by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. has secured the North American publishing rights for Class of Heroes for PSP, a first-person dungeon-crawling RPG adventure with more than 75 levels of deadly catacombs, hundreds of varieties of vile monsters, intricate art of alchemy, and over 1300 items, priceless treasures, and rare artifacts.
by Rainier on March 9, 2009 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on March 9, 2009 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.
by Rainier on March 8, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator set during the WWII conflict and featuring many action missions with a historically accurate timeline, authentic planes, units. Originally scheduled for March 15, Air Conflicts for PSP has been pushed until March 31, 2009.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 6, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A.'s Class of Heroes is a first-person dungeon-crawling RPG adventure with more than 75 levels of deadly catacombs, hundreds of varieties of vile monsters, intricate art of alchemy, and over 1300 items, priceless treasures, and rare artifacts.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The best-selling crossword puzzle board game Scrabble is on deck to land on handheld platforms including the NDS and PSP, and will feature three modes of play including Classic, Speed and the new Scrabble Slam.
by Rainier on March 3, 2009 @ 7:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mytran Wars is a round-based strategy game where the player researches new technologies and continues to rearm his mecha, thereby fighting battles in wonderful 3D landscapes – against the AI or other human opponents in various multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tenchu: Shadow Assassins lets gamers master the deadly techniques of a real ninja on the PSP system. Although it was mentioned in
Ubisoft's Q3 2008 financials, the PSP version was officially announced today.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 2, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.
by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 5:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced a collection of double-packs for PSP featuring pairings of its biggest titles for the format. The new compilations retain their original packaging, but are twinned in a special slip cases, starting with Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops with Silent Hill Origins, and Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops alongside Coded Arms.
by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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S.O.S: The Final Escape 3 is the latest installment in the survival game series, previous titles were on the PS2, requiring you to fend for yourself in a city surrounded by mountains, ocean, and rivers that is experiencing torrential rains. All order has collapsed and there is no choice but to escape.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamelion, currently working on the WiiWare title
Furry Legends, has received authorized Sony developer status early 2009 for Sony PSP and PS3, and is now preparing to begin full production of casual games for those platforms.
by Richard Poskozim on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As Nippon Ichi Software’s first pure action game, Prinny will be the most heartpounding and challenging sidescrolling action game ever. Players will control an unlucky penguin dude called a Prinny and slash their way through various Netherworlds.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 10:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced that is is bringing a remake of the first Shin Megami Tensei: Persona to the PSP, featuring a completely redone localization, gameplay enhancements, and content additions never before seen, to North America.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The MotorStorm festival has ripped-up the Monument Valley desert, it’s obliterated everything that stood in its path on The Island, and now it’s set for a whole new challenge. MotorStorm Arctic Edge sees the music, the festival and the brutal off-road racing arrive in the breathtaking yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the arrival of some big-name PSP titles in 2009, LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm: Arctic Edge (also coming to PS2), previously only on PS3, will be coming to PSP this year, as well as Assassin's Creed and Rock Band Unplugged.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of the original, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Sanford May on Feb. 22, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LocoRoco 2 further plunges you into a colorful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Guide your LocoRoco through the various worlds using a simple tilting and bouncing gameplay mechanic.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. and SK Telecom announced their partnership efforts in bringing Crimson Gem Saga to North America. The game, a lovingly crafted exploration into the fundamentals of RPG fun, delivers lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 2:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Disgaea 2 incorporates some of the same features it did in the original to retain its “Do anything & try everything” heritage while making radical innovations that include suggestions from game fans. The PSP edition will get extra content such as a new scenario, new characters and more ...
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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No Gravity: The Plague of Mind is a 3D space shooter which allows you to control a spaceship in 1st or 3rd person perspective. Your job is to accomplish missions, with diverse objectives ranging from destroying enemy ships or base, escorting allied ships, raiding ground bases, clearing the mine field, etc.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.