LOL. I got the survey via email and was surprise by the concept artwork A (first/left one). What the hell were they thinking?!

Anyway I'm still putting my money down on buying the Japanese copy. Who knows how long and how half-ass NamcoBandi announce a US/North American version.

Yeah, I was horrified with what they had in mind for a Klonoa revamp. But now you just sparked a new fear in my mind: What if they give Japan the old Klonoa and give us that new hardcore one (like that Tales game which has either CG models or anime)?

Scary indeed but I doubt they'll go to THAT trouble to make different version.

The only thing I'm worry about is how are they going to do the voice when they announce the North American version. The remake throws out the "Klonian" language and stick to Japanese. I just hope it doesn't sound ANYTHING like Klonoa Beach Volleyball PAL version. @_@

Question #10

How many games did you purchase within the last 12 months?

1
2
3
4
5+
Other

How the fuck does other factor in to that? Unless you bought none I guess but I'd have said that most numbers bigger than 5 are covered by 5+.

You know, I do like the new design, but not if that means changing the old Klonoa. Like, I wouldn't mind the new design as a separate franchise (or new character). The whole point of Klonoa is that he has that Pac-Man hat and the big floppy ears.

They should at least keep his hat OR his ears, if not both.

I'm sure the only reason NamcoBandi made the survey only to see how "hardcore" are you to the game, or Klonoa in this case. A fan must be stupid enough to say they like concept artwork A (again the left/first one).

Anyway, there's a new trailer on the official site (or if you're lazy you can view it on youtube.com). It features (great) voice actors for the characters. Great cast I must say. :)

Oh, I forgot to show this yesterday to what I answered on question 12. :tpg:

I can't wait to see the sad ending again. =(

This deserves a bump with some updated information.

http://images.gamefly.com/images/games/e/135420e.jpg

US release date is tagged as 5/5/08 and the game is priced at 39.99 on gamestop:
Gamestop.com - Buy Klonoa - Nintendo Wii

And finally, the producer is keeping a blog on IGN and plans on updating it every two weeks. hopefully this will get the game the exposure it deserves.
Klonoa - Experience

I am drowning in anticipation here. I'm really excited that we're getting another Klonoa release... even if it's a remake. This was one of the most overlooked titles on the ps1 and this release will hopefully introduce this wonderful series to more people. Currently I'm replaying all the other games. Finished Klonoa 1 last weekend and I started working on Klonoa 2. I might have to dig out my PS2 though because the the 60GB ps3 can't even run the game properly. It cuts off the music and display every time it switches areas. =\

I guess a blog is better than... oh say, it's own sub-website at Namco Bandai NA like how they did for the Japanese release. At least it's something and it's an interesting read.
*might also submit "questions"*

You're in for some crazy shit, Miles. The game goes from Awesome! to Holy-crap-why-did-I-wait-so-long-to-get-this real quick.

Especially at the end, wow.

Oh I know. I've completed Klonoa 2 like 10 times already. It was one of the first PS2 titles I played. It managed to make itself better in every aspect which is what a sequel should do. If they make a 3rd game I don't see how they could top the second one. @_@

Bump!

This game launches in 2 weeks and the price has officially dropped to 30 dollars. THIS IS A FUCKING STEAL! Any Wii owner is not a true fucking gamer if you don't buy this game. This series deserves some love from everyone and you probably won't be disappointed if you play it. And please, for the love of god, don't mix it in with the "shitty wii shovelware" crowd like most gamers will probably do because this game doesn't deserve that treatment. ;_;

And those of you in PAL land, you are getting blessed with this too. I dunno if you'll get the slashed price like us but it is still a must own game.

Wow, I was sold just because it was Klonoa. It being 30 bucks only makes it easier on my wallet.

However, I'm confused about the voicework. I know there's an english voicetrack and a dupurudu voicetrack, but I can't determine the authenticity of the reports saying that the dupurudu is done by the english voice actress/actor and not Kumiko Watanabe. That, to me, would be just... sad.

I don't know where people are getting confirmation that the Phantomile language track is done by the English VA. As far as I know, it was only confirmed in the IGN blog that both languages would be selectable but it said nothing about who voices it. I don't see why Namco would redo the Phantomile language using the English voice actors unless they are trying to keep things consistent. Otherwise, it would make more sense (and save them money) to just reuse the same track since it doesn't make any sense either way.

Personally, I think it'll be untouched. I guess we'll have to wait for someone to preview the English build of the game to know for sure.

That's an interesting thought. The dupurudu voice track would be too much effort to do over in English. I hope if they do have an English voice track that they also offer the Japanese voice track with subtitles. I just like having full options.

If this game does well what do you think they'd do next with Klonoa? A port of Klonoa 2 or a new console game?

Klonoa 2 seems most likely.

And I know I'd personally be *all over* that.

I think I'll have to buy this at some point, I could play it on my parents' Wii. I too would like to know the release date in the old world.

I played Klonoa 2 until I had well over 150 dream stones in every level (and I think I got everything in the first game too). Love the games to death, just don't own an original copy of the first game, so this is a welcome purchase.

Well , I don't own a Wii but i still think Nintendo should stop with the re-makes.
of course thet belongs in a different discussion and not related to this one so ill get back on-topic.

I just realized i never beaten a Klonoa game , and I feel like im missing something.
ill have to check it soon ...

That was a pretty shitty attempt at an on-topic comment.

You also realize this game is made by Bandai Namco, and Nintendo has no say in what remakes are made other than the ones related to their own IPs, right?

Hmm, someone on another forum said that the game is coming out on May 22 in Europe. It sucks if people in Europe have to wait longer (is Namco going to dub in every language or something? @_@).

Hopefully sales will be good enough for them to "enhance"-port Klonoa 2 on Wii (they need to fix the horrible interlace problem that's on the PS2 and widescreen support please!) and THEN Klonoa 3. :33:

I'm surprise Spinda/Miles didn't post a link to the North American Official Site.
Watch out for the "Wahoo!" :tpg:
...and there's going to be some sort of contest...

Just thought I would mention that for some odd reason Gamestop changed their release date from 5/5/09 to 4/29/09. If this happens to be correct then the game will be arriving a week early.

Gamestop.com - Buy Klonoa - Nintendo Wii

However, amazon and most other websites still list the game for its original 5/5/09 release. And the 29th is a Wednesday which is a weird since most games get shipped on Tuesday to arrive on Wednesday. So don't get your hopes up too much.

It seems possible though considering the game went gold on April 7th.

Just pre-ordered my copy right now. I'll be playing it at school come Wednesday if it does, indeed, ship that day.

Ence. <3 for sales++ on Klonoa. You won't regret your purchase. :3