Wow, Yuji Horii strikes again. Seriously, doesn’t this guy know how to keep a poker face? I kinda love it, though.
Picture this: a comic con in Naples, Italy—people are buzzing, waiting. Horii, our hero from the “Dream Team” behind Chrono Trigger, is chatting away on stage. Suddenly, he drops the bomb. Almost casually, like he’s sharing a weather update or something. “Oh, by the way, we might be remaking Chrono Trigger for its 30th anniversary!” Or something like that. It’s funny, almost surreal.
So, the audience? They’re flipping out. The host, probably in shock, asks him to say it again. Like, did he really just say that? But then Horii does this classic move—covers his mouth. You know, like when you accidentally say something you shouldn’t? The translator, bless them, tries to play it cool. “You heard nothing,” they say. Classic. The crowd? They’re loving it, cheering like it’s a rock concert.
Honestly, this isn’t the first time Horii’s done something like this. Back in July 2015, he casually blabbed about the 3DS versions of Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming to the West. At that point, one was already ancient in Japan. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, he spills the beans on Dragon Quest XI planning to hit this mysterious “NX.” Remember when nobody knew that meant Switch? Good times.
Anyway, fast forward to March 11. It’s the big 3-0 for Chrono Trigger in Japan. Square Enix hops in, saying, “Hey, we’re celebrating!” But then—crickets on details. Nothing, nada. Maybe they’re waiting for Horii to spill the beans again?
Anyway, the whole thing’s got me thinking. What’s up with these anniversaries and remakes? It’s like opening a time capsule but inside is a brand new version of the same, beloved memory. Makes you wonder—is the secret to a great game just keeping it from being a secret at all?
