A Game To End the Console War?

Yeah that's right, and the irony of it all is that it will be settled exclusively on the PS3. As promised, Compile Heart has unearthed new details in the upcoming RPG, Super Dimensional Game Neptune. The concept places a parody on a realistic yet sophisticated emphasis that gets in all that are involved in this industry in some way or fashion, the console war.

[Godmars290]

Don't see how, given that this game is only on one console and probably wont leave Japan besides.

[Redempteur]

actually it's a war against piracy as the evil godess is the ds flashcart (r4 and the like ).

Anyway it's full of good vibes and it might be fun to play ..it just won't leave japan that's a shame

[Redrum059]

i think for a game to end the console war, it would have to have The best graphics, story, gameplay, mechanics, online(optional), AI, Enemy AI, game lenghth, and best edvertisement. the game does look interesting though.

[cry from the sky]

Gran Turismo 5, The Real Driving Simulator...Destined Generation Through Generation To Pawn.

[Godmars290]

The only way the console war ends is if companies stop exploiting the fanbase of their products and said fabase from 10 to 40 stop acting like they're 8.

The last especially applies to anyone with a blog who call themselves journalist and are concerned more about generating hits to their sites than facts.

[fishd]

"Can you be the one to fiiiiinaly finish me?"

God I missed MGS4 :'(

Here's to you Snake *Salutes*

[sinclaircrown]

The ONLY way to end the console war is to have only one console on the market. No competition means no "war".

Therefore the console "war" will never end. Sony, MS and Ninty I'm sure are very happy to have each other as competition. Without competition, the need for inovation goes away. As long as all three are constantly trying to capture different parts of the market from each other, it will go on forever. And for gamers, that is good news.

These companies are not going all out to be the #1 selling console maker. They're all going all out to try and make a huge profit, then put a lot of that into R&D for the next gen of gaming, and try to out do each other again. The simple truth is, fanboys care more about who's selling more than the companies do. As long as they're all around the same install base, they will be happy.

If this gen "ends" with one company selling 120m consoles compared to anothers 110m consoles, neither will really care about that gap because they all sold a crapload.

[FragGen]

Why does every Japanese game look like some kind of weird soft p0rn?

[InfectedDK]

what

[exnihilonihilfit]

Um, the game is just about the console war. It's a big analogy for the console war, and the title of the article is just to indicate that beating the game will bring about the end of the war being waged in the game, and therefore symbolically an end to the console war. If you guys would read articles, you would know that it says nothing about an actual end to the console war.

[Redempteur]

@exnihilonihilfit

finally someone who read articles !!

it was about time ( was wondering if there were this few people actually reading before commenting )

[Bonsai1214]

read the article guys.. its about a game that has characters based on each of the consoles duking it out.

[fox02]

For a game to end the console war, it'll literally have to kill the opposite console (it's a war after all), meaning it'll stop selling.

[UltimateIdiot911]

I'm almost sure NIS America will publish it. In fact, I hope they do since I enjoy many of the niche title they bring over. Looks like an interesting game.

[Godmars290]

Yeah, but they're all really friends who respect each other.

Which mean the game ends in one big lesbian orgy...

[Chris399]

Game looks fun. And in a previous article on the title, the developers said that thy are actively looking for a NA publisher, so the game will get a release over here.

[ExgamerLegends2]

but more direct. I'd have it set up like MvC. cept of course it would be Sony vs Microsoft vs Nintendo. Have all the all stars from each company dukin it out. (Its about time sack boy kicked Mario's you know what). Then the multiplat stars could be judges or somethin... i dunno.

[N4g_null]

YAY its over... how can it be the console war with out post boards forums and HHG and kotaku and IGN!

[PoSTedUP]

who the hell wants to end the console war? i know most of yall dont, yall love it!

the only way to end the console war is to stop the hate, and the only way to stp the hate is to have all consoles be equal in games and graphics and controls, no 1 wants that, the companys dont want it either, if they would all benifit and make a lot of money individually they would come together, but thats not the case. it is better the way it is with companys innovating and making their own hard earned money and us having a variety + entertaining us by talking crap about the other console hehe.

the console war WILL end when the world does. thats the closest prediction we can come to.

[sid4gamerfreak]

Console wars WILL never die of, because both consoles have gamers which share insecurity about their platform.

Anyway, i always sit back, eat popcorn and watch the pathetic bickering by the console fanboys. Its actually quite hilarious to the pc gamer...

[N4BmpS]

oooooookay concept sounds...interesting? I guess?

[Leio]

But we need this war lol
I know we all love price drop :)

[Theonik]

So sad that some of you didn't even read the article and commented on the tittle alone...
I read about this game a few weeks back, it is a real shame this will probably never leave Japan. i hope Aksys comes in to the resque because i really want to play it. :(
Funny part is that i have been wishing for such a game and now that i get it i won't be able to play. >.>

[harv711]

As long as there is money to be made in the gaming industry, there will be competition for that money.

[I Play Games]

how bout no Scott

[ChozenWoan]

Represented Right Here!

lol

[Miraak82]

I want it :p

[Brewski007]

Way to start a flame war with that title lol.

It kinda looks too eastern for it to be released in EU and America, I would say this ones gonna stick in japan but hopefully it gets a worldwide release as it looks like something i'd like to hear more about.

[bobdog626]

Halo Reach will be the Game to Not End but be a Big Factor in this Console War .It will Gross over 10 Mill Easy.

[Myze]

"Gross over 10 Mill"

Does that mean the net amount sold will be less? Either that or you meant $10mil which would be pathetic for a Halo game.

Either way, Halo Reach will not affect the console war, because anyone that wants Halo, which is a lot, already have a 360. GT5 will probably sell just as many, if not more, copies and will probably be more of a system seller since there hasn't been a GT (full) released on the ps3 yet. Neither game will massively effect the console war. Can't imagine any one game could. "Console wars" are "won" by offering a cheaper product aimed at casuals (Wii) or an offering so vastly superior in software that even casuals and hardcore alike can see what to buy (ps2). This generation has no loser in the console war, as all three systems have already sold well, and will continue to sell well for a good while longer.

[boodybandit]

Here we go again with off topic sales nonsense.
Wiisports and WiiFit say hi and the only thing those games defined is anything will sell if they are packed in or marketed properly. MW2 sold a bucket load and that game is one of the most broken unbalanced games I have ever played. Stop with the Halo hype and sales crapola. MS is the king of hype and marketing. They don't need your help to sell what most likely will turn out to be more of the same with slightly better visuals.

Oh and check my profile before you start accusing me of anything. I just grow bored sh1tless with off topic hijacking comments like yours. Although I shouldn't put too much blame on you since these over the top sensationalist headlines entice replies like yours.

On topic:
Nothing but a one console industry will end the console war (<- as silly as that term is) and that will most likely never happen.

[N4g_null]

10 million sold is almost 1 billion in sales. so 1 million is 10 million and you know these games avg a cost of 10-30 million not counting the 400 million dollar games LOL.

[BeaArthur]

Yeah I'll believe that when I see it.

[Absolut_Turkey]

Didn't read the article did you? So you're one of "those" kinds of posters.

OT: I'll keep an eye on this game, but my first impression after READING THE ARTICLE is that it may be a little too quirky for the majority of today's gamers. Time will tell.

[FinalomegaS]

@1.3 - "A Game To End the Console War
Gran Turismo 5, The Real Driving Simulator...Destined Generation Through Generation To Pawn

A racing game? Ya we know that genre is going to end it all /s

each side with their exclusives claiming anything are fools, this Gen is just to odd to point at one particular game. Each game you think it's the one example GOW3, MGS4,Halo,Gears etc are just great games and people love them but for some reason people have the financial backing to buy more than one system, unlike before where they stuck with 1 and that was it. Right now the PS3 should of destroyed the 360 in sales with so many blockbusters...

Just saying there is no be all end all game coming, not this gen.

I can't think of one game to do this, even legendary Nintendo games are all on their platform. Most of the time you own a nintendo system for those particular games because for god sure you know they won't go multi plat LOL. But it won't be all end all.

[Theonik]

Yes, a racing game because a lot more people play GT games than any other game. Racing fans outnumber shooter/RPG fans after all.

[zatrox]

You fellows don't get it do you? It's a game about the three consoles having a war against piracy in the fashion of moeblobs. Seriously don't type just after seeing the title.
Edit: By the way the main character, Neptune, represents one of sega's consoles that didn't make it out to the market.

[ddurand1]

the game sounds stupid

[BannedForNineYears]

http://www.gamesonsmash.com...
.......O.O

[stuna1]

They don't mean literally end the console war. The game itself is the console war! Or better yet is supposed to mimic the factions of the actual console war, through a collaboration of different developers taking on the roles of the different consoles and their makers. Just read the article!!!

[HungPHAT]

Hey man you call it like it is bro ! Just like the newest apple comercal making fun of MS with over advertising and not fixing or making there own product PEW PEW

[SIXAXISofEVIL]

This game looks ridiculous.

[Ocelot525]

this must be a joke

[Panzerkanzler]

My thought exactly. Should it be real it's utterly pathetic...though bring on the scantily clad half naked BESM chics!

[Cloudyy13]

hahha this is crazy, who ever made this just put the title to get views ahha wow

[Mo0eY]

Does this game prevent the Xbox 360 from making multiplatforms instead of exclusives? Does this game prevent the Xbox 360 from RRoD? Does this game have free Xbox Live? Does this game give the Xbox 360 blu-ray capabilities?

No? Then stfu. Console War is here to stay.

[Etseix]

i think they mean console war on japan .... but.. in -the land of the rising sun- the sentence -console war- does NOT exist , so.. ...
anyways i dont really play any female only games.. leaving aside rapelay.. lol im jk , but well .. i look forward to this -maybe-will-come-to-USA-game-

[ImmortalLegend]

Never has been a war to me since I own both 'hardcore' systems. Feel sorry for those of you that can't appreciate a game because it's not on your system of choice.

[kraze07]

This game needs to be localized for the western world. I'd definitely buy it.

[DFresh]

This is a joke.
None of these consoles are going anywhere no matter how much fan boys want certain consoles to leave the gaming industry.
Only thing that's really gonna change is that more 3rd party devs will go multiplatform and it will be up to 1st/2nd party devs to make consoles shine from here on out.

Sony/Nintendo do a great job on making great games in their 1st/2nd party studios.
(Microsoft still needs to improve in this area. Xbox 360 can't rely on 3rd party studios forever when it comes to exclusive games.)

[gtamike123]

Yeah the 360 games/dlc always ends up on the PS3 most of the time.
But it not the same for PS3 games as they don't end up on 360 after released for some time.

[mcnablejr]

the amount of my friends who were tempted to buy ps3s for tekken and them mgs but u just said.. they are coming out on xbox too. then they bought 360's =D

good choice if you ask me =D

[Koromaro]

Mech looking things, half nakid anime girls, and a rpg by NIS ...I'm Sold

[seinfan]

One of the comments calls us "DISGUSTING americans". What a loser chink that guy is.

[Obama]

Using the racist word just makes you a bigot as much as he is.

[Panzerkanzler]

The irony of your statement is wonderful. Entertain us more!

[caffman]

so therefore find it very funny indeed!!

[seinfan]

Shut up, Obama. You haven't done much while in office.

@Panzerkanzler okay. You like to take it up the butt with that huge horn thing in your avatar. That's sick, dude.

[commander]

It takes a good library for a console to so called "win".

[silverchode]

ff7 goin multiplatform = game over.

[silverchode]

Final fantasy 7 coming to the 360 and ps3 could end it, i dont think ps3 fanboys could recover after that.

[Studio-YaMi]

READ THE F***ING ARTICLE FOR CRYING OUT LOUD !!!!!
IT'S NOT ABOUT ENDING THE "REAL" CONSOLE WARS !

For Gods sake wth !? are you guys really that dense !?
it's supposed to be an rpg about PIRACY ! and when you end it,you'll end the console war IN THE GAME STORY!

Get it ? the title is talking about the game's STORY!
now stop posting rubbish and start reading for crying out loud >:| ...

[kraze07]

People not reading the articles is pretty common on N4G as you've already learned. It does ruin the discussion when people who obviously haven't read the story make comments solely based on the title of the article.

[gtamike123]

GTA5 only on ps3 using all of blu ray space and full power of cell, plus more features then gta san andreas = console war over! :)

[Reigen]

sega is so known for providing us with quality titles
how can they go wrong with this
(i vas being sarcastic, sega suc*s and so will this game)

[tulholdren]

Keeping my eye on this one looking like I like them so far

[PS360_37]

lol @ JRPGs like this

[bobrea]

As long as whiny fanboys who would rather argue than enjoy games exist, the console war will continue.

[coldfoot]

This game is ABOUT the console war:

There's a girl dressed in white, called White Heart, who is the goddess of the land of Ruwii (The Wii, get it?)
A girl dressed in black, called Black Heart, who is the goddess of the land of Lastation (Playstation, get it?)
A girl dressed in green, called Green Heart, who is the goddess of the land of Rinnebox
(Xbox, get it?)

[snakebite36]

I can't believe no one has said "Playstation: It only ends console wars" yet.

[AnotherGamerUser]

has already been won and its been won by Nintendo.

[dan_dufferin98]

NFL 2K11?