JJ2 reproduction?

[Stijn]

Some days ago I got an advertisement thing of a Dutch toy shop called "Intertoys". In the advertisement was a picture of a Jazz Jackrabbit 2 game (€ 4,95). The picture of a DVD box with the pJazz+Spaz picture with a purple background was on it. I went to the shop, and it was actually there. The Project 2 logo was on it and on the backside there were 3 screenshots and a description in Dutch, French and German. Not in English.

Since games in DVD boxes are usually around 2 years old, I found it kinda weird, because I thought P2 went bankrupt before 2 years ago :D

Anyone know more about this?

[KRSplat]

You mean Jazz as a DVD? Or a box that says DVD on it? Or what? :confused:

[KRSplat]

http://jazz3d.cjb.net/

JAzz has been re-released, apparently.

This is very good news.

[NighthawkAR]

Could this be a joke? Maybe it's real.
YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT!!!!
Even if it was a joke, you could take it back. If the title was in another language could you have gotten someone to translate it for you.

I want another JJ.:( :(

[NighthawkAR]

Oh cool! They rereleased it. So it wasn't a joke... but it wasn't a different one. Oh well, maybe more people will join it and then there will be more servers up.

[Unciaa]

Only in The Netherlands? Darn...

[Trafton]

Good news, though I hope this offer eventually comes to the United States. :)

[Stijn]

I didn't buy it because I didn't have money with me and I already have JJ2 1.23. maybe some others need it :)

The title was just "Jazz Jackrabbit 2", not in japanese or whatever.. Wait a min, I'll scan a picture.

[Radium]

I KNEW this would happen! I KNEW it! Really, I did! I saw it in a vision! Really!

[Stijn]

<img src="http://dvdbox.jpg">

[Another Jazz 2 fan]

The letters are still green, instead of the new yellow! Hmmm...

[Feline]

Originally posted by Another Jazz 2 fan
The letters are still green, instead of the new yellow! Hmmm...
That's because it's still the old version. It probably has patch version 1.21

[Trafton]

I wish they had included the 1.23 patch and list server patch in the package. They should at least have gone to some effort to assure it worked right out of the box.

[Haze]

Got a copy right here. It's version 1.20 :p
No patches for miles around and the only URL on the package is... *shiver* www.jazzjackrabbit.com...
No manual, no notes, no patches, nothing. Still for 4,95 EURO it is bound to bring in some new folk.

Strange thing is that it's a complete new reprint. The CD is new with a new label and the design of the DVD sleeve has also changed. So at least someone made some effort.

[Tik]

OP=OP!!!

[KRSplat]

So... is it on DVD or CD?

[Unhit]

I also have something with a similiar box, it is TSF though. Interesting anyways, I will look for it in German shops.

[Bartman]

Guys, to those wondering about the whole DVD thing: Its just in a DVD shaped box. Its smaller than the big chunky PC boxes, even though boxes are beginning to shrink to smaller sizes for good reasons. Other PC games have done this too. I just wish the US got something like this. Too bad the manual isnt in it. Since the game itself doesnt even describe the story =P

[KRSplat]

Oh. Thanks.

[Unciaa]

Meh, I dislike DVD boxes. They always mean no printed manual, no added material, nothing to give the $45US you spent on the game seem worth it... Plus, they tend to either never close properly after being opened once, or have a spindle which almost requires you to snap the CD in half before you get it out; even got a couple that came with the spindle broken. Wonky. I want the old trophy boxes&jewelcase CDs back darnit...

[Aiko]

Oh, cool, another collectors item. And a reason to drive to Holland some saturday soon enough :)

AJ2f: the letters are prolly green because that cover in the picture scanned by Flash is the original JJ2 box cover of the Euro release by Project 2 (and yes, the US release by Godgames, which was, by the way, released some time *after* the P2 Euro release, had yellow letters and one of the patches, too).
And by the way, the polish release of TSF by LK Avalon also comes in a DVD box (it also costs around 5 EUR, btw, and is still available in my private stock and in german stores).

P.S.:
Haze, can you make some photos or scan the cover of that new release?

[Chiyu]

I am waiting for the Jazz Gold CD to be released. I'll <s>buy</s> get that.

[KRSplat]

The tag is < s > CB

Jazz Gold? What is that?

[Haze]

Originally posted by Aiko
Oh, cool, another collectors item. And a reason to drive to Holland some saturday soon enough :)

*snip*

And by the way, the polish release of TSF by LK Avalon also comes in a DVD box (it also costs around 5 EUR, btw, and is still available in my private stock and in german stores).

P.S.:
Haze, can you make some photos or scan the cover of that new release?

Sure, I'll get them up asap. BTW, care to trade one of those TSF DVD boxed versions for one of these JJ2 DVD boxed versions? :)

As for the rest of the people out there who are still looking for a copy of JJ2 or CC listen up:
There are some copies of this JJ2 version in a local store PLUS some CD only versions of CC. If you're interested I'm willing to buy some copies for you and send them over by mail. It's probably going to cost you (calculates: game + envelope + postage) around 10 EURO per game. As usual only cash, bank- or money transfers are possible.
Mail me if you're interested. First come, first served. ;)

[Chiyu]

Originally posted by KRSplat
The tag is < s > CB

Jazz Gold? What is that?

That CD with all JJ2 versions (normal, TSF, HH, CC, OEM), JJ1 and MAYBE the demo of JJ3.

[CelL]

Originally posted by CraccoBoyCC
That CD with all JJ2 versions (normal, TSF, HH, CC, OEM), JJ1 and MAYBE the demo of JJ3.

Which doesn't seem to exist. Aww.

[Trafton]

It does exist...unfortunately.

[Stijn]

Where? Burned by some JJ2-fan?

[Newspaz]

It's just fake. If I buy something Jazzy I want official releases ;)

[Chiyu]

Originally posted by >Cell<
Which doesn't seem to exist. Aww.

It WILL exist, but it's not official though.

[Trafton]

I object to the idea. If Jazz 2 and JJGBA don't sell well, then there is absolutely no chance in the world Jazz 3 will come out. By giving out Warez, you are indirectly killing any small remaining chance of Jazz 3 coming out.

[Djaser]

I've searched everywhere but I couldn't find it.
Perhaps I have to take a look in the Intertoys.

Grrr The GBA Jazz was also nowhere to be found.

[Sun Fun Dude]

Originally posted by Unciaa
Meh, I dislike DVD boxes. They always mean no printed manual, no added material, nothing to give the $45US you spent on the game seem worth it... Plus, they tend to either never close properly after being opened once, or have a spindle which almost requires you to snap the CD in half before you get it out; even got a couple that came with the spindle broken. Wonky. I want the old trophy boxes&jewelcase CDs back darnit...

Really? I have lots of games in DVD cases and the case works fine !:)

[Stijn]

Originally posted by Djaser
I've searched everywhere but I couldn't find it.
Perhaps I have to take a look in the Intertoys.

Grrr The GBA Jazz was also nowhere to be found.


JJGBA isn't out yet in Holland.

[Tik]

Originally posted by Unciaa
Plus, they tend to either never close properly after being opened once, or have a spindle which almost requires you to snap the CD in half before you get it out; even got a couple that came with the spindle broken. Wonky. I want the old trophy boxes&jewelcase CDs back darnit... A lot of people try to take CDs out of their cases by grabbing the edge of the CD with their hand and snapping it off of the circular thing holding it down. Usually, though, if you press downward on the middle circle part first you can pop the CD out easily and safetly.

[Alister]

Like the finger-trap. You're safe if you aren't half thick. To be fair, though, I do have a case designed by someone who didn't seem to realise this, and it is impossible to get the CD out without bending it. And to quote the case in question "Flexbox - pat. pend."

[4I Falcon]

Why do they call CD cases "jewel boxes" anyway?

[Djaser]

Because that sell better:D.

And the game isn't here. I can't find it anywhere grrrr.

[White Rabbit]

It's not in English? What do they think of us? A couple of gung-ho 1st person shoot'em up maniacs? It would be great to see JJ2 in England again. :D

[DoubleGJ]

Originally posted by Aiko
And by the way, the polish release of TSF by LK Avalon also comes in a DVD box (it also costs around 5 EUR, btw, and is still available in my private stock and in german stores).


Nah.

When JJ2 was in sale in Poland (now it's sold out, but we still have JJ1 to sale), it was in normal CD box. It also had cover only in the front and had a black & white instruction. Lemme quote it here:

Originally posted by LK Avalon
The Polish version of Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files has been enlarged by episodes Holiday Hare 98, Shareware Demo and HOME COOKED LEVELS (bolded by me -JSZ Jazz). USA players won't get these episodes in their Jazz Jackrabbit 2.

There can be some grammar differences, because I lost my instruction somwhere.

Now who knows why "Polish Jokes" are still going good? :rolleyes:

[4I Falcon]

Originally posted by CraccoBoyCC
That CD with all JJ2 versions (normal, TSF, HH, CC, OEM), JJ1 and MAYBE the demo of JJ3.

Did I miss something? What's JJ2:OEM?

[DoubleGJ]

Ahhh! No!!! I made a mistake! Wheeeee!!! I want to take over 2nd page!!!

[Aiko]

Point One: Where is that LK Avalon quote from, JSZ Jazz? That sounds interesting!

Point Two: Okay, sorry, i guess you are right. I was talking about the german re-release of the polish LK Avalon distribution by Hemming (www.hemming.de). At least it has the LK Avalon logo animation in the intro instead of the one of P2 (original Euro release) or GODgames (USA). However, that one comes in a DVD box, believe me (i have it).

[DoubleGJ]

That quote is from instruction. It also says, that Sugar Rush will give extra speed. :eek:

And I don't know how they made in their logo since LK Avalon is u bunch of distribution begginers - the ONLY TWO games they have distributed in Poland are JJ1 and JJ2:TSF. If CD Project would work on it maybe we would have a gift in box like plushie bunny? :) (I mean CD Project almost always gives some sort of gift into the box with game)