This week's PSP News

EGM reviews and rumours for JUNE , 2008. "GTA 4 PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp"
Today, April 28, 2008, 8 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Reviews: Mario Kart Wii - B+, C+, C Good: A few great new tracks and powerups Bad: Dumbed-down gameplay, predictable design Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy - A, A-, B- Good: Rich level/object editor Bad: That's pretty much if after beating the campaign Castle of Shikigami III - C+, C+, B- Good: It's a shoot-em-up on Wii Bad: It's too short and too tough UEFA Euro 2008 - B+, B+, A Good: Through passes finally work, online integration Bad: Goalkeepers are unnaturally good NBA Ballers: Chosen One - D+, D, C Good: Chuck D live in studio, brings the noise Bad: The lame "into the crowd and back" pass Grand Theft Auto IV - A+, A+, A Good: World, relationships, story Bad: Some missions canned, control takes getting used to PS3 or 360 version: 360 for DLC, PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp Viking: Battle for Asgard - D+, C-, C+ Good: Epic, bloody battles Bad: Repetitive fetch quests, no replay value Persona 3: FES - A, A, A Good: Plenty of new content, $30 price Bad: Some questionable soundtrack choices Myst - C-, D, D Good: Some of the new tools help Bad: though most of them are useless Super Dodgeball Brawlers - C+, C, C+ Good: A content-rich remake, new special moves Bad: Short on bells and whistles, outdated presentation RUMOURS :- Rumors: - Third Person Halo Prequel for Holiday 2009 - Bioshock PS3 in September with all DLC and better visuals, Bioshock 2 - shown around same time - Max Payne 3, Red Dead Revolver 2, LA Noire for 360 as well, GTA MMO - Persona 4 in North America before the end of 2008, Persona PSP and - PS3 in the works - Rock Band 2 with new modes - New Castlevania for DS, Wii, and a 3D 360/PS3 game - MGS4 PS3 bundle will be VERY limited. If you haven't pre-ordered by - June you might be screwed **courtesy of NeoGaf forums
New games this week: Grand Theft Auto IV edition
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Features, PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360 Yeah, so, big surprise, right? Grand Theft Auto IV is the biggest release of the (first half of) the year and it's our featured game this week. But if you like the digit "3" to stay far, far away from your console name, fear not: There's good stuff for you as well with Mario Kart Wii and Iron Man (which looks like it may not be terrible) also being released.See what other non-hooker-beating-related wonders await you after the break.Continue reading New games this week: Grand Theft Auto IV editionRead Permalink Email this Comments
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 4/21 - 4/27
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP These user-generated levels from echochrome terrify us. We can't wait to try them. Also: Are you ready for the first details of the US SingStore launch? Find out how much DLC songs will cost, and more, in our extensive report.Previews/Hands-on SingStar (PS3)First official details about the upcoming US release. Siren: New Translation (PS3)We get our hands on the Japanese demo. Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (PS3)Hands-on with the upcoming anime fighter. Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution (PS3)We play Sid Meier's next big console game. B-Boy (PSP)Breakdancing arrives on PSP ... a few years late. Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 (PSP)Ramen-eating ninja gets another fighter on PSP. Downloads Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 (PSP)Get a small taste of this PSP-exclusive fighter. Get the demo here! Continue reading PS Fanboy Week in Review: 4/21 - 4/27Permalink Email this Comments
Japanese hardware sales, April 14 - April 20: Endangered edition
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, BusinessAs the devious rapscallions who skip to the figures every week already know, the nation of Japan (and indirectly, the entire planet) is facing a dire emergency. No, not overpopulation, or global warming, or the biodiversity crisis -- I speak, of course, of the pending disappearance of all video game consoles from the face of the Earth, clearly evidenced by this week's underwhelming sales charts.These lackluster sales figures couldn't possibly represent a decline in the ludological avarice of the Japanese people -- so what could be the cause for all the downpointery? Mankind's interference in the natural habitat of these illustrious creatures? Some sort of self-destructive behavior? Scientists and industry analysts are working around the clock to solve this dilemma before the gaming ecosystem collapses upon itself, leaving humanity with just one method of self-entertainment: Ball in a Cup. However, cheap Ball in a Cup knock-offs will surely follow, leading to the inevitable crash of the Ball in a Cup market, at which point we'll really be screwed. To help prevent this near-certain extinction, the Joystiq crew has begun organizing "Console Aid 2008", a summer concert series that will sweep through the Pacific Northwest like a philanthropic plague. With headliners such as Tay Zonday, Rick Astley, O' Reely n' teh Buckets, and (obligatorily) U2, we're sure to garner millions in ticket sales -- a breathtakingly charitable 4 percent of which will go toward the Video Game Preservation Fund. What? Blogger's gotta eat. - PSP: 85,421 300 (0.35%)- DS Lite: 44,551 2,607 (5.53%) - Wii: 44,241 2,055 (4.44%) - PS3: 7,438 794 (9.65%) - PS2: 6,545 289 (4.23%) - Xbox 360: 1,076 71 (6.19%) [Source: Media Create]See: The dwindling archivesPermalink Email this Comments
1UP Impressions of the New N-Gage
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
We’ve been reporting on the new N-Gage platform for several months now after learning that Nokia intended to revive the name of its failed handheld device as a mobile gaming platform. Although only supported for a scant few phones currently, Nokia is expecting support to catch on as time goes on. With sidetalkin’ a thing of the past, 1UP’s Andrew Podolsky got some hands-on time with N-Gage. Many of these games use complex 3D and look much better than typical mobile games. The games that are rendered in 2D tend to have sharp visuals as well. Most N-Gage games can be rotated 90 degrees into a “landscape view,” which has the added advantage of allowing you to hold your hands on both sides of the screen, like a PSP or DS. When held horizontally, you can easily reach buttons on the right side of the screen, which have been specifically placed for use during games. The comfortable feel of new systems like the Nokia N-81 cannot be understated, especially considering the problems the old N-Gage had with its form factor. There’s still a lot of work to be done, and the particulars are far from perfect. With its Xbox Live-styled online service, there is hope that N-Gage might actually catch on this time. The market is certainly there, as Popcap knows from its experience with Bejeweled. ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Wii Sport GageNew Nokia N-Gage Platform Pushed BackCapcom Games Back on N-Gage in 2008Nokia Launches N-Gage Platform to Unsurprisingly Little Fanfare1UP Nintendo Summit Impressions All in One Lovely Post
Video Game Releases for the Week of April 27th
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
We are all well aware that the giant that is GTA IV will be hitting stores on Tuesday. We also know that Mario Kart Wii will be released tomorrow, which is Sunday, which is a weird day for a game release, which is why I am using the world “which” so much. Nevertheless, there ARE other games hitting shelves next week, and while they deserve just as much attention as any other highly anticipated title, whoever decided that this would be a great week to launch their game needs either a reality check or to lay off the sauce. Here are the games slated to hit shelves next week. As always, we are not responsible for any changes to said dates - blame the publisher, not us. Since there are not as many releases as previous weeks, I did not break them down by system this time and listed the date instead: April 27: Mario Kart Wii (Wii) April 28: Corvette Evolution GT (DS), Requiem: Bloodymare (PC) April 29: Brain Voyage (DS), GTA IV & GTA IV Special Edition (PS3, Xbox 360), Let’s Pilates (DS), Let’s Yoga (DS) Polar Games 2 (PC), Riding Star (PS2) SNK Arcade Classics: Volume 1 (PS2, PSP) Toy Shop (DS) Winx Club: Mission Enchantix (DS) For more information on any of the games listed above, just click through the links. ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Video Game Releases for the Week of April 13thWorldwide PSP releases for the week of July 29Play Gears of War With Velvet Revolver (Xbox Live)Siren: New Translation Video is Pretty Scary - Let's Hope the Same Can be Said for the Game6/18/07 - New Releases This Week
Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant Impressions [Sierra Spring Event 08]
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Good old Crash Bandicoot, he takes a licking and keeps on ticking. And tick he will in his next game, for the Xbox 360, PS2, PSP and PSP. It is a follow up to Crash of the Titans and this time the story takes form in a spoof of the iPhone. A techno device has hit Crash's world that everyone wants and MUST get their hands on. What they don't know is, this device is being used to control their minds by nefarious forces. The only one who seems to not be affected by the device is Crash who must use his powers to save the day. The title includes plenty of the platforming levels that Crash is famous for, but also includes a more free roaming aspect than previous games. Crash uses an arsenal of powers including a new dodge move and combo attacks as well as capturing enemy powers that can be used later. These powers can be used not only to defeat other enemies but also to solve the various environmental puzzles that you are confronted with. There is a limit to the number of enemy powers that you can carry at one time however, so be sure to stock up wisely. And don't be discouraged if you can't figure out a level right away and be sure to remember that there are multiple ways to solve every puzzle. Often the key is matching your enemy powers with your environments. Crash will include a co-p mode where an additional player can add in as Crash's sexy friend Co-Co. No online mode is in place yet but it is something that is being considered. While the graphics looked great and it was definitely a new game in many respects, this ultimately seemed like more of the same to me. I can see this game appealing to the younger set or die hard Crash Bandicoot fans (?) but more than likely most regular gamers will find it a bit typical. Of course I could be wrong and this could be the title that brings Crash back to his former glory. Then who will be laughing out of the other side of his face? galleryPost('crash0425', 3, ');
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: Spyro Grows Up, [Sierra Spring Event 08]
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Spyro franchise, Sierra and Estranges Libellules are teaming up to bring you The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon. This title will complete the trilogy of Spyro games that includes A New Beginning and The Eternal Night. Spyro has long been considered a kids game and while it is still being marketed to a younger audience, the franchise has definitely grown up. The first thing I noticed was the graphical upgrade. For a cartoony style game, the backgrounds and character models looked really nice. The water rushing by in a nearby river was particularly well done. Once I stopped gazing a the backgrounds, it was time to take a look at Spyro himself. His character model has matured with the franchise and he looks a bit more like a teenager than a baby dragon. This game also marks a new power for Spyro: flight. In previous games, Spyro could only sort of hover and glide a short distance, but now he has the full power of flying at his fingertips. Joining Spyro in his adventures is Cynder, a rather goth like female dragon who was formerly an enemy in the last game. You can play as both characters by switching back and forth with a button press or bring a friend along to play in co-op mode.Spyro isn't the only thing that has grown up in this game however. The battle system has matured greatly as well, adding in God of War and Devil May Cry type fighting elements. Despite the violence of these two games particular style, Spyro manages to pull the best elements while still remaining kid friendly. For instance, Spyro's ability to harness the elements features a Kratos-like electrical area attack that will take out multiple ememies at the same time. The spouting fountains of blood and severed limbs however, are absent. Cynder has her own set of abilities as well that make use of her darker shadow powers, using things like poison and fear. Gems can be collected throughout the levels to help power up Spyro and Cynder's various powers. Sets of armor can be found throughout the game that can be mixed and matched or use one whole set to gain bonus abilities. Spyro also boasts a pretty hefty voice acting cast with Elijah Wood returning as the voice of Spyro, goth girl supreme Christina Ricci as Cynder, Gary Oldman as Ignitus, Wayne Brady as Sparx, Mark Hamill as the evil Dark Master and Blair Underwood as Hunter. It is expected to hit in early October on the Wii, DS, PS2, PS3 and Xbox 360 with the PSP oddly absent from the lineup. The gameplay on the various systems will vary slightly as they always do, but the storyline will remain the same. The PS3 version will even take advantage of the Sixxaxis controls although this control scheme will be optional. Apparently they have learned a lesson that the creator of a certain other dragon flying game didn't. All in all I really enjoyed what I saw of this latest Spyro title and the new battle system seems like it might cross that line from pure kids game into attracting some more open minded adult gamers who enjoy a cartoony romp. As a fan of the first Spyro game, I will certainly be interested in checking it out once it is released to see more of how the the little purple dragon has come into his own. galleryPost('spyrods0425', 3, ');
Week in Games: OMG Most Awesomest Game Ever This Week [Week In Games]
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Of course I am talking about LET'S PILATES for the DS! Woot! This amazingly deep sandbox-MMO-driving-multiplayer-movie tie-in lets you build flexibility, strength, endurance and coordination IN REAL TIME! An exclusive review gave it 11/10! Best game since Shaq Fu! Oh yeah, Mario Kart Wii is out, Iron Man is coming Friday and uh, Grand Theft Auto IV or something. So which of these gets your hard earned gamer coin? Mario Kart Wii (WII) Grand Theft Auto IV (X360, PS3) Iron Man (X360, PSP, PS2, PS3, WII, DS) SNK Arcade Classics Volume 1 (PSP, PS2) Great War Nations: The Spartans (PC) Baseball Mogul 2009 (PC) Toy Shop (DS) Let's Yoga (DS) Brain Voyage (DS) Let's Pilates (DS) New Video Game Releases - Week of April 27 [GameSpot]
New Homebrew Games for the PSP: Beavers, Tanks and Parachutes - PSP-Downloads News
Yesterday, April 27, 2008, 10:15:46 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
New Homebrew Games for the PSP: Beavers, Tanks and ParachutesPSP-Downloads News, UK - 13 minutes agoIt is based on a Nintendo game from 1984, named parachute, and now a clever developer has brought it back to life for the PSP. The gaming concept is very ...
Six Flags 2008 - Tatsu
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
video taping my cousins and sis on tatsu.
My xmb theme cfw 3.90
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
here is mi psp with a xbox 360 theme....
six flags 2008- Goliath
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Vid on goliath!
guitar hero Areosmith
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
this is just the trailer for the game
Rewards 1- how to get stuff for free!
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Go here: http://www.rewards1.com/index.php?referrer_id=50062 ive already got a ps3!
kerim
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
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SoulCalibur IV Yoda_Vader Fight Trailer
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
SoulCaliburIV_Yoda_Vader_FightTrailer GReat! for ps3 xbox360
iron man official trailer on wii,ps3,ps3,xbox360,ds,pc,psp
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
iron man official trailer for wii, ps2.ps3, xbox360, ds, pc and psp
PSP - God of War: Chains of Olympus - Spanish TV Spot
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
God of War: Chains of Olympus - Spanish TV Spot. http://www.psp-team.pl
Hell Boy : The Science Of Evil - CheckCost UK Trailer
Thursday, April 24, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Compare, find and review the best available deals for Hell Boy: The Science Of Evil on PS3, XB360, PSP at Checkcost UK
Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars Review
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4:40:02 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
2k8 Baseball For the DS
Duke Nukem to PSP and DS
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 11:21:02 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Duke Nukem
Unique games for PSP lead to platform success
Friday, March 28, 2008, 3:25:57 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Sony: Devs now seeing key to PSP success
Video Game Walkthroughs on IGN
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Recently added walkthroughs on IGN
Find game cheats on IGN
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Recently added video game cheats from IGN
Today's IGN headlines 03-28-08
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Headlines from IGN
Today's News from Gamespot 03/28/08
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Browse today's headlines from the gaming website Gamespot
Today on Gamasutra 3/28/08
Friday, March 28, 2008, 3:09:57 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Today's headlines from Gamasutra, the website for Game Developers
Space Invaders and Arkanoid for DS
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 12:54:48 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Square Enix Announces Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid DS
Learn about the World Video Games Market
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 12:10:39 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Video games and Leisure software industry is available in its catalogue.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 6:40:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
You are a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st, those who are strong enough and who are respected and idolized by the citizens.
Wild Arms XF
Monday, March 10, 2008, 2:26:00 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
The once vibrant world of Filgaia is slowly dying, a result of some cataclysmic event lost in the dim, misty reaches of the past.
Silent Hill Origins
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 1:25:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
The renowned Silent Hill survival horror series makes its handheld gaming debut with a brand new adventure that reveals many of the series' most hallowed secrets.
Patapon
Monday, February 18, 2008, 9:24:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Featuring more than 20 missions in a variety of environments such as swamps, volcanos, gorges and deserts, players will outfit a Patapon army, collect resources, and grow their tribe into a devastating fighting force.
God of War Chains of Olympus
Saturday, February 09, 2008, 4:50:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Exclusive God of War title for the PSP
Downstream Panic!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008, 7:35:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
After a gigantic cyclone pulls up all of the fish into Earth's atmosphere, it is up to the player to guide fish as they descend back into the Ocean.
Cookie and Cream
Sunday, February 03, 2008, 4:47:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
When the moon is no longer lighting the night sky, two rabbits - Cookie and Cream - are put in charge of discovering where the night time orb has gone to.
Chili Con Carnage
Sunday, February 03, 2008, 1:55:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Chili Con Carnage is one of the most outrageous action games you'll ever play.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Sunday, February 03, 2008, 1:46:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and timeless side scrolling gameplay in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.
Aliens vs. Predator Requiem
Saturday, February 02, 2008, 2:36:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Hunt Alien prey as a Predator based on the hit movie.