Sony PSP October 2006

Open Season

If anyone's been paying any attention in movie theatres this year you can't help but have noticed just how many full-length CGI movies have been released and we haven't even reached Christmas yet. Open Season is Sony’s offering to this somewhat overcrowded genre and if you don't already know the... [Full Story]

Atari ships BattleZone for PlayStation Portable

Atari today said their PSP title BattleZone (note: the Web site doesn't seem to be launched yet) was now available at retail for $29.95. This game, developed by Paradigm Entertainment, is "set in futuristic international military environments" and "puts players in control of highly maneuverable hover tanks, challenging them in... [Full Story]

Take-Two developing new baseball PSP title

Take-Two Interactive Software is getting set to bring a new baseball title to the PlayStation Portable, among other platforms, it announced today. The Bigs, said the video game company, "brings blazing graphics to huge proportions with larger-than-life MLB player models and ballparks. Featuring fantastic pitching, batting, and fielding animations, gamers... [Full Story]

PSP RPG title Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony out

Take-Two Interactive Software today rolled out Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony for the PlayStation Portable. This game, according to a press release, is billed as "an entirely new RPG adventure created specifically for the PSP system. The game features all-new playable characters, fierce new creatures, stunning spells and weapons, and... [Full Story]

GTA: Vice City Stories now available for PSP

Take-Two Interactive Software and Rockstar Games formally announced today their highly anticpated PSP title Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories was now available for $49.99 at retail. The game, according to a press release, "takes all the glitz, glamour and revolutionary gameplay that has become synonymous with Vice City and... [Full Story]

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade

Now considered a PSP Greatest Hit, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade lets players engage in an action-oriented RPG as they play one of four character classes in quests in the fantasy world of Aven. Gamers engage in an interesting storyline as they play through 3D environments set in more... [Full Story]

Sony posts LocoRoco Halloween demo

Sony has available for a limited time a Halloween demo of LocoRoco for download in which players must get the blob-like LocoRoco creatures to safety from the ghoulish creatures which stalk them on the level. The download looks to be free and requires PSP system update 2.82 to operate.... [Full Story]

PSP Game Releases - Week of Oct. 30, 2006

There may be a few less trick or treaters coming your way tomorrow evening as no less than 11 PlayStation Portable games are slated for release, subject of course to manufacturer delays. These titles include Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories from Rockstar Games, Midway's Rush, Battle Zone from Atari,... [Full Story]

Eidos preparing New Lara Croft PSP game

Eidos said today the next Tomb Raider game will be called Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary and is set for release on the PlayStation Portable and other platforms in 2007. Information in the Eidos press release says the game is "a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the... [Full Story]

Ford Street Racing

In Ford Street Racing from video game publisher Eidos Interactive players can take to the streets of Los Angeles via 24 richly detailed tracks as they race any of the 18 officially licensed high performance Ford vehicles - from the classic 1970 Mk 1 Capri RS2600 to the recently announced... [Full Story]

Phil Collins comes to GTA: Vice City Stories

Is that Phil Collins you hear crooning away in the latest trailer for the upcoming PSP title Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories? It sure sounds like him, right down to the small screen likeness of him from the 80s. Check it out yourself to see over at YouTube. [via... [Full Story]

Dungeons & Dragons Tactics hands on reveals promise

A hands-on with the alpha of the upcoming PSP title Dungeons & Dragons Tactics has the folks over at GameSpot thinking this game shows a lot of potential. They spent time playing with the character creation system as well as two different gaming levels and were impressed with the level... [Full Story]

Call of Duty: Roads to Victory fact sheet released

Activision has released a fact sheet for their newest Call of Duty franchise title, this time on the PSP and called Duty: Roads to Victory. It is due out in spring 2007 and developed by Amaze Entertainment. To learn all about this game, read on... PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Call of Duty:... [Full Story]

Arsenal PSP Stylish Eva Carrying Case

The Arsenal PSP Stylish Eva Carrying Case is a nice looking carrying case which is made of all-weather material and sports on the exterior both a secure zipper and a belt clip system. The interior of the case is made of a soft velvet material to avoid scratches and features... [Full Story]

Bethesda delays Star Trek PSP title...again

Bethesda Softworks said today they were delaying the release of their upcoming PlayStation Portable title Star Trek Tactical Assault to November 13 while shipping the Nintendo DS version this week. No specific reason was given for the delay of the PSP version and this is also not the first delay... [Full Story]

Sony updates PSP firmware to version 2.82

It is PlayStation Portable firmware update time again for all you fanboys out there - this time we are up to version 2.82 which is available for download either through the Sony Web site or through the PSP's Network Update feature. This looks to be a minor update addressing "security... [Full Story]

Sony ships ATV Offroad Fury Pro for PSP

Sony today announced the release of ATV Offroad Fury Pro exclusively for the PSP. This newest installment of the ATV Offroad Fury franchise offers new vehicle types, original tracks, and compatibility with ATV Offroad Fury 4, which comes to the PS2 on October 31, 2006. Specific features of this game,... [Full Story]

MediEvil Resurrection

In the Sony video game MediEvil Resurrection players once again take on the role of Sir Daniel Fortesque as he returns from the grave to try and defeat plans of the evil sorcerer Zarok. The PSP installment of this franchise offers new characters, environments and mini-games and is based on... [Full Story]

Eragon cast to add voices, likenesses to video game

Sierra Entertainment said today members of the cast from the upcoming film Eragon would also contribute their voices and likenesses to the upcoming video game of the same name. This cast, according to a press release, "will be headlined by newcomer Edward Speleers who will voice the central character Eragon... [Full Story]

New Sonic Rivals screenshots released

Sega today released some more screenshots for their upcoming PSP Sonic the Hedgehog game called Sonic Rivals. This racer title is currently set for a fall 2006 release. Check out some of the screenshots below courtesy of Games Press...... [Full Story]

Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 conquers PlayStation Portable

KOEI said today their martial-arts themed tactical action video game Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 for the PSP is now available in North American retailers. This sequel to Dynasty Warriors, according to a company press release, makes it so "up to 4 players can engage in multiplayer combat including a Battle... [Full Story]

More Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony screenshots

As the pending release of Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony draws close, Take-Two has released yet more screenshots for us to enjoy. So, enjoy...... [Full Story]

PSP-PS3 launch handshake more of a wave

How excited are you by the Sony touted PSP-PS3 connectivity? On the surface it sounds like a great feature but as the blogger at Kotaku found out, do not expect much at first when the PS3 launches. He was apparently told by a Sony rep "you will be able to... [Full Story]

New Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure screenshots

Mastiff today released screenshots for their upcoming North American import of the Nihon Falcom 3D action-RPG Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure. We of course are happy to share a few of them with you, courtesy of Games Press.... [Full Story]

Lik-Sang shuts down over PSP lawsuit decision

Hong Kong video game retailer Lik-Sang said today they would be shutting down operations as a result of legal actions against them by Sony. Sony claimed, said Lik-Sang, that "Lik-Sang infringed its trade marks, copyright and registered design rights by selling Sony PSP consoles from Asia to European customers, and... [Full Story]

Street Supremacy

In this early (February) 2006 street racer from Konami you face off against rivals in the streets of Tokyo as you try to dominate your opponents. Features of this title include team battles which increase your area of influence and help you recruit new drivers, defeating drivers of higher rank... [Full Story]

EA ships Medal of Honor Heroes for PlayStation Portable

Electronic Arts said today they had shipped to retail Medal of Honor Heroes for the PlayStation Portable. This WWII first person shooter, developed by EA Canada in conjunction with EA Los Angeles, is described as having "an entirely unique storyline and PSP-specific feature set. Players will experience a totally new... [Full Story]

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 becomes Greatest Hit

THQ and JAKKS Pacific said today their professional wrestling PSP title WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 had been added to the Greatest Hits collection by Sony and would begin retailing for $19.99. This title, according to the game’s press release, "includes updated fighting and stamina systems, impressive graphics, integrated motion... [Full Story]

PSP Game Releases: Week of October 23, 2006

It looks to be a great video game week if you are a Sony PlayStation Portable owner as a number of potential hit titles are being released (subject of course to manufacturer delays). These games include Medal of Honor Heroes from EA, Namco Bandai’s Snoopy vs. The Red Baron and... [Full Story]

UMD Movie Releases: Week of October 23, 2006

One UMD movie title is being released this week for the Sony PlayStation Portable. From Sony Pictures comes the 2006 animation family film Monster House with the voiceovers of Mitchel Musso and Spencer Locke, among others.... [Full Story]

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is based on the anime series of the same name. In this action title players take on the role of Section 9 as they combat cyber-terrorists. Gamers play different characters from Section 9 in single player or multiplayer modes and can use their... [Full Story]

Cabela safari hunting game hits PSP

Activision today said a big game hunting title for the PlayStation Portable which lets gamers stalk wildlife in Africa is now available for $29.99. Cabela’s African Safari, according to the game’s press release, lets "players choose from seven, 10 or 14 day safaris including open safari, game tracking, baiting and... [Full Story]

Crush Dummy PSP title gets Oxygen as publisher

Video game developer Twelve Interactive said today they had licensed the PlayStation Portable version of Crash Dummy Vs The Evil D- Troit game to publisher Oxygen Interactive Software. This game, according to a press release from Twelve Interactive, is described as an "action arcade game that takes full advantage of... [Full Story]

Nyko Play on TV Adaptor for PSP

The Nyko Play on TV Adaptor for PSP lets you play PSP games and watch UMD movies on your television. It makes use of CCD sensor technology to capture the PSP’s screen image and show it on a television screen via included RCA cables. This device snaps onto the front... [Full Story]

Zoonami bringing puzzle game to PlayStation Portable

Eidos is teaming with video game developer Zoonami to bring Zendoku to the PlayStation Portable. This puzzle game for the PSP, according to a press release, is described as "being set against a whimsical Far Eastern backdrop with a light-hearted martial arts theme, Zendoku offers a variety of colorful characters... [Full Story]

Two new PSPs coming in 2007?

Analyst P.J. McNealy of American Technology Research, speaking with GameDaily Biz today, said he expects Sony to unveil at least two new PlayStation Portables next spring. He believes the new PSPs will consist of a hard-drive based model as well as one which has a large amount of flash memory... [Full Story]

Sony revises PSP 2006 shipment numbers

It looks as if sales of the PlayStation Portable are no longer going in the direction Sony had hoped for. Revisions in their 2006 earnings forecast, according to this report, indicate the PSP numbers showing three million less units then previously thought will ship before the end of the fiscal... [Full Story]

Samurai Warriors: State of War

Samurai Warriors: State of War lets players engage in classic Japanese warfare as they make use of 19 fighters from previous Samurai Warriors titles. Players battle through strategy and action modes as they progress through the game’s storyline across 37 stages and 22 maps created for the PSP. Hidden items... [Full Story]

SCEA updates Media Manager for PSP software

Sony Computer Entertainment America today said they had released a new version of the Media Manager for PSP media management and transfer software both in downloadable and boxed forms. This latest incarnation of Media Manager offers up a number of new features including an enhanced user interface, Windows Media Center... [Full Story]

Rockstar bringing The Warriors to PSP

Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software are getting ready to bring The Warriors to the PlayStation Portable this holiday season. Developed in conjunction with RockStar Toronto, this title is "based on the 1979 cult classic Paramount Pictures film The Warriors and expands the stylized cinematic journey of the film into... [Full Story]

PlayStation Portable formatted indie movie available for free

It is not every day you get a large scale movie available for a free download to the PlayStation Portable. Nonetheless a new film called Killing Time (24/7) is literally being given away by producer John Lamond Jr. This Bangkok-based independent film director, according to this article, is a huge... [Full Story]

Bluetake i-Phono mini Bluetooth Transmitter

The Bluetake i-Phono mini brings wireless Bluetooth technology to the PlayStation Portable via an attachment which connects to the headset connector and base of the PSP. The i-Phono mini pairs with compatible Bluetake Bluetooth stereo headphones so one can enjoy gaming or other forms of audio from their PSP without... [Full Story]

Snoopy flies onto PSPs October 24

It is Snoopy time on the PSP as Namco Bandai said they are releasing Snoopy vs. The Red Baron on October 24. This title, according to a press release, has players "guide Snoopy as he battles side-by-side with his closest friend and confidant Woodstock, as well as the other Peanuts... [Full Story]

MumboJumbo targets PSP for game releases

Game publisher MumboJumbo plans to bring some of their casual games franchises to the PlayStation Portable. In Luxor: Wrath of Set players enjoy the latest installment of the action-puzzle online game Luxor with the "same addictive and easy-to-learn, yet difficult-to-master game play". The other title announced is Platypus, which is... [Full Story]

WTF offers up over 40 mini PSP games

If you were wondering when WTF: work time fun might release here in the States (admit it – you were), you no longer have to wonder. D3Publisher of America has launched the PSP title this week for $29.99. The game comes with more than 40 mini-games (jobs) and can be... [Full Story]

Family Guy hits retail for PlayStation Portable

The 2K publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software said today they had rolled out to retail Family Guy for the PlayStation Portable. This title, which combines arcade-like action, platforming, combat and puzzle-solving, has players playing through three stories set in the Family Guy world. Features of the game, according to... [Full Story]

Sony Europe's Maguire defends UMD format

In an interview with MCV, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's UK MD Ray Maguire defended the often criticized UMD format. “We’re pretty pleased with UMD… UMD has a fantastic attachment ratio. Where we’ve struggled a little is getting a decent proposition for full-length movies,” Maguire said. “UMD is not the problem... [Full Story]

Sony PSP number two PDP behind iPod

According to a recent article, the Sony PSP is the number two best-selling portable digital player on the market behind Apple's iPod. One PSP is sold for every 2.3 iPods sold, but is often left off such lists due to its functionality as a game player. In addition, Sony has... [Full Story]

Core Gamer External Battery

Another one of the many external battery solutions for the Sony PlayStation Portable is the Core Gamer External Battery. This battery, which attaches to the power port on the PSP, doubles the amount of available playtime while also recharging the PSP’s battery. It reportedly has a high grade power cell... [Full Story]

Hammy goes nuts for PSP in November

Activision said today they would soon be bringing to the PlayStation Portable in November a title based on the DreamWorks Animation film Over the Hedge. Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts! The game "re-teams Hammy with RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle and Stella the skunk, and sets them on... [Full Story]