The PSP Report

Buzz! Quiz World Screenshots and Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:57:00 +0000

New screenshots and videos for the new PSP game Buzz! Quiz World are now available.You can check out the screenshots here and the videos here. This quiz game boasts over 3,000 general knowledge questions. Buzz! Quiz World is available in stores now.

Limited Edition Version of Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:26:00 +0000

A limited edition version of the upcoming game Lunar: Silver Star Harmony has been announced. This version will come with a soundtrack CD and a set of 13 exclusive "bromide" collector cards highlighting the girls of Lunar.

"As the definitive version of Lunar: The Silver Star with completely reworked graphics, a remastered soundtrack containing songs new and old, an enhanced battle system, and additional story elements never before revealed, Lunar: Silver Star Harmony deserved a special Limited Edition version to commemorate the rebirth of this beloved franchise," stated Jun Iwasaki, President of XSEED Games. "For fans of the previous iteration, we've built upon the English script from before to offer returning fans something new while keeping the heart of the original outstanding localization intact."

Lunar: Silver Star Harmony comes out January 12, 2010.

Dead or Alive Paradise Screenshots

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:15:00 +0000

The first screenshots from the upcoming PSP game Dead or Alive Paradise are now available for viewing here. Dead or Alive Paradise is a PSP take on the popular DOA Beach Volleyball series. The game does not yet have a US release date.

New Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Screenshots

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:13:00 +0000

Several new screenshots of the upcoming PSP game Silent Hill: Shattered Memories are now available for viewing here. Shattered Memories will feature the star of the first Silent Hill game, Harry Mason, but will offer different gameplay from previous entries in the series. The game comes out January 12, 2010.

Army of Two: The 40th Day PSP Debut Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:10:00 +0000

A new PSP specific trailer for Army of Two: The 40th Day is now available for viewing above.The PSP version of the game will be a top-down shooter and will support Ad-Hoc multiplayer. The game comes out January 12, 2010.

New Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Screenshots and Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Looking forward to playing Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker? Check out these new screenshots here and these videos here. A new demo for the game is also available for download in the PSN store. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker comes out May 25, 2010.

Dead or Alive Paradise Coming to the PSP

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:15:00 +0000

In this week's issue of Famitsu, a new DOA title for the PSP called "Dead or Alive Paradise" was announced. As the above picture pay suggest, the game will be another beach volleyball sim rather than a fighting game. The game will feature many of the series beloved female characters. Dead or Alive Paradise comes out in Japan on April 2, 2010. A US release date has not been set.

New The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:09:00 +0000

The new trailer for the upcoming PSP game The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is now available for viewing above. This title is aimed at all ages and will feature word fighting, lancing and archery. Aragorn's Quest comes out in Spring 2010.

Army of Two: The 40th Day Demo Soon Available

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Looking forward to playing Army of Two: The 40th Day? You're in luck! A demo for the PSP game will be available for free on the PlayStation Network in North America on January 7th. It'll be the perfect way to make sure you want to buy the game when it comes out on January 12, 2010.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Debut Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:49:00 +0000

The debut trailer for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is now available for viewing above. The newest edition on the Prince of Persia series is expected to be released for the PSP. A release date for the game has yet to be set.

Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Japanese Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:49:00 +0000

Check out this Japanese trailer for the upcoming PSP game Lunar: Silver Star Harmony. The game is a remake of the classic RPG Lunar: Silver Star Story. The new Lunar game comes out January 12, 2010.

IGN's 2009 PSP Game of the Year Award Nominees

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Here are IGN's nominees for the PSP Games of the Year:

Best Action Game:

Dissidia Final Fantasy
Gran Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Patapon 2
Resistance: Retribution

Best Fighting Game:

Tekken 6
Fate/Unlimited Codes
Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny

Best Music Game:

Beaterator
DJ Max Fever
Rock Band: Unplugged

Best Platform Game:

Hammerin' Hero
LittleBigPlanet
Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?

Best Puzzle Game:

LocoRoco 2
PixelJunk Monsters: Deluxe

Best Role-Playing Game:

Half-Minute Hero
Crimson Gem Saga
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
Star Ocean: Second Evolution

Best Racing Game:

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge

Best Sports Game:

FIFA Soccer 10
Pangya: Fatasy Golf
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Best Multiplayer Game:

Dissidia Final Fantasy
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
Patapon 2
PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe
Resistance: Retribution

Award for Visual Excellence:

Dissidia Final Fantasy
LittleBigPlanet
Patapon 2
Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
Tekken 6

Award for Excellence in Sound:

Dissidia Final Fantasy
LittleBigPlanet
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
Resistance: Retribution
Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny

Best Story:

Crimson Gem Saga
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
Dissidia Final Fantasy
Resistance: Retribution
Star Ocean: Second Evolution

PSP Game of the Year:

Patapon 2
Dissidia Final Fantasy
LittleBigPlanet
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
Resistance: Retribution

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Coming to the PSP

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:17:00 +0000

Naruto fans have something to look forward to. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 has been confirmed for the PSP. The game will feature the same battle system as the previous titles, but a new roster. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 will come out in 2010.

Dante's Inferno Demo Footage

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:07:00 +0000

A new video featuring demo footage from the upcoming PSP game Dante's Inferno is now available for viewing above.The video gives you a good look at the combat in the game. Dante's Inferno comes out February 9, 2010.

IGN'S Top PSP Games of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:15:00 +0000

2009 is almost over, and IGN is celebrating the year's end by posting up their their top PSP games of 2009. Here is the list:

1. Patapon 2
2. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
3. Resistance: Retribution
4. LocoRoco 2
5. MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
6. PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe
7. Dissidia Final Fantasy
8. Half-Minute Hero
9. Hammerin' Hero

To read their reasoning behind the list, head over here.

New Today for the PSP

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:41:00 +0000

New today for the PSP is James Cameron's Avatar: The Game. This title is based on the film of the same name, and takes players deep into the world in which the movie is set. It boasts beautiful graphics and exciiting action gameplay. Head over to your nearest game store to check this one out.

The Best PSP Games You've Never Heard Of

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:54:00 +0000

The PSP has many great and well-known titles, like God of War: Chains of Olympus, Crisis Core, and Lumines. However, there are also many hidden gems in the PSP game's library that have never gotten the recognition that they deserve. Here are some of the best PSP games that you've probably never heard of.

Class of Heroes:

This challenging dungeon crawler is set at a magical school called Particus Academy. Class of Heroes boasts a great character creation system and Etrian Odyssey style gameplay. This title is grind heavy and definitely isn't for everyone, but fans of classic dungeon based games like Wizardry shouldn't miss it.

GripShift:

This extremely addictive racing game plays more like a platformer than like more popular racing games like Gran Turismo. The game mixes in platform and puzzle elements to every track. Though GripShift won numerous critical awards, it's never caught on with the gamers it was aimed at.

Riviera: The Promised Land:

This terrific remake of the WonderSwan Color and Game Boy Advance games of the same name has gone sadly ignored by many gamers. The game boasts many features that'd be enjoyed by RPG fans, including dating sim elements and multiple endings. Even if you've already played one of the earlier versions, you should still check this out- the game now has full voice acting, remixed music, and a brand new translation.

Dead Head Fred:

Maybe it was the name. Maybe it was the cover. For whatever reason, this fantastic horror themed action-adventure game never managed to find much of an audience. Dead Head Fred boasts a fantastic script- it won an award from the Writers Guild of America- great voice acting, and entertaining zombie-slaying gameplay. It may not look like it'd be your cup a tea, but this fans of action-adventure games should give this game a chance.

Crush:

This amazing puzzle game was an instant hit with critics. It won numerous awards, including PSP game of the month. Sadly, all that accolade didn't count for much, as they game never managed to sell. The unique gameplay will easily hook anyone who does try the game out, and will give players a truly novel gaming experience.

Macross Ace Frontier:

The last game on our list is a bit of a cheat. The reason that so many gamers have never played Macross Ace Frontier is because the game has never been released outside of Japan. Though this shooting game is entirely in Japanese, it's not hard to figure out the game's controls and menu and is easily playable by someone who doesn't understand the language. It has some of the best graphics on the PSP, and a huge variety of mecha. If you're interested in importing this game, you can do so at Play-Asia.com.

Tokimeki Memorial 4 Screenshots

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Interested importing games? New screenshots and character art for the upcoming PSP game Tokimeki Memorial 4 are available for viewing here. Tokimeki Memorial is a popular Japanese dating sim series that began in 1994. The game's chances of getting a US release are slim to none, but the game came out in Japan on December 3, 2009.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker North American Release Date Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Gamers everywhere can feel free to mark their calendars. The North American release date for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker has been announced. The game will come out on May 25, 2010.

Director of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc David Daniels says "Kojima Productions has pushed the limits of the PSP system and we cannot wait to unveil their latest addition to the Metal Gear franchise to gamers this coming May."

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New Valkyria Chronicles 2 Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:22:00 +0000

A new trailer for the upcoming PSP game Valkyria Chronicles 2 is now available for viewing here. The trailer is in Japanese, but works as an introduction to the scouts that will be a part of the game's cast of characters. Valkyria Chronicles 2 is due out in Spring 2010.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Gets UK Release Date

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:06:00 +0000

The UK and European release dates for the upcoming PSP game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker have been announced. Gamers in the UK will get the game on May 28, 2010, while the rest of Europe will get the game on May 27, 2010. The US release date for the game is expected to be announced sometime very soon. Check back here for more info!

New Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Screenshots

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:19:00 +0000

New screenshots for the upcoming PSP game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker are now available for viewing here. Peace Walker is a sequel to the hit PSP title Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, and all early reports say that the game is shaping up to be great. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is due out sometime in 2010.

New Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Artwork and Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:39:00 +0000

New artwork for the upcoming PSP title Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is now available, as well as a new "montage trailer". You can take a look and the artwork and some screenshots here, and the trailer here. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories has suffered several release date changes, but the game is currently scheduled to come out on January 12, 2010.

New Phantasy Star Portable 2 Screenshots

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:51:00 +0000

New screenshots for the upcoming PSP game Phantasy Star Portable 2 are now available for viewing here. The game is a sequel to the popular handheld action RPG and will feature character customization and online play like its predecessor did. Phantasy Star Portable 2 does not have a North American release date yet.

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Gets Release Date in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (Marceline) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:11:00 +0000

A Japanese release date has been announced for the upcoming PSP game Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. The game will come out March 1, 2010. This date is much earlier than expected, so it looks like gamers throughout the rest of the world should get to play Peace Walker sooner too. Check back here for more news on the game!