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LittleBigPlanet PSP title hitting on November 17th

Jeff Baker — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:53:41 +0000

The first we heard of a LittleBigPlanet PSP title was all the way back in February when it was announced alongside MotorStorm. At the time it was only said to be hitting store shelves sometime this year.

However, Sony has today announced that the PSP title will be hitting store shelves in North America on November 17th, 2009.

Sony hasn’t said much regarding the contents of the game but they have said that it will feature a massive DLC library, something that made the PS3 LittleBigPlanet title very popular.

via ripten

Saints Row title coming to PSP?

Jeff Baker — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:58:45 +0000

While it hasn’t been talked about much (or at all) it seems that a Swedish metal band by the name of Opeth has given us word that they have been selected to feature a song in an upcoming PSP version of Saints Row.

Below is an excerpt of their post:

We may not like playing video games all that much but we do like it when our music is featured on them! Makes us a bit proud even when it’s a game as big as Saints Row for the PSP and even prouder when the nice developer people show excellent taste by picking “The Lotus Eater” for it. So if you love playing video games: the game is expected to hit the streets around March 2010.

As with any rumor, take this with a grain of salt, but Opeth did seem positive one of their songs would be featured in said game, add that to the fact that THQ hasn’t said anything at all thus far.

We’ll update you with more information as it becomes known.

Read (VG247)

PSP Go won’t have faster CPU, faster USB instead

Jeff Baker — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:18:39 +0000

Last week a leaked FCC document showed that the PSP Go would have a beefed up, yet underclocked, 480MHz processor, or so we thought.

Today, Sony has released a statement detailing the fact that the 480Mhz will actually be used to clock the USB transfer rather than a CPU.

Total bummer, looks like we won’t be seeing any beefed up PSP graphics thanks to an updated processor. Oh well, maybe next time.

Read (Engadget)

PSPgo has a 480MHz processor, will be underclocked to 333MHz

Jeff Baker — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:18:52 +0000

Despite being underclocked like it’s predecessors, the PSPgo will actually feature an upgraded processor capable of maxing out at 480 MHz.

Sony hasn’t said much about this upgraded processor but if the past is anything to go by, we’ll be seeing that full 480Mhz of processing goodness at some point in the future. If you recall, the original PSP had a 333MHz processor but was underclocked to 266MHz. A bit into it’s life span Sony decided to unlock the full 333MHz of power giving developers a bit of room to play around with.

So again, it’s a safe bet that Sony will unlock the full 480MHz of processing power at some point however when remains unknown.

Read (Engadget)

Dynasty Warriors 6 Coming To PSP

Will Prusik — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:21:16 +0000

Ask someone what the Dynasty Warriors series is about and they’ll tell you it’s about richly stylized feudal Chinese warriors thrashing thousands of opponents over an endless series of battles. It’s one of those rare games where the things that some people love are the exact things that other people hate. If you’re like me and can’t get enough of bashing and slashing your way through hordes of enemies, you’ll soon be able to take that sort of fun on the road (or bus or train).

Koei has announced that they’re bringing a new version of the cult favorite to the PSP. It’s not the first title to be made portably in the series, but it’s certainly one of the most exciting since it’s being based off the PS2 version of Dynasty Warriors 6, the most recent title to be released. There’ll be twenty four battlefields and twenty-three generals with story modes to play through including Moukaku (Meng Huo to western gamers) who was included in the PS3 and Xbox 360-only Empires update. As with other PSP titles there’ll be wireless co-op play included so you can team up with a friend. It’s set for release in Japan on September 3rd, with no word yet of a release date elsewhere.

Apple Says New iPhone Superior To PSP

Will Prusik — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:49:51 +0000

Despite every cellphone company these days creating their own touch screen smartphone with more bells and whistles than Santa’s reindeer and a RAD class put together, the iPhone remains one of the most popular and easily recognized of the bunch. Ever since the successful launch of the App Store Apple has been hailing their own device as the eventual future of handheld gaming.

With their recent unveiling of the iPhone 3GS smack talk is being spread around with a broad brush. This time it’s not anyone from Apple; the culprit is mobile developer Fishlabs. The company’s boss, Michael Schade has claimed that the OpenGL support for the handheld will push its graphic capabilities far beyond that of Sony’s system, though he does point out that initial costs for developing Apps for the device will be expensive.

Unfortunately the issue most gamers have with the iPhone and iPod Touch has nothing to do with the graphical capabilities. The biggest complaint is the limited number of control schemes imposed by the touch screen. There’s only so much you can do with a tilt screen and cramming loads of buttons onto the touch screen leaves little room for graphics. It would theoretically be possible to create an attachment which would add more buttons, but would that really catch on? The people who want a gaming handheld likely already have one (or two) and the crowd who like the more simple games won’t need it. Will the new iPhone deliver a superior visual experience? Sure. Is it going to deliver a better gaming experience? Not at all.

Kratos In PSP Soul Calibur

Will Prusik — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:04:09 +0000

Soul Calibur has an ever-growing stable of characters each with their own back story, weapon and fighting style. Whether you prefer the immense and evil Nightmare or the ridiculous Elvis-esque hairstyle of Maxi, there’s someone that’s bound to appeal to you. Yet one of the most enjoyable parts of the series has often been the special guest characters.

Soul Calibur 2 had three different characters depending on your console. Soul Calibur 4 brings in characters from the Star Wars universe, allowing gamers to jump around their opponents as everyone’s favorite jedi muppet. As the first game in the series coming to handhelds, Broken Destiny has a hefty pedigree to live up to and it’s bringing a heavy hitter to the roster, both in terms of sheer power and appeal.

Sony’s handheld will feature a playable character from the company’s own stable of characters and who better to square off against dozens of brutal warriors than Kratos, the antihero of the God of War series. Unfortunately he wasn’t a selectable character for the demo at E3 so we don’t have any shots of him in action yet.

Sony Says “Shockers” Still Coming

Will Prusik — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:36:32 +0000

Sure, the PSP Go has been one of the worst-kept secrets in the gaming industry for the last few months, but until yesterday there hadn’t been real confirmation of its look, design or features. Pictures of it leaked, along with a list of features and the news that new Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet and Metal Gear Solid titles were being developed for the handheld.

Sony PR representative Jake Osuwah is assuring both E3 attendees and the general public that their bag of tricks is far from empty. After the pictures and details of the new device were leaked onto the internet Osuwah twittered: “Pre-E3 announcements or not! There’s still lots of shockers planned for you guys @ E3, stay tuned…”

Of course the real question is how many of these pre-E3 leaks are actually leaks and how many are deliberate releases masquerading as slip-ups in confidentiality.

Sony Busting Exclusive In Europe, PAL Region

Will Prusik — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:28:50 +0000

Tie-in games and licensed IP games are usually published for as many systems as possible, going for a quick round of sales in as many markets as possible. Ghostbusters: The Video Game is no exception with versions coming to the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS and PC.

Sony has cornered a small part of the market for this highly anticipated game however as non-Sony platform versions of the game will only be launching in North American markets. For Europe and PAL territories it’s going to be a Playstation exclusive title, with the PS3 and PS2 versions launching on June 19th along with the re-release of the film on Blu-ray. The PSP title will be available for those territories in Autumn of this year.

New PSP Rumored To Debut At E3

Will Prusik — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:02:05 +0000

Sony has been tight lipped on the existence of plans to create a UMD-less PSP so far but dribs and drabs of information made it through the cracks and kept the rumors going. The download-only nature of Patapon 2 threw gasoline on the fire, since if Sony is testing the potential for the PSP to adopt a digital distribution scheme it means they’ve got some time and money invested in it.

1Up is coming forward with information from sources directly working on the project. According to their report the new PSP is set to be revealed to the public this year at E3 in June. Several of the rumors about its redesign features are said to be correct, including a sliding screen that slides up to reveal the face buttons and a lack of a UMD slot, but no second analog nubbin. The sources claim that the new PSP will have a subtitle rather than a numerical designation and the existence of ‘Go!’ branded peripherals suggest it might be called the PSP Go!.

The new PSP will be launching in September in Japan, October or November in the USA. Over a hundred PSP titles are planned to be available for download at launch, with two SKU’s available, one with eight gigabytes of flash memory and the other with sixteen. (Note: the picture above is not an actual image of it, simply a mock-up from 1Up)

Soul Calibur Going Portable

Will Prusik — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:55:49 +0000

With any franchise it’s only a matter of time before some spin-off is made that deviates wildly from what made the series popular. Mortal Kombat has had several adventure focused titles, Resident Evil is soon to see a second rail shooter and Soul Calibur made an effort recently with Soul Calibur Legends. As is so often the case, the game was a bit of a disappointment, so they’re taking it back to basics for their next game.

Namco Bandai has revealed that for the first time you’ll be able to take the epic battles of Soul Calibur with you wherever you go on your PSP. Fully titled Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny the handheld game will feature many of the existing characters as well as some brand new ones, including one named Dampierre. Namco says that although all of the existing gameplay elements from the console version are being brought to the small screen they’re attempting to create a mode that’ll help to teach new players the ins and outs of the series’ fighting system.

The classic Arcade, Story and Survival modes are all included and thus far multiplayer is confirmed for Ad-Hoc wireless, but not for internet wireless. The game is due out this summer.

Sony continues weekly Playstation Store updates

Jeff Baker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:18:46 +0000

Just like Nintendo, Sony continues to update their online service weekly. This week we will see content for Saints Row 2, Guitar Hero World Tour, Tom Clancy’s HAWX and LittleBigPlanet, just to name a few, being added to the Playstation Store.

On the PSP side of things Rachet & Clank: Size Matters was added, in its entirety, to the service for $15.99.

Everything else, provided by the Official Playstation Blog, after the break.

PULSE
Pulse 4/23 Edition (free)
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. New video arrivals include Quantum of Solace, political thriller Frost/Nixon, Sci Fi Channel’s Caprica, and the latest season of MTV hit, The Hills. We also take a look at the classic turn-based combat of Worms, the PixelJunk Eden Encore expansion pack, and downloadable content for Cuboid.
File size: 193 MB (HD) 312 MB (1080)

Add-on Game Content
LittleBigPlanet Heavenly Sword Mini-Pack ($2.99)
Get costumes and stickers from the Heavenly Sword universe to enhance your LittleBigPlanet experience!
File size: 1.04 MB

LittleBigPlanet Creator Pack 1 (free)
What to get some hints on how to be a better LittleBigPlanet Creator? Download this pack and and get options and tutorials that will take you the next level, including:

INFINITE LIVES CHECKPOINT
TWEAKABLE VISIBILITY FOR CONNECTORS
TWEAKABLE ANGLE RANGE FOR SWITCHES
GLOBAL SETTINGS OBJECT
TETHERLESS JETPACK AND ENHANCEMENT REMOVER
File size: 1.04 MB

Disgaea 3 – Absence of Justice Curtis ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Curtis from Disgaea.
File size: 1.22 MB

Disgaea 3 – Absence of Justice Prinny Curtis ($1.99)
This package file adds a new custom character called Prinny Curtis from Disgaea.
File size: 1.22 MB

The Godfather II – Jack Of All Trades ($3.99)
Jimmy Lira: The ONLY recruit who can ultimately be upgraded to have every specialty in the game! Jimmy Lira starts out with the arsonist, engineer, medic, and safecracker specialties, and comes equipped with a level 2 machine gun – the MP38. He appears in the NY Don’s office when New York is first unlocked, and in your NY safehouse at all times after that.
File size: 100 KB

The Godfather II – Level 4 Firearms Package ($3.99)
These five firearms are exactly what a Don needs to put his family on top! Each weapon can be equipped by you and your family, and used in multiplayer matches. This collection includes the Modern Dillinger, the .700 Magnum Impact, the Herzstopper, the MG-S1 Sniper Wolfe, and the Street Sweeper. Equips once New York is unlocked.
File size: 100 KB

The Godfather II – The Pentangeli Map Pack ($6.75)
This pack includes the Cuba multiplayer map and the Junkyard multiplayer map. The Cuba map is entirely outdoors and perfectly suited for large battles, featuring plenty of cover and strategic chokepoints for your team to defend and take over. The Junkyard features structures with several tiers to explore and defend. Use elevation to your advantage to get a drop on the competition.
File size: 98 MB

The Godfather II – The Corleone Bundle ($9.99)
This bundle includes all premium content: all level four weapons, the jack of all trades (Jimmy Lira) crew member, and the multiplayer map pack. Truly perfect for those who aspire to be the Don of all Dons. Jimmy Lira appears in the NY Don’s office when New York is first unlocked, and in your NY safehouse at all times after that. The level four weapons equip once New York is unlocked.
File size: 98 MB

Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Booster Pack ($4.99)
The Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Booster Pack features 25 new layouts to beat in Infinity Mode and a Level Editor that allows players to create a new layout from scratch that can be shared with other gamers by hosting an online multiplayer game on the custom layout. Also included is a series of new Trophies obtainable by only the most dedicated Mahjong players. Highly-requested mouse support is also available now via a free patch download.
File size: 100 KB

Midnight Club Los Angeles – South Central Vehicle Pack 2 ($2.99)
South Central Vehicle Pack 2 brings even more power and status, featuring the 2008 Cadillac XLR, the 2008 Lancer Evolution X, the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and the free 2008 Ducati 1098 R.
File size: 1.7 MB

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Pack 1 (free)
Download Storm Pack 1 and unleash the legendary First Hokage as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 1 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
File size: 100 KB

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Pack 2 (free)
Download Storm Pack 2 and unleash the legendary Second Hokage as your support character in battle. The Storm Pack 2 also contains new Ultimate Mission to engage!
File size: 100 KB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“I Know Where You Came From”— Hautwerk ($1.99)
“Stop Start Again”— Hautewerk ($1.99)
“Alone in My Head”— Hautewerk ($1.99)
Hautewerk Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Hautewerk Pack 01. This pack includes: “Alone in My Head,” “I Know Where You Came From,” and “Stop Start Again” by Hautewerk.
“Ridin’ the Storm Out”— REO Speedwagon ($1.99)
“Roll With the Changes”— REO Speedwagon ($1.99)
“Take It on the Run”— REO Speedwagon ($1.99)
“Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)”— Styx ($1.99)
“Renegade”— Styx ($1.99)
“Too Much Time on My Hands”— Styx ($1.99)
“Can’t Stop Rockin’”— Styx/REO Speedwagon ($1.99)
REO Speedwagon/Styx Pack 01 ($10.99) – This pack includes: “Ridin’ the Storm Out,” “Roll With the Changes,” and “Take It on the Run” by REO Speedwagon, “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights),” and “Too Much Time on My Hands ‘09” by Styx, and “Can’t Stop Rockin’” by Styx/REO Speedwagon.
File sizes: 21 MB – 49 MB (singles), 71 MB – 243 MB (track packs)

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com

“Iron Fist” by Motörhead ($1.99)
“Jail Bait” by Motörhead ($1.99)
“Love Me Like A Reptile” by Motörhead ($1.99)
Motörhead Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Jail Bait”, “Iron Fist”, and “Love Me Like A Reptile” by Motörhead. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.
File sizes: 31 MB – 37 MB (singles), 102 MB (track pack)

Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed ($9.99)
Help disgruntled Ultor microbiologist Tera Patrick expose the megacorp’s seedy operations to the world. Battle through three all new co-op enabled missions.
File size: 158 MB

Sonic Unleashed Holoska Adventure Pack ($2.99)
Download an all-new Holoska adventure! Covered in snow, this northern land dotted with houses made of ice will let you play four daytime & two nighttime stages, but be warned – you’ll have to maneuver through some icy caverns and sharp icicles! This pack includes four brand new stages and two new missions.
Be sure and download the other location packs to unleash the full Sonic experience!
Note: These stages are accessed in Holoska, so unlocking Holoska is a requirement to play these additional stages.
File size: 236 MB

Tom Clancy’s HAWX – European Assault Pack ($4.99)
Take the lead in the multi-role carrier borne version of the Dassault Rafale, the robust Saab-37 Viggen and two Mirage planes designed for nuclear strike and long-range interception. Fly the delta winged FB-22 prototype bomber, based on the cutting edge design of the F-22 Raptor. In addition, you get the advanced experimental XA-20 Razorback featured in EndWar.
File size: 1.95 MB

Game Demos (free)
Red Faction: Guerrilla Demo
Alec Mason arrives on Mars hungry for a new life, but the promise of a brighter future quickly fades after a tragic encounter with the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Lead the revolution against the EDF using guerrilla tactics and strategic destruction in an epic battle for control of the Red Planet.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 732 MB

UFC 2009 Undisputed Demo
So you want to be a fighter! Then download the demo featuring playable UFC Fighters Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua! UFC 2009 Undisputed is an explosive fighting game detailing the action, intensity and attitude of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
ESRB Rated T
File size: 561 MB

Game Videos (free)
Pulse 4/23 Edition
File size: 193 MB (HD) 312 MB (1080)

Patapon 2: Multiplayer Trailer
File size: 61 MB (HD)

Patapon 2: Hero Trailer
File size: 59 MB (HD)

Alpha Protocol Developer Diary 1
File size: 117 MB (HD)

Alpha Protocol Developer Diary 2
File sizes: 140 MB (HD)

Bayonetta Story trailer
File size: 79 MB (HD)

Movie, TV and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free)
Not Easily Broken Blu-ray Trailer
File size: 95 MB (HD) 120 MB (1080)

The Da Vinci Code Blu-ray Trailer
File size: 52 MB (HD) 65 MB (1080)

What Doesn’t Kill You Blu-ray Trailer
File size: 123 MB (HD) 153 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes
Ladies of Cinco de Mayo ($1.49)
File size: 5.58 MB

Sexy Referee ($1.99)
File size: 5.44 MB

Spring Flowers ($1.49)
File size: 5.43 MB

PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters ($15.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
The PSP system debut of Ratchet and Clank, taking the franchise back to its gameplay roots with all new weapons and gadgets, plus wireless multiplayer gaming.

While on a much needed vacation, Ratchet and Clank’s rest and relaxation time is suddenly cut short as they soon find themselves lured into a mysterious quest. Following the trail of a kidnapped girl, Ratchet and Clank rediscover a forgotten race of genius inventors known as the Technomites. They soon uncover a plot more dangerous than they could have imagined.
Download this PSP system classic game today to jump into the action!

Key Features:

New and returning weapons and gadgets, including the Shocker, Agents of Doom and Shrink Ray
Utilize the all-new customizable armor system themed for various gameplay to gain upgrades and advance through challenging action-packed areas.
Gain access to different vehicles to compete in races and combat enemies in intense battlefield missions.
ESRB Rated E 10+
File size: 762 MB

Game Videos (free)
Pulse 4/23 Edition
File size: 34 MB

Patapon 2 Multiplayer Trailer
File size: 9.44 MB

Patapon 2 Hero Trailer
File size: 9.21 MB

Resistance: Retribution Multiplayer Featurette
File size: 17 MB

Resistance: Retribution Accolades Trailer
File size: 9.52 MB

PSP Themes
Ladies of Cinco de Mayo ($1.49) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 494 KB

Sexy Referee ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 468 KB

Casual Gaming CEO Says iPhone “Freaking Out” Sony and Nintendo

Will Prusik — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:08:01 +0000

A few years ago the trash talking and constant speculation about whose gaming system was superior was limited to consoles. The Nintendo DS and PSP had for the most part kept to their own audiences, releasing games and brightening the commutes/lines of gamers everywhere. Recently a self proclaimed competitor has arrived and has ushered in a whole new wave of inflammatory statements.

If you hadn’t guessed I’m talking about the iPhone (and iPod Touch). Since Apple launched the device and its App store they’ve been saying that the handheld will eventually push both Sony and Nintendo out of the portable gaming market. Now another company is jumping in on Apple’s side. Digital Chocolate’s CEO Trip Hawkins has said that the iPhone is more than capable of challenging the DS and PSP and says that he thinks the unit is “freaking out” Sony and Nintendo since it has “ only penetrated one half of one percent of its total market.” However with some simple calculations given the 30 million iPhones sold he’s including the more than six billion people on the planet as possible iPhone buyers.

Unfortunately as with everyone proclaiming the iPhone as the doom of all other handhelds, he’s neglecting the fact that the lack of buttons limits the number of possible control schemes, thus limiting the possible range of games. The games offered on the Apple App store are just too simple to hold the attention of serious gamers for long. We thirst for strategy, complexity and storylines, not another block breaker game.

PSP to become a Remote Control

Brian — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:06:03 +0000

We have seen a lot of gadgets being used for crazy ideas such as remote controllers and apparently Sony has something in store for its portable PSP. Sony has filed a patent for a remote-controlled car that would use the PSP as an interface.

It’s equipped with a camera to feed video to the PSP and users would be able to upload the footage to a website if they want. But that’s not all. The patent mentions an augmented reality racing game. The game recognizes real objects as elements in the racing game, so basically, you build your own track from stuff ou have around the house.

(Source) Slipperybrick

Atlus Announces Crimson Gem Saga

Will Prusik — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:35:40 +0000

Game publisher Atlus is continuing their streak of bringing games to the USA; their newest title is Crimson Gem Saga, which they’ve secured the publishing rights to release on the PSP. The title is a JRPG which promises a thrilling story and turn based combat that is simple enough for newcomers to master and complex enough to keep the attention of more experienced gamers including combo chains, ambush attacks and multi-character attacks.

For once North American gamers are getting something over the Japanese version: in addition to an excellent soundtrack Atlus has added over a thousand extra lines of voice acting to the original. The game revolves around Killian von Rohcoff, a hero who hits a run of bad luck. After being robbed of the top spot in his graduating class he follows a lead on a job which gets his wallet stolen and propels him into the main storyline which revolves around an ancient artifact known as the ‘Wicked Stone’ (which my keen intuition tells me might be some shade of red).

$25,000 PSP Resistance tournament

Jeff Baker — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:56:17 +0000

It was recently announced that SCEA and Global Gaming are offering a tournament for PSP title Resistance: Retribution. The prize? $25,000 worth of Sony gear.

The tournament will run both 2v2 and 4v4 ladders and goes today through May 10th.

Prizes, courtesy of Kotaku, are as follows:

2v2 Competition Prizes
• First Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® TV Prize Pack (32″ XBR TV, PSP®-3000, 16GB PRO Duo and Component AV Cables. ARV $1420) for each player
• Second Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® Pack (PSP®-3000, 16GB PRO Duo. ARV $370) for each player
• Third Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player
• Fourth Place (2 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player

4v4 Competition Prizes
• First Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® TV Prize Pack (32″ XBR TV, PSP-3000, 16GB PRO Duo and Component AV Cables. ARV $1420) for each player
• Second Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards, and PSP® Pack (PSP-3000, 16GB PRO Duo. ARV $370) for each player
• Third Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player
• Fourth Place (4 players): Leather Bomber Jacket (ARV $180), $500 in Sonystyle® Gift Cards for each player

More official information here.

GTA Staying with PSP

Brian — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:03:46 +0000

Contrary to speculations that Grant Theft Auto may be jumping to the Nintendo DS side, Sony has made it clear that is has no plans to remove the popular franchise from their sleek portable unit.

According to what SCEA head of PSP marketing John Koller told MTV Multiplayer, GTA is “a tremendous franchise for PlayStation in general,” which means PSP owners will once again see a handheld installment on the PSP in the near future.

“No one should sleep on that franchise. That’s a tremendous franchise for PlayStation in general. We’ve had two that are the top two sellers on PSP right now. So, there’s definitely continued conversations with ['GTA' development studio] Rockstar on all their brands. That’s nothing that’s left the PlayStation family.”

All of these rumors started to come about when Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars was ready to go for the Nintendo DS. But then again, it only makes sense to bring one of the most popular video game franchises in history to as many different platforms as humanly possible, and of course, that does include the PlayStation brand.

(Source) PSXtreme

PSP Announces Big Name Games for 2009

Brian — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:01:30 +0000

For the many PSP owners and enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a storm of new applications heading your way as Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced a huge and colourful year for its PSP handheld entertainment system.

The arrival of some big-name titles in 2009 for PAL territories include

LittleBigPlanet

MotorStorm

These new games will be coming to PSP this year, joining the ranks of popular PlayStation franchises such as the ever entertaining Buzz!

“There are a lot of big claims in the gaming industry but we’re confident when we say that 2009 is going to be an exciting year for PSP,” said Mark Hardy, European Marketing Director, SCEE. “Our fans have demanded big PSP titles and this year, we’re going to deliver again and again. With Resistance: Retribution™, already on its way to stores, PSP gamers are going to get one big franchise after another.”

(Source) Three Speech

PSP 2 on it’s way, digital downloads only

Jeff Baker — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:34:12 +0000

Word has recently been released, thanks to cheif creative officer of Acclaim David Perry, that the PSP 2 is real, and could hit as early as this fall. However, the above picture will not be the PSP 2, bummer.

“I spoke to a developer who is working on it right now,” he said. “I know this developer is already working on it, so that means they have a prototype. That would sound like a fall release to me.”

But what’s different from the pervious version of the PSP? Well, according to Perry, Sony is planning on exclusively digital. This means that there is no UMD slot and games will be purchased through the Playstation Store.

Is this a good move for Sony or are they just jumping the gun in an attempt to be ahead of the competition?

Read (Kotaku)

Patapon 2 Coming This Year

Will Prusik — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:44:27 +0000

While the rhythm game is an interesting genre, most games have you playing guitar or drums or the like, essentially keeping the rhythm for its own sake is the ultimate goal of the game. One game that took the rhythm genre in a different yet extremely addictive genre was Patapon for the PSP. You took control of a tribe of cutesy yet fearsome eyeball creatures called Patapons on their quest for the “IT at Earthend”. By drumming different songs in different rhythms you could instruct them to advance, attack and various other actions, including creating rain and other miracles.

With the ending of the first leaving a sequel possibility wide open and the title having performed well both critically and financially it’s no surprise that a sequel has been announced for later this year. As with the original the sequel is being developed internally by Sony and will build upon many of the features of the original. The press release boasts 200%+ more content for the sequel, with new units including bird riders, magicians and robots, more bosses, minigames and songs. There will even be a fully customizable ‘Hero Patapon’ who can be outfitted with a variety of weapons and equipment. The sequel also adds multiplayer capabilities to the game which will be releasing Spring or Summer of this year.