Keen Chronicles?

ChrisPugh · 03-30-2002, 12:37 AM

This is directly from the CC314 boards- what is this? Does anyone know?

Author Comment
I Am Keen
Vortininja
(3/28/02 1:14:55 pm)
Reply Keen Chronicles
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Who remembers back when Keen Game Boy was a rumor, and we first found real hope in it because it was up for pre-ordering on Chipsbits.com? Well, I was on there today and was going to buy it (but then went to amazon.com because it was cheaper), and guess what I found? A game called "Keen Chronicles?" What could it be? It is due for release in 3/02, which would be this month. I'm guessing that the date is wrong, but more importantly, could this be the new Keen? I will e-mail them and see if they know. Monkeystones has been hinting at it, so maybe it is finally coming. But do not hold your breath. And if you do, don't hold it for more than two minutes or you will risk passing out.
Oh my giddy aunt!

TCL999
Vortininja
(3/28/02 6:09:59 pm)
Reply Re: Keen Chronicles
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Interesting... Does Chips and Bits say who was making it? And it's for the PC I take it? Anyway, It would be pretty cool if it was an actual NEW Keen game by MonkeyStone. Just have to wait and see I guess. I've heard nothing of it though, but hopefully It'll be Keen.

~DF9

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Actually, I just checked Chips and Bits out. It calls the title "Keen Chronicles CD", so I assume it's for the PC. The genre is "Adventure", and it's about $29.95

Edited by: TCL999 at: 3/28/02 6:16:56 pm

KeenRush
Vortininja
(3/29/02 2:15:36 am)
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Re: Keen Chronicles
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It would be really cool if it is new Keen game! Imagine, new Keen adventure full of enemies and stuff to collect..

Forge315
Vortininja
(3/29/02 3:24:38 am)
Reply ?
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It's also comming to the Pocket PC.

Take a look:

s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea...45-9546249

adurdin
Vortininja
(3/29/02 4:25:48 am)
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Tantalising, isn't it?
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According to Softek International's (the publisher, according to the amazon page) web site, they have "a direct relationship" with, among others, MonkeyStone...

Apparently the PocketPC version of Keen Chronicles is due to be released on 1st April, and the PC (Windows) version on the 15th...

Forge315
Vortininja
(3/29/02 4:31:25 am)
Reply NA
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I like the fact that Monkey Stone and id Software are partners, it serves as the best piece of evidence that there’s going to be a new Keen game; but there is little certainty.

Edited by: Forge315 at: 3/29/02 3:42:03 pm

MrEricSir · 03-30-2002, 02:50 AM

I really, REALLY doubt this is a new Keen game, but we can always hope. When I was an annoying kid, I always bitched and moaned on the AOL Apogee forums, along with others, about the prospect of a new Keen game. Ahhh... the good old days.

ChrisPugh · 03-30-2002, 06:30 AM

If its not a new Keen game, the only thing it could be without being copyright infringement/trademark inf. is a repackaging of all of the games to date (maybe excluding Dreams, as SoftDisk owns the rights to that one, I believe) but then it wouldn't be the complete story. . . unless they've just kept the same games and made different level sets for them, sorta like Mario1's transition to the GB- same game, only longer and with totally different levels. Or, its the COMPLETE series, like with an add on at the end. . . [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Crosma · 03-30-2002, 02:26 PM

I can't see this being anything but a collection of all the PC Commander Keen games, hopefully with Keen 6 EGA this time. Whether or not Keen Dreams is included depends on what happens with Softdisk.

03-30-2002, 02:58 PM

The "id Anthology" had Keen Dreams, so I’d expect this will too. The best prospect about this game is that there will be improved graphics, and that they wouldn’t bother releasing it unless they planed on doing more.

MrEricSir · 03-30-2002, 03:52 PM

I can't believe that Softdisk is still around after all these years.

Vetek · 03-30-2002, 04:14 PM

Quote:

I can't see this being anything but a collection of all the PC Commander Keen games, hopefully with Keen 6 EGA this time. Whether or not Keen Dreams is included depends on what happens with Softdisk.

You mean you didn't buy Keen 6 EGA when it came out?

/me proudly holds up his LEGAL copy of Keen 6 EGA/CGA.

MrEricSir · 03-30-2002, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vetek:
/me proudly holds up his LEGAL copy of Keen 6 EGA/CGA.

I have a legal copy of Keen 6 as well. I remember when I got that game in the mail, I actually beat the same day, in only three or four hours. I was a hardcore gammer back then. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Brick_Sledge · 03-31-2002, 12:43 AM

that will be so sweet. I hope it's a boxed set containing all the origional AND a new one (I don't own and refuse to illeagaly download Keen 6 EGA, I also don't have the watch and fanclub stuff)

Vetek · 03-31-2002, 09:01 AM

Don't you guys think, that even if this was just the old games fixed up to run on a new machine, that it would still be INCREDIBLY ****ING AWESOME!???!!?

Crosma · 03-31-2002, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vetek:
Don't you guys think, that even if this was just the old games fixed up to run on a new machine, that it would still be INCREDIBLY ****ING AWESOME!???!!?

Absolutely. If the Keen Chronicles is what I am expecting then I'll certainly buy it.

Joe Siegler · 04-01-2002, 10:11 AM

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If the Keen Chronicles is what I am expecting

And that is?

Anyway, don't trust Chips & Bits for advance info. These guys have had DNF for pre-order (coming out in a couple of months) since 1997. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

ChrisPugh · 04-01-2002, 06:23 PM

I e-mailed Tom Hall and got this response-

"It was a retro-project that was talked about. It is not currently being worked on, and there are no plans to work on it in the future.

Believe me, when there is an official new Keen game, I’ll be shouting it from the mountaintops.

Take care,

Tom"

Crosma · 04-01-2002, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe3DR:
And that is?

Quote:

Originally posted by Crosma:
I can't see this being anything but a collection of all the PC Commander Keen games, hopefully with Keen 6 EGA this time. Whether or not Keen Dreams is included depends on what happens with Softdisk.

Joe Siegler · 05-28-2004, 02:32 AM

Lookie what I found.

http://www.industrymedia.com

Click on Portfolio
Click on Identity
Click on Monkeystone Games

Appears to be something from the thing Tom was talking about in the response a couple of posts above mine.

moron · 05-28-2004, 12:37 PM

wow only 2 years ago you think its almost done?

Joe Siegler · 05-28-2004, 02:14 PM

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wow only 2 years ago you think its almost done?

Where did I give any implication that there's something coming out? I just said I found a graphic - nothign more.

moron · 05-28-2004, 09:31 PM

it was just a hope thats all

Acepilot · 05-31-2004, 04:01 AM

And sometimes (especially for us Keen fans who have lived in desperate wait through rumour after rumour for all these years) hope is enough.

Frenkel · 06-01-2004, 03:13 AM

Quote:

A few years ago we were in talks with id about doing all the original
Keens for the Pocket PC.

Nothing ever came of it except that logo.

Ah well!

--Tom

Tom as in Tom Hall

Source

03-30-2002, 02:58 PM	#5
Guest Guest	Re: Keen Chronicles? The "id Anthology" had Keen Dreams, so I’d expect this will too. The best prospect about this game is that there will be improved graphics, and that they wouldn’t bother releasing it unless they planed on doing more.

03-30-2002, 12:37 AM	#1
ChrisPugh	Keen Chronicles? This is directly from the CC314 boards- what is this? Does anyone know? Author Comment I Am Keen Vortininja (3/28/02 1:14:55 pm) Reply Keen Chronicles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who remembers back when Keen Game Boy was a rumor, and we first found real hope in it because it was up for pre-ordering on Chipsbits.com? Well, I was on there today and was going to buy it (but then went to amazon.com because it was cheaper), and guess what I found? A game called "Keen Chronicles?" What could it be? It is due for release in 3/02, which would be this month. I'm guessing that the date is wrong, but more importantly, could this be the new Keen? I will e-mail them and see if they know. Monkeystones has been hinting at it, so maybe it is finally coming. But do not hold your breath. And if you do, don't hold it for more than two minutes or you will risk passing out. Oh my giddy aunt! TCL999 Vortininja (3/28/02 6:09:59 pm) Reply Re: Keen Chronicles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interesting... Does Chips and Bits say who was making it? And it's for the PC I take it? Anyway, It would be pretty cool if it was an actual NEW Keen game by MonkeyStone. Just have to wait and see I guess. I've heard nothing of it though, but hopefully It'll be Keen. ~DF9 ----edit---- Actually, I just checked Chips and Bits out. It calls the title "Keen Chronicles CD", so I assume it's for the PC. The genre is "Adventure", and it's about $29.95 Edited by: TCL999 at: 3/28/02 6:16:56 pm KeenRush Vortininja (3/29/02 2:15:36 am) Reply Re: Keen Chronicles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It would be really cool if it is new Keen game! Imagine, new Keen adventure full of enemies and stuff to collect.. Forge315 Vortininja (3/29/02 3:24:38 am) Reply ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's also comming to the Pocket PC. Take a look: s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea...45-9546249 adurdin Vortininja (3/29/02 4:25:48 am) Reply Tantalising, isn't it? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to Softek International's (the publisher, according to the amazon page) web site, they have "a direct relationship" with, among others, MonkeyStone... Apparently the PocketPC version of Keen Chronicles is due to be released on 1st April, and the PC (Windows) version on the 15th... Forge315 Vortininja (3/29/02 4:31:25 am) Reply NA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I like the fact that Monkey Stone and id Software are partners, it serves as the best piece of evidence that there’s going to be a new Keen game; but there is little certainty. Edited by: Forge315 at: 3/29/02 3:42:03 pm

03-30-2002, 02:50 AM	#2
MrEricSir	Re: Keen Chronicles? I really, REALLY doubt this is a new Keen game, but we can always hope. When I was an annoying kid, I always bitched and moaned on the AOL Apogee forums, along with others, about the prospect of a new Keen game. Ahhh... the good old days. __________________ Big Brother is watching. Dress accordingly.

03-30-2002, 06:30 AM	#3
ChrisPugh	Re: Keen Chronicles? If its not a new Keen game, the only thing it could be without being copyright infringement/trademark inf. is a repackaging of all of the games to date (maybe excluding Dreams, as SoftDisk owns the rights to that one, I believe) but then it wouldn't be the complete story. . . unless they've just kept the same games and made different level sets for them, sorta like Mario1's transition to the GB- same game, only longer and with totally different levels. Or, its the COMPLETE series, like with an add on at the end. . . [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

03-30-2002, 02:26 PM	#4
Crosma	Re: Keen Chronicles? I can't see this being anything but a collection of all the PC Commander Keen games, hopefully with Keen 6 EGA this time. Whether or not Keen Dreams is included depends on what happens with Softdisk. __________________ (define love (lambda () (map conquer all)))

03-30-2002, 03:52 PM	#6
MrEricSir	Re: Keen Chronicles? I can't believe that Softdisk is still around after all these years. __________________ Big Brother is watching. Dress accordingly.

03-31-2002, 12:43 AM	#9
Brick_Sledge	Re: Keen Chronicles? that will be so sweet. I hope it's a boxed set containing all the origional AND a new one (I don't own and refuse to illeagaly download Keen 6 EGA, I also don't have the watch and fanclub stuff)

03-31-2002, 09:01 AM	#10
Vetek	Re: Keen Chronicles? Don't you guys think, that even if this was just the old games fixed up to run on a new machine, that it would still be INCREDIBLY ****ING AWESOME!???!!? __________________ www.apogeecentral.tk

04-01-2002, 06:23 PM	#13
ChrisPugh	Re: Keen Chronicles? I e-mailed Tom Hall and got this response- "It was a retro-project that was talked about. It is not currently being worked on, and there are no plans to work on it in the future. Believe me, when there is an official new Keen game, I’ll be shouting it from the mountaintops. Take care, Tom"

05-28-2004, 12:37 PM	#16
moron	Re: Keen Chronicles? wow only 2 years ago you think its almost done?

05-28-2004, 09:31 PM	#18
moron	Re: Keen Chronicles? it was just a hope thats all

05-31-2004, 04:01 AM	#19
Acepilot	Re: Keen Chronicles? And sometimes (especially for us Keen fans who have lived in desperate wait through rumour after rumour for all these years) hope is enough. __________________ "This life well it's slipping right through my hands These days turned out nothing like I had planned," Powderfinger