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On the 9th of January, 2014, Renegade Kid LLC (Dementium: The Ward, Moon, Mutant Mudds) filed a trademarked for "Moon Chronicles". The new application entered the Trademark Reporting and Monitoring System (TRAM) of the USPTO yesterday, the 13th of January. It's a basic 1B filing (Application Based on Intent to Use), and reads as following:

Word Mark MOON CHRONICLES
Goods and Services IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Computer programs, namely game software for use on computers and video game players; downloadable computer game software; video game discs; computer game cartridges, prerecorded CDs and DVDs featuring sound and video in the fields of music, live action programs, motion pictures and animated cartoons
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 86161058
Filing Date January 9, 2014
Current Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Renegade Kid LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TEXAS 9513 Lynnhaven Street Austin TEXAS 78749
Attorney of Record Matthew J. Booth
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

Source: http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn86161058&docId=APP20140113065405#docIndex=0&page=1

Most likely related to this. So there you have it.

 

[the TMO]

Sequel to moon? Want!

 

[Mpl90]

It's problably what Jools teased in the last weeks.

 

[dancrane212]

I wonder if the trademark is for a port of the DS game, seems to be a pretty fast turnaround if it's a sequel.

 

[Kouriozan]

Neat, can't wait for the reveal!

 

[GulAtiCa]

Hype building!

 

[Hero of Legend]

I can't help but see Moon as a awesome Prime clone, as both are space FP adventure games, and Jools was from Iguana as were the folks at Retro.

This will hopefully scratch the Prime itch on 3DS, now let's hope someday we get a full-fledged Moon on Wii U.

 

[Hellraider]

Both Dementium games were better than Moon. Still, the jump in quality from De1 to De2 was so big I more than welcome a sequel to Moon.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Wasn't he teasing a reveal for the end of the month, which led people to speculate that it was for a Direct? Or, am I thinking of someone else?

 

[Ridley327]

Wasn't he teasing a reveal for the end of the month, which led people to speculate that it was for a Direct? Or, am I thinking of someone else?

He is, and it is likely that this is that announcement.

I'm guessing it's going to be an enhanced remake of the DS game, which could certainly use it.

 

[Dead Prince]

Sequel to Sonicle Chronicles? yes plz

 

[fredrancour]

Sounds more remake-like than sequel-like. Or expanded remake maybe? Chronicles meaning several stories? Start with moon because not a ton of people played it, then keep going after the point where the original game ended?

 

[Glass Rebel]

heh

hm

Well, let's hope it's a (spiritual) sequel to Moon. I always found that the most interesting of their games.

 

[Padawan of Windu]

Oh god yess!!! I can't wait for the announcement and hopefully trailer as well. Loved Moon for DS (and have a signed copy from Jools) =D

 

[Odrion]

How were the PC ports of Dementium?

 

[Tenki]

Moon Chronicles sounds like an 3DS up-port. And I'm ok with that.

 

[Maedhros]

A 3DS game, for sure.

Didn't liked Moon on DS though (or any other FPS for it).

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Didn't Moon sell a ridiculously small amount?

Either way, I'm excited.

 

[francisnobleman]

My copy of Moon has a stupid glitch that prevents me from going forward at one point in the game.

I love it though.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Oh you.

@GoldMetalSonic Hmm, not sure what this "Moon Chronicles' business is all about. I'll have to get back to you on that.

https://twitter.com/JoolsWatsham/status/423191737079562240

 

[Currygan]

was very underwhelmed by Moon, but a pumped up remake would maybe make me reconsider. I'da liked a different setting though

 

[CriterionDog]

I wanted to play Moon when it first released. Never got too, so this is awesome news!

 

[rjc571]

Will buy as long as it isn't downgraded to 30 fps like ATV Wild Ride 3D

 

[Shaanyboi]

I'd play Moon (or a Moon-related game) on 3DS

 

[abstract alien]

Moon wasn't that good as it is, just to be honest. Had a nice theme and was really smooth technically, but the game itself was lacking. Still, you can tell they had the best intentions, so with them being more successful as of late, it could bode well for a sequel to a promising game. I'm interested. If they can get it on the quality level of Mutant Mudds, I'd be hyped. That game was had a nice, measured, cohesive design that worked really well.

 

[zroid]

hell yes!

 

[Neuromancer]

Sweet! I never played Moon.

But was there a sequel? If not what does 'Chronicles' mean? New content?

 

[fredrancour]

Sweet! I never played Moon.

But was there a sequel? If not what does 'Chronicles' mean? New content?

There was never a sequel. No one has any idea what chronicles means. Renegade Kid promised information of some kind at the end of January on one of their unannounced projects. It could be this one.

 

[Majestad]

Can't wait to see how this thing looks. Jools' da man.

 

[Nemesis_]

Moon really filled that Metroid niche for me on DS, especially since Prime Hunters was so average. It was about being isolated somewhere in space.

I hope they can recapture that magic with a new game, if this is indeed what it is.

Spoiler

since Nintendo aren't really paying any attention to Metroid themselves T_T

 

[Neuromancer]

Does he have the rights to Dementium 1 and 2?

 

[Nemesis_]

Does he have the rights to Dementium 1 and 2?

The recent HD re-release of Dementium 2 was handled by a different developer and publisher, but not sure what the implication of that is. Perhaps they don't have the exclusive rights?

 

[NewFresh]

Jools, spill it.

 

[watershed]

I think its gonna be an up-port of the original Moon like that racing game they re-released on the 3ds eshop.

 

[Timeaisis]

Sweet. Moon was super underrated.

 

[hunnies28]

I liked Moon, will be following this.

 

[Aostia]

hoepfully a brand new sequel for 3DS from ground zero, and not a "up-res port".

 

[Rizsparky]

hoepfully a brand new sequel for 3DS from ground zero, and not a "up-res port".

Hope-so, low budget up-res DS games look horrible.

 

[Nilaul]

Random, is there some sort of DS emulator with effects and enhancements like dolphin?

 

[rjc571]

Random, is there some sort of DS emulator with effects and enhancements like dolphin?

There are DS emulators, but none of them can increase the internal resolution. Something about the way that the DS handles 3D makes it difficult for emulators to implement higher resolution rendering.

 

[Nilaul]

There are DS emulators, but none of them can increase the internal resolution. Something about the way that the DS handles 3D makes it difficult for emulators to implement higher resolution rendering.

Really ? Dam thought Ill play it on my PC in HD, since I allready own it on my DS.