square Enix's next Nintendo DS redux of one of its classic properties. Following the game's official Web site being spotted overnight, Square Enix has confirmed that Chrono Trigger will release for the DS this holiday. Unlike the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest remakes, Chrono Trigger will not receive a graphical overhaul, though it will be reformatted to utilize the DS' dual-screen presentation and touch-screen functionality. The remake will also include a Wireless Play mode and an all-new dungeon.
Edit:Im late you already know this by now. :jiraiya:
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OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD
CHRONO FUCKING TRIGGER ON THE FUCKING DS!
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Whoa. Wasn't there some kind of Zeal Dungeon that wasn't used in the original as well, or am I making that up?
There was a place that you couldn't get to... maybe that is singing mountain.
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I'm extremely excited about this, but I think it's better to not have any expectations. No matter what it is, be it a port or a remake, I'll buy it. If anything, to add it to my collection and show my support. Hell, I'll buy the Japanese version the day it comes out, or preorder it somehow. (I did it for Xenosaga I&2 for DS so I'll sure as hell do it for this.)
I have a feeling that the new dungeon will be completely original. They must know that their Prerelease has been leaked out and that people are aware of it, so I see them making something completely new in order for the new dungeon to actually be new.
I'm still confused as to what "wireless play" is supposed to be?
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man, what to say, what to say...
right before i heard of this unearthly news i watched this: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35772.html (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35772.html)
its what SE is doing to FFIV and from what i saw they do alot of great work to their remakes nowadays
so when i heard chrono trigger was heading to the ds, i was just bolted with happiness
as for what changes they have many so far, they sound pretty good. remake, remastered, their both generally the same and we cant base whether they're going to add anything else to it by if its being remade or remastered.
of course i would love so much more for the game, but from what ive heard, a new dungeon, wireless play and the fact that i dont have to buy a new console is good enough for me :)
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A friend of mine mentioned PAX is going to be here in Seattle and since I live here now I'll try to go there. RD are you going?
Undecided at present. If it looks like S-E will have a presence, and that presence will have Chrono Trigger though, that will radically alter the equation, and I think you know how that'll end up.
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Yeah, but how do you KNOW that...?? Remastered graphics works just as well as anything else...
The original announcement came in an issue of Famitsu (supposedly) and in a scan of that supposed page (here (http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/07/chrono_trigger_ds.jpg)) we can see what is clearly a 2D sprite-based image of Chrono Trigger. However, this may be A) A fake scan. B) An image of the original used by Famitsu for their article. Or C) an actual gameplay image.
Personally I believe it to be C, the real deal for three reasons: 1) The press release S-E released after this leaked mentioned nothing about a visual change outside of making use of both screens. In fact the only new functions they mention are a new dungeon and a wireless mode. They would have made a larger detail about a new visual style and about it being a remake if it were indeed that. To further confirms matters, when they announced their GBA Final Fantasy remakes they made the same sort of claims; (paraphrasing) "New dungeons!" but nothing else.
2) It's Famitsu, they have the inside scoop generally. They'd have mentioned and/or showed something if it were a remake.
3) There's no reason to change the visuals. Chrono Trigger has some of the best 2D sprites of all time, it has aged extremely well. To date they've only visually remade games that were in dire need of it. Final Fantasy III had to be remade because the only had NES sprites available to them, and IV was visually dated as well, looking more like a late NES game than what it truly was, an early SNES title.
Also it has been confirmed.
Now, a similar fate has met Square Enix's next Nintendo DS redux of one of its classic properties. Following the game's official Web site being spotted overnight, Square Enix has confirmed that Chrono Trigger will release for the DS this holiday. Unlike the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest remakes, Chrono Trigger will not receive a graphical overhaul, though it will be reformatted to utilize the DS' dual-screen presentation and touch-screen functionality. The remake will also include a Wireless Play mode and an all-new dungeon.
Edit:Im late you already know this by now. :jiraiya:
Actually that scan is from Jump Magazine or V-Jump also, Gamespot is the only one who's mention that it'll not have a graphical overhal. The Press release didn't say anything about a graphical over hal, and it didn't say that there wasn't one either. so, who knows?
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I still can't stop giggling like a demented retard.
CHRONO TRIGGER ON THE DS! JOY! JOY TO THE WORLD! LALALALALALALALALA
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I still can't stop giggling like a demented retard.
CHRONO TRIGGER ON THE DS! JOY! JOY TO THE WORLD! LALALALALALALALALA
You, giggling like a retard? I should get my digital camera and stream it to Youtube.
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what makes this all so worthwhile is that we finally get to hear mitsudas piece in all of its glory. The songs were beautiful but they were limited to what the super nintendo had to offer.
Im hoping for a fully orchestrated rendition of all the songs :)
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Nah you won't get fully orchestrated songs.... kinda sucks, but that's what hacks are for right?
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...Square Enix has confirmed that Chrono Trigger will release for the DS this holiday. Unlike the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest remakes, Chrono Trigger will not receive a graphical overhaul, though it will be reformatted to utilize the DS' dual-screen presentation and touch-screen functionality. ...
Personally... I don't have a problem with that, I'd even prefer it that way.
I'd be dissapointed over a crappy 3D Remake (like FF4) for a game like this. The only remake I'd have accepted would have been CT:R for the Gamecube or XB360. But that's very unlikely to happen.
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OMG! I can't wait, *runs downstairs gets DS blows pile of dust off of it* I knew this thing would be good for something one day
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Looks like I'm buying a DS Lite this November for my birthday!
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OMG! I can't wait, *runs downstairs gets DS blows pile of dust off of it* I knew this thing would be good for something one day
I had to do the same thing. Lack of a DECENT flash cart prevents my use of the thing.
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Chrono Trigger for the DS? Agreeable.
The enthusiasm for this port really shows how much we've been starved over the past decade. I would expect this kind of excitement for a new Chrono game, but a port? I think we've been out in the desert for too long. Well...now is our chance to show Squeenix our love for the series in the way that matters to them most: $$$
Ahem. ĨĨĨ
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OMG! I can't wait, *runs downstairs gets DS blows pile of dust off of it* I knew this thing would be good for something one day
I had to do the same thing. Lack of a DECENT flash cart prevents my use of the thing.
Yeah
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I thought it would be cool to make a screensaver out of that clock flash, so I did. :)
To prevent myself from leaving the page open, and to save that flash, as it may change later.
I would have uploaded it as an attatchment, but it's a bit bigger than the size allowed.
It looks nice, and is full-screen.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HRTACKYL (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HRTACKYL)
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Nice... how'd ya do that anyway? And does it still work as clock?
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It still syncs to my computer's time.
I used a free tool called InstantStorm, it lets you use any flash and create a screensaver from it. It even creates an install for you. It's an excellent tool, and I couldn't be happier with it. Not too many CT screensavers around... :(
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I'm still not convinced that the graphics will go completely untouched...That press release (no, not Gamespot's interpretation of the press release everyone's been throwing around that says "unlike the FF & DQ remakes") throws around phrases like "Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS" and "newly revamped edition"...but I think the one thing that actually has the possibility of working against that is the part that says that it "maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit"...Elements & spirit could just be battle system, script (lamest possibility), etc...but it could also be the graphics...but "maintains" is also kind of vague, really...You can maintain the original graphics & still tweek them a bit. I mean, sure the game has great 16-bit graphics, but w/current tech, they could at the very least make said sprites cleaner.
Also, I don't know how much we can really perceive from that magazine (whichever it really is) since the pics are horrendously shitty (add to that the fact that we don't speak Japanese?)...Even if the sprites were touched up a bit, I don't know if we'd be able to tell from those pics...
I still say we won't know until SE itself actually says so one way or the other or if someone actually has & translates that magazine. Hopefully July 7th will come & tell us what's what...
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I'm actually kind of hoping it retains 2D graphics, but battle animations and such are spruced up. 2.5D Chrono Trigger, anyone?
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What does that even mean? You want the graphics to change once you hit a battle...? >_>
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No, I meant that attack animations for magic and techs could be improved while retaining the original character sprites.
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Sorry for the snideish comment (If that is a word) but fan hype just pisses me off when they go over-board. :x
And then you will be able to unlock Chorno Cross as a bonus feature with new areas. Then next year they will ship Chrono Resurrection that got shut down with Prophet's guide as a bonus feature. HYPE HYPE HYPE!
Remember to control your expectations then you won't be dissapointed unless you are on drugs and never can be dissapointed until your brains fry (passes out)
I am NOT going through a Zelda Twilght Princess hype all over again. Thanks but no thanks.
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Oh ye of little faith...With most things, I'd agree with you, 4th Triforce piece...Having lowered expectations can make things great when they surprise you by being good or even just average...but Chrono Hype is uncontrollable for me...Plus, personally I don't see it as hype...IF they do upgrade the graphics as well, great, but if not, I still think it'll be a great coup for the series...plus, 9 times outta 10 (completely made up!)...
hype=sales
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I'm crying!!!
:D
I can't wait... I'll buy myself a DS only for this game!!!
hey and what about the soundtrack? will they use the same from the snes?
(well i don't think so, but...)
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Honestly, I'm not that excited.
At first I was really excited when Captain B sent me a message on facebook (after adding me again, because he DROPPED me! :x), but then after reading that it's not that there won't be any major graphical changes (I was hoping for a 3D makeover like FF), but it looks like they're just going to add a dungeon and a touchscreen.
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my opinion for the graphics (im not saying this is what i think is going to happen, this is what i say should happen) is that they should be redone but not in 3D. if theres one thing i cant stand its that the nintendo DS is in the stage that N64 and PSX were in: awkward 3D graphics imo.
have you guys seen what theyre doing to the kirby superstar remake for the ds? (http://www.nintendic.com/news/1291 (http://www.nintendic.com/news/1291)) theyre basically making it the same game but improved graphics, added cutscenes and a few new games inside (i think)
something like that in terms of graphics would be great
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some possibel info ? http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/02/square-enix-also-has-%e2%80%9cpure-dreams%e2%80%9d/
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my opinion for the graphics... is that they should be redone but not in 3D. if theres one thing i cant stand its that the nintendo DS is in the stage that N64 and PSX were in: awkward 3D graphics imo.
For some reason this made me think of Chrono Trigger with SD3 or Disgaea sprites, and I'm not sure if that's good or not.
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http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/72551020080703_170508_0_big.jpg
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http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/72551020080703_170508_0_big.jpg
From what I can see, it's getting touched up a little bit. I don't think full blown 3D graphics are something we're gonna get, but we could possibly get a few FMVs.
I'm hoping some new weapons will be added, more sidequests, etc.
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Let's all hope that Chrono Trigger DS is not half-a**** excuse for Squeenix to milk the cash cow. We have begged, petitioned, and waited patiently for years. I sincerely hope this will turn out to be the ultimate love letter to us fans. <3
To me, it sounds like they could be using this to test the waters of CT's popularity after 13 years. I bet if this game sells extremely well, we might see an effort to get the Dream Team back together for a full-fledged sequel. :o
I'm going to value this release the same way I valued FFVI Advance. I have a feeling the extra dungeon will either be along the same lines as FFVIA's Dragon Den, since nobody would want to mess with the Singing Mountain/Zeal Dungeon without the dream team.
I am pretty confident that they'll put in the Battle 2 music in there somewhere, however. :lol:
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Let's all hope that Chrono Trigger DS is not half-a**** excuse for Squeenix to milk the cash cow. We have begged, petitioned, and waited patiently for years. I sincerely hope this will turn out to be the ultimate love letter to us fans. <3
To me, it sounds like they could be using this to test the waters of CT's popularity after 13 years. I bet if this game sells extremely well, we might see an effort to get the Dream Team back together for a full-fledged sequel. :o
I'm going to value this release the same way I valued FFVI Advance. I have a feeling the extra dungeon will either be along the same lines as FFVIA's Dragon Den, since nobody would want to mess with the Singing Mountain/Zeal Dungeon without the dream team.
I am pretty confident that they'll put in the Battle 2 music in there somewhere, however. :lol:
This seems like a very wise comment. Though Cross was released 7 years ago, it wasn't as popular as they may have liked. With this release, they can obviously take advantage of the cheap opportunity to just take all the content they released and that which they produced but never released and not only test the waters but also make some guaranteed money. The new dungeon and the other new content will attract many, but not all, of the fans of the original to snap it up again, but more importantly, it may create a brand new audience for the game, seeing as so many of those ignorant young'n's have never heard of CT but so conveniently, for Square Enix, possess a DS. This opens up the opportunity for Square Enix to pick the series back up, if they find the response and conditions acceptable, though I'm betting that since they probably didn't have to reassemble any of the Dream Team that the logistics of another game may be a bit harder than for any other games they could devote their resources to instead. However, some of those former developers and artists still have a decent relationship with Square Enix, so it is not out of the question.
In any event, this is all speculation. I'd love to get my hopes up, but I should probably wait until the remake is released to see if they gave it the fine, royal banging it deserves.
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I wonder if the music will be the same? I assume NDS has the same capabilities as the N64 in music and sound.
It would be nice to have upgraded instruments. I would LOVE to hear Gato's voice like this.
http://chronofan.com/Black/Music%20(Chrono%20Trigger)/CTRP/bLiNd%20-%20Chrono%20Trigger%20-%20Gato's%20Song.mp3 Imagine hearing that while you are about to fight him on the DS. I wonder how the battle will work?
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Nothing can beat the "One Up Mushroom" version of "Team Gato". Seriously...
To the screenshot. Looks to me exactly like the SNES Version, but with more sharp graphics thanks to the DS screen. EVEN BETTER! Leave it as is, no FMV crap (like with the PSP Version, made the game only worse IMO - no phantasy - unless they throw in a friggin impressive 2D animated BLACK OMEN in there, sh*t that'd be tight!).
And I'm still up for a 13part TV show.
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I thought it would be cool to make a screensaver out of that clock flash, so I did. :)
To prevent myself from leaving the page open, and to save that flash, as it may change later.
I would have uploaded it as an attatchment, but it's a bit bigger than the size allowed.
It looks nice, and is full-screen.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HRTACKYL (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HRTACKYL)
Thank you. It is now my new screensaver! :)
Personally, I am very excited about this news. Whether they remake it, touch it up, or if it's just a port, it's something, and I do believe it will give SquareEnix the opportunity to evaluate the Chrono Series popularity. If it sells a lot of copies, we may get to see Chrono Break after all! :)
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This seems like a very wise comment. Though Cross was released 7 years ago, it wasn't as popular as they may have liked.
Try 9 years...Also, I think it was popular enough. Great reviews. Sold enough for at least one Greatest Hits (might've been two, I forget). And they DID initially trademark "Chrono Brake/Break"...Series popularity wasn't really the reason that we didn't see anything of it since then...It was really a question of getting the team together...after Xenogears, they sort of split from Square (freelance mostly, but they also just focused on other projects outside of Square), but recently they've all (although I'm not sure about Mitsuda) been working on Square projects here & there...
I think that, unlike their other remakes, an extra dungeon for Chrono Trigger will be a good because of CT's New Game+ feature. Another good reason to work through it...! I hope they add some more endings too...! ^_^
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I was hoping they would have updated certain graphics, like the Portals, the Portal animation when you're going through it, and techs...just seems like an exact port with a little thing that can be done in TF. I guess we'll see once it's out.
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Perhaps they'll do something that the Kingdom Hearts Final Mixes love to do: Put in a secret boss that plays a major role in the next game of the series. Eh? EH?
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What about music? nobody's discussing music? That' s an important part too. Music can make the emotions of the settings.
I downloaded the clock screensaver and Mcaffe's site advisor said to beware that Mega Upload distrubutes other people's software.
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I predict a new translation! I do! I do! I doooo-oooooo!
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I predict a new translation! I do! I do! I doooo-oooooo!
For some reason, that reminded me of The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz.
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I predict a new translation! I do! I do! I doooo-oooooo!
For some reason, that reminded me of The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz.
It sounded like kel michtle from keenan and kel.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EV-9Sa4X5LM&feature=related
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They'd damn-well better de-Woosley it...They gave us new translations for the GBA FF ports so I don't see why they wouldn't for a DS one of CT...
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How about keeping the original script with a few Woolseyisms, eh?
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Look at this
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/07/shonen_jump_chrono_trigger_sm.jpg)
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Look at this
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/07/shonen_jump_chrono_trigger_sm.jpg)
A DS screen if I ever saw one
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What about music? nobody's discussing music? That' s an important part too. Music can make the emotions of the settings.
I just hope they don't tart up the instruments like they did in the FF ports. The original soundtrack was flawless and beautiful the way it was, and I'm yet to hear any remakes that I can say are better than the original sound with the original SNES instruments. Maybe it's just because I'm too much of a fanboy, or maybe I'm just worried that they will stomp all over it just like FFVI-A. :?
Myst>>The only thing that looks remotely different in those shots could be the trees along with a few touchups on the telepods. Other than that, the quality of the scan is too crappy to draw any conclusions. :(
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Look at this
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/07/shonen_jump_chrono_trigger_sm.jpg)
Just images from the SNES version... This mean nothing!
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Look at this
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/07/shonen_jump_chrono_trigger_sm.jpg)
Just images from the SNES version... This mean nothing!
That textbox coloring and texturing does not look like the snes version to me.
Anyone else think the textbox looks quite different? Maybe it's the shading or somethine, more refined perhaps...
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On the full scan, Chrono Trigger is slightly off colored.
(http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/viploader690160.jpg)
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That textbox coloring and texturing does not look like the snes version to me.
Anyone else think the textbox looks quite different? Maybe it's the shading or somethine, more refined perhaps...
On the full scan, Chrono Trigger is slightly off colored.
(http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/viploader690160.jpg)
The scans normaly came with some noise. This is for sure de SNES version. The DS will use the both screens from the console, and the screens don't have this.
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They don't always take picture of both screens.
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How about keeping the original script with a few Woolseyisms, eh?
I'm sure they'll leave the names alone like they did w/the GBA FFs...
Hmmm, that's a good point people are raising about the scans for sure not actually showing stuff from the DS version yet. I wonder why no one else had brought that up?! Makes sense. I mean, why wouldn't they show both screens?
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Personally I'm going to be disappointed if all the new port has to offer is one new dungeon, touch screen interface, and some sort of online functionality. Square could make so much more out of it. At the very least they could throw in the goodies from the PS1 port. I'll buy it either way, but I would feel a bit gypped paying thirty bucks for just that.
On a Side Note: Would anyone like to upload that flash screen saver to another source? Megaupload crapped out on me the last 8 times I tried it. Or maybe someone could e-mail it to me/ MSN me.
flyfox65(AT)hotmail(dot)com
@ .
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Feel bad for spending 30? I'd feel happy wasting 50-60 if it gives us any chance at a newer game.
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Yeah...and what "goodies" were there in the PSX port...? Lame TOEI animations? Slow load times? Extras you only get after you've beaten the game numerous times that are, by that time, completely useless? >_>
This is their kiss & making up to Chrono fans after that PSX debacle if you ask me...
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I got pretty hyped up when I saw the website, but no graphical improvements.
But still, handheld CT is pretty sweet, I'm getting it also to show the support.
I hope the Multiplayer mode isn't some item trading crap >_<.
BTW!, they added a counter to the website o:...
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/ (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/)
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I got pretty hyped up when I saw the website, but no graphical improvements.
But still, handheld CT is pretty sweet, I'm getting it also to show the support.
I hope the Multiplayer mode isn't some item trading crap >_<.
BTW!, they added a counter to the website o:...
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/ (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/)
They're freaking me out! This monday gonna be THE DAY
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AHA! Thank you ema. Now we shall know the exact moment that new information will be unveiled, so that we may all plan our sleep schedule accordingly.
Approximately 452,000 seconds to go as of this post. That's 7,533.33 minutes, or 125.56 hours, or...5.23 days? Wait a minute, this is already the Fourth. That would push back release of new info to the ninth...
Already there's a delay. Crikey.
EDIT: Oh snap! I just figured out that it's not in raw seconds, but in hh:mm:ss. July 7 it is.
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This is fantastic news!
If it's a perfect SNES port I'll be happy. Every good addition after that perfect port point is a bonus as far as I'm concerned.
It could indeed be that the fan base has been in the desert for too long but I for one will be happy to play this wonderful game again for the umpteenth time. I'll buy a DS for it to, like someone else mentioned before, show my support.
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Personally I'm going to be disappointed if all the new port has to offer is one new dungeon, touch screen interface, and some sort of online functionality. Square could make so much more out of it. At the very least they could throw in the goodies from the PS1 port. I'll buy it either way, but I would feel a bit gypped paying thirty bucks for just that.
On a Side Note: Would anyone like to upload that flash screen saver to another source? Megaupload crapped out on me the last 8 times I tried it. Or maybe someone could e-mail it to me/ MSN me.
flyfox65(AT)hotmail(dot)com
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check http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Downloads
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Yessss:D:D:D finnaly after 13 years ( well actually 4/5 for me ) something new:D really can't wait for it :P I hope it will be a make-over just like final fantasy IV but i don't think so...
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I know it's not important but do you think they will add the unused items? I think it was Dark Blade, Pico Magnum, some gun for Lucca that cuts mob HP in half and two acc.(Seraph Song and Relic IIRC)
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I got pretty hyped up when I saw the website, but no graphical improvements.
But still, handheld CT is pretty sweet, I'm getting it also to show the support.
I hope the Multiplayer mode isn't some item trading crap >_<.
BTW!, they added a counter to the website o:...
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/ (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ctds/)
i just hope the site doesnt crash when the timer hits 000000
and if im not mistaken this should be 10am eastern and 7am pacific?
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OMG this news has my heart racing and causing me to hyperventalate right now *takes deep breaths to calm down* okay I think i'll be good for an hour. but seriously first thing we should do when this comes out is start the Wi-Fi matches. one thing I want to see most is how other people would play against others in an awsome game like this. there really is no crappy team but it will depend on who knows their team attacks better than the opposing player.
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Yeah...and what "goodies" were there in the PSX port...? Lame TOEI animations? Slow load times? Extras you only get after you've beaten the game numerous times that are, by that time, completely useless? >_>
This is their kiss & making up to Chrono fans after that PSX debacle if you ask me...
I'm basically just really partial to the anime cut scenes. >_> I do agree that the load times were horrendous, and that this newly announced version has so much more potential than the psx version ever did... but if they botch it up, I'll be twice as disappointed.
Oh and Zeality, much appreciated. I didn't even know that section of the site existed.
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AHHH! I am so damn excited for this great, wonderful, amazing news! :D Anything that could possibly generate more sales for a Chrono game could never be a bad thing... I know im thinking way ahead... but if this sells well... Chrono Break anyone? Hahahaha :lol:
Nah, but in all seriousness, this is the best gaming news i've heard all year. Cant wait! 8)
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As far as "are they redoing the graphics" goes - they could have always brought in the team responsible for DQ8 to do that. :D
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Waitaminute, there's only 23 hours on the countdown right now. I think I miscalculated and the site update will actually come on July 6 at around 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Would that be sometime on July 7 for Japanese citizens?
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Waitaminute, there's only 23 hours on the countdown right now. I think I miscalculated and the site update will actually come on July 6 at around 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Would that be sometime on July 7 for Japanese citizens?
I'm sure the countdown will reach zero by the japanese midnight (sunday to monday). Now you calculate what time it will be where you are.
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You are correct Nickolz. It will be 11:00 AM on July 6 Eastern Standard Time when it's 12:00 AM Japan time, so the official site must indeed be set to "Trigger" at midnight on July 7. W000000T!
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There's a countdown on the Japanese site! I dunno if anyone has seen it yet... It says, 203659... And counting down.
So we're 20 hours, 36 minutes, and the seconds are likewise counting down as I type this point! YEAH!
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Am I the only one who got hypnotized by that inexplicably beautiful clock sound? *_*
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Am I the only one who got hypnotized by that inexplicably beautiful clock sound? *_*
nope, but the rest of the people near me find it annoying
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Am I the only one who got hypnotized by that inexplicably beautiful clock sound? *_*
youre not the only one hypnotized. Ozzie made a screensaver from it and probably everyone here dled and installed it. so i guess we're all a bit hypnotized by it
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3 more hours and 54 more minutes..................OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!
FUCK FINISH IT ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Less than two hours now. I can't wait, gah!
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LESS THEN 1 HOUR AND A HALF!!!!!!
... hey, where's everybody? o_o
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I dunno, but...
IT'S ABOUT TO HIT THE ONE HOUR MARK.
If I could, I would record it hitting Zero for everyone who is going to miss it. =P
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Yea, I'm so excited that the countdown will be over soon, and we can finally see Chrono Trigger DS =D
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25 minutes left............I can't wait.
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Twenty eight minutes and counting!
The logical side of my brain is just expected more information concerning CTDS...
The creative side of my brain is more unrealistically optimistic, hoping that this is actually for a Chrono sequel.
I mean, let's look at the facts:
1.) Sqeenix has already released a press release concerning CTDS and the content thereof. What more could they be showing us? More screenshots? Do we really need screenshots?
2.) The clocks don't look like anything yet seen in Chrono Trigger or Chrono Cross, implying something different and new.
3.) A Chrono sequel would only make sense to coincide with a release for Chrono Trigger remake/port. I mean, it's been 13 years since the original, 8/9 years since Chrono Cross, so the new crowd may need a way to catch up to speed, and CTDS could be that means!
I'm not actually expecting a sequel announcement, but I sure as heck wouldn't complain!
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FIFTEEN MINUTES
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10 MINUTES!!!!!!!!
How come the Compendium is almost empty in a time like THIS?!?!?!
WHERE'S EVERY-FUCKING-BODY?!?!?!?!?!?!
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Not to worry, I will capture the countdown's final moments for a Youtube video, refreshing the browser when it hits 00:00:00. It will be a joyous moment we can watch again and again...
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5 MINUTES!!!!
It's coming! It's coming!!!!! *_*
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2 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Less than 30 seconds to go until CTDS =D
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It's OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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...That's all it is? A countdown for that...?
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What is it?I have slow internet so it's taking forever.
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It's a video of Chrono Trigger, with some SNES version screenshots, Japanese text, pictures, and the characters =/
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It was just a video showing Chrono fanart and gameplay - nothing new, nothing fancy.
Well, I guess the 3-D Chrono Trigger logo was fancy... But it was nothing new, nor nothing exciting. And it did say "Winter 2008", so that's good. No reason to make us wait forever.
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DAMN IT, the streaming data kept freezing every other second, making my video no better than the jerky visions of Big Foot you sometimes see on TV.
Has the preview played past the Johnny bike race for anyone? It keeps freezing dead-still there for me.
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It did once for me, but I only had to refresh it once, and then it played all the way.
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The only new info I see with my fairly limited Japanese is that multi supports up to four players.
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I wonder if they will change Crono to "Chrono" in the retranslation =P
And, I can't seem to get past the bike race either...
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Whoops! Party foul!
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It played all the way through for me... I just refreshed it.
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It played all the way for me now. Excellent factoid, Crono 288, I was wondering what that 1 ~ 4 was all about.
And thus the wait is over, and like that kid on A Christmas Story, all we got was a message informing us that we should "drink our Ovaltine" -- or plunk down $$ for the exact same game we played over a decade ago. I'm still hoping for exhilerating new content. They didn't even spoil the fact that Magus is playable, so they're definitely hiding things.
The NA site still isn't updated. Must be "lost in translation."
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Seems like someone has already uploaded the video http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35888.html
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Excellent, thanks nickolz. Their video doesn't show the clock going down to 00:00:00 then the website transitioning, but bah, I'll just drop it since my capture is such poor quality.
The fact that there's no new content shown and that Magus is hidden is so reminiscent of the media surrounding CT's original 1995 release that I predict this is a means of capturing new fans, in preparation for revealing the COMPILATION OF CHRONO. Well, one can hope/quake in fear, right?
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The NA one might be waiting for July 7 here, but as there isn't even a countdown on it, I don't really know what to expect or when to expect it. :?
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My guess is translation of the preview material will take an unspecified amount of time, and they'll update the NA site without any fanfare.
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D: Must squeenix contine to tease us so? :cry:
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Now that I'm interpreting this phenomenon as an attempt to capture new fans and not please the elder ones, I'm somewhat comforted. The re-release of the Breath of Fire games on the PSP went nowhere, but then again that wasn't Square Enix, and I'm hoping S-E is making a conscious attempt to rebuild the fanbase in preparation for something BIG.
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Well, it's not like any of their other games' sites were full of content upon the games' announcements...As they go along, they gain content...
But jesus, it's murder on my 56k...Someone should just like rip the flash for download or something...
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Well, it's not like any of their other games' sites were full of content upon the games' announcements...As they go along, they gain content...
But jesus, it's murder on my 56k...Someone should just like rip the flash for download or something...
http://www.chronotrigger.jp/movie/WEB.flv
So what in the game would involve four players? The only thing I can remember is the race in the fair, but it's been a while since I've played through the game.
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I'm trying to figure out how anything four player could be incorporated into this game...
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maybe they'll make that race with johnny multiplayer
did it say the american version is coming out during the holidays too? cuz the NA site doesnt even have a counter..
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that would be lame. the races last 20 seconds - and i hated doing it in-game in chrono trigger. let's hope it's not that.
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Since a multiplayer Johnny's race seems... well, it's the same as nothing to me.
The wi-fi with four players could be for cooperative gameplay, each one controlling a character. But then, it would go against Gaspar's bullshit about only 3 people being capable of going through a time gate without going to the End of Time. Unless This DS version made it possible to control characters separated, even in different eras, but I don't believe they would change the game to this depth. Also, battles would be too strange, including double and triple techs.
However, versus mode ain't an impossibility, right?
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Maybe the Millennial Fair will be expanded to include more multi-player friendly mini-games or something?
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Maybe the Millennial Fair will be expanded to include more multi-player friendly mini-games or something?
I'm thinking on the same way... Since they announced the wireless, I'm thinking on the Milenal Fair will have some modifications to the wireless...
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Chrono Trigger in Multiplayer-Mode could be really fun!
I hope there will be any screens of the new dungeon soon.
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I don't think a Versus mode would be very... Functional for Chrono Trigger, or any RPG for that matter. No battle would really last that long, due to the fact that almost everyone over level 50, save Lucca or Marle, hit's far above 100 point of damage and the HP cap is 999.
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I think it's safe to say that most of us will have our eyes on this until the day it comes out, but let's not forget that this could be the "signal flare" for a new era of fresh life in the Chrono series. To some, those words no doubt ring of empty enthusiasm and hollow hopes, but consider this: the last time Square-Enix touched the franchise at all it was as a nostalgia nod to long-time fans and came coupled with another back-in-the-day title. Not so now. This is Chrono Trigger, standing on its own, strutting onto the stage of arguably the most dominant portable next-gen game system of the moment. This is Chrono Trigger back in the spotlight, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of time to embrace a younger generation of gamers within the folds of its wings. Is there a chance the new add-ons will be gimmicky and underdeveloped? If we're honest with ourselves, yes there is. But there is one inexorable fact that this new re-release embodies, one that simply cannot be ignored.
This is no nostalgic nod. This is Square-Enix acknowledging Chrono Trigger's potential. If this goes well and young gamers embrace it like its 1995 v2.0, then the chances of a new game absolutely skyrocket.
I, for my part, am already planning on doing my part to help draw in the new recruits. I've been out of action lately, but I have currently begun work on a Flash movie to promote the new game. More on that once I have something to showcase.