Square Enix cracks down on Chrono Trigger fan projects, including Crimson Echoes |
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Unfortunately for the devs of the project, Square Enix just whipped out the dreaded C&D order, demanding that they destroy the 98% complete project. You might feel as bad about it as I do especially after you watch this trailer.
According to the project site, cirmsonechoes.com, "By May 2009, the game featured ~35 hours of game play, 10 multiple endings, and 23 chapters, much like the original Chrono Trigger; it was around 98% complete. The plot featured the original cast as they struggled against a new villain risen from the legacy of Zeal." Oh man! What I wouldn't give for more Triple Tech-ing!
So now, that trailer seems to be one of the few things that's left of the project. The devs must already have begun compliance with the order since the crimsonechoes.com has been taken down, and it might not be long before the trailer gets pulled from YouTube. Square Enix also sent letters to other fan projects, including Chrono Compendium, which has already Luminaired itself of content and forums related to ROM-hacking Chrono Trigger.
ZealitY from Chrono Compendium had this to say in reply:
We do not accept the validity of Square Enix's claims, nor the legal rationale underpinning their position. Nonetheless, we are complying with their demands so as to avoid the expenses and burdens of litigation, because, frankly, they can afford a frivolous lawsuit more than we can.
We thank all those who have been involved in the affected projects for their spirited energy over the years, and we look forward to the day when non-profit, fan-made projects will be properly recognized as a fan-base boon and marketing opportunity tool, rather than silenced as innocent victims of prohibitively interpreted copyright law.
Now there's some good work gone to waste. Chrono Trigger: Crimson Echoes really did seem like a great idea. Perhaps something good may come out of this if Square Enix took the hint and came up with something better than a crappy DS remake.
Via Kombo
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that sucks i managed to download a link to the demo version2 of the game but ***** i really wanted to play it square has really REALLY been getting me mad lately
also first post ^_^
now this game wont ever be released. At least SE could try harder to bring justice to this title by bringing a better remake than the DS one.
While I still hold a small amount, my respect towards SE has dropped quite a bit...
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It is mostly their technology (graphics, music, characters, etc...) so I can't be too upset with SE.
That being said, it's not like it was hurting anything. People have been screaming for a Chrono Trigger remake or direct sequel and SE has been dragging their feet. Also, I doubt there was any financial gain by these guys, so again, very little harm.
But really, it's another example of SE dropping the ball. Remake-idus is at an all time high and yet SE has decided against using their "best" IPs despite gamer outcry. People want these remakes/expansions and they have turned to fanfiction.
I don't lose respect for SE, they are just protecting their intellectual property. It's their right and actually, it's a requirement of holding a copyright. That being said, they are hacking off their dedicated fanbase who have grown tired of waiting for SE to get to work.
You can't justify getting mad at Square for wanting people to stop messing with what belongs to them. However I don't know if the people were selling the fan made mods or just dishing them out free. I don't see how they could have been hurting Square in any way but just because Square wants some people to quit messing with what is there's doesn't mean they deserve hate for it or anything. Sure it sucks for people who want some form of a Sequel but this could be a sign that they might want to pick up on the game and produce a sequel of their own. It could happen. And for me, when it comes to games, shows or books, I prefer the real deal, fan fiction may be well made and all that but I don't mess with it because I prefer genuine stuff but thats just me.
Square are just upset that non-profit groups that do it for "the fun of it" can do a better job then they can. Square is a washed up company, has been for a long time.
What is with people making these projects and openly discussing or advertising it on the internet for the company to find out? If you're gonna do something like this keep a shut mouth and complete the whole thing before you mention it out in the open. Present the finished game when it's done on the internet and then there won't be this BS when it's 98% done and almost available.
It's like the 3d CT remake that got shut down. If you put it on the internet when it's finished, it will spread like a virus to everywhere and SE cant stop it. The only problem is SE might be pissed enough to sue after that.