Difference between revisions of "Chrono Break"
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| − | + | Chrono Break is the name of a trademark registered by Square Co. on December 5, 2001, and is generally considered to be the name of a proposed Chrono game that would follow Chrono Cross. A similar trademark was registered in 2001 by Square Enix in Japan as "Chrono Brake". The registration followed a press report of talks about a new Chrono series game. Within this report, Hironobu Sakaguchi mentioned that the team of Chrono Cross, especially Masato Kato, were interested in developing a new game in the series, and that script and story ideas were currently being considered. The project had not been greenlighted as of the press release. While Squaresoft did not publish any official news, this registration led many in the video game community to believe that a sequel to the Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross was in full development. However, Masato Kato and others who worked on Chrono Cross—such as Yasuyuki Honne—meanwhile departed to work for Monolith Soft, and Square published no news concerning a sequel. On November 13, 2003, the trademark was dropped in the United States. The Japanese trademark is still registered. | |
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| + | Fan inquiry over a new title was subsequently large enough to warrant an entry in Square Enix's FAQ page, in which the company noted that no new game was in development, though this did not mean the series was dead. | ||
'''Does SQUARE ENIX have any plans to develop a sequel to Chrono Cross?'''<br> | '''Does SQUARE ENIX have any plans to develop a sequel to Chrono Cross?'''<br> | ||
A sequel to Chrono Cross is not in development. This doesn't mean we will never make a sequel. However, resources are being focused on other titles at this moment. Keep an eye on our Press Release page to keep up with current information on upcoming titles from SQUARE ENIX. | A sequel to Chrono Cross is not in development. This doesn't mean we will never make a sequel. However, resources are being focused on other titles at this moment. Keep an eye on our Press Release page to keep up with current information on upcoming titles from SQUARE ENIX. | ||
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| + | In 2006, the entry was revised to include sequel inquiries for any series. In an interview at E³ 2003, the development team responsible for making Chrono Cross stated that they would love to develop a new Chrono game, but that they won't be able to make one for a long time, as they must keep supporting and making expansion packs for their unique project—the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. Ironically, Hironobu Sakaguchi (one of Chrono Trigger's creators) pitched the idea of an MMORPG to Square while working on Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. In February 2007, Square Enix producer Hiromichi Tanaka took part in several interviews while promoting games in Europe. Tanaka reiterated that no new game was in development, but that a return was certainly not out of the question. | ||
===Hope for Chrono Break?=== | ===Hope for Chrono Break?=== | ||
| − | [[Yasunori Mitsuda]] and [[Masato Kato]] have recently teamed up to a do a project called ' | + | There are two avenues for hoping for a new game. |
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| + | [[Yasunori Mitsuda]] and [[Masato Kato]] have recently teamed up to a do a project called ''KiRite'' involving pictures, stories, and music. Even though KiRite did not deal with the Chrono series, this is still a vastly positive happening, as Mitsuda and Kato rank among the top visionaries of the Chrono series as composer and creator respectively. Mitsuda is also releasing a new arranged version of the Chrono Cross soundtrack; this is sure to renew interest in the series. though it has yet to materialize. SquareEnix has not turned a completely blind eye to the series, as Chrono Trigger has been an option in polls conducted to see which games fans would like to see ported to the GBA or a handheld equivalent. Lastly, Kato and Mitsuda apparently have formed a close professional relationship, as they recently worked on a Nintendo DS game called Deep Labyrinth. While it is not recommended to hold one's breath, there is nonetheless some hope for a continuation of the Chrono series in one form or another. | ||
[http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76345716 US Patent and Trademark Office Entry for Chrono Break] | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76345716 US Patent and Trademark Office Entry for Chrono Break] | ||
Revision as of 01:11, 3 February 2007
This page is about to be redone (today) to match Wikipedia's Chrono Break page, which I (ZeaLitY) authored anyhow. So please stay tuned.
If you'd like to write Square Enix to have Chrono Break made, see Chrono Break Request Form.
Contents
General Information
The Facts
Chrono Break is the name of a trademark registered by Square Co. on December 5, 2001, and is generally considered to be the name of a proposed Chrono game that would follow Chrono Cross. A similar trademark was registered in 2001 by Square Enix in Japan as "Chrono Brake". The registration followed a press report of talks about a new Chrono series game. Within this report, Hironobu Sakaguchi mentioned that the team of Chrono Cross, especially Masato Kato, were interested in developing a new game in the series, and that script and story ideas were currently being considered. The project had not been greenlighted as of the press release. While Squaresoft did not publish any official news, this registration led many in the video game community to believe that a sequel to the Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross was in full development. However, Masato Kato and others who worked on Chrono Cross—such as Yasuyuki Honne—meanwhile departed to work for Monolith Soft, and Square published no news concerning a sequel. On November 13, 2003, the trademark was dropped in the United States. The Japanese trademark is still registered.
Fan inquiry over a new title was subsequently large enough to warrant an entry in Square Enix's FAQ page, in which the company noted that no new game was in development, though this did not mean the series was dead.
Does SQUARE ENIX have any plans to develop a sequel to Chrono Cross?
A sequel to Chrono Cross is not in development. This doesn't mean we will never make a sequel. However, resources are being focused on other titles at this moment. Keep an eye on our Press Release page to keep up with current information on upcoming titles from SQUARE ENIX.
In 2006, the entry was revised to include sequel inquiries for any series. In an interview at E³ 2003, the development team responsible for making Chrono Cross stated that they would love to develop a new Chrono game, but that they won't be able to make one for a long time, as they must keep supporting and making expansion packs for their unique project—the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. Ironically, Hironobu Sakaguchi (one of Chrono Trigger's creators) pitched the idea of an MMORPG to Square while working on Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. In February 2007, Square Enix producer Hiromichi Tanaka took part in several interviews while promoting games in Europe. Tanaka reiterated that no new game was in development, but that a return was certainly not out of the question.
Hope for Chrono Break?
There are two avenues for hoping for a new game.
Yasunori Mitsuda and Masato Kato have recently teamed up to a do a project called KiRite involving pictures, stories, and music. Even though KiRite did not deal with the Chrono series, this is still a vastly positive happening, as Mitsuda and Kato rank among the top visionaries of the Chrono series as composer and creator respectively. Mitsuda is also releasing a new arranged version of the Chrono Cross soundtrack; this is sure to renew interest in the series. though it has yet to materialize. SquareEnix has not turned a completely blind eye to the series, as Chrono Trigger has been an option in polls conducted to see which games fans would like to see ported to the GBA or a handheld equivalent. Lastly, Kato and Mitsuda apparently have formed a close professional relationship, as they recently worked on a Nintendo DS game called Deep Labyrinth. While it is not recommended to hold one's breath, there is nonetheless some hope for a continuation of the Chrono series in one form or another.
US Patent and Trademark Office Entry for Chrono Break
Credit to Kaleb G. to finding the expiration first (no credit to RPGfan)
Additionally, these all have been done by Square Enix in the last couple years, proving that they aren't "milking Final Fantasy" and are investing in other series:
Grandia III
Star Ocean 3
Front Mission 4 and 5
Valkyrie Profile 2 and DS
Seiken Densetsu 4 and DS
Drakengard 2
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song
Musashi Samurai Legend
It is the duty of business to take advantage of enterprise and make profits. If the Chrono series is still a profitable enterprise (and it is; Chrono Cross is 2x Greatest Hits), it will only be a matter of time before attention returns.
Toastyfrog's FAQ
A site called "Give me a Break" used to exist, and on it was posted a humorous Chrono Break FAQ meant to quell the relentless chatter and speculation around the community. It can be found here.
New Game Plot?
Many naysayers have accused the Chrono Series of having a wrapped plot that leaves no room for expansion. Firstly, remember that Masato Kato wanted to make a new game. This means he had a pretty good idea to begin with. Here are other ideas from GrayLensman:
Consider this: Lavos wasn't the sole member of its species. Lavos's goal was to reproduce so that its spawn could go on to visit other world and continue its lifecycle. The universe must be filled with others of Lavos's kind. This in of itself is material for more games. If nothing else, the series can start over on another planet.
The possibilities are endless:
- Time travel
- Dimensional travel
- Space travel
- Any combination of the above
- "Lavoids"
- The unspeakable things that prey on "Lavoids"
- The pristine future never seen directly
- Shadowy figures seeking to cleanse the timestream any trace of Lavos's kind, including humanity
- Where is Magus and/or Schala
- What happened in the Fall of Guardia
- What happened to the Reptite Dimension
- Time cops upset over all the time disturbances on earth
- Any or all of the above... FROM SPACE!!!!!
Rumor Mill
This section shall maintain a list of rumors.
April 5, 2005
A fake image debuted at Gamesarefun depicting a silhouette of Chrono and news of a new Chrono game. It was described as having been stolen off a Square Enix computer and delivered over e-mail. The captions read, "The burning soul of youth will bring this instant into the future. Is this a dream, or an illusion? Catch the truth hiding in history! Chrono Trigger: Sands of Time - Winter 2005."
It is undoubtedly a fake. The reasons follow:
- It's a bad photoshop job and unprofessional.
- It goes against the tradition of nomenclature in the series.
- SE would not do something like this in business to prepare for a Chrono game, especially in the states.
- We would have known about the registration of a trademark for CT: Sands of Time.
- Dead giveaway: no ®, ™, or © by the SE logo.
April 6, 2006
At the Japanese site 2chan, a post was made containing information on games soon to be announced in Famitsu for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. In addition to a new Lufia game, the post described something called Chrono Glance to be led solely by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the former head of Squaresoft. The prank was later taken down and removed from the website's video game news.
