Long, long before PS4 and Xbox One battled it out for dominance in the console wars, there was Nintendo vs. Sega. That was the earliest, classic console war. Nintendo was a major superpower and Sega was a home-grown upstart that came out of a garage, but Sonic went on to match Mario blow for blow in an underdog story which is now coming to the silver screen. Sony has acquired the rights to the film from Blake Harris, author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a Generation. Scott Rudin, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg will produce the film.

According to a new press release from Atlantic Books, the book's United Kingdom distributor:

"Sony Pictures and Scott Rudin (Moneyball, The Social Network) are developing Console Wars as a feature film to be directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Knocked Up, Superbad). Rogen and Goldberg are also writing the screenplay. Harris is serving as Executive Producer, and is also co-directing a documentary on the same subject, with Rudin, Rogen and Goldberg producing as well."

Many fans who grew up during the '90s or who played video games remember the rivalry fondly, and are excited to see the film. Here are some of the best online comments so far:

"I am more from the Atari generation, but I will see the movie."  

"I was a producer at Sega of America n 1990-1992 when we pretty much kicked Nintendo's butt. Would be great it the producers got in touch with me and some of my friends who actually did the work."

"Bottom line, Sony was ready to COOPERATE WITH NINTENDO in the distribution of the new Play Station as early as 1991, but it fell through because of licensing disagreements. It wouldn't surprise me if this new movie includes that little tidbit, and it's pretty important. Fast-forward 20 years, Nintendo wouldn't be struggling to maintain a significant market share for its console like they are now; they're console units wouldn't only be catering to the kids, families, and nursing homes."