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SouthPeak takes over TNA from Midway!

Chris Langridge — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:35:48 +0000

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOPK) announced today it has pinned a new deal to the mat to publish games based on the popular professional wrestling brand Total Nonstop Action and its flagship weekly television program TNA iMPACT!. The new game, TNA iMPACT!: Cross the Line, will be available for PSP (PlayStation®Portable) systems (including the PSP go system) and Nintendo DS™ later this winter.

“Their unique take on professional wrestling has captivated a continually growing fan base of millions of people across the world,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing for SouthPeak. “We look forward to giving those fans the opportunity to go head to head with all their favorite TNA superstars on the go, on either the PSP system or Nintendo DS.”

“We are very excited to partner with SouthPeak to release these games for the handheld systems,” said Steve Allison, Chief Marketing Officer for TNA Entertainment. “They have a great team that instantly impressed us with their passion and determination to work with us on these titles.”

Through an agreement with TNA, SouthPeak now has the rights to publish the handheld titles that were in development by Midway Games. TNA iMPACT! Cross the Line features the organization’s signature six-sided ring, wrestlers old and new for players to grapple with, action in and outside of the ring, wireless head to head play and much more. It is scheduled for release later this winter.

PSP Comic News and Two More Comics Free

Brett Schenker — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:00:29 +0000

SONY has announced some of the publishers you can expect to see when their comic service for the Playstation Portable launches in mid-December. Over on their blog a member of their staff goes over the list:

2000AD – Featuring Judge Dredd, Durham Red…
Disney – Follow the adventures of Mickey Mouse, Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck….
IDW – Astro Boy, Transformers, Star Trek, Wormwood…
Insomnia – Burke & Hare, Cages, Cancer Town… Insomnia and Geek Syndicate are also running a competition
iVerse – Who bring us content from Ape Entertainment, Archie Comics, Dabel Brothers, Image & Red 5.
Marvel – Astonishing X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Amazing Spider-Man
Titan – Wallace & Gromit

Straight off the bat the biggest thing to notice is DC comics isn’t represented in this listing. DC has been a little behind the curve when it comes to digital comics and hasn’t quite embraced them as Marvel or other companies has. Here’s hoping we see their inclusion in future announcements along with Image, Dark Horse and others.

Two more comics are also being provided for an early preview of the service from IDW Publishing.

Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1 – code: EC2N-9HBR-HJD6
Star Trek Year Four: The Enterprise Experiment #1 – code: 724K-A4BG-JLD7
Aleister Arcane #1 – code: 63N8-R2BF-9E4D
Astro Boy: Movie Adaptation #1 – code: FF3N-H7B6-M2JF

All four books are worth the read and they’re free! Thank you IDW Publishing for embracing technology and providing these books.

We’ll be bringing you a full review of the service later this week.

PSP Puyo Puyo 7 - New Import, In Stock

ncsx — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:35:43 +0000

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A new girl named Andou Ringo joins Amitie, Arle, and the rest of the gang in Puyo Puyo color-matching puzzle antics. She’s a ginger with a cheerful demeanor, waif-like frame, and her character meshes well with the previous Puyo heroines mentioned above. The action in Puyo7 hews true to the previous volumes but with “Fever”-like puzzle matching interludes.

In the Story Mode of the game, the first puzzle battle is against a trio of Skeletons (Skeleton-T) but their skills are rudimentary and they don’t pose much of a challenge. We knocked them out with a 5-string combo that ended with a double-color-match that made the skeletons scream in a somewhat comical manner. The next challenge is against the boy with the blue hair named Sig (Shigo) and he’s got some skills but they weren’t enough to match our quick color-combo-creation tactics. The Skeletons return in the third round and it’s a race to see who can create the most matches. Raffine steps in for the fourth round with her billowing pink hair and baby blue eyes.

It took longer than usual but we beat Raffine too. The fifth challenge brings in Feli who’s normally sweet but she shows her dark side in the interaction sequence with Ringo. After beating Feli, Ringo will appear somewhat smug as she tosses an apple on one hand. A decidedly different looking Amitie is the sixth competitor and she wears a different type of hat. The challenge gets a little tougher with Amitie on the other side of the screen but after two tries, we knocked her out too.

PSP Spectral Force Legacy - New Import, In Stock

ncsx — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:34:04 +0000

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Return to the world of Neverland and relive the original Spectral Force tactical adventure game which was first released on the Playstation in 1997. For the 2009 remake, Idea Factory updates the visuals and revamps the strategy and battle sequences with the Generation of Chaos game engine which allows players to fortify their castles and borders as well as mobilize armies against neighboring territories. When a conflict erupts, contingents of regimented soldiers face off against similarly arranged contingents on battlefields of varying terrain. Similar to the rules of engagement found in the Famicom Wars games, larger forces generally decimate smaller ones except tactical formations may also be used to gain an advantage against an army that’s sizable.

In addition to the battles between states, players will also manage trade, diplomacy, and personal relationships to ensure a strong and functional country that can operate without hindrances. Neverland is split into 40 warring states led by different rulers but the main cast of characters in the game are as follows:

» Hiro – Redheaded progeny of Overlord Janus; half demon, half human.
» Orochimaru – Lord of Muromachi and a consummate warrior-general
» Chiffon – Used the demon-slaying sword Tenmaken to defeat Janus
» Little Snow - Winsome and willowy Queen who enjoys Jadou’s company
» Jadou - Estranged brother of Hiro who isn’t fond of humans

Petite Konata, Kurimu + Devastator G1 Repaint ver.

Mark — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:21:26 +0000

From Amiami.com

This is the Puchi Nendoroid that comes with the Lucky Star Idolmeister PSP game. Konata comes with boots which oddly make her taller but the end result seems to make the Puchi Nendoroid have weird proportions. Long legs…

Click on the image above for more images of puchi Konata.

The game is still up for pre-order at Amiami.com at 7,680 yen and will be released this December 2009.

In other puchi Nendoroid freebie news, if you pick up Dragon Age Magazine, you’ll get what appears to be a free Puchi Nendoroid Kurimu Sakurano Gym Uniform ver. The magazine only costs 682 yen at Amiami.com.

From Toys ‘R Us Japan

Via Ngee Khiong’s Blog

EZ Collection Devastator G1 Repaint ver., March 2010, 4,725 yen

Tekken 6 for PSP getting closer!

Chris Langridge — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:06:02 +0000

The killer stocking filler is on its way as NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe announces that development is complete on TEKKENTM6 for PSP, with the game hitting retailers across EMEA and PAL Asia on 11th December. Containing all the bone-crushing, over-the-top excitement of its big brothers released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 in October, plus ad-hoc wi-fi versus battling, TEKKEN 6 for PSP lets players fight for the status of TEKKEN god whenever and wherever they choose.

In addition to containing all 18 battle stages and 40 playable characters in the home console version of TEKKEN 6, the PSP game also supports ad-hoc multiplayer versus battles fought across four additional stages. Battle modes include Arcade, Story, Ghost, Challenge and Practice, while the ad-hoc wi-fi features include the ability to send and receive ghost data allowing fights against opponents’ characters even when not connected with them.

Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., TEKKEN 6 brings the blockbuster fighting series onto multiple platforms for the first time in the history of the TEKKEN franchise with stunning realism, uncompromising quality, major gameplay enhancements, and the largest character roster ever seen in the TEKKEN series.

PSP La Pucelle: Ragnarok - New Import, In Stock

ncsx — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:50 +0000

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sweet, sassy, and louder than thou, Priere has just graduated from demon hunting / exorcism school. Armed with a big ego and some skills, Priere is confident in her ability to tackle her chosen job with precocious efficacy. Staking out in the world to make a name for herself and a band of demon hunters called La Pucelle, Priere hopes to play a part in quelling an outburst of demons that have invaded the world. Joining Priere in the adventure is her younger brother Culotte who’s mature beyond his years. The other members of La Pucelle include Alouette who’s the siblings’ teacher and a demon hunter named Croix.

The game gets things started slowly with a few training missions where bats attack but they’re fairly easy to dispatch. As the party levels up in skills and abilities, the missions gradually increase in complexity and difficulty. Guide the La Pucelle crew through a total of 12 chapters where the tactical, grid-based battles gradually become more involved. Monsters may also be recruited and trained to battle on the party’s behalf. In order to keep the monster in the party, its level of happiness and contentment must be sustained or it’ll vamoose and go back to its usual wild monster habits.

The PSP upgrade of La Pucelle includes a new scenario which features Demon-Priere and characters from Disgaea including Etna, Flonne, and Laharl. Players can also utilize new spells, skill sets, rotate maps, listen to full voice acting, and skip battle animations to speed up the pace of play.

PSP 11 Eyes Crossover - Import Preorder

ncsx — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:24 +0000

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese developer Lass originally released 11eyes CrossOver for the Xbox 360 in March 2009 and they’re porting the game over to the Playstation Portable early next year. The hero in the game is a lad named Kakeru Satsuki who was orphaned at a young age along with his sister. However, while at the orphanage, Kakeru’s sister committed suicide which left him desolate and lost. Despite the tragedy that befell him, Kakeru nevertheless soldiered onwards with help from his friend Yuka Minase and new friends in high school. Kakeru has been living a relatively normal life until his world goes awry (quite literally) when he discovers an alternate reality. The kind of reality where monsters hunt unsuspecting innocents. Kakeru and Yuna call the strange reality “Red Night” and eventually team up with four other heroes who are also privy to the new reality. The narrative of the adventure comes from the perspective of multiple characters.

The PSP conversion of the game features a new event scene designed exclusively for the PSP, a new opening cinema, and extra wallpaper to use in the XMB menu. In addition to the regular edition of the game, preorders are welcome for a limited edition which includes a USB memory card. Preorders are welcome to ship on January 28, 2010.

Ausnahmsweise ...

Jo Richter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:49 +0000

… erwähne ich hier einmal ein kommerzielles Produkt. Warum? Weil es einen von mir lang gehegten Traum erfüllt: ein einfaches, praktisches Tonstudio für die Hosentasche. Schlicht mal wieder so ein Gadget, von dem ich in meiner Jugend nur träumen konnte. Never say that boys’ll EVER grow up! Die Rede ist vom Beaterator (die Werbesite ist, wie immer bei derartigen Produkten, unsäglich!)

Eine Playstation Portable besitze ich bereits, denn ich nutze sie – mit der entsprechenden Soft- und Hardware – als Navigationsgerät bei Autofahrten in unbekanntes Gelände. Dabei stellt sich das Gerät auch nicht ungeschickter an als vergleichbare Produkte. Meistens sind die Ansagen langfristig genug, dass es mir noch gelingt, rechtzeitig die Spur zu wechseln.

Spuren gibt es auch in der Klangspiel-Software – und zwar immerhin acht. Wobei die Klangabstimmung eine für diese Plattform beeindruckende Detailarbeit ermöglicht. Hier eine flugs gebastelte Hörprobe in Pentatonik, mit Audacity vom Exportformat .wav ins schneller ladbare .mp3 umgezaubert:

Wer rät, welcher Film mir die Schnellinspiration lieferte? Im Ernst: Leider ist auch das Klicken bei Spurende eine Original-Beaterator-Mitgift (aber das kennen wir ja auch aus der teuren Magix-Software). Das Schöne an diesem Spielzeug ist, dass die Melodie einfach und schnell in einem Sequenzer geschrieben werden kann, wenn auch nur in einer simplen aber funktionalen Symbolschrift an einer Displaytastatur, nicht in Noten. Dafür ist die Bedienung intuitiv und in den erkennbaren Grenzen kann durchaus Respektables gebastelt werden. Nun, ich glaube, das Dingelchen wird mir noch die ein oder andere Zugfahrt versüssen. Boys will be boys ….

Nachtrag: Ein etwas gelungeneres Beispiel namens Fast Wayward:

Die Klickgeräusche lassen sich durch Feineinstellungen der Lautstärke beheben. Tatsächlich scheint die Software spannende “Tiefebenen” zu bieten, in denen sie echtes Sound-Crafting (so wird von den Herstellern die Tonbearbeitung bezeichnet) ermöglicht. Allerdings habe ich noch nicht herausgefunden, wo zum **** sich ein Mikrophon an der Hardware anschließen lässt.

Nachtrag Zwo: Die Qualität einiger der vorhandenen Sounds und Synthesizer ist wirklich ungewöhnlich für ein Spielzeug dieser Preisklasse. Man höre sich diese kleine Montage an, die ausschließlich aus selbst erstellten Rythmen und Melodien besteht (in Anlehnung an schon Gehörtes), wobei die Klangdatenbank der Software erst oberflächlich berührt wurde:

- und ich habe noch immer nicht den Eindruck, alle Möglichkeiten des Geräts erfasst zu haben.

The Future Of MotorStorm

smxshow — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:22 +0000

What else could they possibly do?

MotorStorm was the first game I ever played on a Playstation 3, it was in HMV on one of their 50 inch HD TVs and it looked amazing. Even though I kept crashing I still couldn’t stop gawping at the sheer awesomeness of the graphics and it had the essential one more go element which is missing from so many games today.

Well anyway let me give a brief recap of the MotorStorm (MS) games so far.

MotorStorm: The first game was released as part of the European launch of the PS3 on the 23^rd of March 2007 and to be honest, it was the only decent game available at launch (Resistance Fall of Man didn’t do it for me).

It wowed its crowd with a new racing mechanic in which you have to boost and if you boost too much your car will basically blow up, so if your boost gauge overheats then you better lay off, to let it cool down a bit.

Also if you even made a little mistake like hit a little rock your car would fall into pieces, you really need to be a ninja to be good at this game.

This simple way of racing made the game unique, but the developers didn’t think it was different enough to they added trucks, racing cars, buggies, bikes and so and so forth. Adding all these different types of vehicles added more strategic racing, such as which vehicle should you use for which track. It really is a trial and error racing game.

After adding the vehicles the developers said “you know, it’s still no unique enough”. And so they started making overly complicated racing courses in which each vehicle would have to take different routes to get through the track quicker. After that they slapped on some great online racing and they successfully made of the greatest racing games of all time.

They really did make a master piece and it was a solid 9/10 due to the lack of a time trial mode.

MotorStorm Pacific Rift: Released on the 7^th of November 2008 this addition to the MS series didn’t take very long to make if you compare it to when the last one was released in date terms. But it is nothing short of a AAA title, it improved every single aspect of the previous game; better graphics, rocks don’t make your car fall into pieces etc.

They were even more innovative in this game by adding a tropical setting, meaning you’re basically racing through a forest. It’s great they added loads of modes which I won’t go into because I want this mini review to be short. Time Trial has been added though which was the main complaint from the last one. You can also take pictures of your crashes, as you guessed they made the crashes look so cool that you can now take pictures of them.

This is a amazing game and remains my most favourite racing game of all time.

10/10, I really can’t think what else they could add, they got everything right.

MotorStorm Arctic Edge: Released on the 18th of September 2009, this is the first MS game on Sony’s portable gaming device the PSP and the PS2.

This is another amazing addition to the MS series with amazing graphics that never falter, have yet to see any slow down and the online is absolutely superb.

This is also the first MS game where you get to edit what the car looks like. NO, not the paint thingy that you do on the previous 2, you get to adjust everything. YES, everything wheels and such, you get to earn different parts for your car through career points.

The game is very rewarding with a challenging career mode and the ability to take screen shots when racing. You can also play your own music while playing giving you a feel of control over the game, which is rare in games because they like to control you not the other way around.

I don’t want to give this a rating because I want to give this a full review in the future but at the moment it’s 10/10 perfection love it to bits.

The end bit

Now I bet your wondering why I just basically wrote a mini review for each MS game so far.

Well that is because I really don’t see where the developers can take the game, they have done all the main themes in their tracks, tropical, fire, ice and sand. What else could they possibly do?

I can only think of 3 things they might do in the future.

1, they will remake Arctic Edge for the PS3 with HD graphics and more tracks.

This would be a great idea, because when I play the PSP version I keep thinking to myself, “how awesome would this look on the PS3”. Everybody is thinking the same thing and so I hope they make it happen.

2, they will probably do a massive game with a combination of all the environments. As awesome as that sounds I am against it. It would destroy the theme they have set for each game where they set their games in a different setting. Putting all the different themes in one game would ruin any potential for another game.

3, they could set it in Africa, lots of scenery, mountains, desserts and animals. Can you imagine driving around a herd of Zebra? Also herds of animals would also force you to adapt to the ever changing track.

Well that’s my pitch for the future MS games and I hope they read this, I know they will make the right decision, I believe in Sony to do what is right.

PSP Valkyria Chronicles 2 - Import Preorder

ncsx — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:15:57 +0000

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Three years after the events of the original Valkyria Chronicles, a new contingent of recruits continue the war in a sequel which features 30 chara-classmates who engage in over 200 missions. Familiar faces such as Alicia Melchiott and Welkin Gunther also return for another round of tactical action.
Early preorders will ship with a bonus Document of Gallia 1936 booklet that’s given in 50% ratio.

Game Review- Rock Band: Unplugged

Prakhar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:33:32 +0000

Rock Band Unplugged Developer(s): Harmonix Bac

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (PSP) Review

consolecreatures — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:34:14 +0000

Before Naughty Dog was receiving accolades for its development on the Uncharted franchise, the studio created the 3D platforming Jak series on the PS2 with significant success. Now as the PS3 meets its platforming needs this holiday season with the latest Ratchet and Clank game, the other two members of the Playstation family (PSP, PS2) get their due with a new (and some may say overdue) installment of the Jak (and Daxter) series with the High Impact Games developed Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier. High Impact Games have taken the reins of this franchise bringing over their recent experience in creating 3D platformers (Secret Agent Clank, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters) to develop yet another brand new title in a familiar environment. We take a look at specifically the PSP version in a month where it goes head to head with the new kid on the block (Little Big Planet PSP) and see if the title provides quality and unique 3D platforming in a usual busy holiday season.

The Pros

For the most part, the gameplay in the Lost Frontier is split up in two parts. For those expecting typical platforming gameplay involving linear paths and multiple jumping sequences won’t be disappointed as the game stays true to what fans may come to expect from a new installment of the series or even the genre as a whole. Reminiscent however of Sony’s other platforming franchise: Ratchet and Clank, Jak will discover new weapons that range in purpose (i.e. slowing down enemies, creating barriers, building bridges, etc.) throughout the game that play an intrinsic part, and sometimes utilizing more than one, in completing puzzle sequences or defeating bosses. To add to this, Jak also has a primary weapon entitled the Gunstaff that one would use for regular encounters. The Gunstaff has the ability to be modded with extra features and power as you progress through the game that, along with the new weapons you eventually find, keep it interesting as you chug through these levels.

The second main gameplay type in the Lost Frontier are the flight levels where you control an aircraft and take to the skies in a number of missions ranging from chasing down sky pirates, slowing down a large battle ship while avoiding enemy fire, or just plain old dogfighting. These flight levels carry the same amount of depth you would find in the platforming section of the game with up to five ships to obtain, various flight maneuvers you can perform, and upgradeable weapons and armor. When engaged with an enemy, the flight levels sometimes allow you to implement the option to grapple hook an enemy plane and send Daxter over to sabotage and steal parts which is performed by completing a quick-time event mini game.

The combination of both gameplay types in equal parts keeps the game fresh, while individually there are enough elements in each that make it interesting enough to continue playing.

The Cons

The third gameplay type that’s included in the Lost Frontier is the individual Dark Daxter stages that allow you to play a transformed Daxter on his own with beast like abilities. Though it’s fun the first time around, the sequences itself get old quick and really don’t carry the same depth as the two main gameplay types. The inclusion of it in the game also seems out of place when it comes to the story and overall flow.

In addition, personally I have never played a Jak and/or Daxter game before; so there was instant confusion when the opening cinema started the game seemingly from a point already established in a previous installment. Consequently, there was no recap or clear explanation for newcomers to learn how the characters reached “The Edge of the World”, background on the characters themselves (especially with constant referrals to what Jak is and his past abilities you now no longer are able to use), along with terms like eco and dark transformation.

Finally the main problem with this game is one PSP fans have come to endure over the years with any sort of 3D environment a game has. The lack of the second analog nub leads to control issues concerning the camera and aiming. This is most prevalent during enemy encounters on the ground with Jak. Unlike the flight sequences, there is no aim-assist or lock on feature to fix the camera on an enemy. Even though you can always reset the camera with the L and R buttons, that takes time and you are usually left running around shooting blindly while the auto camera tries to catch up in a frantic situation.

Here’s the Deal

The Lost Frontier provides PSP/PS2 owners with a quality 3D platforming game that shares its time with equally enjoyable flight sequences throughout the game. Both types of gameplay have enough upgrades and command abilities to entertain the player and keep them interested to play on for the most part. Besides some pointless Dark Daxter gameplay, and making the story unapproachable to newcomers of the franchise, the main problem is with a finicky fixed camera and lack of aim assist given that only one analog nub is available to you in the PSP version. It’s not game breaking, but it forces the player to peel away a layer of frustration to enjoy what is otherwise a very good game for your PSP. 7/10 Sean C.

The Gamers' Mistakes

N64 Games FTW — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:47:00 +0000

Whenever a game console comes out nowadays, it has DVD playback or HD graphics.
What ever happened to the good old days, where you put a game into the console and simply play it.

Recently I found a post and on it said that someone said to Wii owners to “get a real console.”
So I decided it was time to post this.

Whenever you buy a new console you always look for the best graphics, the most abilities, and of course the one that plays your favorite game series.

Graphics, DVD Playback, Mobile Devices Compatibility, Favorite Game Series – Links Not Available Yet

DLC for the Week

ltnchica — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:29:55 +0000

Here is the music DLC that just came out in the past week for the games including Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band, The Beatles: Rock Band, Rock Band: Unplugged, DJ Hero, SingStar and Lips. The downloadable content is as follows:

Guitar Hero 5

KISS Track Pack

“Modern Day Delilah”
“I Was Made for Loving You”
“Lick It Up”

Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points for the pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track

Rock Band

Pack

AFI Pack 01

“Love Like Winter”
“Medicate”
“The Leaving Song, Pt. II”
“Beautiful Thieves”
“End Transmission”

Tracks

The Bangles – “Walk Like An Egyptian”
Them Crooked Vultures – “New Fang”

Price: $8.49/680 MSP for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track

The Beatles: Rock Band

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: Complete the Album Pack

“Fixing A Hole”
“She’s Leaving Home”
“Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!”
“Within You Without You”
“When I’m Sixty-Four”
“Lovely Rita”
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)”
“A Day In The Life”

Price: $13.49/1080 MSP for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track

Rock Band: Unplugged

Dead Kennedys – “California Über Alles”
Sleater-Kinney – “You’re No Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun”

Price: $1.99 per track

DJ Hero

No new releases

SingStar

No new releases

Lips

Colbie Caillat Song Pack

“Fallin’ For You”
“The Little Things”
“Realize”

Price: 440 MSP for pack, or 160 MSP per track

Get Some Free Digital Comics on the PSP

Brett Schenker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:53:08 +0000

The latest PSP firmware update (6.20) added the Digital Comics Reader to the PSP XMB. The Playstation Network comic service will be coming to the United States in December.

To promote the new service SONY is offering a free issue of Star Trek: Year Four – The Enterprise Experiment from their partners at IDW Publishing. Once you download the free Digital Reader, visit PlayStation Store on the PSP and enter the following promotion code:

724K-A4BG-JLD7

This code is valid until December 16, 2009 and must be redeemed directly on the PSP (not through PS3 or Media Go).

You should also check out www.playstationcomics.com for more information. For those of you interested in another free issue check out PlayStation’s Twitter account and you’ll find another redeemable code there.

Bitmob Roundtable: The Present And Future Of PSP

Nick Michetti — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:41:00 +0000

Author’s Note: This roundtable was published November 9, 2009 and originally appeared on Bitmob.com.

PSN Store Update Nov/19/2009 - The (adhoc)Party with Flava Flav in a Peggle Night

consolecreatures — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:21:03 +0000

Get yer ad-hoc multiplayer PSP games ready because as promised the adhocParty application for the PS3 has been released in this week’s update. If you have a wired internet connection on your PS3 (doesn’t include me), you can now play popular ad-hoc multiplayer game like Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite through that connection. Peggle and the Peggle Nights add-on finally hit the PS3, while PSone classics Resident Evil 2 and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver also release this week. New PAIN DLC introduces us to the Flava Flav character for you to punish after making me listen to “ye-ye-ye-ye-ye-ye-yeah booooy!” over and over again in DJ Hero (only because I forget to change the samples). For the PSP, we see the digital release of the exclusive Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines along with 3 new mini games in D-CUBE Planet , Echoes and Circles (no idea what they’re about). We also see demos for Pixeljunk Monsters Deluxe and Little Big Planet for the PSP. Sean C.

Updates
Get Uno for new low price of $7.99

Applications
adhocParty
Play Ad Hoc PSP games online via your PS3!

Downloadable Games
Peggle ($9.99 to purchase)
Have you got the Peggle fever? Now on the PlayStation Network, experience the ultimate pinballesque adventure! Indulge your love for bouncing balls and firework effects by becoming a Peggle Master through 55 levels and 75 challenges. Play to your favorite music while collecting 12 PlayStation Network trophies along the way. Want to host your own Peggle party? Jump into a local battle or connect online to tackle multiplayer, duel and party modes!

PSOne Classics
Resident Evil 2 ($5.99)
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($5.99)

Game Demos (free)
Smash Cars Demo
Real-time physics, innovative stunts and next-generation graphics combine into a dynamic, tricked-out single and multiplayer RC car racing experience where players twist and turn, grind and gear up, performing aerial tricks and stunts while racking up trophies and points as they race to the finish in an unlikely location.

Add-on Game Content
Peggle Nights ($4.99)
Party ‘til the break of dawn with the quirky Game Masters of Peggle Nights! Become the ultimate master with 60 dreamscape levels and 60 Grand Master Challenges set in a land of flashing lights, dynamic pegs and glowing backgrounds! When you need a break, stop to admire your bright and shiny Peggle Nights trophies in your very own Peggle Masters Trophy Room. With so many action-packed Peggle Nights levels you won’t want to leave the neon peg party!

PAIN: Flavor Flav ($1.99)
“Yeah boy!” Get ready to launch Flavor Flav into a world of PAIN! Whether you know this eccentric celebrity because of his days as a rap or television star, you’ll immediately recognize his hilarious voice recordings and costumes.

High Velocity Bowling: Psychedelic 60’s Ball Pack ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Psychedelic 60’s” theme bowling balls.

High Velocity Bowling: Techno Modern Ball Pack ($0.99)
It’s time to bowl – High Velocity style! Spice up your bowling game with this cool pack of six custom “Techno Modern” theme bowling balls.

Way of the Samurai 3 Accessories (free)
Fun & crazy, exclusive accessories for your character!

Guitar Hero 5
“Lick It Up” by KISS ($1.99)
“Modern Day Delilah” by KISS ($1.99)
“I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by KISS ($1.99)
KISS Track Pack ($5.49)
Rock Band
“Beautiful Thieves”— AFI ($1.99)
“End Transmission”— AFI ($1.99)
“Love Like Winter”— AFI ($1.99)
“Medicate”— AFI ($1.99)
“The Leaving Song, Pt 2″— AFI ($1.99)
AFI Pack 01 ($8.49)
“Walk Like An Egyptian”— The Bangles ($1.99)
The Beatles Rock Band
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“Within You Without You” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“When I’m Sixty-Four” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“She’s Leaving Home” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“Lovely Rita” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“Fixing A Hole” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!” — The Beatles ($1.99)
“A Day In The Life” — The Beatles ($1.99)
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Album) ($13.49) – This album includes “Fixing a Hole,” “She’s Leaving Home,” “Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!,” “Within You Without You,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “Lovely Rita,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise),” and “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles.

Game Videos (free)
Pulse 11/19 Edition
Pain: Flavor Flav Trailer
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Launch Trailer
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 15 sec Accolade TV Spot
FIFA Soccer 10: Director’s Cut Trailer
Madden NFL Arcade Trailer
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Flag Runner Trailer
NBA 2K10 TV Commercial
Assassin’s Creed II Arsenal Trailer
Assassin’s Creed II TGS Trailer
Assassin’s Creed II Dev Diary 3
Assassin’s Creed II GP Trailer
Critter Crunch “Feeding Time” Trailer
Army Of Two: 40th Day Extraction Trailer
Peggle Trailer

Themes
Peggle Theme (free)
Celtic Maidens 2 Premium Plus Theme ($1.99)

Wallpaper (free)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Wallpaper (x5)
topatoi Wallpaper
Peggle Wallpaper

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)
Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines ($39.99)

PSP Minis
D-CUBE Planet ($3.99)
Echoes ($2.99)
Circles ($3.99)

Game Demos (free)
PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Demo
LittleBigPlanet PSP Demo
Promethus Demo

Add-on Game Content
DJ Max Fever Wallpaper (x4)
Armored Core 3 Wallpaper (x2)

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
“California Über Alles”— Dead Kennedys ($1.99)
“You’re No Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun”— Sleater-Kinney ($1.99)
File sizes: 14 MB – 17 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 storefront)
Armored Core 3 Portable Theme (free)
Celtic Maidens PSP Theme 3 ($1.49)
Celtic Maidens PSP Theme 4 ($1.49)

Ad-Hoc Party, ya disponible para PSP

largeroliker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:04 +0000

Tal y como anuncian en el blog de PlayStation, Ad-Hoc Party ya se encuentra disponible en descarga desde la PlayStation Store.

Para los que no sepan qué es, se trata de una aplicación de utilidad muy similar al XLink Kai, permite poner en contacto a jugadores de todo el mundo que juegan en ad-hoc a través de una PlayStation 3.

Cito de la fuente:

Español
¡Hola a todos! La semana pasada anunciamos la disponibilidad de Ad-Hoc Party aquí en los Estados Unidos. Como mencionamos antes, Ad-Hoc Party es un servicio online que permite a los usuarios de PSP que posean una PS3 conectarse con otros vía PlayStation Network. Desde hoy puedes descargar esta aplicación gratuitamente en la PlayStation Store.
Debajo tenéis un vídeo en el que os mostraremos el servicio.

Gran Turismo y Monster Hunter Freedom Unite son algunos de los grandes títulos que funcionarán con Ad-Hoc Party.

English
Hi everyone! Last week, we announced the availability of adhocParty here in the U.S. As we mentioned before, adhocParty for the PSP system is an online service that allows PSP owners with a PS3 system to connect to one another via the PlayStation Network. Today, you can download the application for free from the PlayStation Store. We’ve put together the video below to walk you through the new service.
Gran Turismo and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite are some of the great titles that work with adhocParty.

Saludos!

Read Comic Books on Your PSP

Brett Schenker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:34 +0000

A few months ago Marvel comics and SONY announced they’d be releasing Marvel’s digital comics line to be downloaded and read on SONY’s PSP.

With the latest firmware update, 6.20, allows access to the Comic Reader application. However, the Comic Reader app isn’t available yet. That PSP, such a tease. The Comic Reader application is a separate application that allows you to download and read comic books from the SONY PSP store.

This move by SONY is one of many to make the PSP more enticing than just a portable video game platform. I can foresee the Comic Reader application being expanded to deliver magazines or books making the PSP into a Kindle competitor.

We’ll see how easy it is to enjoy and read comic books on the PSP when the application fully launches.

PSP Armored Core: Silent Line Portable - New, In Stock

ncsx — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:28 +0000

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» After the claustrophobic underground existence found in Armored Core 3, human civilization moves back to the surface world to rebuild. Instantly returning to their old rivalries, the ruling corporations comprised of Crest, Mirage, and Kisaragi all vie again for control and set upon each other with mechanical mercenaries called Ravens. Owing allegiance to no one except the highest bidder, Ravens work for a fee and ply their destructive trade against each other under the directive of the corporations.

Players take on the role of a Raven who serves as an agent of the powers that be. Ravens accept jobs as they are doled out and strike out on action-packed missions against rival corporations. To customize the mechs, the garage features 452 available parts to boost your Raven’s fighting performance and battlefield efficiency. By tweaking a mech’s equipment and upgrading its weaponry, the Raven may gain an edge against rivals and opposing forces. A total of 34 missions are available along with an “Multi-Battle” mode where up to four Ravens battle each other to determine primacy in the Raven Corps food chain. Rankings amongst the top Ravens may also be determine in the Arena Mode.

The Playstation Portable version of AC3SL allows players to copy parts of the game from UMD to a memory stick to reduce loading times. The software also allows the transfer of save-data from Armored Core 3 Portable to Silent Line for a smooth transition for fans of the series.

Nueva actualización del firmware de PSP lanzada (6.20)

largeroliker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:46:12 +0000

Desde hoy, tenemos a “nuestra” disposición un nuevo firmware oficial, el 6.20. Como novedades destacables incluye la posibilidad de leer cómics descargados de ls Store y la importación de listas de reproducción de fotos y vídeo.

Además, con total seguridad se habrá parcheado el exploit del tan criticado nuevo HEN de davee, por lo que habrá que tener mucho cuidado con actualizar a esta versión.

Si queréis probarla, podéis conseguirla aquí

Saludos!

Tekken 6 (PSP) goes GOLD!

consolecreatures — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:44:18 +0000

For those who passed on the console version released earlier this month, or just bummed with the laggy online multiplayer, you just might find something different with the PSP version of the game. Namco Bandai has so far built a strong reputation with their PSP fighting game ports with Tekken: Dark Ressurection and more recently Soul Calibur:Broken Destiny. Providing exclusive content, improvement tweaks, and unbelievable graphics for the PSP, each port solidified itself as a legitmate and unique version of the original game. With Tekken 6, all 40 characters will be present from the console version, 4 new stages will be included, and we also see the return of the ability to transfer ghost data. With the recent announcement of adhocParty coming to North America, players will also be able to battle locally or online (via PS3) both via ad-hoc multiplayer. Tekken 6 for the PSP is slated for release Nov/24/2009; now the question for me is whether I can justify buy two versions of the same game. Tekken 6? Yes. Sean C.

Official release below:}

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Nov. 18, 2009) — Fighting during the holidays has never been this fun as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that TEKKEN®6 has gone gold for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and will be available nationwide on Nov. 24, 2009. Just in time to help shake off the Thanksgiving tryptophan blues, TEKKEN 6 retains all the intensity of its console brethren while providing an extensive single player experience with challenging gameplay modes and robust features. The latest iteration in the TEKKEN series is ready to go. Are you?

With an illustrious 14 year legacy, TEKKEN 6 brings the blockbuster fighting franchise onto multiple platforms for the first time with uncompromising quality, a robust gameplay experience, and the largest roster ever seen in the series. Players can test their might in a variety of game modes such as Arcade, Story, Time Attack, Survival, and Gold Rush to collect in-game money, customization items and view character specific storylines. In addition to containing all 18 battle stages and 40 playable characters found in the home console version, TEKKEN 6 for the PSP system will also support ad-hoc multiplayer battles across an additional four stages. Furthermore, players will have the ability to transfer ghost data allowing fights against opponents’ characters even when not connected with them.

PSP Future Diary - The 13th Diary Owner - Import Preorder

ncsx — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:03 +0000

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Yukiteru Amano is a socially inept outsider who keeps an electronic diary on his cellphone. Yuki maintains a detailed record of his daily observances and this attention to minutiae helps when he’s recruited (against his will) into a deadly game of survival. The Grandmaster of the game is an entity known as Deus Ex Machina who’s existence is rapidly coming to an end and the goal of the survival game is to find Deus’ successor. The PSP game is played in interactive format where choices are made to determine the direction of the story and outcome.
Preorders are welcome to ship on January 28, 2010 at JPY5800 or US$63.90.

news from games

xollothnews — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:53:29 +0000

Καλύτερο του Zune HD το νέο DS;

Καλύτερο του Zune HD το νέο DS; | byteme

Σύμφωνα με φήμες, το νέο DS το οποίο θα κατατάσσεται στην επόμενη γενιά κονσόλων και θα κυκλοφορήσει κάποια στιγμή του χρόνου, θα «φοράει» τη δεύτερη έκδοση του chipset Tegra της nVidia και όχι την πρώτη όπως αρχικά είχε αναφερθεί. Σύμφωνα με την ίδια την nVidia, το Tegra 2 έχει τέσσερεις φορές περισσότερη δύναμη σε σχέση με το Tegra το οποίο ενσωματώνει το Zune HD, οπότε αν τα γραφικά του τελευταίου μας άφησαν άφωνους, φανταστείτε τι έχει να γίνει με αυτά του επόμενου DS! Φυσικά η παραπάνω πληροφορία δεν έχει επιβεβαιωθεί επίσημα από πλευράς Nintendo, ωστόσο αν ισχύει, στη Sony θα πρέπει να αρχίσουν ήδη να σκέφτονται με τι θα εξοπλίσουν το επόμενο PSP.[next]

Οι πωλήσεις πέφτουν και μάλιστα πολύ

Οι πωλήσεις πέφτουν και μάλιστα πολύ | byteme

Η Silicon Alley Insider έδωσε στη δημοσιότητα ένα γράφημα βάσει στοιχείων της NPD στο οποίο απεικονίζονται πεντακάθαρα οι πτωτικές τάσεις των πωλήσεων στα videogames τα τελευταία δύο χρόνια. Με εξαίρεση τις περιόδους γύρω στον Σεπτέμβριο κάθε έτους, το γράφημα διαρκώς κατεβαίνει με την αγορά αργά αλλά σταθερά να συρρικνώνεται –ή τουλάχιστον αυτό υποδηλώνουν οι κατά ένα σημαντικό ποσοστό χαμηλότερες πωλήσεις.[next]

Τα Peggle και Peggle Nights στο PSN στις 19/11

Τα Peggle και Peggle Nights στο PSN στις 19/11 | byteme

Στις 19 του μήνα θα κάνουν στο PSN την εμφάνισή τους δύο από τα καλύτερα casual games που δημιουργήθηκαν ποτέ. Τα Peggle και Peggle Nights της PopCap βρήκαν επιτέλους τον δρόμο τους προς το PS3 και αν απορείτε τι τα καθυστέρησε τόσο, η απάντηση βρίσκεται στην υποστήριξη YouTube η οποία και θα σας δώσει τη δυνατότητα να σώσετε τα replays σας και να τα ανεβάσετε απ’ ευθείας στο γνωστό site[next]

μικρα-μικρα απο τον χωρο των games

GameWorld – Mini News: 17/11/2009

Οι τελευταίες ειδήσεις για τις πωλήσεις κονσολών και παιχνιδιών στην Ιαπωνία και τα νεότερα από την Electronic Arts, η οποία ανακοίνωσε Need for Speed για το 2010 και ημερομηνία κυκλοφορίας για το Command & Conquer 4. Στο δρόμο 200 ακόμη εργαζόμενοι μετά το κλείσιμο της Pandemic Studios. Φήμες για ντεμπούτο του Facebook στο Playstation 3. Ανακοινώθηκε η ημερομηνία κυκλοφορίας του Final Fantasy 13. Αναλυτικά όλες οι νέες ειδήσεις των τελευταίων ημερών.[next]

Απών ο Daniel Craig από το νέο Bond game

Απών ο Daniel Craig από το νέο Bond game | Game 2.0

O Daniel Craig έχει ήδη συμφωνήσει να πρωταγωνιστήσει στην επόμενη ταινία James Bond, αλλά όπως φαίνεται θα είναι απών από το νέο παιχνίδι που έχει στα σκαριά η Activision. Αντίθετα, τον Bond θα υποδυθεί ο Adam Croasdell, ένας ηθοποιός που στους περισσότερους από εμάς είναι μάλλον άγνωστος, αλλά στην Αγγλία κάνει θραύση αυτόν τον καιρό. Κρίμα, ήθελα τον Craig και σε αυτό…[next]

H Βίβλος έρχεται στο… Xbox Live

H Βίβλος έρχεται στο… Xbox Live | Game 2.0

Ναι, καλά διαβάσατε, η Βίβλος θα διατεθεί στο Xbox Live ως Bible Navigator X. Η εν λόγω εφαρμογή περιλαμβάνει την Παλαιά και την Καινή Διαθήκη, ένα search tool, bookmarks και διάφορες ρυθμίσεις, ώστε να ικανοποιήσει τις ανάγκες και των πιο απαιτητικών… χριστιανών.[next]

Κλείνει η Pandemic Studios

Κλείνει η Pandemic Studios | Game 2.0

Άσχημα τα νέα για τη βιομηχανία του gaming, αφού η ΕΑ κλείνει την Pandemic Studios, την ιστορική δημιουργό των Mercenaries, Full Spectrum Warrior και Star Wars: Battlefront. Kαι αυτό λίγο καιρό πριν την κυκλοφορία του Saboteur (Δεκέμβριος), του πιο πρόσφατου και όπως φαίνεται τελευταίου παιχνιδιού του studio.[next]

Τα zombies εισβάλλουν στο iPhone

Τα zombies εισβάλλουν στο iPhone – Gameover.gr

Η Activision έκανε γνωστή την πρόθεσή της να στηρίξει το iPhone με τη γνωστή σειρά Call of Duty και η αρχή θα γίνει με μια ιδιαίτερη κυκλοφορία. Το World At War: Zombies θα είναι πρακτικά ένα ασταμάτητο κυνηγητό πρώτου προσώπου σε online περιβάλλον, όπου οι παίκτες θα πρέπει, πέρα από τους εχθρούς τους, να εξολοθρεύσουν τα πάντοτε επικίνδυνα zombies[next]

Assassin’s Creed II-review

Assassin’s Creed II – Gameover.gr

Η ιστορία του Assassin’s Creed 2 ξεκινά στη Φλωρεντία στα τέλη του 15ου αιώνα, όπου συναντάμε τον ήρωά μας, τον Ezio Auditore da Firenze, έναν έφηβο γόνο καλής οικογένειας που, όπως οι συνομήλικοί του, αγαπά την καλοπέραση και την ξένοιαστη ζωή που του προσφέρουν η κοινωνική του θέση και τα φυσικά του χαρίσματα.[next]