I don't see why Sony doesn't

Start a new JRPG IP. They certainly have the talent and the resources and it would definitely draw JRPG fans into the system, especially in Japan. The PS3 could clearly use some JRPGs and why shouldn't Sony address the problem themselves? Tbh, I'm almost surprised they haven't tried something already.

Your thoughts?

I want quality JRPG for my PS3.. no im begging.. :P because this gen 360 stomps PS3 in JRPG which is kinda surprising..

They funded Demon's Souls and White Knight Chronicles.
Aren't those JRPG's?

They funded Demon's Souls and White Knight Chronicles.
Aren't those JRPG's?

aflakian

Did they?

They seem to be loose JRPGs heavily influenced by western RPGs. WKC is more of a JRPG than Demon's Souls which is barely a JRPG at all.

I thought lots of JRPGs just dont make it overseas.

JRPGs dont sell save for Final Fantasy, which is pretty much the only exception.

When was the last time a new JRPG franchise sold well? Pokemon Red/Blue?captain_diego

Probably FFXII.

I thought lots of JRPGs just dont make it overseas.

JRPGs dont sell save for Final Fantasy, which is pretty much the only exception.

Gxgear

I think they have a JRPG or two on PSP released in 2006 that never made it, but I'm not aware of any PS3 titles.

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

[QUOTE="captain_diego"]When was the last time a new JRPG franchise sold well? Pokemon Red/Blue?hakanakumono

Probably FFXII.

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

Nike_Air

I don't believe this for one second. Both Sony and MS are ultimately better off leaving Nintendo's market alone, while focusing on the market extraneous to the new casuals.

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

hakanakumono

I don't believe this for one second. Both Sony and MS are ultimately better off leaving Nintendo's market alone, while focusing on the market extraneous to the new casuals.

I know Sony helped out Level 5 budget while working on WKC. Does that count?

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

Nike_Air

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

Nike_Air

I don't believe this for one second. Both Sony and MS are ultimately better off leaving Nintendo's market alone, while focusing on the market extraneous to the new casuals.

But they shouldn't approach the casual market in the same way Nintendo has, because it's a futile effort imo because Nintendo holds a monopoly on the concept.

Let me re-phrase my point: A brand-new JRPG franchise on the PS3 simply will not sell outside of JPN. It will either have to be a highly-publicized multi-platform game, or be released under the name of an established-in-the-west name like Final Fantasy, Warcraft, or Star Wars. Now, if Sony makes a Western-esque RPG full of guns, mature content, and Marines, the game will probably sell.captain_diego

This thread was actually created mostly with JP in mind.

I know Sony helped out Level 5 budget while working on WKC. Does that count?

jasonharris48

I mean a standard JRPG, but I suppose it sort of counts. WKC is not really a story oriented JRPG.

Let me re-phrase my point: A brand-new JRPG franchise on the PS3 simply will not sell outside of JPN. It will either have to be a highly-publicized multi-platform game, or be released under the name of an established-in-the-west name like Final Fantasy, Warcraft, or Star Wars. Now, if Sony makes a Western-esque RPG full of guns, mature content, and Marines, the game will probably sell.captain_diego

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

I don't believe this for one second. Both Sony and MS are ultimately better off leaving Nintendo's market alone, while focusing on the market extraneous to the new casuals.

hakanakumono

But they shouldn't approach the casual market in the same way Nintendo has, because it's a futile effort imo because Nintendo holds a monopoly on the concept.

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]They would be foolish not to go after the casual market. It really doesn't matter if Nintendo dominates it or not , there's a vast market out there. It's something that they have always done , why would they stop now?

captain_diego

But they shouldn't approach the casual market in the same way Nintendo has, because it's a futile effort imo because Nintendo holds a monopoly on the concept.

It's not a market that will last very long though.

I think Sony will continue to fight MS over the hardcore market, which is guaranteed (to stay).

Agreed, if they go after nintendo's market, they're going to get a third of what nintendo has at best, while losing what they have right now.

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

hakanakumono

I don't believe this for one second. Both Sony and MS are ultimately better off leaving Nintendo's market alone, while focusing on the market extraneous to the new casuals.

Iliked Folklore and was hoping for a sequel.. i thought the game had potential for eventual sequels to be even better.. the combat system was great & its story was good..

Iliked Folklore and was hoping for a sequel.. i thought the game had potential for eventual sequels to be even better.. the combat system was great & its story was good..

Malta_1980

Agreed, if they go after nintendo's market, they're going to get a third of what nintendo has at best, while losing what they have right now.

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

They'd be better off investing in waggle games.

topgunmv

I don't believe this for one second. Both Sony and MS are ultimately better off leaving Nintendo's market alone, while focusing on the market extraneous to the new casuals.

Yes, that's exactly what I think.

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

Iliked Folklore and was hoping for a sequel.. i thought the game had potential for eventual sequels to be even better.. the combat system was great & its story was good..

aflakian

surely would be great news to all those into rpgs...