Sony PSP July 2006

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth ports to the PlayStation Portable the classic PlayStation game title released in 2000. This time around, players enjoy new CG cut scenes, combo attacks, a side-scrolling environment and a storyline which tells the tale of a Norse maiden named Lenneth who is collecting souls for a battle... [Full Story]

E3 Expo: singing the swan song

The Entertainment Software Association today in effect killed the E3 we have all come to know and love as they announced plans to evolve the gaming expo “into a more intimate event focused on targeted, personalized meetings and activities”. The new event, which is still being thought out, will still... [Full Story]

UMD Movie Releases: Week of July 31, 2006

For the week of July 31, 2006, there is only one new UMD movie release. Skateboarders will be happy to know Tony Hawk Presents the End from Geneon brings hundreds of tricks and music from the likes of The Beastie Boys and Rob Zombie onto the small screen for radical... [Full Story]

PSP Game Releases: Week of July 31, 2006

For the week of July 31, 2006, there is only one new Sony PlayStation Portable game release. Super Monkey Ball Adventure, from Sega, is described as having “a dynamic story-driven platform adventure in addition to the classic party games and racing elements made the franchise famous”.... [Full Story]

Pirates found scarcely seaworthy in review

A scathing review of the recently released Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest for the PlayStation Portable by BusinessWeek reviewer Carlos Bergfeld calls the game “scarcely seaworthy”. Ouch! Bergfeld finds the game “founders on repetitive play and sloppy controls” with a conclusion that gamers should wait until this title... [Full Story]

Sierra gives out PSP Scarface title details

Sierra Entertainment, part of Vivendi Games, today released details on their upcoming Scarface PSP game. Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. is slated to hit Sony’s portable gaming device in October for $39.99. In Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. players enter the world of Tony Montana’s rise to power in the drug world... [Full Story]

Miami Vice The Game hits store shelves

Sierra Entertainment, part of Vivendi Games, said yesterday Miami Vice The Game ($39.99) was now available in stores exclusively for the PlayStation Portable. In Miami Vice The Game players engage in a third-person action shooter inspired by the newly release movie of the same name. In the role of narcotics... [Full Story]

Core Gamer Leather Core Case

A multi-functional device, the Leather Core Case from Core Gamer is one serious protective case for the PSP and its accessories. This case, constructed of top grade leather, hosts multiple compartments for holding the PSP gaming console, 10 UMD discs, UMD cases, USB 2.0 cable, Memory Stick Duo cards, an... [Full Story]

The Sims 2 Pets set for fall PSP release

Electronic Arts is raining cats and dogs The Sims 2 style on PSP owners this fall. Announced today was The Sims 2 Pets for a variety of gaming platforms, including the PlayStation Portable. Generally speaking, The Sims 2 Pets for the PSP, due out in November, will let players do... [Full Story]

Sega brings night sky to the PSP

Details are out today on a new PSP title from Sega which will essentially turn your portable gaming machine into a portable observatory. As described by IGN, Homestar: 21st Century Navigator “features five million stars, viewable under a variety of options”. The edutainment game is set for an October release... [Full Story]

Xbox Media Center PSP Client

Here is an interesting PSP front end to the Xbox Media Center for the control and selection of music from the PSP. The Xbox Media Center PSP Client, developed by a guy named Mark Fennell, is built in flash and requires PSP firmware update 2.6 or greater to work. The... [Full Story]

New Elder Scrolls Oblivion PSP news surfaces

There is more Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the PSP chatter going on this morning in the blogosphere. PS3 News reports that, despite there being pre-orders available, Bethesda continues to say “there are no announced plans for any other version right now”. Also, Kotaku reports from “sources” that the PSP... [Full Story]

Sony releases PSP firmware v2.80 update

Sony today released the latest version of the PSP's firmware, v2.80. The update brings the ability to: download video and image content via RSS; register devices via a wireless LAN access point with the LocationFree Player; play AAC files with the .3gp under file extension; and play content saved in... [Full Story]

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light

Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light from NIS America sinks players into an in depth role playing game set in the land of Lunadia. Gamers take on the role of Lance as he travels with his fellow companions to stop the Dread Knight and his army of darkness from sweeping the... [Full Story]

PSP Connect now PSP browser friendly

Sony has apparently updated their PSP Connect site with new content, perhaps in preparation for the firmware update release tomorrow. The site is now PSP browser friendly and offers a variety of content for the portable gaming device, including lots of free videos. Fire up your PSP browser, download some... [Full Story]

UK PlayStation Spot offers free content

Sony PlayStation Portable owners in the UK will in a few days have a new place to get their portable gaming content. Sony is launching what they are calling PlayStation Spot, a new wireless service which lets people download specifically selected game demos, music tracks, movies and photos. Those looking... [Full Story]

John Koller talks PSP future plans

Video game blog Joystiq has posted an interview today with John Koller, senior product manager for the Sony PSP. In this interview, they ask him frank questions about “how successful the PSP really has been and what we can expect in the future for Sony's first real venture into the... [Full Story]

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion heading to PSP?

Is Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion coming to the PSP? Though mum is the word from Bethesda, the developers of the series, a sighting of pre-orders for a PlayStation Portable version of the game on EBGames.com has people wondering. Currently, the title is listed at $49.99 and has an estimated ship... [Full Story]

Logic3 PSP In-Line Remote

The PSP In-Line Remote from Logic3 lets a PlayStation Portable owner control the volume, fast forward, rewind, play, pause and volume functions of the portable gaming device. This cabled remote also has a hold switch for locking its buttons so that they cannot be accidentally pressed as well as a... [Full Story]

You, your PSP and a TV walk into a bar...

In case you are wondering if Sony is asleep at the LocationFree TV/PSP wheel, a new poll sent out by them last night and reported on by gaming blog Kotaku tells otherwise. The poll gauges members of the PlayStation Underground about their thoughts on the service as well as some... [Full Story]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 PSP details unveiled

Electronic Arts today looks to have released information on their upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 title for the PSP. Features of this game will include a new PGA Tour career mode, exclusive PSP mini-games, head-to-head action via online or wireless play, new shot enhancements, better graphics, more PGA Tour... [Full Story]

SCEA debuts first PSP Greatest Hits

Sony Computer Entertainment America today rolled out their first Greatest Hits collection of PSP games. Priced at $19.99 per title, this first round of PSP classics includes Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On and Wipeout Pure. Additional... [Full Story]

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Given that the majority of attractions in Disneyland are based on movies it surprised everyone when the House of the Mouse announced, some years ago, that they were to develop movies based on The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean both of which were considered 'original' attractions. The Eddie... [Full Story]

Rockstar reveals GTA: Vice City Stories box art

Rockstar Games today revealed the box art for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for the PSP. The new game, which will be released October 17, 2006, offers "an entirely new storyline, new missions and gameplay that brings an unprecedented experience to mobile gaming," according to the developer. "Grand Theft... [Full Story]

PSP News: PS3 remote, new firmware details

Apparently there was a PSP University going on at the San Diego Comic Con on Friday which gaming portal IGN attended, collecting a few juicy details on the PSP while they were there. Highlights of their report include the PSP being used as a remote for the upcoming PS3 and... [Full Story]

NCAA Football 07 fumbles big time

You may want to hold off on buying NCAA Football 07 for the PlayStation Portable until EA fixes a problem with the running game, according to this article from IGN. As was discovered by them as well as those who already own the game, much of the ground game has... [Full Story]

Sony posts July PSP Content Pack download

Sony has released their monthly PSP download pack. The new July PSP Content Pack is ready to go and it has some really sweet stuff on it. The featured item is a two minute trailer for Gods of War II. This is joined by media from a couple of PSP... [Full Story]

UMD Movie Releases: Week of July 24, 2006

There is an interesting mix of UMD releases for the week of July 24. Scheduled to hit a shrinking number of retail shelves are The Benchwarmers and The Boondocks: The Complete First Season, both of which are from Sony.... [Full Story]

PSP Game Releases: Week of July 24, 2006

Coming this Tuesday July 25 is only one title - the latest installment of the Namco franchise classic Tekken. Titled Tekken: Dark Resurrection, this game is based off of the arcade expansion to Tekken 5. We’ll have more detailed coverage on this game coming up this week.... [Full Story]

NCAA Football 07

NCAA Football 07 for the Sony PlayStation Portable is a first time port of the extremley popular EA franchise which has only been on gaming consoles to this point in time. The PSP version brings all the fun and hard hitting action to portable gamers as they quest to lead... [Full Story]

PSP Medal of Honor game coming

Did Sony Computer Entertainment America senior vice president of marketing Peter Dille let the cat out of the bag too early? In his interview with UPI regarding the future of the PSP, which we reported on yesterday, Dille said “this fall EA is publishing PSP-specific versions of its popular Def... [Full Story]

Jeanne d'Arc gears up for PSP

There is a new strategy RPG coming to the PlayStation Portable this winter (at least in Japan) which is from Dragon Quest VIII and Rogue Galaxy developer Level 5. News of Jeanne d’Arc (known as Joan of Arc to you history buffs) was broken this week by Japanese gaming magazine... [Full Story]

Spider-Man 3 stuff for your PSP

If you are a big fan of the Spider-Man movie series, you will be quite interested to know about some new PSP-formatted content which is being offered for free download on the official Spider-Man 3 Web site. Materials available for your enjoyment currently include movie wallpapers as well as a... [Full Story]

Datel 4GB Hard Drive

The Datel 4GB Hard Drive for PSP takes the Sony portable gaming device to new heights for storage opportunities for the likes of saved game data, full-length movies, songs and digital images. This drive works by plugging in a flexible adapter into the PSP’s Memory Stick slot while also attaching... [Full Story]

BRAVIA Balls coming to PSP

European Sony PSP owners (and others we suppose) will soon have access to exclusive content for their portable gaming devices as part of a new advertisement campaign for the Sony BRAVIA LCD TV line. The “Balls” ad sequel, which is reportedly highly anticipated, is designed to show off the BRAVIA... [Full Story]

UPI drills SCEA on PSP

UPI technology correspondent Michelle Alexandria got a chance recently to sit down with Sony Computer Entertainment America senior vice president of marketing Peter Dille to ask him some questions about the future of the PSP. In the interview, he responds to direct questions from Alexandria on topics like Hollywood studios... [Full Story]

PlayStation Portable: on last legs?

There is a very good article over at Gameworld Network regarding the PlayStation Portable about why they feel Sony's portable gaming platform might be in serious trouble. In summary, they see high development costs, a lack of hit games, the UMD movie format, its poor E3 performances, and the competition... [Full Story]

Lumines II soundtrack annnounced

Buena Vista Games yesterday dropped details on the soundtrack and music videos which will ship with the Lumines II game, available this November. Music videos appearing in the game include: Beck - "Black Tambourine"; Black Eyed Peas - "Pump It"; Chemical Brothers - "Star Guitar"; Fatboy Slim - "Gangster Trippin'";... [Full Story]

Cars

If you're old enough you'll recall the media frenzy around the first computer animated movie: Toy Story. Unbelievably this was over a decade ago now but it was clear that PIXAR's mix of incredible visuals and strong traditional storytelling was a winning formula and the studio (in partnership with Disney)... [Full Story]

Shinobido PSP sequel coming

Details are out today from Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu about a new PSP sequel to the ninja game Shinobido due out in October. As GameSpot reports, Shinobido: Homura will offer several modes of play, including one which has 80 missions. It will also have around 30 playable characters and... [Full Story]

UMD Movie Releases: July 18, 2006

Yawn - one new UMD movie release this week. Anybody remember this one? Road House starring Patrick Swayze.... [Full Story]

PSP Game Releases: July 18, 2006

After a two week drought of new PSP gaming titles, the flood channels are open this week for a planned six new releases. These titles include Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover from EA, Miami Vice from Sierra, Square Enix’s Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, NCAA Football 07 from EA, Blade... [Full Story]

Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel

More of a novel than an actual game, Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel brings the Metal Gear IDW comic book series to the PSP for fan viewing. The story in this interactive comic features artwork by Ashely Wood and is written by Kris Oprisko. This UMD title is described... [Full Story]

The Godfather: Mob Wars Gets Facelift

Gamespot got a chance to take a peek at the the upcoming PSP game The Godfather: Mob Wars at EA's press event this week and they found it getting quite the makeover in comparison to its earlier appearances on current-gen consoles. The game, as they explained, is more of a... [Full Story]

PSP, Other Sony Products in Lawsuit

Sony apparently has been hit with another patent suit, at least part of which is targeted towards the PSP. According to GameSpot, the semiconductor company Agere Systems is claiming "willful infringement of eight patents" in regards to a variety of Sony products, with the "patents in question" covering "wireless local... [Full Story]

Boy gets porn UMD instead of NBA game

Wal-Mart is blushing this week after a 11-year-old boy who went into the store to buy the latest PSP NBA game ended up instead with a porn video playing. The game box was reportedly sealed and wrapped when the boy brought it home, his father said. The retail giant promised... [Full Story]

Radica PSP Car Station

The Radica PSP Car Station is an accessory designed to provide greater access to your PSP as you drive. The device, which lets one view the PSP's on-screen contents, has a tilt and swivel mount which can be used to attach the PSP to a cup-holder, window or any flat... [Full Story]

Confirmed: Target Dropping UMD Movies

Though there is yet no "official" word from the upper echelons, it has been confirmed to GamePro by a Target customer service representative that the rumor reported on yesterday is indeed true - the retail giant is dropping UMD movies from all of its stores. As GamePro points out, a... [Full Story]

Monster Hunter Portable Gets Sequel

It looks as if there is a Monster Hunter Portable sequel in the works, according to Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu. As reported by IGN, the working title is Monster Hunter Portable 2nd. The game will start off players in a "new home base" and areas of play will include a... [Full Story]

EA's NHL 07 Shows Off Its Stuff

In a hands-on with the upcoming PSP debut of EA Sports' NHL franchise, GameSpot finds EA Canada hard at work on NHL 07. As they report, EA Canada is working hard to make a great first time port of the hockey game to Sony's portable gaming platform. Highlights of the... [Full Story]