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'''''Clueless Fashion''''' (also known as ''Clueless''/''Clueless: Girls in Beverly Hills'') is a video game made for the Nintendo DS, intended to be a tie-in for the 1995 comedy film ''Clueless''. The game was developed by Glyphic Entertainment and published by 505 Games, and was possibly released in Europe on February 26th, 2010,<ref>[https://multiplayer.it/giochi/clueless-ragazze-a-beverly-hills-per-ds.html Page for the game on Multiplayer.it.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref> with no other releases being known to exist (though the game is rated by the ESRB, meaning that a North American release is possible). Since its alleged release, the game has not resurfaced digitally or physically, and no copies have been accounted for.
'''''Clueless Fashion''''' (also known as ''Clueless''/''Clueless: Girls in Beverly Hills'') is an unreleased video game made for the Nintendo DS, intended to be a tie-in for the 1995 comedy film ''Clueless''. The game was developed by Glyphic Entertainment and published by 505 Games, and was intended to be released in Europe on February 26th, 2010,<ref>[https://multiplayer.it/giochi/clueless-ragazze-a-beverly-hills-per-ds.html Page for the game on Multiplayer.it.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref> with no other planned releases being known (though the game is rated by the ESRB, meaning that a North American release may have been planned).  


==History==
==History==
The game was initially announced on July 22nd, 2008, when Paramount announced plans to adapt plans to adopt three of their teen comedy films into video games through their Paramount Digital Entertainment division. These included ''Clueless'', [[Mean Girls DS (lost build of cancelled Nintendo DS game based on film; 2009-2010)|''Mean Girls'']], and ''Pretty in Pink''.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pretty-in-pink-mean-girls-clueless-games-announced/1100-6194865/ GameSpot article about the announcement.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref> The game was later listed on the ESRB website, wherein it was described as "a simulation game in which players assume the role of an aspiring fashion designer who shops, socializes with friends, and coordinates fashion shows. Players can create outfits and select hairstyles for models, as well as instruct them on where to pose on the catwalk."<ref>[https://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=25983&Title=Clueless+Fashion Page for the game on the ESRB website.] Retrieved 11 Apr '19 </ref> This description was corroborated by stills seen on developer Glyphic Entertainment's website, where a brief plot synopsis was also given, with the game's plot being described as "the story of a young girl growing from a typical Beverly Hills teenager into a successful fashion designer.  The story follows the adventures of Cher Horowitz as she shops, hangs out with her friends and meets many interesting people, one of which is a famous clothing designer who offers her a chance of a lifetime!"<ref>[http://www.glyphicent.com/games.html Page on Glyphic Entertainment's website including information on the game.] Retrieved 16 Apr '19</ref>
The game was initially announced on July 22nd, 2008, when Paramount announced plans to adapt plans to adopt three of their teen comedy films into video games through their Paramount Digital Entertainment division. These included ''Clueless'', [[Mean Girls DS (lost build of cancelled Nintendo DS game based on film; 2009-2010)|''Mean Girls'']], and ''Pretty in Pink''.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pretty-in-pink-mean-girls-clueless-games-announced/1100-6194865/ GameSpot article about the announcement.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref> Development would begin several months later in September, with the game later listed on the ESRB website, wherein it was described as "a simulation game in which players assume the role of an aspiring fashion designer who shops, socializes with friends, and coordinates fashion shows. Players can create outfits and select hairstyles for models, as well as instruct them on where to pose on the catwalk."<ref>[https://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=25983&Title=Clueless+Fashion Page for the game on the ESRB website.] Retrieved 11 Apr '19 </ref> This description was corroborated by stills seen on Glyphic Entertainment's website, where a brief plot synopsis was also given, with the game's plot being described as "the story of a young girl growing from a typical Beverly Hills teenager into a successful fashion designer.  The story follows the adventures of Cher Horowitz as she shops, hangs out with her friends and meets many interesting people, one of which is a famous clothing designer who offers her a chance of a lifetime!"<ref>[http://www.glyphicent.com/games.html Page on Glyphic Entertainment's website including information on the game.] Retrieved 16 Apr '19</ref>


It remains unknown whether or not the game was actually released, with various sources citing the game as cancelled<ref>[http://ds.gamespy.com/nintendo-ds/clueless-fashion/ GameSpy article on the game.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref>(presumably due to the financial failure of the ''Mean Girls'' DS game), while other sites give the aforementioned release date, with rental site Boomerang Rentals allegedly selling the game at one point at a price of £17.50.<ref>[https://pricespy.co.uk/games-consoles/computer-video-games/nintendo-ds/clueless-fashion-ds--p635909 Price comparison site referencing the Boomerang listing.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref>
Nintendo lotcheck for the English version of the game would be approved in January 2009, with the European version being approved later in June. The game would ultimately go unreleased for reasons that cannot be disclosed due to an NDA, despite various sources giving the aforementioned release date and rental site Boomerang Rentals having the game up for sale at one point at a price of £17.50.<ref>[https://pricespy.co.uk/games-consoles/computer-video-games/nintendo-ds/clueless-fashion-ds--p635909 Price comparison site referencing the Boomerang listing.] Retrieved 23 Aug '18</ref>


The ROM of the game has yet to surface online, as have any physical copies, with the aforementioned screenshots and cover art scans being all that survive of it.
On March 25th, 2021, YouTube user Bobdunga uploaded a video to her channel in which she revealed that, following interactions with various employees of Glyphic Entertainment, she had come into possession of the ROM, assets, and script of the game, along with its instruction manual, style guide, chapter summary, and design document. She has since uploaded the style guide to archive.org, and will upload the remaining files in the coming days.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Clueless.jpg|Alternate cover art simply referring to the game as ''Clueless''.
Clueless.jpg|Alternate cover art simply referring to the game as ''Clueless''.
Clueless Title.png|Possible title screen from the game.
Clueless Title.png|Title screen of the game.
Clueless Menu.png|Menu screen from the game, either from the main or pause menu.
Clueless Menu.png|Main menu of the game.
Clueless Cut 1.png|Still from a cutscene from the game.
Clueless Cut 2.png|Still from a cutscene from the game.
Clueless Cut 2.png|Another cutscene still, either from the same or a different cutscene.
Clueless Cut 1.png|Another still from the same cutscene.
Clueless Catwalk 1.png|Screenshot from a catwalk minigame.
Clueless Catwalk 1.png|Screenshot from a catwalk minigame.
Clueless Catwalk 2.png| Another screenshot from the catwalk game.
Clueless Catwalk 2.png| Another screenshot from the catwalk game.
Clueless Game.png|Screenshot from another minigame.
Clueless Game.png|Screenshot of the boutique storefront in the game.
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</gallery>
==External Link==
*[https://archive.org/details/clueless-style-guide Style guide for the game on archive.org]. Retrieved 28 Mar '21
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 16:29, 28 March 2021

Clueless2.jpg

Cover art for the game.

Status: Lost

Clueless Fashion (also known as Clueless/Clueless: Girls in Beverly Hills) is an unreleased video game made for the Nintendo DS, intended to be a tie-in for the 1995 comedy film Clueless. The game was developed by Glyphic Entertainment and published by 505 Games, and was intended to be released in Europe on February 26th, 2010,[1] with no other planned releases being known (though the game is rated by the ESRB, meaning that a North American release may have been planned).

History

The game was initially announced on July 22nd, 2008, when Paramount announced plans to adapt plans to adopt three of their teen comedy films into video games through their Paramount Digital Entertainment division. These included Clueless, Mean Girls, and Pretty in Pink.[2] Development would begin several months later in September, with the game later listed on the ESRB website, wherein it was described as "a simulation game in which players assume the role of an aspiring fashion designer who shops, socializes with friends, and coordinates fashion shows. Players can create outfits and select hairstyles for models, as well as instruct them on where to pose on the catwalk."[3] This description was corroborated by stills seen on Glyphic Entertainment's website, where a brief plot synopsis was also given, with the game's plot being described as "the story of a young girl growing from a typical Beverly Hills teenager into a successful fashion designer. The story follows the adventures of Cher Horowitz as she shops, hangs out with her friends and meets many interesting people, one of which is a famous clothing designer who offers her a chance of a lifetime!"[4]

Nintendo lotcheck for the English version of the game would be approved in January 2009, with the European version being approved later in June. The game would ultimately go unreleased for reasons that cannot be disclosed due to an NDA, despite various sources giving the aforementioned release date and rental site Boomerang Rentals having the game up for sale at one point at a price of £17.50.[5]

On March 25th, 2021, YouTube user Bobdunga uploaded a video to her channel in which she revealed that, following interactions with various employees of Glyphic Entertainment, she had come into possession of the ROM, assets, and script of the game, along with its instruction manual, style guide, chapter summary, and design document. She has since uploaded the style guide to archive.org, and will upload the remaining files in the coming days.

Gallery

Bobdunga's video on her investigation into the game.

  • Alternate cover art simply referring to the game as Clueless.

    Alternate cover art simply referring to the game as Clueless.

  • Title screen of the game.

    Title screen of the game.

  • Main menu of the game.

    Main menu of the game.

  • Still from a cutscene from the game.

    Still from a cutscene from the game.

  • Another still from the same cutscene.

    Another still from the same cutscene.

  • Screenshot from a catwalk minigame.

    Screenshot from a catwalk minigame.

  • Another screenshot from the catwalk game.

    Another screenshot from the catwalk game.

  • Screenshot of the boutique storefront in the game.

    Screenshot of the boutique storefront in the game.

External Link

References

  1. ↑ Page for the game on Multiplayer.it. Retrieved 23 Aug '18
  2. ↑ GameSpot article about the announcement. Retrieved 23 Aug '18
  3. ↑ Page for the game on the ESRB website. Retrieved 11 Apr '19
  4. ↑ Page on Glyphic Entertainment's website including information on the game. Retrieved 16 Apr '19
  5. ↑ Price comparison site referencing the Boomerang listing. Retrieved 23 Aug '18
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