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Title: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Robbie Rimes on April 07, 2010, 12:55:33 am
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Neptune

That's the code name for Compile Heart's new project, which just got a teaser countdown site that will reach 0 on Friday. Famitsu reveals the game's full name to be "Choujigen Game Neptune."

Choujigen Game Neptune is a PS3 RPG that's set in the virtual world of "Game Gyoukai." That's Japanese for "Game Industry." Main character Neptune must stop the evil plot of Goddess Magicon.

Oh, I forgot to mention that the characters in Neptune, including Neptune himself, are game consoles. Also, Sega is partnering with Compile Heart for the sales side of the game.

So, we have Sega selling a game about a console named Neptune fighting the Goddess Magicon. Not only that, but the game will have appearances by Sega characters. The game will also have its own version of well-known game industry entities like Capcom, Gust and Nippon Ichi -- all presumably unofficial, of course.

And here's the best part. Apparently, the consoles can transform into bishojo. What this will be used for is unclear at present.

They also have a countdown.

http://http://www.compileheart.com/np_countdown/

Although I haven't played SEGAGAGA because of the amount of Japanese text in the game it sounds similar based on the description. And it looks like SEGA is publishing it or something.

Source: http://http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/07/this_weeks_furage_report/
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: STORM! on April 07, 2010, 06:28:10 am
Sega is co-developing it.

 And yes, Sega characters will be there.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 07, 2010, 06:55:44 am
oh woah! that sounds awesome! I hope it IS Segagaga 2 to some degree!

But what is 'bishojo' ?
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Happy Cat on April 07, 2010, 07:05:06 am
Quote from: "Sharky"
oh woah! that sounds awesome! I hope it IS Segagaga 2 to some degree!

But what is 'bishojo' ?

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Bishōjo (美少女?, literally, "beautiful young girl", also spelled bishoujo)  is a Japanese term used to refer to young and pretty girls, usually below university age. Bishōjo is not listed as a word in the prominent Japanese dictionary Kōjien. A variant named biyōjo (美幼女?)  refers to a girl before the age of adolescence.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bish%C5%8Djo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bish%C5%8Djo)
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: George on April 07, 2010, 07:06:09 am
Quote from: "Sharky"
oh woah! that sounds awesome! I hope it IS Segagaga 2 to some degree!

But what is 'bishojo' ?
loli.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 07, 2010, 07:12:50 am
Oh cool so the idea is basically stolen from peoples forum Sigs.

like this,

(http://http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs13/f/2007/054/9/5/Dreamcast_Forever_by_Metaru.jpg)
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: George on April 07, 2010, 07:51:31 am
Yeah, like that.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Deefy on April 07, 2010, 10:42:01 am
Would have been much better if the console were transformed into mech a la Virtual-on, but i think that this was already present in some form in SEGAGAGA...

anyway the project seems juicy 8-)
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sega Uranus on April 07, 2010, 06:15:56 pm
Only issue is that Segagagaga is awesome by concept but a horrible game overall. Not looking forward to it, especially considering it will not come here and is exclusive to PlayStation 3.

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But what is 'bishojo' ?

"With Banjo-Kazooie" ;)
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: ImSmartUrDum on April 08, 2010, 04:36:38 am
Quote from: "Sega Uranus"
Only issue is that Segagagaga is awesome by concept but a horrible game overall. Not looking forward to it, especially considering it will not come here and is exclusive to PlayStation 3.

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But what is 'bishojo' ?

"With Banjo-Kazooie" ;)

Ba-dum-dum pshhhh.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: crackdude on April 11, 2010, 05:22:32 pm
Quote from: "Sega Uranus"
Only issue is that Segagagaga is awesome by concept but a horrible game overall.
Well sometimes the concepts alone make a game good enough for it's target market.

I don't consider God of War a very good game. It's a pretty bland adventure game from a gameplay standpoint I think.. But still, the concept of murdering the Olympus and doing some epic shit is awesome and sells the game.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 13, 2010, 09:16:06 pm
Found this:

Game Info

Developer : Compile Heart

Publisher : SEGA

Platform : PlayStation 3 [PS3]

Genre : RPG

Release Date : Japan Summer 2010 / International TBA 2010


Official Site Link


1. Takes place in the fictional world called Geimugyokai (Game industry)

2. Geimugyokai is split into 4 different worlds with 4 different goddesses

3. The four worlds are Platetume, Rinbox (360), Lasdition (PS3?), Ruwii (Wii)

4. The four goddesses are Purple Heart (Neptune), Green Heart, Black Heart, White Heart

5. Battles are in 3D

6. Game companies are represented by characters in the game too (Gust, Nippon ichi etc)

7. Able to summon guardian angels from actual games or from pictures in the PS3 photo album

8. Possible to customize appearances and combos

9. Neptune and others work together to beat the evil goddess "Majekonnu" (Majikon is the term used to refer to DS flash carts like R4 etc)



That's the code name for Compile Heart's new project, which just got a teaser countdown site that will reach 0 on Friday. Famitsu reveals the game's full name to be "Choujigen Game Neptune."

Choujigen Game Neptune is a PS3 RPG that's set in the virtual world of "Game Gyoukai." That's Japanese for "Game Industry." Main character Neptune must stop the evil plot of Goddess Magicon.

Oh, I forgot to mention that the characters in Neptune, including Neptune himself, are game consoles. Also, Sega is partnering with Compile Heart for the sales side of the game.

So, we have Sega selling a game about a console named Neptune fighting the Goddess Magicon. Not only that, but the game will have appearances by Sega characters. The game will also have its own version of well-known game industry entities like Capcom, Gust and Nippon Ichi -- all presumably unofficial, of course.

And here's the best part. Apparently, the consoles can transform into bishojo. What this will be used for is unclear at present.

Main Characters

Neptune - Player
(http://http://i44.tinypic.com/2vts37k.jpg)


PlayStation 3 - Black Heart
(http://http://i39.tinypic.com/etyxit.jpg)


Wii - White Heart
(http://http://i41.tinypic.com/6squkz.jpg)


Xbox360 - Greenheart
(http://http://i40.tinypic.com/hwj2i9.jpg)


other characters (based on developers)

(http://http://www.segashiro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sega3.jpg)

From Left to right

First...Idea Factory (look at the belt, IF logo)
Second...GUST (alchemy)
Third...Compile Heart (Compile Heart logo)
Fourth...NIS (prinny)
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: ImSmartUrDum on April 14, 2010, 03:29:29 am
Holy shit, this looks like it will be great.


Importing!  :afroman:
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: crackdude on April 15, 2010, 08:10:47 am
I am so importing this.

Hopefully it will have English text as an option or something.. Is that usual? I'm not familiar with Japanese games..
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Barry the Nomad on April 15, 2010, 10:06:07 am
Probably won't have english text. I expect it to be as confusing as Segagaga. :P
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: STORM! on April 16, 2010, 02:44:14 am
 Neptune is also the main character of the game and she is an original console by Sega!

 The girls have fought on the past, but Neptune has lost her memories after an accident and now all the 4 girls have to join forces to beat Majicon.

 ... as seem on the real world, Sega lost the battle and now works together with Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft against the piracy. LOL!


 I'm a bit surprised, since this is the first time I have seen Sega working with the major shitty games developer of Japan, IDEA FACTORY ever. Compile Heart is a company of IF. Interesting, these companies(Gust, IF, Compile and NIS) are basically always working together.

 Capcom and now Sega are the only major companies working with them till now.

 I'm buying it ;p
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: crackdude on April 16, 2010, 08:22:08 am
I bet everyone will start talking about a new Sega console after this.

Farfetching the idea a bit..
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 17, 2010, 07:01:44 am
This game is very much a 'wait and see' for me... I'm really hoping it turns out good because I really like this wacky concept (like that of Segagaga) but at the same time... I dunno... could be very generic JRPG fodder.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Deefy on April 19, 2010, 05:54:56 pm
Some screenshots and artwork :


(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412707_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412708_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412709_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412710_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412717_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412718_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412719_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412720_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412721_view.jpg)

(http://http://www.andriasang.com/galleries/2010/04/19/neptune/2132412722_view.jpg)

(http://http://i41.tinypic.com/w9waox.png)

(http://http://i41.tinypic.com/16h0nk6.png)

(http://http://i43.tinypic.com/j97gb4.png)

(http://http://i42.tinypic.com/aw53mg.png)

(http://http://i39.tinypic.com/9h2joz.png)

and the official site http://http://www.compileheart.com/neptune/
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sega Uranus on April 19, 2010, 06:06:01 pm
I am not sure how anyone can be excited for this game. Segagaga was a "Cute" game, but it could not be any further from fun if it tried. Idea Factory, Compile Heart and Nipple Itchy are some of the worst game developers of all time. I am actually greatly offended that SEGA even considered publishing their horseshit. Even more offended that characters like Sonic will most likely be in here. If you are interested in the game, just wait and watch the cutscenes and music on YouTube a week after the game is out instead of torturing yourself to the digital form of diarrhea.

[spoiler:2cjennzb]The Xbox 360 sure has a nice rack though.[/spoiler:2cjennzb]
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 19, 2010, 06:40:59 pm
Quote from: "Sega Uranus"
I am not sure how anyone can be excited for this game. Segagaga was a "Cute" game, but it could not be any further from fun if it tried. Idea Factory, Compile Heart and Nipple Itchy are some of the worst game developers of all time. I am actually greatly offended that SEGA even considered publishing their horseshit. Even more offended that characters like Sonic will most likely be in here. If you are interested in the game, just wait and watch the cutscenes and music on YouTube a week after the game is out instead of torturing yourself to the digital form of diarrhea.

[spoiler:gsovdvoi]The Xbox 360 sure has a nice rack though.[/spoiler:gsovdvoi]

While they might be some of the worst developers (if you say so, i never payed much attention) I think Sega must have seen SOMETHING in this game to get involved and let them use their characters.

Even bad developers can have rare gems and I really like the concept.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sega Uranus on April 19, 2010, 07:13:06 pm
Quote from: "Sharky"
Quote from: "Sega Uranus"
I am not sure how anyone can be excited for this game. Segagaga was a "Cute" game, but it could not be any further from fun if it tried. Idea Factory, Compile Heart and Nipple Itchy are some of the worst game developers of all time. I am actually greatly offended that SEGA even considered publishing their horseshit. Even more offended that characters like Sonic will most likely be in here. If you are interested in the game, just wait and watch the cutscenes and music on YouTube a week after the game is out instead of torturing yourself to the digital form of diarrhea.

[spoiler:1xsc0f9a]The Xbox 360 sure has a nice rack though.[/spoiler:1xsc0f9a]

While they might be some of the worst developers (if you say so, i never payed much attention) I think Sega must have seen SOMETHING in this game to get involved and let them use their characters.

Even bad developers can have rare gems and I really like the concept.

So where were you when Golden Axe: Beast Rider was in the works?
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 19, 2010, 07:42:00 pm
Im talking Sega Japan, not Simon Jefferys run Sega America!
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sega Uranus on April 20, 2010, 12:50:31 am
Quote from: "Sharky"
Im talking Sega Japan, not Simon Jefferys run Sega America!

Difference is that by that time Secret Level only made one real game and these people made like 20 terrible ones and like 3 okay at best ones.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sharky on April 20, 2010, 02:43:37 pm
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/0 ... e_preview/ (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/20/neptune_preview/)
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sega Stylista on April 24, 2010, 12:32:59 pm
What is the status of the SEGAGAGA  english translation project?  Policenauts finally got translated, it would be nice to see SEGAGAGA finally finished as well.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: crackdude on April 25, 2010, 09:24:28 am
Last I heard, the project was paused, but not canceled. I really don't know nothing else..
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: STORM! on May 29, 2010, 10:25:39 am
(http://http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/897/wwwdotuporg923254.jpg)

(http://http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8171/wwwdotuporg923251.jpg)

 Some scans.

 You can find some Sega characters on it, as well the famous phrase that Sega has used sometime near the DC announcement. The only change is that you have "Neptune" instead "Sega".

 It confirms that the main character is really a "virtual" console made by Sega... at least they want you to believe that.

 Too bad that Sega characters are just a special attack, and they are on their original form... 2D.
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: matty on June 16, 2010, 07:06:31 pm
Well, looks like that Neptune's chances of being localized for the U.S. has increaded by 60% (+ or - 2%). Of course, as expected, Sega isn't the one to share console-tan love with us. You won't be surprised who is, though:

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Neptune was not at E3 since it has not been announced for any region other than Japan. But, I’d hold off on importing the PlayStation 3 game. Chances are good that Neptune will be localized. During an interview with Haru Akenaga, President of NIS America, I asked him about Neptune.

 “All I can say now is Idea Factory asked us to localize the game for the US and Europe. We are eager to do that. We are in discussion about the conditions for licensing the title,” Akenaga replied. “The deal is almost done.”

 Check back later for the full interview, which covers topics like Hit Maker titles, Sakura Wars, Gust, and bunch of other games.
http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/16/pl ... f-neptune/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/16/planets-aligning-for-overseas-release-of-neptune/)

Twisted Metal already finally pushed me to get a PS3, but Neptune solidifies it.
Noir/Black Hear, here I come, baby. I'm comin' to get ya!
Title: Re: CompileHeart's Neptune = SEGAGAGA 2?
Post by: Sieghardt on June 17, 2010, 02:34:02 pm
While idea factory might be pretty poor in general, this team within compile heart arent too bad, I had more fun with the incredibly low budget Cross Edge than I did with FF13. Not 10/10 best game ever material but certainly a fun little game, so I'm looking forward to this