Remember Galaxy's End? The PSP-exclusive RTS game from Tiki Games was never finished, but the advent of the PSP-direct PlayStation Store has created an opportunity for the developers to continue work and release it to the masses. "When we started Galaxy's End we absolutely needed a publisher at some point - not just for the financial aspect but to get it into stores. Now that the PLAYSTATION Store has been added for the PSP we have the opportunity to finish the game and release it as a digital download (like NOVASTRIKE)."
But, there's still a year's worth of work left for the team before they can prepare the RTS for release. And, there's the question of money. "Quite frankly we don't have the finances to finish Galaxy's End right now. So we'll likely have to look for another loan. And I'll need to convince my family (who are presently self-funding Tiki Games) that there's a large enough audience that would be willing to purchase a downloadable real-time strategy game for the PSP."
So how can you help? "If you feel you would purchase a well-designed and fun real-time strategy game for the PSP near the end of 2009 then I'd appreciate if you can email galaxysend@tikigames.net with a simple 'Finish it' in the subject line."
To read more about the game, check out our Galaxy's End category.
Reader Comments (25)
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 6:01PM DiscoJer said
Risking a family's money on a game like this is probably not a good thing.
Still, this is exactly the sort of thing Sony should be picking up though, putting its money where it's mouth is. Instead of all this big talk we've heard from them for the last year when the drought of games became noticeable (including last week about their bragging about downloadable games, but not announcing any new ones), Sony needs to start financing games.
Still, this is exactly the sort of thing Sony should be picking up though, putting its money where it's mouth is. Instead of all this big talk we've heard from them for the last year when the drought of games became noticeable (including last week about their bragging about downloadable games, but not announcing any new ones), Sony needs to start financing games.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 6:00AM (Unverified) said
thats what Tom clancy endwar should look like..
FINISH IT
FINISH IT
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 6:11PM dabamf said
I wants it, precious!
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 6:28PM spyker3292 said
I want it :P. I love rts.
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 6:40PM WhiteShield said
ya, sure i'll take it. but it will be at the end of my buying spree for my ps3 and psp w/ patapon 2 and what not. games are going to bankrupt me one of these days... resistance 2, socom, patapon 2, little big planet, fallout 3, soulcalibur 4, dissidia, the list goes on!
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 10:45PM exaltedbladder said
Why can't anyone type LittleBigPlanet like it's meant to be? Best Buy included! ARGH!!!!!!!
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 3:59PM WhiteShield said
sorry, i was sort of typing in a rush, i've just grown to space things so it is easiest on my typing. no thinking, just doing XD
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Posted: Oct 21st 2008 6:51PM BatHobbit said
If the finish the game and it gets an actual release I would likely buy it. If it's only going to be some lame download they should not even bother finishing it.
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 7:19PM Dreadhead541 said
what difference does it make? Content wise it'd be exactly the same.
I really don't understand why so many people are down on DL games.
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I really don't understand why so many people are down on DL games.
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 6:51PM (Unverified) said
I propose that in addition to an email to Tiki Games, we also express our concern to SCE and demand them to support the project.
If they receive such emails by the thousands, they'll be forced to listen.
If they receive such emails by the thousands, they'll be forced to listen.
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 7:06PM MikeyA said
I would pay now for the possibility of getting this game ...
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 7:30PM HandheldAddictblogspotcom said
I've been following the Galaxy's End saga through PSPfanboy since it started... the lack of updates looked pretty bleak.
I'd love to have it finally come out, but I can't access the PSN store because it gives me the 80048516 error. If it isn't on UMD, I can't get it.
I'd love to have it finally come out, but I can't access the PSN store because it gives me the 80048516 error. If it isn't on UMD, I can't get it.
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 8:40PM (Unverified) said
you cant access the store even from your psp?
anyway i have already sent my email.
i hope they get to sell the game it looks promising.
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anyway i have already sent my email.
i hope they get to sell the game it looks promising.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 2:20AM HandheldAddictblogspotcom said
I don't have wi-fi, and there are very few places in my town that have it, so nope, not from my PSP.
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Posted: Oct 21st 2008 9:21PM Cafecito said
These are real gamers trying to accomplish a dream, folks. And even better, it'd be the first RTS for our PSPs. I think we should support Tiki in any way we can. Besides, we'd be doing ourselves a favor: The game looks sweet!
Posted: Oct 21st 2008 10:41PM (Unverified) said
actually, tom clancy's endwar is the first rts to be released chronologically...unless one has already been released before...but i think that's right.
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Posted: Oct 21st 2008 11:08PM DiscoJer said
Endwar is a turn based game, actually, but with simultaneous turn execution (like Lord of the Ring Tactics). Basically both sides plot moves.
There actually might be an RTS game - some Roman game from the History channel, but it wasn't released in NA, only Europe, so I haven't played it. It sounds like it's real time, but not the Dune 2 sort of RTS
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There actually might be an RTS game - some Roman game from the History channel, but it wasn't released in NA, only Europe, so I haven't played it. It sounds like it's real time, but not the Dune 2 sort of RTS
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 12:07AM Chimaera9 said
I'm definitely buying this if it comes out (don't forget to send your "Finish it" email). It sounds like it's going to be a serious RTS, from what they're saying. This is from their website, regarding price and more game info:
As far as the price is concerned we're probably looking at Galaxy's End as being around $19.99. Keep in mind Galaxy's End is going to be a full-featured real-time strategy game with 39 single-player missions and full multiplayer from 2 to 4 players (free-for-all and team support) with both adhoc and infrastructure support. We're aiming for the single-player Campaign to provide around twelve-plus hours of gameplay, with multiplayer being the replayability factor. I'll also be targeting a simultaneous North America and Europe release for Galaxy's End.
As far as the price is concerned we're probably looking at Galaxy's End as being around $19.99. Keep in mind Galaxy's End is going to be a full-featured real-time strategy game with 39 single-player missions and full multiplayer from 2 to 4 players (free-for-all and team support) with both adhoc and infrastructure support. We're aiming for the single-player Campaign to provide around twelve-plus hours of gameplay, with multiplayer being the replayability factor. I'll also be targeting a simultaneous North America and Europe release for Galaxy's End.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 8:22AM (Unverified) said
This game could rock or totally suck. It all depends on the game play mechanics and the online modes. I can't play my PSP online because Sony screwed up all my registration stuff, but I can play on the PlayStation Network.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 12:27PM (Unverified) said
Just sent my response..i'll definitely be supporting smaller game companies.I'll give it a shot if it comes out even though it might or might not suck.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 1:13PM David Black said
Ditto Songsblade. Consider my $20 bucks spent as well...
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 3:43PM (Unverified) said
galaxy end is good but any new on gundam vs gundam?
Posted: Oct 27th 2008 6:46PM Horuko said
this game looks cool
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