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New Assets Available for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Vita

Paul Sinclair • February 3 2012 •  comments

Capcom have released an all new set of assets for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for the PlayStation Vita. New artwork provides a sampling of the exclusive Gold...Read more

PSVita Media Event Invite - Mutant Blobs Are Headed to Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA

Paul Sinclair • February 3 2012 •  comments

"A massive gelatinous threat might be headed your way! A Mutant Blob has been seen on a path of destruction that steers right into Los Angeles, CA and...Read more

Sony Offering Cheaper Option For PS Vita Games

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • February 2 2012 •  comments

One of the biggest gripes gamers have with the upcoming Sony PS Vita revolves around the fact that the console, along with the games, are pretty expensive. Lately,...Read more

Uncharted: Golden Abyss Unveils Motion Capture Videos

Paul Sinclair • January 27 2012 •  comments

We're fast approaching the launch of Uncharted: Golden Abyss for the new PlayStation Vita. Bringing these characters to life with all the nuances of personality, habits, quirks and...Read more

Sony May Soon Be Forced To Drop Price Of PS Vita

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 25 2012 •  comments

Sony is getting very close to the point where they have to make some key decisions as to where they want to go with their new next-generation handheld,...Read more

Sony Reportedly Hard At Work On Cheaper, PS Vita Slim Model

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 24 2012 •  comments

Sony just released the PS Vita in Japan and it already appears that they are getting looking to the future, involving the release of a thinner, cheaper Sony...Read more

SNK PLAYMORE USA releases 2 more vintage pre-NEOGEO era Arcade Classics

Paul Sinclair • January 24 2012 •  comments

SNK PLAYMORE USA releases 2 more vintage pre-NEOGEO era Arcade Classics on Sony Computer Ent. America's PlayStation Store from January 24, 2012! SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION (Corporate HQ:...Read more

New Details for Upcoming PlayStation Vita Title, Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack

Paul Sinclair • January 23 2012 •  comments

DrinkBox Studios' hungry mutant blob gets stuffed full of new features Independent developer DrinkBox Studios, Inc. today released new information about its upcoming PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system title,...Read more

Just How Much Does Sony Spend To Make PS Vita

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 22 2012 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita launched in Japan back in December with a pretty hefty price tag when you consider typical price points for handheld consoles. When gamers think...Read more

PS Vita Launch Game Focus, Rayman Origins

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 16 2012 •  comments

Rayman has been one of the beloved franchises in gaming for what seems like forever, and the little dude with no limbs keeps on kicking along, as he...Read more

Sony PS Vita Battery Life To Be Extended To 15-Hours

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 15 2012 •  comments

Sony has been facing many questions regarding the battery life of the Sony PS Vita, but there are some new products coming down the pipeline that they hope...Read more

ModNation Racers Road Trip In Jeopardy On PS Vita

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 14 2012 •  comments

One of the bigger launch releases for the upcoming Sony PS Vita was none other than the upcoming ModNation Racers Road Trip. The developers of the game have...Read more

Where You Can Play The Sony PS Vita Before Launch

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 12 2012 •  comments

Sony is knee deep in preparation for the launch of the Sony PS Vita in the U.S., and will kick things into the next gear by allowing gamers...Read more

Sony PS Vita Sales Show Some Life In Japan

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 11 2012 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita struggled out of the game in Japan in terms of hardware sales, but it appears if there is a sign of good things to...Read more

Sony May Be Adding Video Editing To PS Vita Handheld

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 10 2012 •  comments

Sony may have revealed a future feature of their next-generation PS Vita handheld in the form of an upcoming firmware update. Over the past several months, there was...Read more

Nyko and Yo Gabba Gabba! Team Up For CES 2012 Show Floor Debut - PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • January 10 2012 •  comments

Nyko Technologies, the leading videogame peripherals manufacturer, today unveiled its full lineup of new products at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Las Vegas. For the first...Read more

Sony Confirms Music, Movies Apps For PS Vita At CES

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 9 2012 •  comments

Sony has already made quite a splash at CES 2012 with the Sony PS Vita as it gears up for its impending launch in the U.S. this coming...Read more

Will AT&T Require A Contract With The 3G PS Vita

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 9 2012 •  comments

AT&T has made a splash at CES 2012 by confirming details regarding support of the 3G version of the Sony PS Vita. The Sony PS Vita will release...Read more

Which Sony PS Vita Games Are Selling The Best In Japan

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 8 2012 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita launched in Japan with a pretty stellar line-up of games, headlined by none other than Uncharted Golden Abyss, arguably the top game at launch...Read more

Sony PS Vita Launch Game Focus, Ridge Racer

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 7 2012 •  comments

Ridge Racer is one of those series that just keeps on pumping out exciting, fast-paced arcade style racing experiences on console after console, generation after generation. The latest...Read more

Sony PS Vita Price Cut By Retailers In Japan To Lift Sales

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 5 2012 •  comments

Retailers in Japan have made a bold move to try and give a boost to sales of the Sony PS Vita, taking matters into their own hands by...Read more

GameFlavor Video Game News Network For Sale

Paul Sinclair • January 5 2012 •  comments

Due to other project commitments, we are selling the high traffic video games news network, GameFlavor Network. Full sale details here. The GameFlavor Network is a collection of...Read more

Sony PS Vita, A Hacker's Dream, Or Nightmare

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 3 2012 •  comments

The Sony PlayStation Portable (Sony PSP) was a dream for hackers, as they were able to pretty easily crack the first Sony handheld, getting to it run homebrew,...Read more

Will You Pay $25 Monthly To Get 3G PS Vita Online With AT&T

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 2 2012 •  comments

Sony is gearing up to launch the Sony PS Vita in the U.S. this coming February, as they are now roughly 6-weeks out from the U.S. launch. We...Read more

PS Vita Hacked To Run Sega Genesis Emulator

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • January 2 2012 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita has been hacked to run a Sega Genesis emulator, allowing PS Vita owners to play classic Sega Genesis games such as Sonic on the...Read more

Sony May Quickly Drop PS Vita Price After Launch

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 30 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is set to launch at a premium price when it ships in the U.S. and U.K. in February 2012. Based on the sales trends...Read more

Should Sony Delay The Launch Of PS Vita In U.S.

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 29 2011 •  comments

Sony is in trouble with the Sony PS Vita, as the new next-generation handheld is already struggling in Japan. This has brought up the question, should Sony delay...Read more

TIKGAMES AIMS TO PREVENT A STICK-MASSACRE IN 'STICK MAN RESCUE'

Paul Sinclair • December 29 2011 •  comments

Hand-Drawn Stick Men to Die Horrible Deaths, Unless Players Act Heroically San Mateo, California - December 28, 2011 - A new game was announced today in which countless...Read more

The Cost To Import A Sony PS Vita Gets Cheaper

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 28 2011 •  comments

We ran an article not too long ago which detailed the cost of importing a Sony PS Vita. What we have learned, is that a few weeks after...Read more

What You Need To Know About Sony PS Vita 3G Connectivity

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 27 2011 •  comments

Even though the Sony PS Vita is getting extremely close to launch here in the U.S., there remains questions regarding the 3G version of the upcoming next-generation handheld,...Read more

ePillow Review For iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, And Other Tablets

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 26 2011 •  comments

Veyl Products, LLC has released a very convenient and useful pillow that is aimed to help the experience of using tablets such as the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy...Read more

Look Ahead, Early Top 5 PS Vita Games Of 2012

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 26 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita has a fantastic line-up of games that are set to release in 2012 on launch day in February, as well as afterwards leading into...Read more

The Magic Price Point For Sony PS Vita Games

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 22 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is set to launch this February in the U.S. and the U.K. and is competitively priced in terms of the handheld itself. What though...Read more

Does Sony PS Vita Suffer From Glitches, Or Is It A Hoax

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 21 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita launched in Japan just last week and shortly after its launch, there were numerous reports that the brand new handheld console was suffering from...Read more

How Well Is The Sony PS Vita Selling In Japan So Far

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 20 2011 •  comments

Early reports have come out in regards to sales figures since the launch of the Sony PS Vita in Japan. The Sony PS Vita will officially release in...Read more

Heroes & Heralds Mode for UMvC 3 Coming To PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • December 20 2011 •  comments

The free Heroes & Heralds mode DLC for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on PS3 and X360 is available today for download. In addition, Capcom is pleased to...Read more

Will The Sony PS Vita Replace Your iPhone, iPad

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 19 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is set to enter a much different handheld gaming world, far different than the one that existed when the Sony PSP originally released years...Read more

Details Behind Uncharted Golden Abyss PS Vita Trophy List

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 19 2011 •  comments

Uncharted has been one of the most successful original franchises to ever come out of Sony, and the fanbase has always been eager to learn of the secrets...Read more

Hackers Already Close To Completing PS Vita Jailbreak

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 18 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita has just released in Japan, and hackers are already closing in on a way to jailbreak the brand new next-gen Sony PS Vita handheld....Read more

How Much Would It Cost To Import PS Vita From Japan

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 17 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is going to be made available in Japan before it reaches anywhere else in the world. The December 2011 launch of the PS Vita...Read more

PS Vita Launch Game Focus, WipeOut 2048 Racing

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 17 2011 •  comments

The WipeOut franchise has always been very popular among gamers, spanning generations of consoles and system launches. The franchise is back yet again, this time ready to make...Read more

Should You Import A Sony PS Vita From Japan

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 15 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is nearing its release in the U.S. and the rest of the world, but there are many gamers out there thinking of importing a...Read more

Deadmau5 To Create Exclusive Tracks For Sound Shapes, The Upcoming Music Platformer Game For PlayStation Vita

Paul Sinclair • December 14 2011 •  comments

Dance music phenomenon Deadmau5 announced he is creating a variety of exclusive new tracks for Sound Shapes, the innovative music game in development for the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita)...Read more

New Assets for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • December 14 2011 •  comments

New screenshots are now available from the PlayStation Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. The handheld edition of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will feature online...Read more

Will Lumines Release As A Sony PS Vita Launch Game

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 13 2011 •  comments

Lumines, for those who remember, was the highlight of the launch of the original Sony PlayStation Portable. Lumines was to the Sony PSP what Tetris was to the...Read more

How To Get Multiple PSN Accounts On Sony PS Vita

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 13 2011 •  comments

One of the bigger questions surrounding the upcoming launch of the Sony PS Vita included the thoughts and concerns surrounding the use of PlayStation Network accounts on the...Read more

GameFlavor FaceBook Pages

Paul Sinclair • December 13 2011 •  comments

Just a quick heads up to our FaceBook friends and fans who may have noticed the slight pause in updates. Well we've still been busy here at GameFlavor...Read more

Will Hackers Be Able To Crack The Sony PS Vita

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 11 2011 •  comments

The Sony PlayStation Portable was plagued by a great of piracy, as hackers were able to get into the Sony PSP shortly after its release. One of the...Read more

GameFlavor Video Game News Network For Sale

Paul Sinclair • December 9 2011 •  comments

Due to project commitments, we are considering selling the GameFlavor Network of gaming sites. Full sale details here. The Network is a collection of video games sites with...Read more

SUBSONIC Gaming Accessory to Launch iSTART for the Sony PlayStation VITA Platform in Late February

Paul Sinclair • December 9 2011 •  comments

European-based company SUBSONIC will be first to the market with accessories designed exclusively for the new PlayStation VITA system Scheduled to make its debut in stores and through...Read more

Sony PS Vita Near App, Your Location Matters Most

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 8 2011 •  comments

The online gaming community continues to expand, as everyone seems to be taking part in online gaming. Online gaming takes place on the Xbox 360, Sony PS3, as...Read more

Sony PS Vita Party App, Social Gaming Goes Live

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 8 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is set to really showcase some tremendous apps when it gets ready to launch, and we wanted to focus on one of the more...Read more

A Dynasty Joins The Sony PS Vita Launch Games

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 6 2011 •  comments

A dynasty has just been confirmed to have joined the launch games line-up for the next-generation Sony handheld, the PS Vita. We are not talking about any typical...Read more

Top 5 Things Needed For A PS Vita Party On Launch Day

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 5 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita launch is just a few months away here in the U.S. and the rest of the world, but what exactly will you need in...Read more

Sony PS Vita Near Launch, Sony Updates PS3 To Prepare

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • December 5 2011 •  comments

The Sony PS Vita is near launch, and all signs are pointing to the handheld enjoying one of the biggest launches in the history of Sony consoles. The...Read more

SD Gundam Capsule Fighter - We Want This For PSP and PS Vita!

Paul Sinclair • December 2 2011 •  comments

Just got sent a nice little gameplay video of this cool online action fighter, and though wish this was on the PlayStation Portable or the PS Vita. What...Read more

Amazon 19 Days of Deals - Day 2: Action Games Day

Paul Sinclair • November 30 2011 •  comments

As part of their 19 Days of Deals promotion, Amazon has started Day 2 of their Action Games Day. As part of the host of discounts, 85 different...Read more

Sony PSP And Linux, What You Need To Know

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 29 2011 •  comments

Ever since the Sony PlayStation Portable initially launched, hackers saw it as a major opportunity to get a portable version of both Linux as well as Windows up...Read more

New Unit 13 - Trailer - PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • November 28 2011 •  comments

Check out this cool new trailer for the upcoming shooter Unit 13 for the PlayStation Vita. Employing plenty co-op and touchscreen action. This one is going to be...Read more

Getting Your Sony PSP Internet Connection Working Properly

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 26 2011 •  comments

The Sony PSP is typically touted as being a device that can not only play some stellar portable games, but also has the ability to allow users to...Read more

Unlocking Media Potential With The PSP Video Player

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 26 2011 •  comments

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a media powerhouse when used properly, but there are many secrets Sony PSP owners do not know about. One such secret is the...Read more

Sony PSP Emulator, Getting PSP Games To Run On Your PC

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 25 2011 •  comments

Emulators are very popular in the gaming world, as they allow gamers to experience games that they may not have the means to experience due to a variety...Read more

Did Sony Price The PS Vita Too High, Or Just Right

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 22 2011 •  comments

Sony is set to launch their second handheld with the PS Vita in Japan this December, as well as in the U.S. and Europe in February 2012. One...Read more

How Much Cash Will You Spend On The Sony PS Vita Launch

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 17 2011 •  comments

The Sony PlayStation Vita is getting ready for its launch on February 22, 2012, and there are already several games, and accessories confirmed for launch day. Just how...Read more

Just Want To Say Thanks - From GameFlavor

Paul Sinclair • November 16 2011 •  comments

Hey Guys. Things are going fairly well here at GameFlavor Network and we just want to give a shout out to you the readers and fanboys both old...Read more

How To Download Free PSP Games

Paul Sinclair • November 16 2011 •  comments

We get asked this question time and again. How do I download free PSP games? Or how do I get cool content on my PlayStation Portable, like movies...Read more

Are You Going To Queue Up For Your PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • November 16 2011 •  comments

Despite the PS Vita not launching in Japan until December 17th, this did not stop 1000s of gamers queuing up to get their hands on the new console....Read more

How To Get A PlayStation Network Card

Paul Sinclair • November 15 2011 •  comments

Surprisingly, we've seen and received a lot of questions about how to get a PSN card, and what exactly they are. According to Wikipedia, "The PlayStation Store uses...Read more

Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Paul Sinclair • November 15 2011 •  comments

Issue #3: The Secret Fury of Souji Okita Our third Man of the Month is Souji Okita, featured in the publication Tumbling Pebbles. We are also happy to...Read more

Advertise Now On GameFlavor Network

Paul Sinclair • November 14 2011 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Nine PS Vita Secrets You May Not Have Known About!

Staff Writer • November 13 2011 •  comments

PS Vita is all set to launch coming February 22, 2012. We are as excited as you are and here are some secrets which you might not know...Read more

EA Announced Fifa Vita for PS Vita

Staff Writer • November 13 2011 •  comments

We are all loving Fifa 12 on our PS3s, aren't we! Now here comes more excitement to the pitch. EA recently officially announced "Fifa Vita" which is now...Read more

Will Sony Bring UMD Passport App To PS Vita In U.S.

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 13 2011 •  comments

There are many potential Sony PlayStation Vita owners who already own the original Sony PlayStation Portable. With that said, you can safely assume that there are going to...Read more

PlayStation Vita, On The Way

Staff Writer • November 10 2011 •  comments

With the new Sony PSP 2, the PlayStation Vita, on the way many gamers are starting to take a look into how worthwhile the purchase is going to...Read more

The New PSP 3000 Bundle

Staff Writer • November 10 2011 •  comments

Sony has announced a new offering to their current PSP games that has many fans of the popular gaming system excited, as the new PSP 3000 bundle is...Read more

Top 5 Games Confirmed For PlayStation Vita U.S. Launch

Victor D'Angelo Jr. • November 9 2011 •  comments

The Sony PlayStation Vita launch is set to take place on February 22, 2012 in the U.S., but it is never too early to start thinking about the...Read more

Glyde.com - The Simpler Way Of Selling Your Old Games, Books And More

Paul Sinclair • November 9 2011 •  comments

Somebody's 'don't need it anymore' can be somebody else's 'need it real bad'. That is where auction sites came from. Glyde.com is an auction site. Its roots are...Read more

Uncharted Golden Abyss, The Killer Game For PS Vita

Staff Writer • November 8 2011 •  comments

The Sony PlayStation Vita launch is quickly approaching, and it is becoming strikingly clear that one of the games that is truly going to stand out at launch...Read more

Sony Confirms No PlayStation Vita Shortages

Paul Sinclair • November 8 2011 •  comments

Despite system shortages in the past, Sony director of hardware marketing John Koller says that the PS Vita will be different. Speaking to AllThingsD, Koller confirmed that production...Read more

FuturLab signs Killzone composer for maximum sound on PSP minis

Paul Sinclair • November 8 2011 •  comments

Joris de Man, winner of an Ivor Novello award for his work on Killzone 2, has been signed up to produce music for FuturLab's futuristic PSN minis shooter,...Read more

Laughing Jackal announce Hungry Giraffe

Paul Sinclair • November 4 2011 •  comments

Laughing Jackal have provided a teaser for their newest project the PlayStation Mini Hungry Giraffe. "Our giraffe is hungry: feed him! Yes, you can help this poor giraffe...Read more

Ghostlight announce Australian release date for Persona 3 Portable

Paul Sinclair • November 4 2011 •  comments

Ghostlight are delighted to announce that the UK Chart Topping PSP JRPG Persona 3 Portable will be released on the Australian PlayStation store on 16/11/2011 with the price...Read more

Rumble Trucks available for Sony PSP and Sony PS3

Paul Sinclair • November 4 2011 •  comments

Playerthree's second PlayStation Minis game is coming to PSN today. Rumble Trucks will be available tomorrow for all PlayStation Plus US subscribers while European subscribers will get a...Read more

How To Get The PS Vita Early

Paul Sinclair • October 28 2011 •  comments

Sony announces First Edition bundle. Sony's John Koller has announced via the PlayStation Blog that customers who pre-order the bundle will receive it on February 15th, one week...Read more

Sony Confirms PS Vita DLC Plans

Paul Sinclair • October 26 2011 •  comments

PS Vita games that do not use an external memory card will not support DLC. Sony has outlined the first crop of PlayStation Vita games that will require...Read more

Sony Announces New PSP Bundle With FIFA and Cards

Paul Sinclair • October 26 2011 •  comments

Sony has announced a new bundle for the PSP. The bundle comes alongside the announcement of Cars 2: The Video Game, which will be released for the PSP...Read more

A Space Shooter for Free! Rockets into the PSN

Paul Sinclair • October 26 2011 •  comments

Frima Studio announced today that its hit, arcade-style shoot'em up is now available in the Chrome Web Store. With over 330k total downloads on the Android, iOS, and...Read more

Assault Armies Marching Onto PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 26 2011 •  comments

KEMCO will be the official Japanese publisher of the game developed by Bloober Team. Today, Bloober Team S.A. signed a contract with Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd. (also known...Read more

PS Vita Memory Cards - More Wallet Friendly Than Some Make Out

Paul Sinclair • October 24 2011 •  comments

Kotaku just put out a scary piece on PS Vita pricing. They are taking into account the additional prices of PS Vita memory cards, which according to them...Read more

More Cool PS Vita Games Ranked

Paul Sinclair • October 24 2011 •  comments

Recently, IGN tried out 8 PS Vita titles and ranked them accordingly. Recently, they tried out 6 more, and here are the rankings. What do you think of...Read more

PS Vita Memory Card Details

Paul Sinclair • October 21 2011 •  comments

Here's some information about the PS Vita Memory Card that might probably interest you .. These are the sizes available for PS Vita Memory Cards 4GB PCH-Z041J 8GB...Read more

Namco Bandai To Launch Ridge Racer, Ninja Assassin, Katamari For PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 21 2011 •  comments

Namco Bandai has announced its launch lineup for North America and Europe. The company will release Touch My Katamari, Ridge Racer, and Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen alongside...Read more

BioShock To Be Built From Ground Up For PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 20 2011 •  comments

Speaking to Joystiq, Ken Levine has confirmed that the game will still stand alone, though full development hasn't begun yet. "We're still sort of in the paper design...Read more

PLAYSTATION VITA LAUNCHES FROM 22 FEBRUARY 2012 - PRODUCT DETAILS

Paul Sinclair • October 19 2011 •  comments

The Ultimate in Handheld Entertainment, PS Vita Launches Simultaneously in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australasia and North America from 22nd February Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today...Read more

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA IMPACT NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PSP SYSTEM

Paul Sinclair • October 19 2011 •  comments

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja Impact™ for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is now available in stores...Read more

Pre-Order The PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 19 2011 •  comments

Finally, the Sony PlayStation Vita, previously codenamed "Next Generation Portable" (NGP) is prepared to launch in end of this year. December - Japan, and February 2012 Europe and...Read more

PS Vita Full Launch Title List

Paul Sinclair • October 19 2011 •  comments

This year at the Tokyo Games Show, Sony made a splash with one of the major games console launches in the gaming world with the Sony PS Vita,...Read more

PS Vita Full Specs - Battery 9 Hours Playback

Paul Sinclair • October 19 2011 •  comments

Sony released full specifications for the PS Vita at the Tokyo game show recently. According to MCV, the PlayStation Vita has a battery life of between three and...Read more

PS Vita to launch in February 2012

Paul Sinclair • October 19 2011 •  comments

Sony confirms date for PS Vita handheld's worldwide release According to the Guardian, Sony has announced the release date for its PlayStation Vita handheld gaming device. It will...Read more

Leaked Images Of PS Vita Web Browser And Music Player Surface!

Paul Sinclair • October 18 2011 •  comments

According to PSVitaHub, some screenshots went up on the official EU Playstation website which were immediately taken down. The images revealed the interface for the SONY PS VITA...Read more

Army Corps of Hell Set For PS Vita Launch

Paul Sinclair • October 17 2011 •  comments

Square Enix has just announced that Army Corps of Hell will launch alongside the PlayStation Vita next year. Army Corps of Hell has you playing the King of...Read more

Sony Considering Download Discount for UMD Owners

Paul Sinclair • October 17 2011 •  comments

PSP games may be cheaper on Vita if you already own the UMD A new comment from Sony suggests that digital copies of PSP games may be cheaper...Read more

PS Vita 20MB 3G Download Limit Hacked

Paul Sinclair • October 17 2011 •  comments

How to hack the PS Vita 20MB 3G Download limit According to Gamespot, the download limit has now been confirmed for North America. Speaking at a GDC Online...Read more

All Your PS Vita Questions Answered

Paul Sinclair • October 17 2011 •  comments

Despite trying to bring extensive coverage on news and developments on the PS Vita, questions continually stream in. Questions such as PS Vita specs, PS Vita launch titles,...Read more

BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT 2 MANGA EDITION

Paul Sinclair • October 17 2011 •  comments

To celebrate the release of BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 on Nintendo 3DS and Sony PSP, Arc System Works Europe will be releasing a special Manga Edition on November...Read more

Street Fighter X Tekken Release Dates and PS Vita Version Coming Soon

Paul Sinclair • October 17 2011 •  comments

At New York Comic-Con, Street Fighter X Tekken producer Yoshinori Ono revealed a ton of new info, including the revolutionary Gem System, an all-new customizable power-up system that...Read more

PlayStation Vita is Region Free

Paul Sinclair • October 14 2011 •  comments

Gamers can now play PS Vita games from any region Importing games from other countries won't be an issue with PlayStation Vita as the system is region free....Read more

Should I Buy a Japanese PS Vita Import?

Paul Sinclair • October 14 2011 •  comments

Yes another big question we've been getting for the PS Vita. So many have been asking this. Now that we've got a release date of Spring possibly April...Read more

PS Vita - The Ultimate Connectivity Device. PSP and yes PS3

Paul Sinclair • October 14 2011 •  comments

Picture this! You're at home playing WipeOut 2048 on your brand spanking new PS Vita against your friend across town on his PS3, and your other buddy on...Read more

Where To Buy The PS Vita?

Paul Sinclair • October 14 2011 •  comments

We've been getting so many questions about the new PS Vita. Where to buy the PS Vita? Should I buy a Japanese import PS Vita? Can I pre-order...Read more

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES EUROPE ANNOUNCES 'NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA IMPACT' HAS GONE GOLD

Paul Sinclair • October 14 2011 •  comments

Battle More Enemies Then Ever Before with Ultimate Jutsu Powers NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe today announced that NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Impact has gone gold for the PSP®...Read more

Level 5's Time Travelers No Longer A 3DS exclusive, PSP and Vita to Taste it As Well

Paul Sinclair • October 14 2011 •  comments

You read it right folks! Time Travelers is no longer a 3DS exclusive according to a Famitsu Leak. The news leaked ahead of official Level-5 World event, Time...Read more

Sony Considering UMD Solutions for PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

We've already mentioned that PS Vita is compatible with most digital PSP games, but Sony says it may also have a solution for those who own UMD versions...Read more

8 Awesome PS Vita Games Ranked

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

Recently, IGN PlayStation tried out 8 PS Vita titles and ranked them accordingly. Now, many of these were the same demos that have been shown at various trade...Read more

Grand Knights History Confirmed for U.S. Launch - PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

XSEED Games announced a deal with Marvelous Entertainment to bring Grand Knights History to the United States. Developed by Vanillaware, Grand Knights History tells the story of three...Read more

Ad-hoc PS Vita and PSP Game Connection Confirmed

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

It has been confirmed via the PS Vita Japan site that the PlayStation Vita will be compatible with its predecessor, PlayStation Portable, via ad-hoc connection. However, PSP titles...Read more

Shinobido: Tales of the Ninja Returns on Playstation Vita

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

Namco brings ninja stealth action to the Vita's launch line-up. In the six years since the first Shinobido game came out on PSP, the main character has gotten...Read more

PS Vita Updates Faster Than PS3

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

President of Sony Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida has said that the Vita update process won't be as laborious as it is on PlayStation 3 and PSP. Speaking to...Read more

PS Vita Downloads Confirmed to be less expensive than retail in Japan

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

Uncharted Golden Abyss Cheaper to Download Something we overlooked to make more explicit in yesterday's post on PS Vita games prices, was the cheaper prices for PS VIta...Read more

Update: PS Vita Launch App List Confirmed By Package

Paul Sinclair • October 13 2011 •  comments

Further to our recent post on the PS Vita launch app list, Adam Grant, European Hardware Product Manager for PS Vita confirmed the final box design for both...Read more

Two SCE Execs Discuss The Months Until PS Vita Launch

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

With the big PS Vita launch date in Japan of December 17 looming ever closer, 1Up discuss what's left to be done with SCE's Worldwide Studios head Shuhei...Read more

PS Vita Launch App List

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

GamesDailyNews has a nice list of the features and services that will come pre-installed on PS Vita at launch. Welcome Park - We invite you to the Welcome...Read more

PS Vita Games Priced

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

Damian Seeto has spotted some good news over on Japanese Game site Famitsu. It details the prices of the games that will be hitting the PS Vita. *...Read more

PlayStation Nation - "Long Live Play" Celebrates YOU

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

Recently, Sony were looking for a few good gamers to assist them with a special assignment related to their freshly launched Long Live Play campaign. Long Live Play...Read more

E3 REPLAY: SCOTT ROHDE ANSWERS YOUR PS VITA QUESTIONS

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

With the PS Vita due very soon, we've chosen to give you some choice cuts from this year. "The most talked-about PlayStation product out of E3 was, and...Read more

UBISOFT'S UNVEILS NEW YORK COMIC CON LINEUP

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

What: New York Comic Con Ubisoft Lineup Where: Javits Center, New York City (Booths #1322 and #1338) When: October 13-16, 2011 The Lineup At this year's New York...Read more

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW YORK COMIC CON LINEUP & EVENTS

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 and DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION Art Directors to Headline Art Panel Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas,...Read more

Brendan McNamara and Nick Adams Front Industry Line Up for BAF Game 2011

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

8th - 9th November 2011 BAF Game is back for its seventh edition this November, with some of the world's leading industry experts on board to explore the...Read more

Top 10 Game Developers Under 40

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

PeekYou's PeekScore ranking of the Top 10 Game Developers under 40. PeekScore is a rank from 1 to 10, assigned to every person. The higher someone's score,...Read more

New Video For World Rally Championship - WRC

Paul Sinclair • October 12 2011 •  comments

Here's a new video for the new installment of World Rally Championship. The game is out on 14.10.2011. For more info click here....Read more

SNK PLAYMORE USA releases two more NEOGEO classics on the PlayStation Network - Metal Slug 2 and King of Fighters '96

Paul Sinclair • October 11 2011 •  comments

SNK PLAYMORE USA to release its fourth pack of nostalgic NEOGEO titles downloadable on "NEOGEO Station" from Oct 11th, 2011! Metal Slug 2 and King of Fighters '96...Read more

Take a Bite of the Big Apple With Capcom at New York Comic -Con 2011

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

Capcom will be at New York Comic-Con 2011 with an incredible line-up of activities and special surprises. Capcom will be located right at the entrance of the Exhibit...Read more

Xsolla To Sponsor And Exhibit At GDC Online In Austin October 10-13, 2011

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

Online Games Monetization Specialist Celebrates Several New Developments And Expands U.S. Office Xsolla, a leading provider of localized in-game payment solutions for MMO, social, mobile and casual games,...Read more

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Coming October 19th Exclusively on PlayStation®Network for 8.99 € /£7.19

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

Join the Fowl Revolution in the Artistically, Innovative and Bloody Cinematic Platform Adventure Game Featuring Full Solo and Co-Op Campaigns Ratloop Asia, an Independent Publisher and Developer of...Read more

BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT 2 AND TWO ARC SYSTEM WORKS TOURNAMENTS FOR MCM EXPO

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

PQube and Arc System Works Europe, are pleased to announce they will be present at MCM Expo in London from the 28th to the 30th of October where...Read more

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES ARMY CORPS OF HELL FOR EUROPE

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

The Battle for Hell Begins in 2012 Exclusively for the PlayStation Vita Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL...Read more

'Game&Game World Championship (GNGWC) 2011 ' , a Festival for Gamers All Over the World, to Begin!

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

'Game&Game World Championship (GNGWC) 2011', organized by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (minister Byung-Gook Jung) and supervised by Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA, representative Jae-Woong Lee), a...Read more

Namco Bandai to Demo Soulcalibur V, Dark Souls and Much More at London Comic Con

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

SOULCALIBUR V, DARK SOULS and a trio of fighting games set in the NARUTO, DRAGON BALL and SAINT SEIYA universes are among the titles that Namco Bandai will...Read more

Download Codes For New Rocketbirds: Hardboilied Chicken - PSN

Paul Sinclair • October 10 2011 •  comments

Hey folks! We've got a load of game codes to giveaway for the new the launch of PSN exclusive title "Rocketbirds: Hardboilied Chicken" - a cinematic platform adventure...Read more

PS Vita Killer Concept PSP 4, Looks Big, Advanced, Has Double Screen

Paul Sinclair • October 9 2011 •  comments

Created by Gregory Pizzatto, the PSP 4 concept is an innovative console design, that involves a comfortable control system. This system involves two button pads, one on each...Read more

Nintendo to Showcase Strong Holiday Game Lineup at New York Comic Con

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

Special Events for Pokémon Rumble Blast and Professor Layton and the Last Specter Highlight Consumer Experience When gaming and pop culture fans gather for the annual New York...Read more

Vergil & Iron Fist Breakdown by Maximilian (Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 Gameplay/Commentary)

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

Great commentary and footage including juicy morsels on all new characters!...Read more

Rochard Wins Multiple Accolades at Unity Awards

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

Today we're proud to announce that Recoil Game's Rochard was the recipient of two Unity Awards, Best Graphics and Best Game Play, at the 5th Annual Unity Developer...Read more

FGOL Network Increases by 25% to 25 Million

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

Hungry Shark Series Hits 24M downloads. 4th October 2011 - London, UK. Future Games of London (FGOL) today revealed that its user base has grown by 25% in...Read more

Microsoft at Brasil Game Show

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

Microsoft is participating for the first time at the largest Game Show in Latin America to be held from October 5 - 9 at the SulAmérica Convention Center...Read more

Submissions Begin October 3, 2011 for the Activision Independent Games Competition

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

$250,000 Award Will Fund Two Best Game Concepts Program to Be Juried by IndieCade SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the...Read more

New SNK NEOGEO STATION Download Codes for PlayStation Network

Paul Sinclair • October 8 2011 •  comments

KOF'96 PS3/PSP and Metal Slug 2 PS3/PSP Happy Friday All! We just got sets of download codes for SNK mid-October 2011 releases for PlayStation Network (I know, super...Read more

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS LAUNCHES REVOLTIN' YOUTH FOR PSP and PS3

Paul Sinclair • September 30 2011 •  comments

The Avant-Garde Soundtrack Features Chiptune Music From Such Synthesized Music Icons As Sabrepulse, George And Jonathan And 8bitlegend Limerick, Ireland - (September 28, 2011) - Video Game Developer...Read more

BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT 2 OUT 4TH NOVEMBER 2011

Paul Sinclair • September 30 2011 •  comments

Arc System Works Europe and PQube are pleased to announce that BlazBlue Continuum Shift 2 will be released on Friday 4th November 2011 for Nintendo® 3DS and Sony®...Read more

Speedball 2 Evolution out next week for Sony Playstation 3 and PSP

Paul Sinclair • September 29 2011 •  comments

The Bitmap Brothers classic futuristic sports game will be going live on Sony Playstation 3 and PSP via the Playstation Network Store next week as a Minis game....Read more

SIEGE 2011 Program Announced

Paul Sinclair • September 29 2011 •  comments

The Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo (SIEGE) program released today showcases more than 100 speakers on sessions covering all aspects of modern game development. Scheduled for Oct....Read more

Over £12,000 raised for GamesAid during this year's Eurogamer Expo

Paul Sinclair • September 29 2011 •  comments

GamesAid, a UK games industry charity for children and young people, would like to thank the organisers and attendees for two of the biggest gaming parties of the...Read more

Gamer Camp: FINISHING SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPERS ANNOUNCES OPEN DAY

Paul Sinclair • September 29 2011 •  comments

Birmingham City University's new 'finishing school for game developers,' Gamer Camp (www.GamerCamp.co.uk) , is opening its doors on Saturday 19th November 2011 for anyone wishing to pursue a...Read more

SG Interactive Launches GameRage Portal

Paul Sinclair • September 29 2011 •  comments

New Online Portal Connects Gamers Around the World SG Interactive, a leading global publisher of online games, is giving gamers a new way to access their favorite titles...Read more

Rising Star Games to publish Grand Knights History in the PAL market

Paul Sinclair • September 23 2011 •  comments

Highly-acclaimed 2D RPG from Marvelous Entertainment and Vanillaware headed to PSP 2012 Rising Star Games today announced that it has signed a deal to publish Grand Knights History...Read more

EA SPORTS NHL 12 SHATTERS RECORDS IN FIRST WEEK

Paul Sinclair • September 21 2011 •  comments

Biggest First Week in Franchise History; Up 19 Percent Year Over Year. Franchise to Expand to Facebook Next Month with NHL Superstars Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the...Read more

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 Release Date Confirmed!

Paul Sinclair • September 21 2011 •  comments

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games have confirmed that the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 videogame will be available in North America beginning November 11 for the...Read more

Matt Hampson to launch SpecialEffect's Record-breaking Challenge at this year's Eurogamer Expo

Paul Sinclair • September 19 2011 •  comments

SpecialEffect Patron visits Eurogamer Expo to launch eye-control Guinness World RecordsTM Gamer's Edition attempts Monday 19thSeptember 2011: Matt Hampson, Patron of the SpecialEffect charity, is to attend this...Read more

GameFest 2011 In Birmingham From The 16th-18th Of September

Paul Sinclair • September 17 2011 •  comments

Don't forget gamers, Birmingham will be hosting their own festival on the 16th-18th of september and MW3, Battlefield3, Fifa12 And Gears Of War will all be their ticket...Read more

'KATAMARI DAMACY' (working title) BRINGS THE JOY OF KATAMARI TO YOUR FINGERTIPS

Paul Sinclair • September 16 2011 •  comments

Scheduled for Release as a PlayStation®Vita system Title, One of Gaming's Most Bizarre and Beloved Series Returns Bursting with New Tactile Twists and Turns SAN JOSE, Calif., September...Read more

Ghostlight announce Persona 2: Innocent Sin Collector's Edition

Paul Sinclair • September 15 2011 •  comments

Hot on the heels of announcing the Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Collector's Edition for PSP, Ghostlight have recently shared news of their latest amazing Collector's...Read more

World records broken at Insomnia43 as organisers unveil event stats

Paul Sinclair • September 15 2011 •  comments

Team Fortress 2 records shattered; 270,000 tune in to live streams; over 5,000 attend UK's "Glastonbury of Games" 15th September 2011: Competitive gaming in the UK has never...Read more

Fading Shadows for PSP

Paul Sinclair • September 14 2011 •  comments

- A single teardrop is all that stands in the way of darkness... Nordcurrent, a European game developer and publisher, announced today that its game Fading Shadows for...Read more

Arcade Essentials Evolution Minis - the brand new collection of 5 classic arcade games

Paul Sinclair • September 14 2011 •  comments

August 03, 2011 - London, ENGLAND - Nordcurrent, a European game developer and publisher, announced today that its new Minis game for PSP® & PlayStaion®3 is now available...Read more

1000 Tiny Claws Tears its way onto PSN

Paul Sinclair • September 14 2011 •  comments

Mediatonic Announces Third Minis Title - Due For Release in October 2011 14th September 2011, London, UK. London-based development studio Mediatonic has announced 1000 Tiny Claws, its third...Read more

Save the Date! AM2 Proudly Announces 2012 Dates

Paul Sinclair • September 14 2011 •  comments

2012¹s Most Anticipated Animation, Music and Manga Convention in Southern California to Be Held at the Anaheim Convention Center Over Father¹s Day Weekend LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 14,...Read more

Fate/EXTRA Limited Edition Comes Packed With Extra Goodies!

Paul Sinclair • September 13 2011 •  comments

Fate/EXTRA Will be Released in North America on 11/1/11 TORRANCE, Calif. - September 12, 2011 - Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is proud to announce...Read more

GameXChanger to offer cash for games

Paul Sinclair • September 13 2011 •  comments

UK game exchanging service GameXChanger (www.gamexchanger.co.uk) is now able to offer instant cash quotes for games and dvd's. Gamers can now find out in an instant how much...Read more

What is the best PSP poker game?

Paul Sinclair • September 12 2011 •  comments

Have you searched a whole bunch of different Poker games on websites and other places, but still can't decide which one to get? Want one with online multi-player,...Read more

Rockstar Games: Max Payne Mobile

Paul Sinclair • September 12 2011 •  comments

Rockstar Games is pleased to announce that Max Payne will come out in HD for mobile devices this fall. Available for the first time on mobile, Max Payne...Read more

NEW "NEGOTIATION AND SUMMONING" TRAILER RELEASED FOR SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: PERSONA 2: INNOCENT SIN FOR PSP SYSTEM

Paul Sinclair • September 12 2011 •  comments

ATLUS today released a new "Negotiation and Summoning" trailer for the highly anticipated Shin Megami Tensei®: Persona®2: Innocent Sin for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the one entry in the...Read more

PlayJam's Games Channel Launches on Panasonic's VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs

Paul Sinclair • September 12 2011 •  comments

London, September 12th, 2011 - PlayJam, the world's leading TV Social Games Network announced that the PlayJam Games Channel will launch in November this year as an app...Read more

Bigpoint takes over the entire development team of 49Games GmbH

Paul Sinclair • September 12 2011 •  comments

• Renowned studio for sports-entertainment software sells its entire development team to Bigpoint • 43 workers switch to a new employer and will be developing online games instead...Read more

VOTING FOR THE AUDIENCE AWARD OPENS FOR SECOND ANNUAL GAME DEVELOPERS CHOICE ONLINE AWARDS

Paul Sinclair • September 9 2011 •  comments

Voting Open Through September 22, Winner Announced Live October 12 SAN FRANCISCO -- The Game Developers Choice Online Awards organizers have announced the opening of the Audience Award,...Read more

The Impossible Game is now available on the PlayStation Store

Paul Sinclair • September 8 2011 •  comments

The Impossible Game, an indie hit platformer originally developed by FlukeDude, is now available on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, developed and published by Grip...Read more

InnoGames - a new breed of publisher

Paul Sinclair • September 7 2011 •  comments

With six online games totaling over 65 million users combined, InnoGames policy of "quality over quantity" is proving to be very successful in building the company into a...Read more

The Secret War Has Begun!

Paul Sinclair • September 5 2011 •  comments

SECURE YOUR BETA ACCESS, UNLOCK IN-GAME ITEMS, AND EVEN WIN A TRIP TO FUNCOM MONTREAL TO PLAY THE GAME! The official beta registration is now open and available...Read more

Q + A Opportunity With Alien vs. Predator Writer Mike Kennedy

Paul Sinclair • September 5 2011 •  comments

Mike Kennedy, author of the hard-hitting new graphic novel, Bleedout is available for Q+A to discuss the book and his creative plans for the future. Based off of...Read more

Win Free Copies of SNK PlayMore New NEOGEO Station Titles

Paul Sinclair • August 31 2011 •  comments

As we mentioned yesterday, SNK Playmore has just released PS3 and PSP versions of "SHOCK TROOPERS" and "WORLD HEROES", as the third set of downloadable game titles for...Read more

How To Download Free PSP Games, Music and Movies

Paul Sinclair • August 30 2011 •  comments

Some gamers may find it hard to find good sources to download free PSP games, but there is one resource that is guaranteed to have every single title...Read more

SNK PLAYMORE USA to release its third pack of nostalgic downloadable NEOGEO titles for PS3 and PSP

Paul Sinclair • August 30 2011 •  comments

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION is proud to announce the release of PS3 Ver. & PSP Ver. "SHOCK TROOPERS" and "WORLD HEROES", as the third set of downloadable game...Read more

Brasil Game Show has Level Up! as a new sponsor

Paul Sinclair • August 30 2011 •  comments

From now on tickets will be sold to the public for 22BRL (half price), the promotional price until August 31st Level Up!, Brazilian leader in the gaming market,...Read more

Ghostlight Finalise 'Trails in the Sky' Collector's Edition

Paul Sinclair • August 26 2011 •  comments

Ghostlight are delighted to announce that they have finalised the Collector's Edition of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. This fantastic package includes: UMD box 5 art...Read more

ASTRO GAMING NAMED OFFICIAL HEADSET OF PAX PRIME 2011

Paul Sinclair • August 26 2011 •  comments

The fine folks at ASTRO Gaming are again providing the official headsets for PAX Prime this year. A special "PAX-edition" A30 cross-gaming headset featuring a new set of...Read more

Watch Latitude's mini-documentary, The Future of Gaming

Paul Sinclair • August 25 2011 •  comments

Beyond the Screen: Latitude Study Profiles the New Gamers A new study just released by the research consultancy Latitude offers an investigation into the new gaming landscape and...Read more

SpecialEffect invite you to make history at this year's Eurogamer Expo

Paul Sinclair • August 24 2011 •  comments

Video games charity SpecialEffect invites guests at this year's Eurogamer Expo to participate in two Guinness World Record attempts Visitors to this year's Eurogamer Expo will be invited...Read more

The UK's biggest LAN party is to be streamed live by own3D

Paul Sinclair • August 24 2011 •  comments

Multiplay, organiser of insomnia43, plays host to 12 colossal tournaments as the final exhibitors and sponsors list is confirmed Wednesday August 24th 2011: With less than a week...Read more

The Impossible Game Coming to PSP and PS3

Paul Sinclair • August 23 2011 •  comments

Best-selling iPhone and Xbox 360 game The Impossible Game is coming to two new mobile platforms. Having already reached number two in the US app charts and being...Read more

Capcom's Showing at Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) Revealed

Paul Sinclair • August 23 2011 •  comments

Capcom is bringing a full slate of unreleased titles to game fans this weekend at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle. Attendees will be able to take...Read more

Free Audio Software from iZotope at PAX Dev!

Paul Sinclair • August 23 2011 •  comments

Attending PAX Dev? Don't forget about game audio! Be sure to attend the "Getting Audio In and Mixed: How to Get the Time You Need" panel on Thursday,...Read more

UK Drivers Playing Real Life Grand Theft Auto With Their Sat Navs

Paul Sinclair • August 20 2011 •  comments

Millions of British motorists have admitted to playing a new driving craze called "Sat Nav Racing", in which they race "against their satnavs....engaging in manoeuvres including overtaking on...Read more

Easiest Way To Get Free PSP + PS Vita Games With Just One Click!

Paul Sinclair • August 19 2011 •  comments

This one's for all video gamers and fan boys out there! Ever fancied a mint copy of LA N.O.I.R.E? Or wished you could get your hands on some...Read more

insomnia43 kicks off the gaming festival season with a prize pot worth £50,000

Paul Sinclair • August 19 2011 •  comments

Multiplay has secured key tournament backing to offer videogames players bountiful rewards for the 'Glastonbury of Games' Friday August 19th 2011: Multiplay has today announced that gamers heading...Read more

ATARI BOLSTERS MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR CONTINUED EXPANSION INTO MOBILE AND SOCIAL ONLINE GAMING

Paul Sinclair • August 18 2011 •  comments

Atari, a leading multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointments of Robert Mattes as Chief Financial Officer, Owais Farooqui...Read more

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS MAKES ITS FIRST FORAY INTO PLAYSTATION NETWORK AND PLAYSTATION VITA DEVELOPMENT WITH MADBLOCKER ADVENTURE

Paul Sinclair • August 17 2011 •  comments

A Revolutionary New High-Definition Puzzle Game Guaranteed To Change The Genre Video Game Developer Open Emotion Studios today announced its first venture into development for PSN and PSV...Read more

Open Emotion Studios Announces Mad Blocker Adventure For PSN And PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • August 17 2011 •  comments

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS MAKES ITS FIRST FORAY INTO PLAYSTATION NETWORK AND PLAYSTATION VITA DEVELOPMENT WITH MAD BLOCKER ADVENTURE A Revolutionary New High-Definition Puzzle Game Guaranteed To Change The...Read more

Rockstar Games: GTA Mac Trilogy on Mac App Store

Paul Sinclair • August 17 2011 •  comments

Today RockStar Games are happy to announce Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas are coming to the Mac App...Read more

exosyphen studios Releases Hacker Evolution Duality

Paul Sinclair • August 16 2011 •  comments

Rewrite the world in this intense hacking simulation game exosyphen studios is proud to announce the release of Hacker Evolution Duality, the latest in the acclaimed hacking simulation...Read more

Nordic Games Holding AB Group acquires JoWooD & The Adventure Company

Paul Sinclair • August 16 2011 •  comments

Labels to be re-launched under the Nordic Games GmbH brand Nordic Games GmbH, part of the Nordic Games Holding AB group announces the acquisition of the JoWooD and...Read more

GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE EUROPE 2011 OPENS TODAY AT THE KOELNMESSE IN COLOGNE, GERMANY

Paul Sinclair • August 15 2011 •  comments

Business Trends Press Conference to Open Cologne's Games Week Takes Place Today at GDC Europe at 12:00pm The 2011 Game Developers Conference Europe (GDC Europe) commences this morning...Read more

Open Emotion Releases Soundtracks on iTunes, Amazon and Napster

Paul Sinclair • August 14 2011 •  comments

The newly launched albums contain toe-tapping chiptunes and orchestral music from Open Emotion titles and are now available on Amazon, iTunes and Napster. Video Game Developer Open Emotion...Read more

iD Software Holding Back on Doom 4 Information, Focusing on Shipping RAGE First

Paul Sinclair • August 14 2011 •  comments

Owing that nothing came out about Doom 4 at QuakeCon, you'd think iD Software would have a reason for the long wait, right? You bet there is. Dave...Read more

Fighting Fantasy: Talisman of Death gets a new release date and a price

Paul Sinclair • August 12 2011 •  comments

With the European release of the officially licensed mini, Fighting Fantasy: Talisman of Death, only a week away, Laughing Jackal have got loads of exciting news for you....Read more

3D GAMING SUMMIT: 3D GAMING AND BEYOND ANNOUNCES SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS

Paul Sinclair • August 12 2011 •  comments

Social Gaming, Glasses-Free Gaming, Augmented Reality, and Gaming in the Cloud All Focus of Expansive Forward-Looking Programming At 2nd Annual Gaming Conference Mick Hocking, Vice President of Sony...Read more

GameFlavor Video Game News Network For Sale

Paul Sinclair • August 10 2011 •  comments

Due to project commitments, we are considering selling the GameFlavor Network of gaming sites. The Network is a collection of video games sites with top-tier URLs. The Network's...Read more

London Games Festival Canned for 2011

Paul Sinclair • August 8 2011 •  comments

Looks as if British games industry trade association UKIE is giving its Eurogamer Expo book-end a year's time off. In a report from GameIndustry.biz (registration required), the London...Read more

Gamestop, Virgin Gaming and EA SPORTS team up for Madden NFL 12 'Battle of the Gridiron' tournament

Paul Sinclair • August 8 2011 •  comments

Madden NFL 12, the latest title in the award-winning video game franchise from Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), will be quick off the line when it launches on...Read more

Best and Worst of Comic-Con 2011

Paul Sinclair • August 4 2011 •  comments

HitFix have a pretty good sum up of best and worst of Comic-Con 2011, including a sincere speech by the new Spider-Man Andrew Garfield. "The "Never Let Me...Read more

Rockstar Games: GTA Chinatown Wars/Beaterator iTunes Sale

Paul Sinclair • July 28 2011 •  comments

Our friends at RockStar Games are offering a limited time only deal over on the iTunes store. Here's the deal! Today, we'd like to share a special promotion...Read more

NEW VIDEO BOUNCES IN FOR OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS' REVOLTIN' YOUTH

Paul Sinclair • July 28 2011 •  comments

Official Trailer For PlayStation Portable Puzzle Platformer Shows Spunk and Spitfire Video Game Developer Open Emotion Studios (http://www.openemotionstudios.com/), today launched the official trailer for its upcoming puzzle platformer...Read more

Pre Order Street Fighter X Tekken For PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • July 27 2011 •  comments

Due for release December 31, 2011, you can pre-order the PS Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken now. Meantime, catch the hilarious antics of crazy CapCom team...Read more

HYSTERIA PROJECT 2 coming to PlayStation Minis

Paul Sinclair • July 26 2011 •  comments

(PSP/PS3) in Europe on August 10th. Bulkypix and Sanuk Games are happy to announce the release of HYSTERIA PROJECT 2, the sequel of award-winning, best-selling horror game HYSTERIA...Read more

Jordan returns: 2K Sports announces trio of NBA 2K12 covers featuring three NBA icons

Paul Sinclair • July 26 2011 •  comments

Michael Jordan joined by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson to grace three unique artistic covers in celebration of NBA legacy 2K Sports announced today that NBA 2K12, the...Read more

LuaPlayer Plus - The newest interpreter for PSP

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

For all Lua developers and coders out there, here comes another LuaPlayer. This time it's Italian duo NaNnI and Rinnegatamante. Rinnegatamante, in case you forgot, released Easy Dual...Read more

PSP CFW 6.20 / 6.35 / 6.39 PRO-B9 BETA Released

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

According to the ProCFW teams changelog, CFW 6.20 / 6.35 / 6.39 PRO-B9 BETA has been released. Again Custom Firmware 6.20 / 6.35 / 6.39 PRO-B9 is compatible...Read more

DarkFrost v4 Released for PSP

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

According to the DarkFrost dev team, the cheat device (or plugin) formerly known as DarkPR -- now titled DarkFrost -- has just hit version 4. DarkFrost is a...Read more

The Mountain Is Coming to Mohammed: Sony to Support PS Vita "Garage Devs" Homebrew

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

Sony to embrace homebrew community and offer [inexpensive] PS Vita dev kits Sony's chief of SCE in-house studios, Shuhei Yoshida, "there's nothing to it but to do it..."...Read more

PSP DEMO - CLADUN X2

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

Cladun 2 a PSP Demo is now available to the homebrew community. Previously released in Japan in March, its publisher Nippon Ichi Software has announced that it would...Read more

PSP DEMO - GOD EATER aka Gods Eater Burst

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

At first glance, God Eater may appear to betray close similarities to Monster Hunter, but it is an original Namco franchise with many features that set it apart....Read more

ComiXology Launches New Digital Catalog

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

Archaia Entertainment Expands Relationship with comiXology for Digital Delivery of the Graphic Novel Publisher's Acclaimed Library of Titles ComiXology Becomes Ultimate Online Resource for Archaia's Celebrated Collection of...Read more

Classic Gaming Expo Founders Launch Videogame History Museum

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2011 •  comments

John Hardie, Sean Kelly, and Joe Santulli, organizers of the annual Classic Gaming Expo, have launched the Videogame History Museum - a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to preserving...Read more

Four More Characters Revealed For Street Fighter x Tekken, PS Vita Version Coming Soon!

Paul Sinclair • July 22 2011 •  comments

A short while ago in a panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, Street Fighter x Tekken producer Yoshinori Ono revealed four more playable characters for the...Read more

The Key Trends Shaping the Mobile Gaming Industry

Paul Sinclair • July 21 2011 •  comments

Here's an interesting article from Erica Swallow, an associate editor at Mashable. Taking research done by Mintel and eMarketer's on the US mobile gaming industry, she cites that...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor Network

Paul Sinclair • July 21 2011 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Aviva Premiership Rugby, Top 14 Orange and Rabodirect Pro 12 added to Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge videogame

Paul Sinclair • July 20 2011 •  comments

Major European Leagues join growing content lineup for Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) revealed today that major European rugby union leagues Aviva Premiership...Read more

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK

Paul Sinclair • July 20 2011 •  comments

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS is now...Read more

SNK PLAYMORE USA releases eight pre-NEOGEO era Arcade Classics on the PlayStation Store

Paul Sinclair • July 19 2011 •  comments

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Ryo Mizufune) is proud to announce the North American release of eight SNK Arcade Classics...Read more

SNK PLAYMORE releases its second pack of titles for the "NEOGEO Station"

Paul Sinclair • July 19 2011 •  comments

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Ryo Mizufune) is proud to announce the release of "THE KING OF FIGHTERS '95" and...Read more

Archaia Entertainment and Vogster Entertainment Debut Exclusive Webisode Series At San Diego Comic Con for Bleedout

Paul Sinclair • July 19 2011 •  comments

Publisher Archaia Entertainment is adding another layer to their digital offerings by hosting the worldwide debut of 10 original graphic webisodes centered on their latest graphic novel, Bleedout....Read more

After Dark Films Partners with SEGA @SDCC & showcases talent James Frain, Cung Le & Roger Cross

Paul Sinclair • July 18 2011 •  comments

After Dark Films Brings in Action Packed Talent and Partners With SEGA's Rise of Nightmares at This Years SDCC In celebration of After Dark Films 5th year at...Read more

How To Download Free PSP Games?

Paul Sinclair • July 18 2011 •  comments

Some gamers may find it hard to find good sources to download free PSP games, but there is one resource that is guaranteed to have every single title...Read more

Ape Kicks Ass Duke Nuke 'Em Style With AK-47!!!

Paul Sinclair • July 15 2011 •  comments

What do you do when you give a chimp an AK-47? Run like hell!!! That's what. As part of its promotional campaign for the movie, Fox has been...Read more

Details Behind Cutting Edge Soundtrack For Revoltin' Youth Revealed For PSP

Paul Sinclair • July 15 2011 •  comments

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS REVEALS DETAILS BEHIND CUTTING EDGE SOUNDTRACK FOR ITS UPCOMING PSP TITLE, REVOLTIN' YOUTH The Soundtrack Will Feature Avant-Garde Chiptune Music From Such Synthesized Music Icons...Read more

How to fix any corrupted PSP game save file

Paul Sinclair • July 14 2011 •  comments

We have a really useful how to guide in the GameFlavor forums for anyone having problems with corrupted files with certain firmwares *cough* Gen D3 *cough*. With this...Read more

Top 10 HomeBrew Game System Emulators for PSP

Paul Sinclair • July 14 2011 •  comments

Many visitors to our forums always ask how they can play old Nintendo or Sega games on their PSP? Well, if you can find the game ROMs, you...Read more

How To Use Free PSP Demo Games - Homebrew

Paul Sinclair • July 14 2011 •  comments

We have a nice little guide on how to use PSP demo games once you've downloaded them on the forums. Just click the link to get through to...Read more

PSP DEMO - HATSUNE MIKU PROJECT DIVA 2ND

Paul Sinclair • July 14 2011 •  comments

Hatsune Miku Project Diva 2nd a PSP Demo is now available for download for the PSP homebrew community . Hatsune Miku Project Diva 2nd is the latest PSP...Read more

Batman 3 - The Dark Knight Rises [TRAILER] - Bane; Catwoman; Hugo Strange new! 2011 [HD]

Paul Sinclair • July 13 2011 •  comments

The latest film 'The Dark Knight Rises' isn't scheduled to be released until July 20, 2012, but that hasn't stopped a video from appearing on YouTube, in what...Read more

Capcom Announces Comic-Con 2011 Lineup and Panels

Paul Sinclair • July 13 2011 •  comments

Capcom will be in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 with an incredible line-up of activities and special surprises. Capcom will once again be located at booth #4844...Read more

Episode 6 of GFN Podcast!

David Plamondon • July 12 2011 •  comments

This week on GFNP, we talk about Sony's efforts against used game sales, Nintendo's foray (or not) into mobile games, questionable XBox Live avatar offerings, Spider-Man on Broadway,...Read more

Laughing Jackal announce OMG-Z

Paul Sinclair • July 12 2011 •  comments

When we at Laughing Jackal heard about the woeful lack of preparation by England's councils in dealing with the inevitable Zombie Apocalypse, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-13713798 we decided that we must...Read more

BlizzCon 2011 to Feature World-Class Professional eSports Competition

Paul Sinclair • July 12 2011 •  comments

Global Battle.net Invitational and GSL October Final Set to Take Place Before Sell-Out Crowd at Blizzard Entertainment's Upcoming Gaming Festival Blizzard Entertainment announced today that the 2011 Global...Read more

iPhone and Android Sky Force Game is FREE for limited time!

Paul Sinclair • July 12 2011 •  comments

Thanks to the determination and commitment of Facebook Fans, Sky Force is discounted to 0$ for 48 hours from 12 till 14 of July 2011 in App Store,...Read more

CodeMasters Developing PlaySation Vita Edition of F1 2011

Paul Sinclair • July 12 2011 •  comments

Bespoke handheld editions of F1 2011 are also in production for Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), each designed to take advantage of the new platforms' unique...Read more

Dara O'Briain Irish Comedian Talks Video Games

Paul Sinclair • July 9 2011 •  comments

Just remembered this one after the last comedy post. Remember seeing Irish comedic star Dara O'Briain on the British version of the Apprentice talking video games with one...Read more

How Would Your Favourite Comedian Sound If They Told Video Game Jokes

Paul Sinclair • July 9 2011 •  comments

Here' s a little graphic we stumbled upon on Reddit showing just how your favourite comedian would sound if he/she told video game jokes. Here's on of our...Read more

Nathan Fillion Wants To Save Gamers From 'Swamp Ass'

Paul Sinclair • July 9 2011 •  comments

In a comedic Public Service video Nathan Fillion calls for gamers to save their 'cracks' from extended gaming sessions. He provides some interesting advice on how to ease...Read more

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS LAUNCHES NINJAMURAI FOR PSP

Paul Sinclair • July 6 2011 •  comments

Calling All Ninjas! U.S. Players Can Now Experience The New PSP Mini Action Platformer Video Game Developer Open Emotion Studios (http://www.openemotionstudios.com/), announced that it has launched its action/platformer,...Read more

Call-in Guests on GFN Podcast Episode 5!

David Plamondon • July 5 2011 •  comments

A bit light on games news and releases this week, but David and Jenn have some fun with Skype, talk about the issue of minors buying or playing...Read more

Ninjamurai, the Supreme Court, and Special Guests on New GFN Podcast Episodes!

David Plamondon • July 2 2011 •  comments

GFNP is pleased to release two bonus episodes for this holiday long weekend! Bonus Episode 1 features Paddy Murphy from Open Emotion Studios, a video game development company...Read more

Ninjamurai Combat Details and Launch Date Revealed

Paul Sinclair • June 30 2011 •  comments

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS REVEALS THE DETAILS BEHIND THE COMBAT OF NINJAMURAI FOR PSP Ninjamurai Puts Players In Control Of Their Ninja-Samurai Hybrid Hero In The Upcoming PSP Mini...Read more

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS UNVEILS CHARACTERS AND THEIR UNIQUE ABILITIES FOR THE UPCOMING PSP TITLE, REVOLTIN' YOUTH

Paul Sinclair • June 29 2011 •  comments

Upcoming Puzzle Platformer Provides Lots of Depth for Players As They Take On The Precocious Personalities Of Cole, Badger And Kamiko Video Game Developer Open Emotion Studios (http://www.openemotionstudios.com/),...Read more

Mad Blocker Alpha: Revenge of the Fluzzles on PlayStation Store

Paul Sinclair • June 29 2011 •  comments

Mad Blocker Alpha: Revenge of the Fluzzles is a PSP mini title and is Open Emotions first release for the PSP/PS3. MBA:ROTF, is one of the best puzzlers...Read more

PC Headsets Experience a Soniq Rush and an Unexpected Resurrection

Paul Sinclair • June 29 2011 •  comments

New gaming accessory offers PC headsets second lives as amplified Xbox 360 gaming headsets XJacKer.com, creator of several XJacKer Kits, announces the full availability of their Soniq Rush...Read more

GFN Podcast Episode 4 - Entertainment Expo!

David Plamondon • June 28 2011 •  comments

David and Jenn happily geeked it up at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo and came back to share news of their spoils with the GFNP community! Enjoy...Read more

Save Up To 50% On PSP Video Game Accessories!

Paul Sinclair • June 28 2011 •  comments

BestOfferBuy.com are currently offering massive deals on video game gear and accessories! Go get some fast! * New PSP LCD Screen with Backlight Replacement Parts (Sharp) * PSP...Read more

How to Claim Your Free PlayStation Network Games

Paul Sinclair • June 24 2011 •  comments

We've posted a help thread on the forums for any of those who can't find those missing free PSN titles. To all those who can't find their free...Read more

Silveredge 1.1 Homebrew Arcade Shoot-em Up Released

Paul Sinclair • June 24 2011 •  comments

Arcade all action shoot-em up Silveredge version 1.1 from AndrewYY, has now been released. Silveredge is a very challenging, extremely fast-paced shoot 'em up -- bullet curtain, side-scroller...Read more

ISO Tool v1.977 Available for Download

Paul Sinclair • June 24 2011 •  comments

New version of ISO Tool now available for download. Filename: iso_tool_1977.zip Size: 6.67MB Downloads: 136,939 Description: Takka's PSP ISO Tool: Decrypt EBOOT.BIN game files, repack ISOs, patch ISOs,...Read more

This Week's PlayStation Network European Releases

Paul Sinclair • June 24 2011 •  comments

After its extended break, the European PlayStation Network returns with new titles for this week. A good mix in the line-up with Ninjabee's Keflings-esque world builder Akimi Village...Read more

Brasil Game Show presents news of the gaming market October 5 - 9, 2011 at the SulAmerica Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro

Paul Sinclair • June 24 2011 •  comments

Tickets for the 4th edition of the largest electronic games fair in Latin America go on sale next Monday The Brasil Game Show (BGS), the principal fair for...Read more

OPEN EMOTION STUDIOS REVEALS DETAILS BEHIND THE STORY AND CHARACTERS OF NINJAMURAI

Paul Sinclair • June 24 2011 •  comments

Ninjamurai Leaps Out Of The Shadows As Players Are Invited To Take a Sneak Peek Into The PSP Mini Title Coming This July Video Game Developer Open Emotion...Read more

PSP DEMO - GOD OF WAR GHOST OF SPARTA DOWNLOAD

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

Yeah we know it's been available for a while now, but we just love Kratos so much here at PSP World. God of War Ghost of Sparta a...Read more

PSP homebrew - 6.39 TN-A Xtended v1.00 by Ardi

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

Ardi, hard working member of the homebrew community, has released an updated version of his aLoader homebrew app for 6.39 TN-A, allowing HEN users to load ISOs directly...Read more

PSP homebrew - CFW 6.39 ME-6 Fix, LCFW 6.39 ME-6 fix2

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

neur0ner has released a fix for CFW 6.39 ME-6 which is for a PSN game bug that affected users. The same fix was released for the LCFW or...Read more

PlayStation Euro Store Update 22nd June 2011

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

This week's update from PlayStation Store Europe. Loads of DLC goodies so they say. "Hello everyone - Wednesday comes once more and once more we provide you with...Read more

PSP Homebrew Team Pro Release PSP homebrew - CFW 6.20, 6.35, and 6.39 PRO-B7

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

Another firmware update from Team Pro. Homebrew devs Coldbird, Virtuous Flame (aka Liquidzigong) and the rest of Team Pro has updated their Pro custom firmware for the 6.20,...Read more

PlayStation Store US Weekly Update - 21st June

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

The PlayStation Store weekly update includes "Welcome Back" offers from EA in PlayStation Plus, as well as discounts for 3 on 3 NHL Arcade, Madden NFL Arcade and...Read more

PSP Custom Firmware 6.20 and 6.35 PRO-B5 Available for Download

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

According to sources round the web, Liquidzigong and Coldbird the developers of PSP Custom Firmware have released PSP Custom Firmware 6.20 and 6.35 PRO-B5. Apparently, it is currently...Read more

Apogee Launches New Online Store Legacy Pack released on publisher's website

Paul Sinclair • June 22 2011 •  comments

Apogee announces the launch of its new online store. Gamers can access some of Apogee's favorite legacy titles, including the King himself in Duke Nukem 3D, Duke Nukem:...Read more

PSP Official Firmware 6.40?

Paul Sinclair • June 21 2011 •  comments

According to some sources out there on the interweb, PSP Official Firmware 6.40 should be coming pretty soon. The source seems to be a sighting on the Japanese...Read more

Xsolla, A Leading Global Virtual Currency Reseller, Enjoyed Success At The 2011 E3 Expo Due To Payment Options Offered in Growing Markets And No Installation/Currency Exchange/Chargeback Fees

Paul Sinclair • June 21 2011 •  comments

Xsolla (Formerly 2Pay), One of Europe & the U.S.'s Largest Virtual Currency Resellers Specializing in Online Games, Enjoyed Tremendous Success at the 2011 E3 Expo Held Recently. Xsolla...Read more

SKY FORCE HITS NORTH AMERICA PLAYSTATION STORE!

Paul Sinclair • June 20 2011 •  comments

Infinite Dreams, award-winning mobile games publisher informed today about the North American premiere of the hugely successful game Sky Force for Sony's Minis platform (PSP and PLAYSTATION 3)....Read more

UNMISSABLE ORIGINALS 'TEKKEN' AND 'RIDGE RACER TYPE 4' AVAILABLE NOW VIA PLAYSTATION NETWORK

Paul Sinclair • June 20 2011 •  comments

- Legendary PS one Smash Hits Available for the First Time Ever as Downloads - NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe has brought two of its most legendary titles to...Read more

In New York This Weekend? Rockstar Games Presents the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic

Paul Sinclair • June 15 2011 •  comments

Rockstar Games Presents 38th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic New York City's only professional cycling race returns for 38th consecutive year to celebrate world-class cycling on iconic streets...Read more

My Compulsion to Complete Every Video Game I Ever Started!!!

Paul Sinclair • June 14 2011 •  comments

Probably the single biggest struggle I face in my video game playing, aside from making enough time to play, is the constant drive I have to "complete" games....Read more

Contests! Guests! GameFlavor Podcast Episode 3!

David Plamondon • June 13 2011 •  comments

We are pleased to welcome the very first guest to GFNP, Jason Courtepatte from Rabid Marmot Productions. Jason is the technical director for a stage production of "tick...tick...BOOM!"...Read more

GameFlavor Network Podcast Episode 2: All about E3

David Plamondon • June 9 2011 •  comments

In episode 2 of the new GameFlavor Network Podcast, hosts David and Jenn go over all the hot news from E3 2011, the Electronic Entertainment Expo! There were...Read more

Premiere Episode of GameFlavor Network Podcast

David Plamondon • June 9 2011 •  comments

In this inaugural episode of the new GameFlavor Network Podcast, hosts David and Jenn introduce themselves, discuss the direction they hope to take in the podcast, and then...Read more

GameFlavor Network Launches New Video Games Podcast: Download for your PSP, NGP or PS Vita

Paul Sinclair • June 9 2011 •  comments

The GameFlavor Network is happy to announce that The GameFlavor Network has taken a further step into servicing their readership and now has its very own Podcast! Hosted...Read more

Investors Flee Nintendo Stock as Wii U Fails to Impress

Kris Erickson • June 9 2011 •  comments

Investors have reacted strongly to news coming out of this year's E3 conference in Los Angeles. While all eyes have been on announcements from big hardware manufacturers like...Read more

CAPCOM ANNOUNCES STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN FOR NGP VIta; COLE FROM INFAMOUS SERIES WILL JOIN THE FRAY AS SONY EXCLUSIVE

Paul Sinclair • June 8 2011 •  comments

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today announced that the greatly anticipated fighting game STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN is in development for NGP. In...Read more

EA Store is now Origin Powered by EA

Paul Sinclair • June 8 2011 •  comments

Origin is where gamers go to find the best that EA has to offer. The hottest games. Exclusive content. Early access. And more. Origin brings an entire universe...Read more

Pre-Order Sony Playstation Vita for $249

Kris Erickson • June 8 2011 •  comments

Sony's next generation handheld, the PlayStation Vita, has been officially revealed at E3 in Los Angeles. Previously codenamed the NGP, the Vita contains all of the new tech...Read more

GameFlavor Network Now Back Online

Paul Sinclair • May 24 2011 •  comments

Apologies for the small outage earlier today folks. Someone tripped over a loose cord here in the office. You'll be glad to know that no necks were broken...Read more

Gangs of London: The Movie

Jeremy Henderson • May 21 2011 •  comments

PSP game, Gangs of London is on its way to the big screen with director Menhaj Huda set to helm the feature length flick. You may not have...Read more

PS3 Power Replicated by New PSP2

Paul Sinclair • May 2 2011 •  comments

Shortly after scrapping the ill-fated PSP-GO, Sony PlayStation announced the launch of the new PSP2 (NGP Next Generation Portable), which is rumoured to have the same capability as...Read more

Sony Finally Enters Tablet Arena With PlayStation Power

Paul Sinclair • April 27 2011 •  comments

Sony's serious arrival into the tablet market may mark 2011 as the year that tablets really gain mainstream acceptance. The commercial giant has had a previous foray with...Read more

Sony to Stop Selling PSP Go

Kris Erickson • April 21 2011 •  comments

Sony's experiment with its miniaturized, digital download PSP Go platform appears to be coming to an end. A Japanese employee let slip earlier this week that the company...Read more

GameFlavor Network Online Store gets Revamped

Paul Sinclair • April 13 2011 •  comments

We've had quite a number of calls from our visitors to the network to provide some localised features to the store. You're in Europe or the UK for...Read more

Anonymous Hacker Group Targets Sony

Kris Erickson • April 5 2011 •  comments

Sony has found itself embroiled in somewhat of a cyberwar this week, as members of the shadowy online hacker group 'Anonymous' have pledged to punish the company for...Read more

Report: Nintendo Taking Huge Margins on 3DS

Kris Erickson • April 2 2011 •  comments

In the life cycle of a new product, early adopters normally get a raw deal. Eager to grab the most recent piece of flashy tech, they are willing...Read more

List of Xperia Play Launch Games

Kris Erickson • April 1 2011 •  comments

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play gaming mobile launched in the UK today, and it comes with a whopping 60 launch titles, mostly made up of classic PlayStation 1...Read more

Product Reviews Available on the GameFlavor Network

Paul Sinclair • March 31 2011 •  comments

We currently have product review slots available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Simultaneous Digital And Physical Game Releases For Sony NGP

Staff Writer • March 29 2011 •  comments

Ever since its inception in to the public consciousness, the Sony NGP (Next Generation Portable) has captured the imagination of gaming enthusiasts everywhere. With its promise for enhanced...Read more

Nintendo 3DS vs Sony NGP: Comparison

Kris Erickson • March 26 2011 •  comments

The Nintendo 3DS launches in North America this weekend, and we thought it would be a good time to compare its features with Sony's upcoming NGP. It has...Read more

Sony NGP Price Could Reach as High as $350 USD

Kris Erickson • March 17 2011 •  comments

One of our contributors, Sharif, made us aware of a rumor that is circulating on the Internet about the eventual price of Sony's NGP. As long as it...Read more

Gamers How Can you Help the Japan Quake Relief?

Paul Sinclair • March 16 2011 •  comments

Unless you've been living under a rock for last few days, then you'll be fully aware of the devastating and unprecedented triple tragedy in North Eastern Japan. A...Read more

Japan Quake Could Delay Sony NGP Launch

Kris Erickson • March 16 2011 •  comments

The devastating humanitarian crisis in Japan is expected to have severe global economic implications as well. Analysts at Credit Suisse said Tuesday that they expect the total cost...Read more

Shocking New Sony Advert: Android is Evil!

Kris Erickson • March 16 2011 •  comments

Sony has a long history of using shocking or unusual marketing tactics to help promote its video game consoles, and the upcoming Xperia Play mobile is no different....Read more

PSP Greatest Hits List Grows by 7 Titles

Kris Erickson • February 27 2011 •  comments

It wasn't just the PSP 3000 hardware that got a price drop today. A number of recently released games have been added to the growing 'Greatest Hits' and...Read more

PSP 3000 Gets Permanent Price Drop to $129

Kris Erickson • February 27 2011 •  comments

The price of Sony's PSP console has been reduced to $129, bringing it in line with Nintendo's DS handheld game system. Both manufacturers are competing to maintain their...Read more

Compete in the Google Science Fair!

Kris Erickson • February 25 2011 •  comments

Presenting the Google Science Fair. We thought we'd share this awesome opportunity with our readers, as we know many of you are interested in computer hacking, mods, and...Read more

Third Party NGP Graphics Engine Gives Hints About Capabilities

Kris Erickson • February 21 2011 •  comments

New graphics middleware announced by a German firm gives us an idea of what developers will be able to do with the powerful graphics hardware in Sony's NGP....Read more

Audio Middleware Company to Support Sony NGP

Kris Erickson • February 21 2011 •  comments

Montreal, Canada - Audiokinetic Inc., the leading cross-platform audio solution provider for the video game industry, announces today support of the upcoming NGP system. Audiokinetic provides flexible audio...Read more

Sony Xperia Play Superbowl Commercial

Kris Erickson • February 7 2011 •  comments

Sony officially announced the upcoming Xperia Play android gaming phone during this year's superbowl. The advertisement, which you can view below, is suitably obscure in the tradition of...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor.com

Paul Sinclair • February 7 2011 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Sony NGP Gameplay Footage: Killzone, Resistance, Uncharted

Kris Erickson • February 3 2011 •  comments

Sony's newly announced NGP is going to be a very powerful piece of kit. It's great to see that the company has stuck to its guns and decided...Read more

Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection on PSP

Kris Erickson • February 2 2011 •  comments

When Final Fantasy IV re-launches on PSP this year, fans will be able to experience the game in its most complete form yet. Square Enix has announced that...Read more

Sony NGP: Everything We Know So Far

Staff Writer • January 31 2011 •  comments

The next generation PlayStation Portable console was announced last week in Japan at the PlayStation Convention. Code named the NGP, this system has a lot to show off...Read more

XMB: RIP

Kris Erickson • January 30 2011 •  comments

This weekend Sony officially announced the successor to the PSP handheld, the PlayStation NGP (Next Generation Portable). While not bearing the familiar "PSP" branding, this new device shares...Read more

MindJack Gameplay Video Shows Promise

Kris Erickson • January 25 2011 •  comments

The year is AD 2031... When Governments no longer govern, and corporate giants hold the power, who can the people trust? That is the main story behind MindJack,...Read more

Beautiful Booth Girls of E3

Kris Erickson • January 10 2011 •  comments

E3 may be a distant summer memory in these cold winter months, but here is something to raise your temperature: a video of the hottest booth babes from...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor.com

Paul Sinclair • January 5 2011 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

PSP Phone Scores 24 fps in Neocore Benchmark

Kris Erickson • December 10 2010 •  comments

Technology geeks everywhere love to benchmark new gear, running it up against the most demanding graphics tests possible to determine whose machine is most capable of running software...Read more

PSP World Looking for Writer

Kris Erickson • December 10 2010 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP...Read more

Neo Geo Classics Land on PSN in December

Kris Erickson • December 7 2010 •  comments

SNK Playmore, maker of classic games for the arcades and Neo Geo home console, today announced the arrival of Neo Geo Station on PSN to celebrate the 20th...Read more

First Real Video of PSP Phone

Kris Erickson • December 4 2010 •  comments

The Sony Ericsson Z1 PSP Phone has finally been spotted in the wild. In the video below, an anonymous user shows off some of the features of the...Read more

Can Windows 7 Compete with PSP Phone?

Kris Erickson • December 3 2010 •  comments

The new Windows 7 Phones have made quite an impact in the mobile market, with reviewers raving over the nice intuitive design of the interface and the great...Read more

Why Is Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep on UMD Only?

Kris Erickson • November 29 2010 •  comments

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep is not available on Sony's premium handheld platform, the PSP Go. This fact didn't bother us before, but after recently picking up a...Read more

Gran Turismo 5 Dominates UK Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • November 29 2010 •  comments

This week's UK retail video game chart was full of victories and disappointments, as publishers try to get their releases under the Christmas trees of cautious shoppers. Call...Read more

Cyber Monday PSP Deals: PSP Go for $149

Kris Erickson • November 29 2010 •  comments

Cyber monday is here, and for online shoppers eager to avoid the crowded malls, we've got some fabulous deals on the Sony PSP system and games. There has...Read more

Legends of War is a Surprise Hit on PSP

Kris Erickson • November 26 2010 •  comments

A new strategy game from a little-known European developer has received strong reviews and is selling well despite an almost non-existent marketing effort. Legends of War: Patton's Campaign...Read more

Half Price on Selected PSP Games This Week

Kris Erickson • November 23 2010 •  comments

Retailers are rolling out their black Friday deals all week, and Sony's consoles are host to a number of fantastic deals. Sony has announced their "Stock Up for...Read more

Black Ops Dominates UK Video Game Charts

Kris Erickson • November 23 2010 •  comments

The British have different, but predictable tastes in video games. Like the Americans, they love their first-person shooters. As evidence of that, this past week the hit Call...Read more

Tactics Ogre PSP Release Date and Pre-order Bonus

Kris Erickson • November 22 2010 •  comments

Square Enix today announced the February 15, 2011 North American release date of its highly anticipated strategy RPG, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together for the PSP system....Read more

Leaked PSP2 Spy Photos Show 'Abandoned Prototype'

Kris Erickson • November 18 2010 •  comments

We knew it was only a matter of time until leaked photos of the long rumored PSP2 found their way onto the net. Last month we got our...Read more

Atlus PSN Sale: Price List

Kris Erickson • November 16 2010 •  comments

From today until November 29th, video game publisher Atlus is having a mega sale on all of its downloadable titles. We've been big fans of the niche localization...Read more

Sony Should Do it Like This: Samsung Galaxy Tab

Kris Erickson • November 8 2010 •  comments

Hey Sony, big electronics manufacturers are rolling out fancy new tablets that can run a variety of mobile apps, games, and multimedia. We know you've got a semi-successful...Read more

Best Buy Offers PSP Go for $149 This Weekend

Kris Erickson • November 5 2010 •  comments

It was only a few weeks ago that Amazon cut the price of the PSP Go down to $199 USD, and already we've got another price drop on...Read more

Activision Reports Q3 Earnings Today, Signs of Health in Video Game Market?

Kris Erickson • November 3 2010 •  comments

Video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) will report third quarter earnings later today. The company said in August that it expected earnings of 8 cents per share...Read more

Duke Nukem PSP, Now With 100% Less Duke

Kris Erickson • November 3 2010 •  comments

A diet of Duke Nukem one-liners can be pretty intense, but due to some legal problems, makers of the PSP Game Critical Mass have had to trim down...Read more

Leaked PSP Phone Images Show Dual Analog Controls?

Staff Writer • October 29 2010 •  comments

We now have confirmation that the PSP Phone is indeed coming, and it could be even better than we first thought. Engagdet has released pictures of what appears...Read more

PSP2 Designers Struggling with Heat and Battery Issues, Say Sources

Kris Erickson • October 25 2010 •  comments

In an ideal world, we would like the PSP2 to have a 10-hour battery life, run perfectly cool and quiet, deliver awesome graphics performance and come in under...Read more

Sony PSP Most Frequently Returned to Shops

Kris Erickson • October 21 2010 •  comments

More people returned the Sony PSP to shops after purchase than any other consumer gadget or game system, a new study indicates. Research and purchase return statistics from...Read more

Caption Contest: Win Tactics Ogre + War of the Lions PSP

Kris Erickson • October 19 2010 •  comments

Here's a great opportunity for our readers to win 2 free games. Today, Square Enix has launched a fun and interesting series of contests for fans of their...Read more

PSP Go Price Drops to $200: Is it Enough?

Kris Erickson • October 15 2010 •  comments

It's official: The price of the PSPGo has dropped to $199 USD starting today. For the money, you get a standard piano black PSPGo console (also available in...Read more

Sony Ceases Sale of PSP Development Kits in Europe

Kris Erickson • October 11 2010 •  comments

Another bit of circumstantial evidence to surface this week lends credibility to claims that a PSP 2 device might soon be headed our way. According to an official...Read more

Panasonic Jungle: 1998 Called, Wants Game System Back

Kris Erickson • October 6 2010 •  comments

Here's an unexpected blast from the past: Panasonic, makers of the abortive 3DO home console those many years ago, has decided to try its hand at making a...Read more

Apache Overkill Takes off on PSP Minis

Kris Erickson • October 5 2010 •  comments

The best thing about the PSP Minis platform is its simple, arcade-style games. This week we've got a blast from the side-scrolling past with Playerthree's Apache: Overkill. The...Read more

Developers Already Have PSP 2 Test Units?

Kris Erickson • October 3 2010 •  comments

While Sony normally behaves like a giant, multinational soup strainer when it comes to preventing leaks, the PSP 2 must be the company's best kept secret to date....Read more

Mortal Kombat Could be PSP 2 Launch Title

Kris Erickson • September 27 2010 •  comments

One of the first games available when Sony's mysterious PSP 2 device launches could be Mortal Kombat, according to details let slip by the game's developer, Netherrealm (formerly...Read more

The Third Birthday PSP Preview

Kris Erickson • September 25 2010 •  comments

The Parasite Eve series has already been an RPG, a survival horror game, and now will try to re-invent itself as a shooter. When the long-awaited PSP sequel...Read more

Worms: Battle Islands Coming to PSP this Winter

Kris Erickson • September 23 2010 •  comments

The 2D strategy combat franchise has gone through many different permutations, but it has always held our interest. The latest installment of Worms will come as a downloadable...Read more

Is the PSP Getting Old?

Kris Erickson • September 23 2010 •  comments

much publicized comments about the 10-year lifecycle notwithstanding, Sony executives are starting to murmur that the PSP hardware might be getting past its prime. Launched in Japan in...Read more

Monster Hunter Solid Crossover Continues in MHP3

Kris Erickson • September 21 2010 •  comments

Metal Gear Solid featured a number of tie-ins with other company's products. In fact, we weren't particularly happy with Kojima for spilling Mountain Dew and Doritos all over...Read more

Yet Another PSP Hardware Revision for Monster Hunter 3

Kris Erickson • September 16 2010 •  comments

At the Tokyo Game Show today, Sony and Capcom revealed a newly-designed PSP that will accompany the launch of the game Monster Hunter Portable 3rd in Japan. Both...Read more

Yakuza: Black Panther Demo Arrives in Japan, Impresses

Kris Erickson • September 15 2010 •  comments

Japanese PSN users were delightfully surprised this week with the arrival of a new demo for Black Panther: New Yakuza. This PSP spin off features a new protagonist,...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor

Paul Sinclair • September 14 2010 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor

Paul Sinclair • September 14 2010 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Nokia N8 Embraces the Hacker Spirit

Kris Erickson • September 13 2010 •  comments

A new advertisement for Nokia's N8 handset showcases some incredible hardware hacks that can be pulled off using the device. A skateboard coupled to phone can register the...Read more

Europe: Get 10 Free Games With PSP Go

Kris Erickson • September 10 2010 •  comments

When we first reported on this PSP Go deal, it seemed too good to be true. Basic math tells us that 10 free retail games equal nearly the...Read more

My PSP & I : Old Friends Reunited

L J Hall • September 8 2010 •  comments

The little PSP is like an old trusted friend with me owning it more for as an add on to the PS3 than anything else. However without realizing...Read more

PS3 Firmware Update 3.42 Blocks Jailbreak Hack

Kris Erickson • September 7 2010 •  comments

It took a little over a week for Sony to release a security patch for the Jailbreak USB exploit. As we reported earlier, hackers had succeeded in running...Read more

What Are The Secret Games Sony Will Show At TGS?

Kris Erickson • September 6 2010 •  comments

When the Tokyo Game Show kicks off on September 16th, Sony is bringing its 'A game' to the event: more than a dozen high profile games for the...Read more

Qriocity Streaming Service Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • September 1 2010 •  comments

Ever since the legal brouhaha that was kicked off by Napster, it has been clear that the Internet has forever changed the way people consume content. It was...Read more

21st Century Walkman: Sony To Announce iTunes Like Service

Kris Erickson • September 1 2010 •  comments

Update: This service has been announced, and it will be called Qriocity. The Sony Walkman was an iconic piece of technology when it appeared in the 1980s. For...Read more

Rescuers Send PSP Systems to Trapped Miners

Kris Erickson • August 31 2010 •  comments

Have you and your friends ever played that game where you have to decide what 5 video games you'd choose if you were ever marooned on a desert...Read more

New TV Series for Racing Fans Goes Inside the Sport

Kris Erickson • August 28 2010 •  comments

Racing video games have made enormous strides in terms of graphical realism in recent years, but nothing can quite match the real thing for excitement and drama. A...Read more

Valkyria Chronicles 2 Story Explained in Video Form

Kris Erickson • August 26 2010 •  comments

The irreverence of Japanese anime for historical accuracy is what makes it so captivating, and sometimes so baffling to Western audiences. Take Valkyria Chronicles 2 for the PSP,...Read more

Monster Hunter Tri Soundtrack Released in North America

Kris Erickson • August 25 2010 •  comments

How much do you love Monster Hunter? If you love it even half as much as we do, you're probably a big fan of the music from the...Read more

USB Mod Enables Piracy on PS3

Kris Erickson • August 23 2010 •  comments

The PS3 has joined Sony's PSP on the list of video game consoles that allow pirates to run backup copies of games, and it's not a list that...Read more

Rumor: PSP 2 Has Touch Controls On Back of Device

Kris Erickson • August 19 2010 •  comments

More information continues to leak out concerning Sony's secret new PSP project. Some have speculated that it is going to be a phone bearing Playstation branding, while others...Read more

Don't Call Them Minis: Microsoft Goes Mobile with Phone 7 Games

Kris Erickson • August 17 2010 •  comments

This week at the GamesCom event in Cologne, Microsoft revealed that it is preparing to roll out Xbox Live style games on its new Windows Phone 7 mobile...Read more

Marcus Rivers Lays Smackdown on iPhone

Kris Erickson • August 17 2010 •  comments

Fictional Sony marketing spokesperson Marcus Rivers is not a big fan of the iPhone, at least when it comes to gaming. In the new television advert below, Marcus...Read more

Front Mission 3 Coming to PSP in Europe

Kris Erickson • August 16 2010 •  comments

A classic in the Playstation library will soon be available in remade form across European territories. Square Enix today announced the forthcoming release of FRONT MISSION 3, the...Read more

PSP Phone: The Most Intriguing Rumor to Date

Staff Writer • August 12 2010 •  comments

It's hard to believe, but a persistent rumor that has been around since the beginning of the PSP may be finally coming true. Numerous sources over the years...Read more

American Player Chosen For Cover of FIFA 11

Kris Erickson • August 11 2010 •  comments

Los Angeles Galaxy star Landon Donovan has been chosen for the cover of FIFA Soccer 11, Electronic Arts announced this week. The 28-year-old American soccer hero will join...Read more

Toy Story 3 is Top Selling Video Game in UK

Kris Erickson • August 9 2010 •  comments

Proving that not all movie-to-game conversions are bad, Disney Interactive has claimed the top spot in the UK sales charts this week with its console version of Toy...Read more

PSP Platform Rules For Konami in Q1 2010

Kris Erickson • August 6 2010 •  comments

While many third-party publishers have complained of sluggish sales and rampant piracy on Sony's PSP handheld, at least one company is profiting from its portable game library. Unsurprisingly,...Read more

GoW: Ghost of Sparta Pre-Order Incentives and Bundle

Kris Erickson • August 2 2010 •  comments

SCEA has confirmed that God of War: Ghost of Sparta will arrive at retail on November 2, 2010. Fans who pre-order the game will get a whole bunch...Read more

iPhone Hit Angry Birds Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • August 2 2010 •  comments

We're used to seeing our best PSP games get ported over to Apple's iPhone, but now the tables have been turned. The runaway success Angy Birds will make...Read more

Sony Releases Pair of New Firmware Updates

Kris Erickson • July 27 2010 •  comments

The PSP and PS3 devices each received a firmware update this week, although the new code adds little in the way of functionality. The new PS3 Update 3.1...Read more

Tactics Ogre PSP Announced, But Not Release Date

Kris Erickson • July 22 2010 •  comments

Some really cool PSP news today from Square Enix. The studio has announced a reinvention of one of the most popular strategy RPGs ever, Tactics Ogre:. This new...Read more

NPD: Peace Walker Sells Only 52,000 Copies in June

Kris Erickson • July 17 2010 •  comments

Nobody could fault Sony for believing that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker would be a major seller on the PSP. But sales statistics from the NPD group show...Read more

PSP2 Delay Due to Nvidia Chip?

Kris Erickson • July 15 2010 •  comments

The PSP2 was strangely absent from E3, and the reason could be delays at graphics chip maker Nvidia. Tegra 2 has been identified as the graphics CPU that...Read more

Sony Reveals Minis Sales Numbers

Kris Erickson • July 15 2010 •  comments

Video game publishers have been notoriously secretive with their sales numbers when it comes to download services like the PSN and Xbox Live. It is not unreasonable to...Read more

Namco Reveals More Details on God Eater Burst

Kris Erickson • July 13 2010 •  comments

As we originally reported, God Eater Burst is more of an upgrade than an all new sequel. It turns out that Namco Bandai intends to release the game...Read more

Blazing Souls Accelate PSP Details

Kris Erickson • July 10 2010 •  comments

The PSP has had a string of great strategy RPG releases, and fans will soon get another entry in the genre. Aksys Games has announced that it will...Read more

Good Idea: New Cybershot Cameras Do 3D Pics

Kris Erickson • July 8 2010 •  comments

Here's an idea that could revolutionize the way we take pictures and share them with others: using advanced software to take a series of snapshots while the user...Read more

Website Claims to Offer Pirate PS3 Games for Download

Kris Erickson • July 7 2010 •  comments

Sony has long struggled with piracy on its consoles. From the relatively-easy to pirate PS2, to the debacle that was the PSP, Sony couldn't seem to catch a...Read more

God Eater: Burst Announced for Japan

Kris Erickson • July 7 2010 •  comments

Namco Bandai's fantasy-inspired hunting game hasn't yet made it to the PSP in North America, but already the company is planning a sequel. The new franchise, which has...Read more

Should Sony Port Peace Walker to PS3?

Kris Erickson • July 6 2010 •  comments

A revolution of sorts is happening on Sony's PSP platform, and it's not just the fictional one that serves as the backdrop to Kojima's latest Metal Gear Solid...Read more

Yes! Get 10 Free Games with Sony PSP Go in Europe

Kris Erickson • July 3 2010 •  comments

Color us surprised. The 10 free game offer was not just a crazy rumor, its actually true! While PSP owners in America only get three games with their...Read more

UK Government Ends Tax Break For Video Game Developers

Kris Erickson • June 30 2010 •  comments

The next time you play a hit video game, there is a lower chance that it will originate from the United Kingdom. A new conservative government has made...Read more

PSP Firmware v6.30 Adds Feature From Homebrew Community

Kris Erickson • June 29 2010 •  comments

If you've got a lot of downloaded games on your PSP, sorting through them all can be rather annoying. Users of custom firmware on Sony's PSP have long...Read more

Giveaway: Manic Monkey Mayhem Minis

Kris Erickson • June 29 2010 •  comments

We've got a great opportunity for two of our readers in North America to pick up the PSP Minis title, Manic Monkey Mayhem. This 3D minigame compilation was...Read more

Augmented Reality is Next Big Thing in Gaming

Kris Erickson • June 26 2010 •  comments

Sitting alone in your room one night, a mysterious crack begins to form in your bedroom wall. The lights flicker ominously. Suddenly, an alien tentacle, belonging to some...Read more

Does Sony Need To Come Back With 3D PSP?

Kris Erickson • June 21 2010 •  comments

After an E3 event in which Nintendo literally stole the show with its new 3DS handheld hardware, Sony may be re-thinking its plans to reveal a second generation...Read more

Nintendo 3DS Wipes Floor At E3

Kris Erickson • June 17 2010 •  comments

No matter how you feel about the performance of Microsoft or Sony at E3, one thing is clear: Nintendo had an amazing conference. While Sony's rumored new PSP...Read more

What Was Missing at E3 2010?

Kris Erickson • June 16 2010 •  comments

We've heard from each of the big three console manufacturers as the E3 conference enters its last few days in Los Angeles. This year's event contained very few...Read more

After Weak Microsoft Conference, E3 is Sony's to Lose

Kris Erickson • June 15 2010 •  comments

Yesterday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, attendees were treated to a lackluster E3 performance from Microsoft. The company had hoped to showcase a library of hit games...Read more

Watch World Cup Matches Live on Your PC

Kris Erickson • June 13 2010 •  comments

World Cup fever has enveloped the globe, and that means the national flags are going to come out, ethnic drinking holes are going to fill up, and Americans...Read more

Lessons Learned From PSP Go: Gamers Want Physical Media

Kris Erickson • June 11 2010 •  comments

Comments from SCEE president Andrew House lend support to the rumor that a possible PSP 2 will make use of physical media of some kind. When asked what...Read more

What is Square Enix Showing at E3 2010?

Kris Erickson • June 9 2010 •  comments

Global mega-publisher Square Enix today announced its lineup of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. This is one of the...Read more

New Fan-Made PSP 2 Concept

Kris Erickson • June 8 2010 •  comments

Readers are already answering our call to create their own concept designs for the PSP2. One fan by the name of Nekoda has risen to the challenge and...Read more

List of Unofficial Parties at E3 2010

Kris Erickson • June 8 2010 •  comments

If you are headed to E3 in Los Angeles next week, you're probably excited about checking out the action on the show floor. A lesser-known secret is that...Read more

Contest: Create Your Ideal PSP 2

Kris Erickson • June 7 2010 •  comments

You have already seen the prototypes -- designers and fans have enthusiastically had a go at creating mock-up concepts of the PSP 2. Sony's next move is one...Read more

Our Sony E3 Predictions

Kris Erickson • June 4 2010 •  comments

Good morning fellow gamers, I see that some of you are emerging from hibernation, looking up at the spring sunshine and rubbing your hands in your dreary eyes....Read more

Vote On Your Favorite PSP 2 Concept

Kris Erickson • June 3 2010 •  comments

Many people believe that we are less than two short weeks away from hearing about Sony's plans for the PSP 2. The Japanese hardware maker is expected to...Read more

PSP World Still Looking For Writers!

Kris Erickson • June 2 2010 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP...Read more

Sony Announces 3 Free Games for PSP Go in America

Kris Erickson • June 2 2010 •  comments

New PSP Go customers in the United States will receive digital download vouchers for 3 free games, starting this month. The news comes after a similar (and more...Read more

Sony Confirms Main PSN Services to Remain Free

Kris Erickson • May 31 2010 •  comments

When the new paid PSN service is unveiled at this year's E3 event in Los Angeles, some folks might be worried that they will lose the basic multiplayer...Read more

Should Sony Fear the Nintendo 3DS?

Kris Erickson • May 30 2010 •  comments

Our friends over at the Nintendo fan site Red Shell are quite excited for E3. But they are obviously much more excited to hear what Nintendo has planned...Read more

More Details on 10 Free Game Offer

Kris Erickson • May 30 2010 •  comments

European customers who buy a PSP Go, or who've bought one since April 1, 2010 are entitled to 10 free games, Sony has announced. Based on our quick...Read more

Free Giveaway: Armored Core Last Raven Portable

Kris Erickson • May 27 2010 •  comments

Would you like a free download token for the new Armored Core PSP game? If so, today could be your lucky day. The first three North American readers...Read more

Sony To Offer 10 Free Games With PSP Go?

Kris Erickson • May 26 2010 •  comments

Its no secret that the PSP Go has suffered from sluggish sales. While the device looks great and has an appealingly small form factor, high price of both...Read more

Wal-Mart Slashes iPhone 3GS Price to $97

Kris Erickson • May 25 2010 •  comments

One of the main competitors for Sony's PSP video game system just got a lot cheaper. Wal-Mart says it's cutting the price of the most up-to-date iPhone in...Read more

PSP Poker: Worth a Go or Naff? You be the Judge

Kris Erickson • May 25 2010 •  comments

Poker is an exciting game in real life, but how well have the strategy and thrill been translated to video game consoles? We compiled a list of the...Read more

12-Year-Old Marcus Rivers is New PSP Spokesman

Kris Erickson • May 23 2010 •  comments

Sony is planning to launch a new advertising campaign based on its successful series of PS3 ads featuring Kevin Butler. These new ads, targeted at potential consumers of...Read more

Stream Football Matches to Your PC From Anywhere

Kris Erickson • May 22 2010 •  comments

World Cup fever is about to envelop the globe, and that means the national flags are going to come out, ethnic drinking holes are going to fill up,...Read more

Mini 4 Core Cell Processor is Feasible for PSP 2

Kris Erickson • May 17 2010 •  comments

Many were quick to dismiss rumors that Sony is preparing a successor to the PSP, set to launch in early 2011. One of the main reasons for the...Read more

Don't Believe the Hype: PSP 2 Unlikely at E3

Kris Erickson • May 13 2010 •  comments

When Sony takes the stage to deliver its keynote at E3 this year, it is unlikely to reveal a brand new successor to the PSP. UK video game...Read more

Why President Obama Should Embrace Video Games

Kris Erickson • May 12 2010 •  comments

Despite being the youngest president in recent history, Barack Obama still does not share one important feature with America's younger voters: a love of video games. As candidate...Read more

Drive Mitsubishi ASX in Free Online Game

Kris Erickson • May 12 2010 •  comments

A new car is about to hit the market, and that means free online flash games! We're not sure that the type of people with enough money to...Read more

Metal Gear on a T-Shirt: New Peace Walker Designs

Kris Erickson • May 11 2010 •  comments

The worlds of gaming and fashion are about to collide as Konami has announced a partnership with Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO to sell an exclusive collection of t-shirts...Read more

Capcom Revenues Tumble While Sony Posts Operating Profit

Kris Erickson • May 10 2010 •  comments

It was a day of good news for investors in the video game sector on Monday, as the effects of the economic downturn continue to have an impact...Read more

ModNation Racers: Rocking New Video

Kris Erickson • May 10 2010 •  comments

ModNation racers is one of those games that sort of snuck up on us. Following its initial reveal last year, we were mostly unimpressed by this seemingly simple...Read more

PSP World Looking For Writers

Kris Erickson • May 6 2010 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP...Read more

New God of War PSP Title: Ghost of Sparta

Kris Erickson • May 5 2010 •  comments

One of the best-selling games on Sony's PSP handheld will get a sequel later this year. The developer Ready at Dawn has been brought back on board to...Read more

Sony Offers Extended Warranty for PSP

Kris Erickson • May 4 2010 •  comments

Sony's PSP is a fairly rugged piece of machinery. We've dropped ours from various heights, twisted it violently, thrown it into carry-on luggage and even spilled drinks on...Read more

MGS: Peace Walker Gets Proper Launch in Japan

Kris Erickson • April 29 2010 •  comments

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, the epic new entry in the popular series, finally launched today in Japan. It was a well-timed release, as today marks the first...Read more

Sony PSP Gains Starring Role in SingStar

Kris Erickson • April 27 2010 •  comments

It's not quite as good as the rearview mirror proposal for Gran Turismo, but the PSP will be getting an exciting new role in SingStar later this spring....Read more

Despicable Me: The Game Announced For PSP

Kris Erickson • April 26 2010 •  comments

D3Publisher today revealed that it will bring a video game based on the upcoming 3D CGI film Despicable Me to Sony's PSP. It is expected to be a...Read more

Mobile gamer? Want a free PSP or iPhone 3GS? Go get yours today!

Paul Sinclair • April 26 2010 •  comments

Well I suppose we've all heard of those amazing too good to be true freebie deals before, right. "FREE iPhone 3GS", "Get a FREE Sony PSP!", "FREE Plasma...Read more

Best Place to Download Full Length Movies and TV Shows

Kris Erickson • April 25 2010 •  comments

Many of the best places to download free movies have recently started to disappear, but there is one resource that is guaranteed to have every new release and...Read more

Yakuza Goes Portable With Project K

Kris Erickson • April 24 2010 •  comments

Yakuza is to Japan what the Grand Theft Auto series has been to America and Europe. The hit Japanese console game allows player to take on the role...Read more

MGS: Peace Walker Contains Epic 40 Hours of Gameplay

Kris Erickson • April 22 2010 •  comments

In a time when console games have been suffering from shorter and shorter single player campaigns, the handheld PSP might actually deliver the most bang for gamers' buck....Read more

PS3 Is Now Ready for 3D Games With Firmware Update

Kris Erickson • April 22 2010 •  comments

Don't worry, the latest firmware update from Sony won't remove any features from your PS3 like the last one did. In a return to sanity, the latest update...Read more

UK Retailer Sacks CEO Following Slump in Sales

Kris Erickson • April 21 2010 •  comments

Lisa Morgan has stepped down as CEO of the Game retail chain following some very disappointing numbers over the past year. The group posted a 27 percent fall...Read more

God of War Creator Will Remain Sony Exclusive

Kris Erickson • April 20 2010 •  comments

It is not surprising that David Jaffe has a great relationship with Sony. After all, the developer helped to create the astoundingly profitable God of War series of...Read more

LittleBigPlanet 2 Confirmed Via Twitter

Kris Erickson • April 18 2010 •  comments

Another E3 looms on the horizon, and that means more leaks from the Sony public relations team. Last year we learned about the PS3 slim and the PSP...Read more

BlazBlue Announced for PSP: Screenshots

Kris Erickson • April 17 2010 •  comments

European Publisher Zen United will bring a version of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger to the PSP and PC platforms later this year. The original game, designed by Arc System...Read more

Disaster Movie 2012 Released on UMD

Kris Erickson • April 17 2010 •  comments

Even though enthusiasm for the UMD format has died down considerably, Sony continues to release major films on the optical format. It actually turns out there's a pretty...Read more

Great Deals on UMD Movies

Kris Erickson • April 17 2010 •  comments

A little known secret among PSP owners is that although Sony no longer publicly advertises its UMD format for movies, there is a huge catalog of great films...Read more

Blood Bowl Finally Arrives on PSP in America

Kris Erickson • April 16 2010 •  comments

SouthPeak Interactive has finally brought the strategy football game Blood Bowl to the PSP system in North America. We've been patiently waiting for the title since it was...Read more

Kick-Ass Digital Comics Available For PSP

Kris Erickson • April 16 2010 •  comments

PSP users can now download issues of Kick-Ass directly to their handheld device. Marvel has also made single issues of the digital comic by Mark Millar and John...Read more

Sony Ericsson Reports Profit On Smart Mobile Phones

Kris Erickson • April 16 2010 •  comments

Sales of Sony's handheld PSP game system may have recently flattened off, but the company is experiencing surprising growth in the mobile smartphone market. Perhaps, as we have...Read more

Sony Preparing New PSP With Bigger, Touch Screen?

Kris Erickson • April 15 2010 •  comments

Could yet more PSP hardware be on the way sooner than we think? Some intriguing new PSP game listings with the ESRB suggest that a touch screen feature...Read more

Activision Raises 2010 Financial Outlook

Kris Erickson • April 15 2010 •  comments

Further evidence that the recession may be coming to an end, at least in the video game sector: Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reports that it will beat previous forecasts...Read more

Microsoft Kin Points Way To Sony PSP Phone

Kris Erickson • April 13 2010 •  comments

With the ongoing rumor that Sony is working on a mobile Phone / PSP hybrid, the move by Microsoft to release its own smartphone may provide clues about...Read more

The Battle Between Activision and EA Heats Up

Kris Erickson • April 13 2010 •  comments

Make no mistake, video games are serious business. And nobody knows that more than Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision and John Riccitiello, the CEO of Electronic Arts....Read more

Sony Apologises for Removing PS3 Linux Feature

Kris Erickson • April 12 2010 •  comments

Sony's decision to remove the Other OS feature from the PS3 has definitely proven controversial. Earlier, we reported that the move has spurred a vocal community of homebrew...Read more

Electronic Arts Shifts Toward iPad

Kris Erickson • April 11 2010 •  comments

We've already argued that the iPad has some serious gaming potential, as long as third party developers get on board and create some killer apps for the new...Read more

Has Kojima Ruined Metal Gear Solid?

Kris Erickson • April 11 2010 •  comments

There has always been a healthy dose of macabre humor present in the Metal Gear Solid games. But there comes a moment when something stops simply being funny...Read more

New Limited Edition Big Boss PSP Bundle Looks Fantastic

Kris Erickson • April 9 2010 •  comments

Konami are pulling out all the stops for the release of MGS: Peace Walker in North America. When the game launches on June 8th there will be not...Read more

Hacker Creates Custom Firmware for PS3

Kris Erickson • April 8 2010 •  comments

Citing piracy concerns, Sony has tried to block users from installing an alternative Linux operating system on their PS3 consoles, but in the process they might have actually...Read more

Meet the PSP 3?

Kris Erickson • April 7 2010 •  comments

We'll have to wait until E3 to find out if a PSP2 is already in the works. However, we can confirm that the PSP3 exists, and it is...Read more

Sony to Rock E3 on June 15th

Kris Erickson • April 7 2010 •  comments

Sony has announced the date and time for its annual E3 keynote in Los Angeles. The company will reveal their big plans for the upcoming year on Tuesday...Read more

GameFlavor Network looking for writers

Paul Sinclair • April 7 2010 •  comments

As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, and Xboxist, continues to grow and expand, we have found ourselves in need of a few good...Read more

Sony Pleased With Kevin Butler Adverts

Kris Erickson • April 6 2010 •  comments

If recent comments by SCEA marketing chief Peter Dille are any indication, we can expect humorous and quirky adverts for the company's video game products to continue in...Read more

Monsters Probably Stole My Princess: PSP Minis

Kris Erickson • April 6 2010 •  comments

Those downloadable PSP minis games just keep getting better and better. A British development studio called Mediatonic has announced a brand new game that will combine two things...Read more

Final Fantasy IX Confirmed For PSP

Kris Erickson • April 2 2010 •  comments

After a whole bunch of teasing on Twitter this week, Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada has finally confirmed that Final Fantasy IX will be offered on PSN for...Read more

Exploit in OpenX Ad Servers Allows For Malware

Paul Sinclair • March 31 2010 •  comments

If you received a warning recently about malware being on PSP World, we apologise as our ad server was attacked through an exploit. We take malware very seriously...Read more

PSP Favorites Go On Sale in Europe

Kris Erickson • March 29 2010 •  comments

If you've recently picked up a PSP console, there are probably tons of older games that interest you. After all, the system has been out for a whopping...Read more

Happy 5th Birthday, Sony PSP

Kris Erickson • March 26 2010 •  comments

This week marks the 5th anniversary of the release of Sony's PSP in America. True, it isn't quite the real birthday, since the device was released in Japan...Read more

God of War 3 is Out. Now What Else 'Ya Got, Sony?

Jason Wong • March 23 2010 •  comments

Word of mouth is that God of War 3 is really helping Sony move some systems. Friends and forum members are claiming that PS3s are selling out. Now...Read more

Sony's 3D TV Gamble

Kris Erickson • March 23 2010 •  comments

Home sets that can display movies and other content in 3D are soon going to be a common feature in living rooms around the world, as long as...Read more

Would You Take a Pill to Improve Your Game?

Kris Erickson • March 23 2010 •  comments

Whether we like it or not, gamers have generally been split into two camps: casual gamers such as those who enjoy a sporting match of Peggle every once...Read more

LittleBigPlanet PSP Nabs BAFTA For Best Handheld Game

Kris Erickson • March 21 2010 •  comments

Sackboy and his diminutive friends have taken the prestigious BAFTA award for best handheld game in 2009. Last year the award went to Professor Layton and the Curious...Read more

Peace Walker PSP Hardware Bundle Coming June 8th

Kris Erickson • March 16 2010 •  comments

In case there was any doubt that Peace Walker would be one of the most important PSP releases of this year, Sony has laid it to rest. The...Read more

Mahjong Solitaire Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • March 15 2010 •  comments

Developers continue to find great uses for Sony's bite sized download service, and now gamers can look forward to an affordable version of Mahjong for the PSP Minis...Read more

Sony's PSP Branching Out To New Devices?

Kris Erickson • March 11 2010 •  comments

When it comes time to buy your next PSP, it actually might not be a PSP at all. Inside sources have told the Wall Street Journal that Sony...Read more

Sony Announces Powerful New Graphics Engine For PSP

Kris Erickson • March 9 2010 •  comments

At the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco today, Sony announced that it is will bring its popular PhyreEngine development tool over to the PSP. This software should...Read more

The Red Star Announced For PSP

Kris Erickson • March 8 2010 •  comments

The Red Star was one of the best arcade games released for the Playstation 2, and soon PSP owners will be able to get their hands on the...Read more

Final Fantasy XIII Release Parties Begin

Kris Erickson • March 8 2010 •  comments

It is hard to believe, but tomorrow, March 9th, marks the official release of Final Fantasy XIII in North America. The game is launching on both the PS3...Read more

Sony Buys LittleBigPlanet Developer

Kris Erickson • March 3 2010 •  comments

Sony must be happy with the performance of Media Molecule's quirky do-it-yourself platformer. The hardware maker today announced that it has decided to purchase the software development studio...Read more

Neo Geo Games Headed to PSP and PS3

Kris Erickson • March 1 2010 •  comments

Following on the announcement by Hudson that some its Turbo GrafX 16 titles will be ported over to the PSN, we have more great news for retro gamers....Read more

PSP Go Price Drop: Coming Soon?

Kris Erickson • February 27 2010 •  comments

The price of the PSP Go could drop significantly in coming weeks, according to recent comments by Sony insiders. When the smaller, sliding version of Sony's handheld came...Read more

Sony PS3, Now With 70MB More RAM

Kris Erickson • February 23 2010 •  comments

Remember when Sony unlocked the clock speed on its PSP half way through the handheld's life? Well, the company has found a way to increase the performance of...Read more

Mark Beaumont, Capcom Executive, Has Passed Away

Kris Erickson • February 23 2010 •  comments

Mark Beaumont, a popular game industry personality and executive, has died of a heart attack today. Beaumont was the COO for Capcom in North America and Europe, after...Read more

Are You a Half Minute Hero? Wear It With Pride

Kris Erickson • February 23 2010 •  comments

We're not sure this is exactly the kind of message we want emblazoned on our shirts when trying to meet girls at the club. But if you are...Read more

God Eater Announced For PSP in North America

Kris Erickson • February 18 2010 •  comments

God Eater is a new PSP game that we have been watching with considerable interest since it was announced for Japan last year. The cooperative multiplayer action game...Read more

US Video Game Industry Suffers Decline in January

Kris Erickson • February 16 2010 •  comments

January 2010 has been a slower month for the video game industry in the United States, according to monthly data released by market tracking firm the NPD Group....Read more

Skype Aggressively Targets Mobile Devices, PSP

Kris Erickson • February 15 2010 •  comments

Internet voice provider Skype is poised to move into the mobile space in a big way. The company recently announced that an iPhone app is 'coming soon', presumably...Read more

Repair Your PSP With Replacement Parts from Divineo

Kris Erickson • February 14 2010 •  comments

Here's a scenario we're definitely familiar with: after years of service, your trusty PSP suddenly has a broken analog nub, a busted UMD door or even a cracked...Read more

Is Sony Pushing It With Video Delivery Prices?

Kris Erickson • February 12 2010 •  comments

Recently, Sony has been scouring through its considerable back catalog of old movies and trotting them out for special events like Halloween and more recently, Valentines day. This...Read more

Trade In Old Games and Earn Big Rewards with Swagbucks

Kris Erickson • February 9 2010 •  comments

Swagbucks is an interesting new company that awards users points for visiting its internet search engine. Simply by surfing using the toolbar or by referring friends, users can...Read more

Download Armored Core: Silent Line PSP for $14.99

Kris Erickson • February 8 2010 •  comments

Anime fans rejoice: Giant fighting robots have returned to the PSP system. From Software announced today that Armored Core: Silent Line Portable, the latest installment of its popular...Read more

Is FarmVille Addiction a Real Threat?

Kris Erickson • February 4 2010 •  comments

Inquiring minds want to know, can a FarmVille addiction actually mask something more sinister? What started off as a fairly banal Facebook app has now garnered more than...Read more

Sony Says Apple Helps Sell PSPs

Kris Erickson • February 2 2010 •  comments

John Koller, Director of Hardware Marketing for Sony, has a difficult job. Every time a competitor releases a wicked-cool piece of technology, Koller has to go on record...Read more

Not So Fast EA: Dante's Inferno Commercial Faces Changes

Kris Erickson • February 2 2010 •  comments

As we reported earlier in the week, Electronic Arts is holding nothing back in its effort to advertise Dante's Inferno, the upcoming action video game for the Sony...Read more

Keep an Eye Open for Dante's Inferno Super Bowl Advert

Kris Erickson • February 1 2010 •  comments

Electronic Arts has a lot riding on the upcoming release of Dante's Inferno, its own answer to the successful God of War action franchise. So, it should come...Read more

What is Metal Gear Solid: Piece Walker?

Kris Erickson • January 28 2010 •  comments

Often known for his playful humor, Japanese game developer Hideo Kojima has thrown fans another brain teaser, this time related to the upcoming western release of Metal Gear...Read more

Want a Job in the Video Game Industry? Try Marketing

Kris Erickson • January 28 2010 •  comments

The highest paid people in the video game industry are not where you might expect them, for example in the programming and development sector. In fact, a recent...Read more

Apple iPad Has Gaming Potential

Kris Erickson • January 27 2010 •  comments

Apple today finally lifted the veil on its highly anticipated iPad tablet PC. We aren't huge fans of the product's name, but we are definitely excited by the...Read more

Explore PSP World and the GameFlavor Network

Kris Erickson • January 26 2010 •  comments

The blog you are currently reading is part of the GameFlavor network, a community of websites devoted to all of the major video game consoles (PS3, PSP, Xbox...Read more

Konami Bringing Download-Only GTI Club to PSP

Kris Erickson • January 25 2010 •  comments

Konami has today announced that it will release a portable version of its popular arcade racing game GTI Club. The game, whose complete title is GTI Club Supermini...Read more

What Should Sony Name its PS3 Motion Controller?

Kris Erickson • January 24 2010 •  comments

We've all heard of Microsoft's Natal and Sony's recently delayed PS3 motion controller. We even know a great deal about how each of these technologies operate, thanks to...Read more

Dead or Alive: Paradise Brings Sexy Back to PSP

Kris Erickson • January 22 2010 •  comments

Japanese game publisher Tecmo Koei has confirmed that Dead or Alive: Paradise is coming to the PSP in Europe this spring. No exact release date or price has...Read more

Ben 10 Goes to Xbox 360, Wii

Kris Erickson • January 21 2010 •  comments

The next entry in the popular Ben 10 series of video games will abandon the PSP for digital distribution on Xbox Live and WiiWare. The last Ben 10...Read more

Ace Combat Joint Assault PSP Screenshots: Wow

Kris Erickson • January 21 2010 •  comments

This spring, Namco Bandai is opening a new front in the popular military aircraft series, Ace Combat. A follow-up to the successful Ace Combat X is in the...Read more

Persona 3 Confirmed, Massively Improved for PSP

Kris Erickson • January 20 2010 •  comments

We pretty much knew it was coming, but Atlus today confirmed that the next installment in the successful PSP remake series will be released in North America. Shin...Read more

You'll Never Guess the Top Selling Game in UK

Kris Erickson • January 18 2010 •  comments

January has arrived without any major game releases, and that has given less conventional titles a chance to rise in the charts. One of those is Ubisoft's Just...Read more

EA's Financial Troubles Caused by Lack of Innovation

Kris Erickson • January 14 2010 •  comments

Electronic Arts has sharply lowered its 2010 revenue expectations after a disappointing December at retail. This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to investors, since NPD...Read more

Hexyz Force PSP Preview

Kris Erickson • January 8 2010 •  comments

Our favorite third-party PSP publisher, Atlus, has announced a new game called Hexys Force. This RPG is a PSP-exclusive title designed by Sting (developers of Riviera, Yggdra Union,...Read more

More Than Half of PSP Owners Female: Nielsen

Kris Erickson • January 7 2010 •  comments

When Sony launched its Lilac colored PSP, accompanied by the latest Hannah Montana game, it definitely raised a few eyebrows. However, if you thought that Sony's handheld device...Read more

Affordable Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor

Paul Sinclair • January 7 2010 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Metal Slug XX PSP Details

Kris Erickson • January 6 2010 •  comments

Those of us who love retro arcade games already know about SNK's Metal Slug series. These side-scrolling shoot-em-up games appeared on the NEO GEO home console and arcade...Read more

Japanese Video Game Sales Down in 2009

Kris Erickson • January 5 2010 •  comments

Now that 2009 has come to a close, many are breathing a sigh of relief. One of the most difficult economic periods in recent history appears to finally...Read more

Upcoming PSP Games in 2010

Kris Erickson • January 4 2010 •  comments

It has often been claimed that "this year will finally be the year of the PSP." Despite the disappointments in the past, it does appear that 2010 will...Read more

Patapon Clone Arrives on Xbox Live

Kris Erickson • January 2 2010 •  comments

Music-strategy game Patapon has been one of the most popular games on the PSP, and its influence is starting to be felt on other platforms. Daniel Steger of...Read more

Blood Bowl PSP Coming Spring 2010

Kris Erickson • December 29 2009 •  comments

Blood Bowl from SouthPeak Games gives the term 'fantasy football' a whole new meaning. Instead of your typical squad of beefy dudes taking the field, Blood Bowl features...Read more

Nokia N97 Viral Videos

Kris Erickson • December 24 2009 •  comments

Nokia has created a set of clever viral videos to promote its new N97 line of smartphones. IT may not be the most stylish device on the market,...Read more

Sony Planning Paid PSN Service?

Kris Erickson • December 22 2009 •  comments

Sony may be exploring ways to charge a subscription fee for its PSN network services, according to a recent survey conducted by market research firm IPSOS. Microsoft already...Read more

UK PSP Owners: Download Horror Movies for 99p

Kris Erickson • December 21 2009 •  comments

The PSP Video Delivery Service allows users to purchase, download and watch a wide selection of movies on their Sony handhelds or PS3 consoles. This week, the company...Read more

Sony Gets Serious About 3D TV

Kris Erickson • December 19 2009 •  comments

The next big step in cinematic entertainment is likely to be the shift into full 3D displays. The success of huge blockbusters like James Cameron's Avatar have shown...Read more

Do You Use Skype on Your PSP?

Kris Erickson • December 17 2009 •  comments

When it was introduced last year, the Skype functionality on PSP was welcomed by fans. Although there had been rumors Sony was working on a PSP phone, this...Read more

What's on Your Video Game Christmas List?

Kris Erickson • December 16 2009 •  comments

Dear Santa, we promise that we've been good little children all year long. We brought water to that homeless guy in Fallout 3 for positive karma, we played...Read more

Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 Coming to PSP System

Kris Erickson • December 15 2009 •  comments

Video game publisher Namco Bandai Games has announced that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 will soon be available for the PSP system. Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 is...Read more

November NPD: Sony Lagging

Kris Erickson • December 13 2009 •  comments

As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, the monthly NPD results show a surge in sales across all video game consoles. The problem for Sony is...Read more

Game: Drive Around the World on Facebook

Kris Erickson • December 12 2009 •  comments

Do you have a lot of facebook friends? Like, more than a hundred? You're going to need them if you want to complete Volvo's Drive Around the World...Read more

Why Take Two Investors Shouldn't Worry

Kris Erickson • December 8 2009 •  comments

Michael Pachter is beginning to show his age. The Wedbush Morgan analyst, who has made a name for himself predicting the ups and downs of financial fortunes in...Read more

Disney Wants Tougher Anti-Piracy Laws

Kris Erickson • December 7 2009 •  comments

When you think of media, there aren't many formats that haven't hosted content produced by the Disney Corporation. That icon of American entertainment has produced films, television shows,...Read more

PSP World Looking for Writers

Kris Erickson • December 7 2009 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. The GameFlavor Network is one of the...Read more

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Release Date

Kris Erickson • December 7 2009 •  comments

Gamers in North America don't have too much longer to wait for the next installment of the Metal Gear franchise. The game's producer Hideo Kojima is so confident...Read more

Rockstar Offers Free Album Download

Kris Erickson • December 5 2009 •  comments

Rockstar Games and Adult Swim have an early Christmas present for music lovers. The two companies announced that they are offering a free downloadable mix tape full of...Read more

Is Logitech Making External UMD Drive?

Kris Erickson • December 3 2009 •  comments

An interesting rumor circulating on the web suggests that the computer peripheral maker is considering an external UMD reader accessory for the PSP Go. Logitech has already had...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor

Paul Sinclair • December 2 2009 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor video game and technology network. The GameFlavor Network consists of 5 independent sites including GameFlavor...Read more

Dracula Undead Awakening PSP Now Available

Kris Erickson • December 1 2009 •  comments

'You know what?' the designers of this game undoubtedly told themselves, 'hunting Vampires is fun and all, but that could get old mighty quick.' That's why in Dracula:...Read more

TNA Impact Wrestling Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • November 30 2009 •  comments

Wrestling games are a favorite genre of ours, ever since Pro Wrestling on the NES swallowed an entire summer back in 1986. The flying clotheslines, the pummeling dives...Read more

DSi XL Outsells PSP Go in Japan

Kris Erickson • November 28 2009 •  comments

Nintendo and Sony both unleashed upgraded hardware upon the handheld video game market this fall, and we have some preliminary sales data showing how the two competitors stack...Read more

Black Friday Video Game Deals

Kris Erickson • November 26 2009 •  comments

This weekend traditionally marks the most intense retail shopping period of the year. That's because shops are eager to attract mobs of people who they hope will be...Read more

Win Creature Defense PSP Download Codes

Kris Erickson • November 25 2009 •  comments

Update: We hare happy to announce that the two lucky winners of the Creature Defense giveaway were David from Miami and Andrew from Virginia. We hope you enjoy...Read more

Britain Passes Strong Anti Piracy Law

Kris Erickson • November 23 2009 •  comments

If you enjoy downloading the occasional copyrighted album, TV show, or PSP game and you live in Britain, the pirate party may soon be over. Today the British...Read more

PS3 AdHoc Party Coming to North America

Kris Erickson • November 14 2009 •  comments

Previously only available in Japan, it was announced this week that Sony's tunneling system will be coming to North America. Adhoc Party enables PSP owners to connect with...Read more

PSP Go Hacked

Kris Erickson • November 12 2009 •  comments

Earlier this year we asked the question, will the PSP Go be hacked? The answer, coming only about a month after the launch of the machine, is yes....Read more

PSP Remains Most Pirated Console

Kris Erickson • November 11 2009 •  comments

In the video game industry, we hand out awards for lots of different things. Unfortunately, having your system host the largest number of pirated games is not one...Read more

Does EA 'Get' the PSP?

Kris Erickson • November 10 2009 •  comments

Electronic Arts is considered one of the premier video game publishers in the world, with $4.2 billion USD in revenue and more than 7,000 employees spread among a...Read more

Dante's Inferno Demo is for Consoles Only

Kris Erickson • November 10 2009 •  comments

Dante's Inferno might have been pushed into 2010, but publisher Electronic Arts promises that gamers will get a chance to get a taste of the game this year....Read more

Sony Prepping Pinball Heroes for PSP Minis

Kris Erickson • November 9 2009 •  comments

What do you do when you own the rights to a hit franchise and you want to make some quick cash without developing a full game? Simple, you...Read more

European Toys R Us Catalog Missing PSP Go

Kris Erickson • November 6 2009 •  comments

Millions of kids all over Europe today received their mega holiday Toys R Us holiday catalogs in the mail. While flipping through its pages looking for items to...Read more

The European Movie Download Launch Titles Are...

Kris Erickson • November 3 2009 •  comments

The Oscars aren't till February, but in the meantime, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has something to keep film fans happy. The company today announced the launch titles for...Read more

Marvel Comics Come to iPhone before PSP

Kris Erickson • November 2 2009 •  comments

One of the big pieces of news to come out of Sony's press event at the GamesCom conference this year was the revelation that Marvel and other comic...Read more

PSP Snubbed at Golden Joysticks

Kris Erickson • October 30 2009 •  comments

The video games industry was recognized as the fastest-growing entertainment medium in the world today at the world's most popular video game awards show. The 27th annual Golden...Read more

Sony Posts $239M Loss for Second Quarter

Kris Erickson • October 30 2009 •  comments

Things are still not rosy for Sony, as the corporation posted its fourth consecutive quarter of losses today. Despite brighter signs in the gaming division, sales of video...Read more

Darkstalkers, Mega Man Help Grow PSP Store

Kris Erickson • October 29 2009 •  comments

If you have a PSP Go and you were wondering where all the games were at, we've got good news. The selection of PSP games available for download...Read more

Shovelware Set to Invade PSP Minis?

Kris Erickson • October 29 2009 •  comments

The PSP Minis service has been out for about a month, and already it looks like the download store is about to be flooded with shovelware. Games that...Read more

Box Art Extravaganza: LittleBigPlanet, Jak & Daxter

Kris Erickson • October 28 2009 •  comments

Two upcoming PSP games got the official boxart reveal today. LittleBigPlanet features the same play-create-share concept as its console big brother, and will launch on November 17th. The...Read more

Atlus PSP Hits Available on PSN

Kris Erickson • October 27 2009 •  comments

The limited selection of PSP games available for download on the Playstation Store is growing by leaps and bounds. Fans will be excited to know that Atlus is...Read more

New PSP RPG: Mimana Iyar Chronicles

Kris Erickson • October 26 2009 •  comments

Aksys Games, publisher of the Guilty Gear games on PSP and BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger on consoles, is bringing a fresh new RPG over from Japan. The company today...Read more

Dante's Inferno Very Naughty, Say Nannies

Kris Erickson • October 23 2009 •  comments

For the second time before its release, EA's upcoming gothic adventure game Dante's Inferno finds itself the center of controversy. The first episode was the result of an...Read more

First Video of Sony's New 360 Hologram Display

Kris Erickson • October 22 2009 •  comments

Earlier in the week we reported on Sony's new 3D Hologram display, which is capable of rendering objects inside of a cylindrical glass enclosure. The effect is a...Read more

PSP Go Sells 1000 Units in Australia

Kris Erickson • October 20 2009 •  comments

Australians are known for many things: surfing in constant danger from sharks, wrestling crocodiles and drinking Fosters. They are NOT known for their love of Sony's PSP Go,...Read more

September Hardware and Software Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • October 20 2009 •  comments

Sony had a great September at retail according to the latest NPD sales numbers, just released today. During its first full month on sale in the United States,...Read more

Chinatown Wars PSP Exclusive Content

Kris Erickson • October 19 2009 •  comments

Rockstar first teased us by releasing its top-down GTA on the Nintendo DS. Then they redeemed themselves by bringing it to the PSP, even though it is almost...Read more

Ready at Dawn Building Console Development Platform

Kris Erickson • October 13 2009 •  comments

PSP superstars Ready at Dawn know how to create a fantastic game. After all, their two releases on the PSP stand as premier examples of what can be...Read more

Retailers Aren't Only Ones Hurting from Digital Downloads

Kris Erickson • October 12 2009 •  comments

The new PSP Go and Nintendo DSi both offer customers the ability to download retail games directly to the device, without ever having to go to a shop....Read more

Amazon to Sell PSN Game Tokens

Kris Erickson • October 12 2009 •  comments

In our increasingly connected world, there are more and more ways to buy entertainment content. Unfortunately for retailers, fewer of these methods involve going to an actual shop....Read more

Sony Set to Profit Immensely from Michael Jackson

Kris Erickson • October 11 2009 •  comments

The day after Michael Jackson died tragically in his California home, it was impossible to go anywhere without hearing his music playing. Fans rushed out to buy CDs...Read more

PSP Could Soon Host Digital Rentals

Kris Erickson • October 6 2009 •  comments

The latest PSP firmware version 6.01 contains support for an interesting feature: it provides information about when downloaded games from the PSP were purchased, and when they are...Read more

PSP Go Selling Poorly?

Kris Erickson • October 5 2009 •  comments

The PSP Go has officially been on sale for about a week, and early signs suggest weaker than expected sales for the device. The good news is that...Read more

PSP Go Hacked

Kris Erickson • October 4 2009 •  comments

The latest efforts to hack Sony's PSP Go show that the weakest link in the security chain is still savegame data from older PSP games. Previously, hackers used...Read more

Uncharted Movie Dream Cast

Jason Wong • September 23 2009 •  comments

As early reviews of Uncharted 2 are coming in, buzz in Hollywood is getting hotter and hotter over an Uncharted movie. Hollywood best listen up if they don't...Read more

Thexder Neo Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • September 23 2009 •  comments

Do you know what's really retro? Thexder. The Game Arts classic, released in 1985, featured a mech that could transform into a fighter jet to maneuver through tricky...Read more

Massive Sega Leak Reveals PS2 Emulator Plans

Kris Erickson • September 22 2009 •  comments

A whole bunch of juicy information has leaked today, thanks to a Sega employee who mistakenly put minutes from a meeting with Sony live on the corporate website....Read more

Victory for Nigeria: Sony Changes Advert

Kris Erickson • September 22 2009 •  comments

It's not just paficists and vegetarians that are upset with the video game industry. The people of Nigeria found themselves opposed to Sony recently when the company ran...Read more

Which Age Group Uses PSP the Most?

Kris Erickson • September 21 2009 •  comments

In fanboy squabbles, it is common to hear one side refer to the other group's console as a 'kiddy' device. This comment is usually meant in a derogatory...Read more

PSP Minis Will Lack Online Features

Kris Erickson • September 20 2009 •  comments

Sony has started to reveal its vision for the PSP Minis program, which will allow independent developers to make smaller downloadable apps for the PSP handheld. The goal...Read more

PSP World Looking for Writers

Kris Erickson • September 20 2009 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. The GameFlavor Network is one of the...Read more

Contents of Peacewalker TGS Demo

Kris Erickson • September 17 2009 •  comments

At the Tokyo Game Show this year, Konami will be handing out a demo of its highly-anticipated PSP game, Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker. The publisher has now revealed...Read more

Sony: PS3 Failure Rate is 0.5%

Kris Erickson • September 17 2009 •  comments

The so-called red ring of death was a major issue for Microsoft immediately following the launch of the Xbox 360 console, with as many as 50 per cent...Read more

Dutch Retailer Refuses to Sell PSP Go

Kris Erickson • September 16 2009 •  comments

A medium-sized Dutch retailer has said it will not stock or sell the upcoming PSP Go. The brick-and-mortar chain called 'NedGame' runs a number of retail stores as...Read more

Gran Turismo PSP Getting Some BAD Reviews

Kris Erickson • September 15 2009 •  comments

We haven't yet received our review copy of Gran Turismo PSP, but buzz around the net is starting to suggest we should be worried. Sone early reviews from...Read more

Is Zune HD a Threat to PSP?

Kris Erickson • September 15 2009 •  comments

We were already impressed with Microsoft's new Zune HD for its many unique features, which include HD Radio and high-definition video out. It turns out that the Nvidia-powered...Read more

PSP Game Makes Top Ten in August

Kris Erickson • September 12 2009 •  comments

Can you guess which PSP game was the best seller for the system in August? Square Enix promised that it was going to be a hit, and it...Read more

Metal Gear Solid Peacewalker Demo at TGS

Kris Erickson • September 10 2009 •  comments

Production on Kojima's new entry in the Metal Gear Solid franchise must be progressing well. The auteur developer has announced that a playable demo of the cold-war espionage...Read more

PSP Firmware 6.0 Includes More Security

Kris Erickson • September 10 2009 •  comments

Sony is still concerned about piracy on their PSP hardware. Since the recent news that the PSP 3000 was cracked by homebrew hackers, the company is eager to...Read more

Gran Turismo Pre-Order Bonuses for North America

Kris Erickson • September 9 2009 •  comments

Sony today announced specific details on the pre-order bonuses for Gran Turismo on PSP. Do you want to get the drop on the competition by adding a high-powered...Read more

Why Don't Companies Release Digital Download Sales Figures?

Kris Erickson • September 8 2009 •  comments

Digital downloads are selling a LOT of copies, but we don't know exactly how many. That's because the sales figures for digital games are rarely disclosed either by...Read more

Need For Speed Shift PSP Video

Kris Erickson • September 8 2009 •  comments

This gameplay trailer for the upcoming Need For Speed: Shift PSP is a little. Bit. Intense. We're not sure what to think after viewing the video (first we...Read more

Could Sony Merge PSN Service on PSP and PS3?

Kris Erickson • September 6 2009 •  comments

Handheld gaming systems and consoles should go together like Mario and Luigi, but the dream of a fully integrated portable device has yet to be realized. If Sony...Read more

Sony Launches Reality Show to Hire Tester

Kris Erickson • September 4 2009 •  comments

Jobs are scarce these days, and there are even fewer in the glamorous world of video games. Sony is capitalizing on this fact by launching a new "reality"...Read more

Bonk: Brink of Extinction Announced for PSN

Kris Erickson • September 4 2009 •  comments

It had been so long since we'd heard from our caveman-era friend Bonk, that we thought he had gone extinct. Turns out that we were wrong, and he...Read more

Sony Debuts make.believe Marketing Strategy

Kris Erickson • September 2 2009 •  comments

It's no secret that Sony had a problem with marketing its Playstation 3 and PSP gaming devices. Advertisements were often obtuse, abstract, and downright confusing, leaving many consumers...Read more

Port of La Pucelle Tactics Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • September 1 2009 •  comments

In case you are not fluent in French history, 'La Pucelle' was the nickname given to Joanne of Arc by her supporters. La Pucelle: Tactics was also a...Read more

Beaterator Also Slides to iPhone

Kris Erickson • September 1 2009 •  comments

Yesterday we got so worked up over the news that Chinatown Wars will be headed to the iPhone that we forgot to mention another one of Rockstar's properties...Read more

Chinatown Wars Headed to iPhone

Kris Erickson • August 31 2009 •  comments

Rockstar, you big tease. First we were annoyed because the latest entry in yor adult-themed Grand Theft Auto franchise abandoned us for the Nintendo DS. Then you hinted...Read more

America Gets Disappointing PSP Go Game Bundle

Kris Erickson • August 28 2009 •  comments

In Europe, customers who purchase a PSP Go during its first month on sale will get a free digital copy of Gran Turismo. Earlier, we speculated that Sony...Read more

Timbaland Talks About Beaterator PSP

Kris Erickson • August 27 2009 •  comments

Rockstar's new beat synthesizer is an enigma no longer. In this extended video, Timbaland himself explains his collaboration with the video game publisher, and we get to see...Read more

Taito Announces Darius Burst for the PSP

Kris Erickson • August 26 2009 •  comments

The latest issue of Famitsu reveals some exciting news for arcade shmup fans: game publisher Taito is planning to release a new version of its popular side-scroller Darius...Read more

Win a Chance to Try Need For Speed Shift in NYC

Kris Erickson • August 25 2009 •  comments

Electonic Arts is hosting a special press event behind closed doors in New York this Thursday, to show off its upcoming game Need for Speed Shift. The game...Read more

PSP Minis Developer Guidelines

Kris Erickson • August 22 2009 •  comments

A few days ago, we posted some general advice for people who might be interested in developing games for Sony's PSP Minis platform (you can read about the...Read more

How to Become a PSP Minis Developer

Kris Erickson • August 20 2009 •  comments

This week in Cologne Germany, Sony unveiled its new digital download service for small games under 100 MB in size. These new offerings are called "PSP Minis" and...Read more

Sony Announces Digital Comic Reader for PSP

Kris Erickson • August 18 2009 •  comments

One of the most interesting tidbits to come out of Sony's Press conference in Germany today was the revelation that it will bring a digital comic reader to...Read more

GamesCom Schedule of Events

Kris Erickson • August 18 2009 •  comments

The GamesCom conference kicks off today in Germany, where more than 350 exhibitors from 30 countries have already registered for the first ever GamesCom conference. Over the next...Read more

How Will Sony Solve the Old UMD Problem?

Kris Erickson • August 17 2009 •  comments

With its super-small PSP Go coming to shops soon, Sony has a big-sized problem brewing on the horizon. How will users who already own an older model of...Read more

Timbaland's Beaterator PSP Details

Kris Erickson • August 14 2009 •  comments

We now have some additional details and a release date for Rockstar's new beat synthesizer on PSP called Beaterator. The sequencing software will be available for retail purchase...Read more

Eurogamer Expo Lineup Announced

Kris Erickson • August 12 2009 •  comments

We have seen the future, and it is awesome. There are video game industry tradeshows in every town, large and small. In fact, people of the future can't...Read more

Sony Clarifies PSP Go Pre-Order Bonuses

Kris Erickson • August 12 2009 •  comments

A recent trend among game publishers is to offer fans a special digital bonus in the form of an extra player costume or weapon if they pre-order an...Read more

Capcom Brings its A-Game to GamesCom

Kris Erickson • August 11 2009 •  comments

Capcom has announced the lineup of titles that it plans to show off at this year's GamesCom event in Cologne, Germany. The show will be the first time...Read more

PS3 Gets 100 Euro Price Cut

Kris Erickson • August 11 2009 •  comments

Major retailers in Spain and Portugal have dropped the price of their 80 GB Playstation bundles by 100 Euros, possibly signalling the arrival of similar price cuts in...Read more

List of PSP Games on Display at GamesCom

Kris Erickson • August 10 2009 •  comments

The new European industry trade show called GamesCom is just around the corner, and it is looking to be a pretty exciting conference for Sony. We expect some...Read more

DiRT 2 PSP Features Realtime Shadows

Kris Erickson • August 8 2009 •  comments

The original Colin McRae: DiRT was one of our favorite racing titles on consoles, and now Codemasters are bringing the realistic rally racing game to the PSP in...Read more

Is Sony Preparing Major Announcement for GamesCom?

Kris Erickson • August 7 2009 •  comments

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) might be the largest event on the video game industry calendar, but it isn't the only one. Besides the Tokyo Game Show in...Read more

Atlus Goes For Digital Distribution with Persona PSP

Kris Erickson • August 6 2009 •  comments

Persona PSP, the next game in a growing list of upcoming titles will launch simultaneously on UMD format and Sony's Playstation Store. Atlus has announced that its western...Read more

Assassin's Creed PSP Video Shows Combat Focus

Kris Erickson • August 6 2009 •  comments

Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines is a game we've been excited about ever since it was announced at E3. However, as we pointed out in our list of potential hits...Read more

Gran Turismo PSP Car List

Kris Erickson • August 5 2009 •  comments

Below you will find a Gran Turismo PSP car list, organized alphabetically by manufacturer. Please note that this list is a work in progress and is subject to...Read more

New PSP Advertising Targets Teen Girls

Kris Erickson • August 3 2009 •  comments

The teen girl demographic is a fickle but lucrative group for advertisers. Up until recently, it has been hard for video game manufacturers to sell to younger female...Read more

Gran Turismo Box Art Looks So Real

Kris Erickson • August 3 2009 •  comments

It has taken so long for Gran Turismo PSP to finally arrive that the new box art revealed today almost seems too good to be true. While the...Read more

LittleBigPlanet PSP Details

Kris Erickson • July 30 2009 •  comments

When Sony's handheld version of LittleBigPlanet hits the PSP system this fall, it will feature a single player experience very similar to that on the PS3. While they...Read more

Turbo Grafx 16 Games Coming to Playstation Store

Kris Erickson • July 30 2009 •  comments

In Japan, the Turbo Grafx 16 console was called the PC Engine. And in Japan, PSP owners have been able to purchase and play emulated games on their...Read more

Ubisoft Hopes Assassin's Creed PSP Bundle will Boost Sales

Kris Erickson • July 28 2009 •  comments

Ubisoft did not have a great fiscal quarter, announcing yesterday that the company saw a 50% reduction in sales compared with the same period a year earlier. However,...Read more

Echoshift PSP Will Melt Your Brain

Kris Erickson • July 27 2009 •  comments

Do you remember Echochrome, that quirky but addictive black and white puzzle game that featured a perspective-shifted environment? Well, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is getting ready to serve...Read more

GameFlavor Network - New Fresh Flavor!

Paul Sinclair • July 26 2009 •  comments

Hey beautiful people! ;-) Here at the GameFlavor Network we've been working our butts off for you behind the scenes to bring you a new slicker, sexier and...Read more

Marvel Super Hero Squad PSP Box Art

Kris Erickson • July 23 2009 •  comments

The upcoming Marvel Super Hero Squad might be meant for kids, but seeing pint-sized versions of classic Marvel characters brought to life on the PSP has us kind...Read more

Stan Lee Has Cameo in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

Kris Erickson • July 22 2009 •  comments

Activision announced today that beloved comic book legend Stan Lee will make his first onscreen videogame cameo in the upcoming Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, slated for release this...Read more

IL-2 Sturmovik PSP Preview

Kris Erickson • July 22 2009 •  comments

In the world of PC flight simulators, IL-2 Sturmovik is considered one of the most realistic depictions of WWII-era combat. Released in 2001, the original game gained quite...Read more

3D Vision Screen Planned for PSP

Kris Erickson • July 21 2009 •  comments

A European hardware manufacturer called RealView innovations plans to release a peripheral add-on for the PSP that will enable the device to display games in 3D. The device,...Read more

Kojima: Peacewalker PSP to Feature Character Growth

Kris Erickson • July 20 2009 •  comments

We know that Hideo Kojima is personally involved on the Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker PSP game, and he has brought most of the production team from MGS4 with...Read more

Saints Row Coming to PSP in 2010?

Kris Erickson • July 17 2009 •  comments

Swedish metal band Opeth is really proud of their music. so proud, in fact, that when a song of theirs was picked for the upcoming PSP version of...Read more

Economic Recession Slams Game Industry in June

Kris Erickson • July 17 2009 •  comments

There were few bright spots for video game hardware manufacturers in June, as a weak U.S. economy continued to exert downward pressure on sales. When compared to the...Read more

Gran Turismo PSP Ferrari Enzo Video

Kris Erickson • July 16 2009 •  comments

One of the smallest gaming systems around is going to play host to one of the biggest names in automotive history: The Ferrari Enzo. Gran Turismo PSP will...Read more

Codemasters Developing DiRT 2 for PSP

Kris Erickson • July 16 2009 •  comments

In addition to the PS3, 360 and Wii versions of its rally racing simulator, we have learned that Codemasters is also planning to bring the game to the...Read more

G-Force Storms onto PSP July 21

Kris Erickson • July 15 2009 •  comments

Hollywood Producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Carribean, Armageddon) is bringing his first 3D film to the big screen. G-Force, set to open in theaters on July 24th,...Read more

New Michael Jackson Video Game Features Singer's Voice

Kris Erickson • July 13 2009 •  comments

There can be no doubt that Michael Jackson loved video games. Earlier this year, when items from his Neverland Ranch went on auction to help pay outstanding debts,...Read more

Five Good Reasons to Follow Us on Twitter

Kris Erickson • July 8 2009 •  comments

We won't try to pretend that we were always hip to this Twitter thing. At first it just seemed like another passing web 2.0 fad, better suited to...Read more

Win a Trip to the Playboy Mansion and a Pile of EA Games

Kris Erickson • July 8 2009 •  comments

Without exaggeration, we would basically give our left nut to get into the Playboy Mansion, and we reckon that some of our readers would, too. After all, this...Read more

Atlus Asks Fans to Name Kenka Bancho 3 PSP

Kris Erickson • July 7 2009 •  comments

The high-school brawler series from Japanese developer Spike already has a name, but the problem is that it's not very well known outside of Japan. Atlus U.S.A. today...Read more

Shadow of Destiny Planned for PSP

Kris Erickson • July 7 2009 •  comments

Konami has announced that its under-appreciated 2001 gem, Shadow of Destiny, will be getting a PSP port later this year. In Japan, the game was known as Shadow...Read more

Ubisoft Opens Studio in Toronto, Canada

Kris Erickson • July 7 2009 •  comments

Worldwide publisher Ubisoft likes Canada, having opened studios in Montreal, Vancouver and Quebec City already. Today the company announced plans to build a massive new studio in Toronto,...Read more

God Eater Gameplay Trailer

Kris Erickson • July 6 2009 •  comments

Earlier this week we reported on a brand new PSP game from Namco-Bandai called God Eater. While the game has invited comparisons with Monster Hunter due to its...Read more

Is Sony's 10 Year Plan Still Viable?

Kris Erickson • July 6 2009 •  comments

The ten-year plan is to Jack Tretton what tear gas is to the Iranian Government, or what heterosexual marriage is to Sarah Palin. In other words, it's an...Read more

Dissidia European Release Date and Special Edition

Kris Erickson • July 3 2009 •  comments

European gamers are used to getting screwed on release dates, particularly when it comes to Japanese titles that often appear months after their North American counterparts. Presumably, the...Read more

First Free Monster Hunter Unite DLC Arrives

Kris Erickson • July 3 2009 •  comments

One of the cool things about the Monster Hunter franchise on the PSP is that Capcom is quite generous with providing free downloadable updates to the games long...Read more

Capcom slams PSN with vintage hits!

Kevin Brock • July 1 2009 •  comments

Remember Final Fight, Bionic Commando, and Magic Sword? How about the original Street Fighter? If so, Ryan McDougall, Capcom's Marketing Coordinator, announced the return of these vintage titles...Read more

Namco Announces God Eater PSP: First Details

Kris Erickson • July 1 2009 •  comments

The Monster Hunter series has been the top selling franchise on Sony's PSP by a wide margin. This success (and the profits that it generated for Capcom) has...Read more

Inside the Monster Hunter Gathering Hall London

Kris Erickson • June 30 2009 •  comments

To correspond with the launch of Monster Hunter Freedom: Unite in Europe, Capcom is trying to encourage gamers to meet one another in real life. The Monster Hunter...Read more

Square Enix in Class Action Lawsuit

Kris Erickson • June 25 2009 •  comments

Usually reserved for companies whose pollutants cause fish to grow extra eyeballs and automobile manufacturers whose wheels fall off at speeds greater than 100 miles per hour, Square...Read more

Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce Gets Free DLC

Kris Erickson • June 25 2009 •  comments

One of the best things about the PSP handheld is that many fist- and third-party games have taken advantage of the wifi connectivity to offer free downloadable mission...Read more

Numblast Hits PSN in Europe

Kris Erickson • June 23 2009 •  comments

Numblast is an original puzzle game for the PSP and PS3 made by the same folks who worked on Mr. Driller. The title is currently available exclusively as...Read more

Chinatown Wars PSP a Reality: Rockstar

Kris Erickson • June 22 2009 •  comments

One of the highest-rated Nintendo DS games that nobody played will be making its way to the PSP handheld, Rockstar has confirmed. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars was...Read more

Gran Turismo PSP: No DLC Planned

Kris Erickson • June 21 2009 •  comments

Polyphony Digital producer Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed that his company's new PSP racing sim Gran Turismo will be able to share cars with its big brother GT5, launching...Read more

Interview: Paul Van Dyk Brings Techno to Games

Kris Erickson • June 19 2009 •  comments

Paul Van Dyk is one of the forefathers of modern electronic music. Massively influential as a "trance" artist in the 1990s, his music has evolved both on the...Read more

Metal Gear Solid Sneaks onto PSN

Kris Erickson • June 19 2009 •  comments

Fans of the playstation one classic Metal Gear Solid can now pick up the game as a download on Sony's PSN service. The game, which is priced at...Read more

Why Sony Needs an App Store for the PSP Go

Kris Erickson • June 18 2009 •  comments

My friend, like thousands of other garage-based programmers, has been working diligently over the past three months on his first iPhone game. I would tell you more about...Read more

Swap Games Online with GameFlavor, Get First Title Free

Kris Erickson • June 18 2009 •  comments

Do you play a lot of games? Does the sales clerk at your local game shop know you on a first-name basis? We are proud to introduce a...Read more

Pangya Fantasy Golf Ships to US Retailers

Kris Erickson • June 17 2009 •  comments

Despite all of the amazing PSP games announced at E3 this year, the calendar of current game releases has remained painfully thin. If you are looking for something...Read more

Pachter Changes Tune on PSP Go Pricing

Kris Erickson • June 15 2009 •  comments

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter last week told the press that he thought Sony was ripping off consumers at the announced $249 USD price point for the PSP...Read more

Should EA Apologize to Christians?

Kris Erickson • June 14 2009 •  comments

Electronic Arts has offended a lot of people, and surprisingly it has nothing to do with the content of one of its games. Mainstream Christian groups all over...Read more

Sweden's Pirate Party Wins Seat in Euro Parliament

Kris Erickson • June 14 2009 •  comments

European governments have taken a strict stance on the piracy of electronic media such as music and video games. A recently proposed law in France would have made...Read more

Sony: PSP Go Battery Life 3 to 6 Hours

Kris Erickson • June 13 2009 •  comments

Adam Grant, PSP product manager for Sony Europe, has responded to some burning questions about the upcoming PSP Go. Specifically, we wanted to know about cross compatibility with...Read more

Jack Tretton Comments on E3 Press Leaks

Kris Erickson • June 12 2009 •  comments

Sony president and CEO Jack Tretton has told CNBC that he is disappointed with the way that industry leaks dissipated surprise about the PSP Go before the company...Read more

Will Pachter's Complaining Cause Sony to Rethink $249 Price?

Kris Erickson • June 10 2009 •  comments

For such a small piece of electronics gear, the PSP Go is expensive. Even though other technology gadgets also tend to increase in price as they decrease in...Read more

Peacewalker is the Next True Entry in Metal Gear Saga

Kris Erickson • June 4 2009 •  comments

Hideo Kojima took the stage during Konami's press conference at E3 today to shed some light on the many mysterious titles he is working on. The gaming world...Read more

Sony Drops Price of PSP Development Kits

Kris Erickson • June 3 2009 •  comments

In an effort to spur development for its handheld console, Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it is reducing the price of PSP development kits. This hardware is...Read more

Gran Turismo PSP Announced, First Trailer Inside

Kris Erickson • June 2 2009 •  comments

Gran Turismo Portable, long the brunt of jokes and thought to be vaporware, made a triumphant return on the center stage at E3 this year. Polyphony Digital founder...Read more

Resurrecting E3

Jason Wong • June 2 2009 •  comments

It is the 15th year anniversary for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Things have been looking grim for the renowned video games convention these past few years. The...Read more

Metal Gear Peace Walker Announced

Jason Wong • June 2 2009 •  comments

The Sony E3 press conference was full of great news for PSP owners: Metal Gear Peace Walker was just announced for the PSP Go. It will take place...Read more

Will Consumers Rush to the PSP Go?

Kris Erickson • May 31 2009 •  comments

With news and detailed specifications for the PSP Go emerging over the weekend, we now have a much clearer picture of what Sony has planned for its handheld...Read more

Massive Leak at Sony Qore Reveals PSP Go!

Kris Erickson • May 30 2009 •  comments

The E3 predictions of gaming press outlets and industry analysts were proven correct today as footage from Sony Qore was leaked onto the web. The video shows off...Read more

Phil Harrison Replaced at Helm of Atari

Kris Erickson • May 30 2009 •  comments

The energetic and outspoken Phil Harrison has been removed from the helm of third-party publisher Atari. Harrison moved to Atari in 2008, after having previously served as Head...Read more

Six Video Game Genres that Deserve a Comeback

Kris Erickson • May 29 2009 •  comments

They don't make 'em like they used to, an old refrain that couldn't be more true for video games. Our favorite hobby is also one of the fastest...Read more

New Lord of the Rings Game Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • May 28 2009 •  comments

The good news is that Warner Brothers Interactive is planning a new Lord of the Rings game for the PSP platform. The bad news is that seems to...Read more

Zune HD Announced, But Will it Change the Game?

Kris Erickson • May 27 2009 •  comments

Earlier this week we reported that Microsoft was working on a handheld entertainment device with gaming functionality, possible called the ZuneX. Where there is smoke around industry rumors,...Read more

More Star Wars Battlefront Headed to PSP

Kris Erickson • May 26 2009 •  comments

Lucasarts today confirmed that it is working on yet another handheld entry in the Battlefront series. Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron will be making its way to both...Read more

Capcom Planning Monster Hunter Meeting Hall

Kris Erickson • May 25 2009 •  comments

China has outlawed public meetings of members of the Falun Gong religious sect. Japan has done the same with its dangerous Aum Shinrikyo cult. However, if governments of...Read more

E3 2009 Event Schedule

Kris Erickson • May 25 2009 •  comments

This week, representatives from the press, video game publishers, hardware manufacturers and the public will descend upon the South and West halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center...Read more

Would You Pay for Unlimited PSP Rentals?

Kris Erickson • May 23 2009 •  comments

In one of the strangest industry developments we've ever heard, Sony may be planning to offer digital game rentals on its PSP handheld. These "rental" games would be...Read more

Piracy Strikes Again: Rock Band Unplugged Leaked

Kris Erickson • May 22 2009 •  comments

No longer is it just the Xbox 360 and PC platforms that are subjected to embarrassing leaks prior to release of hit games. Rock Band Unplugged, the upcoming...Read more

Is Sony Thinking iTunes on PSP?

Kris Erickson • May 22 2009 •  comments

According to sources inside the music industry, Sony is considering a music download service that would be accessible from the PSP handheld. While no official confirmations have yet...Read more

Try the Demo for Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Kris Erickson • May 21 2009 •  comments

Capcom has released a demo for its upcoming PSP Monster Hunter title, Freedom Unite. This new entry in the series features more environments, monsters, weapons and multiplayer options...Read more

Adventures to Go PSP Announced

Kris Erickson • May 20 2009 •  comments

Japanese publisher Natsume announced today that it is bringing an all-new RPG titled Adventures To Go to the PlayStation Portable system later this summer. According to the company,...Read more

Rumor: Microsoft Handheld Named ZuneX

Kris Erickson • May 19 2009 •  comments

Several years ago, speculation about a Microsoft handheld might have been thrown out as purely ridiculous. At that time, the Redmond, Washington company was still testing the waters...Read more

Economic Recession Slams Video Game Market

Kris Erickson • May 18 2009 •  comments

Once thought to be somewhat sheltered from the effects of the global economic recession due to their escapist appeal, video games have recently begun to show signs of...Read more

Free PSN Game -- Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic

Jason Wong • May 15 2009 •  comments

For the most part, PlayStation Network (PSN) has offered us thoughtful and artistic games that you don't usually find on the competitors' download service. So how much are...Read more

New Limited Edition DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY PSP Entertainment Pack

Jason Wong • May 15 2009 •  comments

Final Fantasy fans get ready for Dissidia. To celebrate the newest addition to the Final Fantasy family of games, Sony is releasing a new limited edition DISSIDIA: FINAL...Read more

Sony PSP E3 Predictions

Kris Erickson • May 14 2009 •  comments

E3 2009 is just around the corner, and the industry press is already chomping at the bit to get its hands on information about what secrets the conference...Read more

Interview: Matt & Kim Talk Video Game Music

Kris Erickson • May 13 2009 •  comments

Whether you are hijacking a gang member's car during a crime spree, hurtling through the galaxy with guns blazing or pulling sick tricks at a beachside skatepark, music...Read more

Hannah Montana PSP First Look

Kris Erickson • May 11 2009 •  comments

We admit that we were more than a bit curious to learn more about the New Hannah Montana PSP game (you know, for research purposes). The music concert...Read more

PSP World Looking for Writers

Kris Erickson • May 10 2009 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. The GameFlavor Network is one of the...Read more

Duke Nukem Developer Closes, PSP Game Unaffected

Kris Erickson • May 7 2009 •  comments

Video Game developer 3D Realms may be shutting its doors permanently after company staff members tipped the closure to press outlets earlier today. One insider wrote on the...Read more

Sony and Atari Announce Ghostbusters PSP

Kris Erickson • May 6 2009 •  comments

There was a flurry of press activity today surrounding Atari's upcoming movie spinoff, Ghostbusters. The game, which takes place in Manhattan two years after the original films, is...Read more

Is Apple Secretly Planning a Video Game Console?

Kris Erickson • May 5 2009 •  comments

Cuppertino, California based Apple Corporation has been making some quiet moves that suggest a growing interest in the video game console market. Flush with cash from sales of...Read more

Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny & Tekken 6 Announced for PSP

Jason Wong • April 30 2009 •  comments

Namco Bandai has found a new love and her name is PSP. Seems like it's been forever since anything worthwhile has come out on the PSP since last...Read more

Net Nanny Software Proposed for PSP

Kris Erickson • April 28 2009 •  comments

Are you worried that your child could use their PSP or PS3 system to order sexy Russian brides online with daddy's credit card? Well, you should be. That...Read more

Eidos Will Keep Name in Square Enix Buyout

Kris Erickson • April 27 2009 •  comments

The proposed buyout of struggling British developer Eidos by Japanese mega publisher Square Enix has been successfully completed. Eidos will remain as an independent operation, as a wholly-owned...Read more

Sony Patents RC Car Design for PSP

Kris Erickson • April 22 2009 •  comments

Researchers at Sony have found a way to go back in time to our collective childhoods and find out what we really wanted from our toys. Turns out,...Read more

Dante's Inferno PSP Announced

Kris Erickson • April 22 2009 •  comments

Electronic Arts today announced that its upcoming multiplatform action game Dante's Inferno will also be coming to the PSP handheld. Based on part one of Dante Alighieri’s classic,...Read more

Will Low Sales of Chinatown Wars Encourage More PSP GTA?

Kris Erickson • April 20 2009 •  comments

Rockstar surprised everyone when they announced that their next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, Chinatown Wars, would appear on the Nintendo DS. Recent sales figures for...Read more

PSP Firmware 5.50 Aimed at Digital Distribution

Kris Erickson • April 20 2009 •  comments

System software update 5.50 for the PSP is now available and it allows unregistered users to check out content on the PlayStation Store and view the Information Board...Read more

Assassin's Creed 2 Officially Confirmed for PSP

Kris Erickson • April 17 2009 •  comments

Ubisoft has today officially confirmed that its Montreal studio is developing Assassin's Creed 2 on "all current-generation platforms" for a scheduled Holiday 2009 launch. We originally took this...Read more

Final Fantasy 7 Lands on PSN in Japan

Kris Erickson • April 15 2009 •  comments

This news is so awesome that it took us several days to fully process it. Square Enix has released a Japanese language version of Final Fantasy 7 on...Read more

Sony: Patapon 2 will be Download Only

Kris Erickson • April 15 2009 •  comments

The drama surrounding Sony's rumored plans to drop the UMD format just became a little bit more intense today. Sony has announced that the upcoming release of Patapon...Read more

Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament Announced

Kris Erickson • April 10 2009 •  comments

Atlus entertainment has announced that it will publish Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament for the PSP in North America this summer. According to the company, this is a Japanese...Read more

Monster Hunter Unite Viral Video is Awesome

Kris Erickson • April 9 2009 •  comments

We don't normally like the idea of viral videos being used to advertise PSP software and hardware. After all, the most famous PSP-related viral advertising campaign was, by...Read more

Rock Band PSP Shipping in June with Exclusive Songs

Kris Erickson • April 8 2009 •  comments

We have some good news and some great news for music rhythm fans on the PSP. Harmonix has revealed that its upcoming handheld port of Rock Band, dubbed...Read more

Konami Announces Silent Hill: Shattered Memories PSP

Kris Erickson • April 6 2009 •  comments

Get ready, survival horror fans: Konami today announced that it will release a new entry in the Silent Hill series this fall on the PSP. This remake of...Read more

The Psychology of Achievements

Kris Erickson • April 6 2009 •  comments

Glittery objects have always captivated humans and, according to anthropologists, they were important markers of tribal status thousands of years before the modern area. Actually, not much has...Read more

Are You a Video Game Pirate? France Would Like a Word

Kris Erickson • April 3 2009 •  comments

In the United States, pirates of all stripes have encountered relatively friendly waters. With the exception of incursions by the much-maligned RIAA and MPAA, and occasional busts of...Read more

Grab the Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Demo

Kris Erickson • April 3 2009 •  comments

If the success of the Monster Hunter series has taught developers one thing, it is the popularity of 4-player questing on the PSP handheld. A number of developers...Read more

Lara Croft Double Pack Coming to Europe

Kris Erickson • April 2 2009 •  comments

Video game publisher Eidos has today announced that an exclusive Tomb Raider PSP Double Pack is making its way to PSPs throughout Europe on April 10th. According to...Read more

Jak and Daxter: Last Frontier Announced

Kris Erickson • April 2 2009 •  comments

Rest assured PSP fans, this announcement was no April Fools joke. Our favorite Heroes Jak and his mischievous sidekick Daxter are getting back together… and for the first...Read more

Call of Duty Gamers Sent to Resolve Sudan Crisis

Jason Wong • April 1 2009 •  comments

Darfur, Sudan (GameFlavor) -- An elite cadre of hardcore Call of Duty tournament players were sent into the Darfur region of western Sudan to quell the recent rebel...Read more

Sony Taunts PS3 Customers with PS2 Price Cut

Kris Erickson • April 1 2009 •  comments

Sony has dropped the price of its aging PS2 home console to $99, eliciting yawns and sighs of frustration across the internet. After their March 31st announcement was...Read more

Become the Next Live Action Duke Nukem

Kris Erickson • March 30 2009 •  comments

Do you ever wake up in the morning, coiff your military haircut, spark up a cigar and think, "Damn, I look just like the Duke!"? If so, we...Read more

Military History Commander: Europe at War Preview

Kris Erickson • March 27 2009 •  comments

On April 17th, European PSP owners will be able to grab a new turn-based strategy game for the PSP called Military History Commander: Europe at War. The game...Read more

Victory in Utah Game Bill Debate

Kris Erickson • March 26 2009 •  comments

Remember that crazy video game labeling law that was the brainchild of disbarred attorney Jack Thompson? Well, common sense eventually prevailed and today the Governor of Utah struck...Read more

Sony Confirms Importance of Downloadable Games in 2009

Kris Erickson • March 26 2009 •  comments

Head of Marketing John Koller told journalists recently that he expects major growth in the market for downloadable games in the remainder of 2009. Sony's PlayStation Store, which...Read more

Valhalla Knights 2 Details Announced

Kris Erickson • March 25 2009 •  comments

We very much enjoyed the first Valhalla Knights outing on the PSP, calling it one of the standout original RPG titles to appear on the handheld. For that...Read more

No Gravity Review

Jason Wong • March 25 2009 •  comments

No Gravity: The Plague of Minds is a space shooter in the tradition of classics like Wing Commander, X-Wing vs Tie Fighter, and Rogue Squadron. It's a PSP...Read more

Street Fighter IV Dominates February Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • March 21 2009 •  comments

Many contenders entered the dojo this past month, but their bodies lie bruised and broken, with only one champion still standing. Combined sales of Street Fighter IV on...Read more

PSP Newest "Greatest Hits" Are Actually Great!

Kevin Brock • March 21 2009 •  comments

Sony announced at a press conference PSP's newest upcoming "Greatest Hits." The ironic twist about these "hits" - they're actually "great" games. "Continuing the momentum established last month...Read more

Disney Announces "Up" for the PSP

Kris Erickson • March 19 2009 •  comments

Disney and Pixar today announced a new multiplatform game called Up, which will be headed to just about every console imaginable, including the PSP. Up is based on...Read more

Oh No! iPhone Gets Paid DLC

Kris Erickson • March 17 2009 •  comments

Apple is very proud of their svelte little phone. The device has conquered markets that, as recently as 5 years ago, nobody would have deemed possible for the...Read more

Rockstar and Timbaland Announce Beaterator PSP

Kris Erickson • March 16 2009 •  comments

Hip Hop music producer Timbaland has teamed up with Rockstar games to bring a brand new music mixing title to the PSP called Beaterator. One-part track sequencer, one-part...Read more

Utah Game Advertising Bill is a Step Backwards

Kris Erickson • March 13 2009 •  comments

It is not only Great Britain that has taken an uninformed political stance against the video game industry. Yesterday the Utah Senate passed Bill HB 353, also called...Read more

CNN Blames Video Games for German School Killing

Kris Erickson • March 12 2009 •  comments

One day after a tragic school shooting in Germany, major media outlets are already trying to make a connection between the violence and video games. A front page...Read more

Is Casual the Way to Go in a Bad Economy?

Kris Erickson • March 12 2009 •  comments

After learning about Ubisoft's amazing 2008 financial results, we came to the conclusion that there was money to be made in casual games, sometimes derisively referred to as...Read more

Watch Battlestar Galactica, The Office on your PSP

Kris Erickson • March 11 2009 •  comments

If you have a television addiction like we do, you probably wish you could take your favorite shows with you at all times. Well thanks to a recent...Read more

Can Video Games Kill You?

Kris Erickson • March 10 2009 •  comments

The British government says that they can. A recent advertisement from the Department of Health depicts a child holding a PlayStation controller with the text "Risk an early...Read more

No Gravity Developer Interview

Kris Erickson • March 8 2009 •  comments

This week we got a chance to talk to the developers behind the PSP exclsuive title No Gravity: The Plague of Mind. This game, which is described as...Read more

Sony Planning Virtual Console Service for PSP?

Kris Erickson • March 5 2009 •  comments

Nintendo's Virtual Console allows Wii owners to download and enjoy classics from the golden age of 8- and 16-bit gaming. Amazingly, Nintendo has managed to release titles from...Read more

Digital Distribution, Episodic Content Hurting Retailers

Kris Erickson • March 4 2009 •  comments

The party may soon be over for video game retailers, who have enjoyed a long run of profitability spurred by the growing popularity of gaming and second-hand game...Read more

Harvest Moon Creator Doesn't Like Sequels

Kris Erickson • March 3 2009 •  comments

And he’s one to talk. According to Wikipedia, the venerable Harvest Moon franchise is now on its 20th title, with the upcoming Sugar Village headed for the PSP...Read more

Watchmen Graphic Novel, Now in Motion

Kris Erickson • March 2 2009 •  comments

Are you a big Watchmen fan? Then you are probably excited about the upcoming movie, and more than a little bit worried about the translation from graphic novel...Read more

God of War PSP Rumored to Get a Sequel

Jason Wong • February 28 2009 •  comments

Followers of the God of War series may now rejoice. Your blood sacrifices worked. Your prayers have been answered. Ares will grant his faithful worshipers yet another blood-filled...Read more

Sony Restructures, Names Stringer President

Kris Erickson • February 27 2009 •  comments

There were some big changes at Sony today, in the wake of disappointing third quarter results and ongoing uncertainty about the strength of the consumer electronics market. The...Read more

Mytran Wars Dev: We Pimped Game at Parties

Kris Erickson • February 27 2009 •  comments

PSP software development is an exciting place to be these days. With a firm committment by Sony to support third-party projects on the handheld, it represents a great...Read more

Metal Gear Touch Trailer Looks Terrible

Kris Erickson • February 26 2009 •  comments

We will admit that we felt a certain amount of jealousy when we heard that Konami's Metal Gear franchise would be making its way to the iPhone. Apple's...Read more

LittleBigPlanet PSP Announced

Jason Wong • February 26 2009 •  comments

LittleBigPlanet is coming to the PSP this Fall! The game will feature a new adventure with new PSP levels. It will allow players to create levels anywhere, anytime,...Read more

The PSP Renaissance: Risks and Opportunities

Kris Erickson • February 25 2009 •  comments

With rumors of a PSP successor looming ever closer, Sony has one more chance to revive the fortunes of its first handheld game system in Western markets. While...Read more

Motorstorm: Arctic Edge Confirmed for PSP

Kris Erickson • February 24 2009 •  comments

Insider leaks have fueled speculation for some time that Sony was planning to release a version of its popular off-road racer on the PSP handheld. Today we received...Read more

Sony Announces Assassin's Creed PSP

Kris Erickson • February 24 2009 •  comments

Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that an all new Assassin's Creed game will be coming to the PSP in 2009. Furthermore, the company plans to issue a special...Read more

San Andreas Stories is Fake, Fake, Fake

Kris Erickson • February 24 2009 •  comments

A listing for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Stories has been making the rounds on the Internet today, leading many to believe that Rockstar plans to bring the...Read more

Syphon Filter for $3 on PlayStation Store

Jason Wong • February 24 2009 •  comments

Here's a great find for the budget gamer looking to satisfy his classic game fix. The PS One title Syphon FIlter usually goes for $6 on the PlayStation...Read more

There is Big Money in Shovelware

Kris Erickson • February 23 2009 •  comments

Shovelware is difficult to define, but most gamers would say that they know it when they see it. The term used to refer to all of the extra...Read more

Rhythm of War: The Next Patapon?

Kris Erickson • February 18 2009 •  comments

Patapon was one of the most innovative games to come along in quite a while, and to the delight of PSP owners, it was exclusive to our handheld...Read more

Evidence Suggests Syphon Filter 5 Coming to PS3

Kris Erickson • February 16 2009 •  comments

Over the weekend, rumors surfaced that a long-running Playstation franchise might be getting a reboot on the PS3. Sony Bend is allegedly working on an unannounced Syphon Filter...Read more

PSP Hits 50 Million Sales Milestone

Kris Erickson • February 13 2009 •  comments

If there were any doubts still lingering about the PSP being a success in the hardware market, today’s announcement from Sony should quash them. The company announced that...Read more

Why is the PSP Such a Massive Success in Japan?

Kris Erickson • February 11 2009 •  comments

Sony may be struggling to wrest market share away from Nintendo in the handheld gaming space, but in at least one territory they have already achieved what some...Read more

What Does EA's Wii Strategy Mean for Gaming?

Kris Erickson • February 9 2009 •  comments

It took a global economic recession and sales in excess of 40 million units, before game publisher Electronic Arts sat up and paid attention to the Wii. But...Read more

Unbound Saga Coming to PSP Store

Kris Erickson • February 7 2009 •  comments

Vogster Entertainment has announced a brand new game for the PSP Store called Unbound Saga. Although the name doesn't provide any clues, Unbound Saga is actually a sidescrolling...Read more

Valentines Day Gifts for the Gamer in Your Life

Kris Erickson • February 5 2009 •  comments

Listen up geeks! Valentine's day is fast approaching, and that means we are about to be assaulted by an orgy of card-swapping, flower-giving, and chocolate gobbling. But it...Read more

iPhone Success is no Threat to PSP

Kris Erickson • February 3 2009 •  comments

Apple's iPhone has been a tremendously successful product. It has facilitated Apple's entry into two challenging new markets: mobile phones and video games. By all accounts, the Cuppertino...Read more

New Grand Theft Auto Headed to Handhelds?

Kris Erickson • February 2 2009 •  comments

In a recent audio interview with 1Up podcasters, a representative from Rockstar revealed that the company has yet another Grand Theft Auto game in the works, for a...Read more

Japanese Fan Threatens to Blow Up Hudson HQ

Kris Erickson • February 2 2009 •  comments

In video game fandom, there are different levels of obsession. There are what marketing execs often refer to as the “casual” demographic, who enjoy a good match of...Read more

Comic Con 2009: Gaming Highlights

Kris Erickson • January 30 2009 •  comments

We will be sending one of our team members to this year's Comic Con in New York City to cover the event from a gamer’s perspective. Comic Con...Read more

Sony Game Division Revenues Down for Q3 2008

Kris Erickson • January 29 2009 •  comments

Sony reported its third quarter financial results earlier today, and the picture is not pretty for the company’s usually profitable games division. Sales of all three major hardware...Read more

Euro Developer Says PSP Needs Sony Support

Kris Erickson • January 28 2009 •  comments

PSP hardware continues to sell in impressive numbers -- even outside of Japan -- but developers are skittish about making games for the system. In the United States,...Read more

Phantasy Star Portable English Trailer

Kris Erickson • January 28 2009 •  comments

Are you as curious as we are to check out the new Phantasy Star Portable from Sega? Well, a new english-language trailer has been released, and it reveals...Read more

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Announced

Jason Wong • January 28 2009 •  comments

Japanese software developer Aksys Games has officially announced Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP platforms. The game will be heading to...Read more

Loco Roco Goes Mobile

Kris Erickson • January 27 2009 •  comments

European mobile game developer Gamelion have created an official mobile version of the PSP title Loco Roco. This new mobile port is called Loco Roco Hi, and it...Read more

Indiana Jones PSP Debut Trailer

Kris Erickson • January 26 2009 •  comments

We hate to say it, George Lucas, but this new trailer for the upcoming PSP/Wii/DS title Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings looks like a lot more...Read more

The Digital Switch

Kevin Brock • January 23 2009 •  comments

On February 17, 2009 the United States will "switch" from an analog to digital broadcast. Hopefully, most of our viewers are aware of the switch from analog to...Read more

First Look at .hack//Link PSP Screenshots

Kris Erickson • January 23 2009 •  comments

Today we got our hands on some brand new artwork and screenshots for the upcoming manga adaptation of .hack//Link for the PSP. The game is in development by...Read more

Sony Expects $2.9 Billion Loss for 2008

Kris Erickson • January 22 2009 •  comments

Sony announced today that it will post its first net loss since 1995. For fiscal 2008, the company is projecting an operating loss of $2.86 billion USD before...Read more

Dragon Ball The Movie: The Game Announced

Kris Erickson • January 21 2009 •  comments

We aren't quite sure what to make of this new Dragon Ball: Evolution game from Namco based on the upcoming 20th Century Fox feature film of the same...Read more

Class of Heroes PSP: Preview and Details

Kris Erickson • January 21 2009 •  comments

Japanese RPG lovers rejoice! Boutique publisher Atlus USA is bringing over a new IP from Japan called Class of Heroes. It promises to be one of the most...Read more

WipeOut Pulse Going to PS2?

Kris Erickson • January 20 2009 •  comments

Sales of the old workhorse PS2 console may be slowing, but that isn't stopping Sony from porting additional games over from its newer consoles. According to sources in...Read more

PSP Firmware Update 5.03 Now Available

Kris Erickson • January 20 2009 •  comments

The PSP is going to get an official firmware update in the next few hours. The Director of Playstation Network Operations Eric Lempel revealed on the official blog...Read more

Flower Blooms on PSN Feb 12

Jason Wong • January 20 2009 •  comments

ThatGameCompany has done it again. If you've played its previous PSN game flOw, then you won't be surprised by their unique approach to avant-garde design that blends zen...Read more

Sega's MadWorld No Longer Wii Exclusive?

Kris Erickson • January 19 2009 •  comments

Sega's new action game Madworld might be coming to other platforms besides the Wii, according to a classification by the Australian ratings board. The listing on the official...Read more

NPD December Sales: PSP Outsells PS3

Kris Erickson • January 16 2009 •  comments

The NPD group has released its monthly video game sales data for North America. December is traditionally the strongest month for both hardware and software sales, and this...Read more

Persona PSP Announced by Atlus

Kris Erickson • January 16 2009 •  comments

Atlus has announced plans to bring one of its beloved RPG series to the PSP this spring. The first installment in the Persona franchise will arrive on the...Read more

Sony, Don't Ask Gamers What They Want

Kris Erickson • January 15 2009 •  comments

In preparation for a rumored successor to the PSP, Sony has been polling its customers to find out what features they would like to see in the new...Read more

.hack//Link announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • January 14 2009 •  comments

The most recent issue of Famitsu Magazine contains a real treat for anime fans. The long-running manga series .hack will get a PSP game later this year. The...Read more

Should Video Games Carry a Health Warning?

Kris Erickson • January 14 2009 •  comments

It seems that the political argument about the effects of video games continues to rage in Washington DC. According to US congressman Joe Baca, video games should come...Read more

Sony CES 2009 News Roundup

Kris Erickson • January 13 2009 •  comments

This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has come and gone, and hardware manufacturers from around the world have shown us some amazing new technology. Video games featured heavily...Read more

More Undead Knights Details

Kris Erickson • January 12 2009 •  comments

In a recent interview with Gamasutra, developer Kohei Shibata shared some of his thoughts about Tecmo's new PSP action title Undead Knights. The game features a novel twist...Read more

Pervy Golf Game Gets PSP Port

Kris Erickson • January 9 2009 •  comments

Pangya Golf is a Japanese title developed by Tecmo and currently available on the PC and Wii console. The game’s major claim to fame, apart from being a...Read more

PSP: Employee Training Device?

Kris Erickson • January 9 2009 •  comments

We can't decide if this sucks or rules, so maybe you can help us figure it out. Hilton Hotels (yes, that Hilton) have announced that the company will...Read more

Is the PSP Hurting the PS3?

Kris Erickson • January 8 2009 •  comments

Sony likes to refer to its lineup of video game consoles as a "family". But just like in a Wes Anderson movie, each member of the family has...Read more

Scrabble announced for PSP and DS

Kris Erickson • January 7 2009 •  comments

Electronic Arts today announced that it will be bringing a portable version of its Hasbro licensed Scrabble game to the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. The Vancouver-based publisher...Read more

Media Shake Up: EGM Closes Doors

Kris Erickson • January 7 2009 •  comments

Venerable magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly will finally shutter its doors after more than two decades of publication. The closure comes as part of a complex merger deal between...Read more

Gundam Senjou no Kizuna coming to PSP?

Kris Erickson • January 6 2009 •  comments

Back in 2006, Namco Bandai's Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield was the hottest thing to arrive in Japanese arcades. The pod-like game featured a fully immersive...Read more

Developer Says PSP Offers "Huge Opportunity"

Kris Erickson • January 5 2009 •  comments

Slitherine Software is a tiny development studio from Britain, but the owner of the company told gaming journalists recently that the PSP is actually the most profitable platform...Read more

Hackers Cause a Run on GripShift

Kris Erickson • January 4 2009 •  comments

Gamestop employees were probably feeling perplexed all around the country this weekend as would-be hackers descended on their stores looking for copies of an old PSP game called...Read more

Is PSP Piracy Increasing?

Kris Erickson • January 3 2009 •  comments

The Sony PSP has had its fair share of ups and downs, which is expected for the first generation of any given console. If the device has an...Read more

PETA is Back with More Political Gaming

Kris Erickson • December 27 2008 •  comments

Animal rights lobby group PETA has turned to video games to get its message out to an increasingly wired public. The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals is...Read more

Dissidia is Top Selling Game in Japan

Kris Erickson • December 27 2008 •  comments

It wasn't even close in Japan last week, as one game trounced all others for the top spot in the Media Create weekly sales charts. Final Fantasy: Dissidia...Read more

Loco Roco 2 Coming in February 2009

Kris Erickson • December 25 2008 •  comments

This December has been pretty rough for PSP owners in North America. Without a single hit game release in sight, many have left their PSP units to gather...Read more

Chinatown Wars Maker Says DS GTA "Bigger"

Kris Erickson • December 23 2008 •  comments

The Grand Theft Auto games on PSP were incredible in their detail and scope, but Rockstar says that the upcoming DS game will be even bigger. Grand Theft...Read more

PixelJunk Monsters Planned for PSP

Kris Erickson • December 23 2008 •  comments

Do you like Tower Defense? You know, that uber-addictive desktop flash game where you must build a fortress to survive wave after wave of marauding insect? Well, PixelJunk...Read more

Disgaea 2 Could be Coming to PSP

Kris Erickson • December 22 2008 •  comments

Japanese Magazine Gamewave is reporting that Disgaea 2 Portable is coming out in Japan soon. The game has a Japanese release date of March 26, 2009. So far,...Read more

PSP Loses Hardware Lead in Japan Thanks to DSi

Kris Erickson • December 22 2008 •  comments

For most of 2008, the PSP sold more units on a weekly basis than the Nintendo DS in Japan. Of course, the rest of the world is a...Read more

Hammerin' Hero Announced for North America

Kris Erickson • December 18 2008 •  comments

Japanese publisher Atlus today revealed an English-language localization of its cult platformer, Ikuze! Gen-San. The 2-D sidescroller will be renamed Hammerin’ Hero in the United States, as a...Read more

Konami Announces Metal Gear on iPhone

Kris Erickson • December 17 2008 •  comments

Japanese publisher Konami today announced that it will be bringing four of its "major franchises" to Apple’s innovative iPhone and iPod touch devices. The four games in development...Read more

PSP 4000 Unlikely

Kris Erickson • December 17 2008 •  comments

There has been a lot of baseless rumor and speculation going around over the past week about the possibility of yet another revision to the core PSP hardware....Read more

GameFlavor Network Hiring Assistant Editor

Kris Erickson • December 15 2008 •  comments

GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five days a week,...Read more

PSP Big Loser at 2008 VGAs

Kris Erickson • December 15 2008 •  comments

Last night on the Spike TV Video Game Awards there were some big winners, but the Sony PSP was not among them. Grand Theft Auto predictably took game...Read more

November NPD Results Show Growth For Sony

Kris Erickson • December 12 2008 •  comments

Sony hardware sales trailed all other platforms this past November, according to market analysts the NPD group. The PSP was the top-selling platform for the Sony brand in...Read more

Monster Hunter Tri Could be PSP Bound

Kris Erickson • December 10 2008 •  comments

Hold on to your hats, fanboys and girls. The hotly anticipated Monster Hunter 3, also known as Tri, may not be an exclusive Wii game after all. Capcom...Read more

Atari Shuns PSP, Says Download Games Possible

Kris Erickson • December 9 2008 •  comments

When Atari issued a list of its upcoming game releases for spring 2009, many were surprised that it did not contain a single PSP title. Ever since Sony...Read more

Tenchu 4 Coming in February

Kris Erickson • December 8 2008 •  comments

To Japan, that is. The ninja stealth game will be released in Japan on February 12. Tenchu 4 is actually a port of the recent Wii title called...Read more

New Metal Gear Game Could be Handheld

Kris Erickson • December 5 2008 •  comments

Kojima Productions and Konami are teasing a brand new game set in the Metal Gear universe. As with all teasers, however, we have been given precious little information...Read more

Highest Selling PSP Games in North America

Kris Erickson • December 2 2008 •  comments

2008 was a tremendous year for PSP owners, with some stellar titles released on the system. Even though there were few games, standout releases like Final Fantasy VII:...Read more

When will the PSP Get Trophies?

Kris Erickson • December 1 2008 •  comments

Like the fat kid on sports day, PSP owners are feeling a little bit left out when it comes to winning trophies on their favorite handheld. Trophies have...Read more

5 Black Friday Deals You Don't Want to Miss

Kris Erickson • November 27 2008 •  comments

Christmas is almost here and consumers all over the country are getting ready to stimulate the economy in a massive frenzy of buying. Gamers tend to be a...Read more

Great Advertising Opportunities Available on GameFlavor

Paul Sinclair • November 27 2008 •  comments

We currently have great advertising spaces available at affordable prices on the GameFlavor.com video game and technology network. The GameFlavor.com network consists of 6 independent sites including gameflavor.com,...Read more

Super Stardust Portable on PSN (In Europe ONLY)

Kris Erickson • November 26 2008 •  comments

We know a lot of our readers have been patiently waiting for this game, and for some of you the wait is finally over. European PSP owners got...Read more

Sony Says PSP Piracy on the Decline

Kris Erickson • November 25 2008 •  comments

Despite the recent news that peripheral maker Datel has found a way to hack the new PSP 3000, Sony remains confident that their hardware is resistant enough to...Read more

DiRT 2 Headed to PSP, DS

Kris Erickson • November 24 2008 •  comments

Last week, UK-based developers Codemasters announced that they are working on a sequel of their much-loved rally racing game DiRT (to find out how much we loved the...Read more

Sony Wants Rock Band, Guitar Hero on PSP

Kris Erickson • November 20 2008 •  comments

The worldwide music rhythm sensations Rock Band and Guitar Hero have touched down on just about every console imaginable, but inexplicably have passed over the PSP. In a...Read more

Sony Fined 18.5 Million in Patent Lawsuit

Kris Erickson • November 18 2008 •  comments

A judge found today that electronics giant Sony willfully infringed on a patent held by smaller US-based electronics company Agere Systems. Ownership of the patent, which describes aspects...Read more

PETA Protests Cooking Mama (Badly)

Kris Erickson • November 18 2008 •  comments

There are so many things wrong with this story we don't even know where to begin. Let's start by identifying the players involved: On one hand we have...Read more

Neverland Card Battles Demo Available

Kris Erickson • November 14 2008 •  comments

North American PSP owners can now download a demo of Neverland Card Battles, the PS2-era card battler from Yukes. What's more, the demo can be downloaded straight to...Read more

US Video Game Sales Charts for October 2008

Kris Erickson • November 14 2008 •  comments

Results for last month's video game hardware and software charts are in, giving us a better idea of how the holiday shopping season is shaping up for manufacturers....Read more

Apple Brags: iPhone Gaming Superior to PSP

Kris Erickson • November 12 2008 •  comments

Greg Joswiak eats, sleeps and breathes iPhone. As the Vice President of Product Marketing for Apple, he certainly should. However in his enthusiasm for all things Apple, he...Read more

Adhoc Party (Tunneling) Details

Kris Erickson • November 11 2008 •  comments

The PSP tunneling application, now called AdHoc Party, is currently undergoing public beta testing in Japan. This application allows players to connect with others from around the world...Read more

Soul Eater Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • November 7 2008 •  comments

http://www.pspworld.com/sony-psp/games/bleach-soul-carnival-review-009457.phpAnother high school brawler from Japan is headed to the PSP. In the wake of a series of commercially successful Bleach games, Namco Bandai has stepped into the...Read more

DSi Beats PSP in Japan Hardware Sales

Kris Erickson • November 6 2008 •  comments

Thanks to a new hardware revision, the PSP has been doing amazingly well in Japan over the past several weeks. In the first few days of its release,...Read more

Dissidia To Feature Optional Install

Kris Erickson • November 6 2008 •  comments

Sony has already given us the option to purchase and run first-party games directly from Memory stick. Now, Square Enix says that its upcoming fantasy brawler Dissidia will...Read more

Dissidia Soundtrack Announced

Kris Erickson • November 4 2008 •  comments

Do you like Final Fantasy? Do you like music? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you are undoubtedly part of the target market for...Read more

Portable 2nd G Will Tunnel Online Via PS3

Kris Erickson • November 2 2008 •  comments

Yes, Monster Hunter fans, you read that headline correctly. The latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly has confirmed that the next installment of Monster Hunter will feature online...Read more

PSP Dominates Hardware Sales in Japan for Second Week

Kris Erickson • October 31 2008 •  comments

The weekly Media Create sales numbers are in, and it is another massive victory for the PSP in Japan. Last week, Sony's handheld managed to sell a staggering...Read more

Is Sony Secretly Recalling the PSP-3000?

Kris Erickson • October 27 2008 •  comments

Following complaints about visible scanlines in the new PSP 3000, it appears that Sony could be taking steps to address the issue, in the form of a widespread...Read more

K-Mart Fined for Breaking Street Date?

Kris Erickson • October 27 2008 •  comments

We love it when large retailers break street date on popular games and hardware, but the corporations behind these products? Not so much. Mega retailer K-Mart now faces...Read more

Sony Profits Down, PSP Sales Up

Kris Erickson • October 24 2008 •  comments

Sony may have experienced weaker earnings this year overall, but at least the PSP division is exceeding company expectations. Yesterday the company revised its annual earnings forecast down...Read more

GameFlavor.com Looking For Online Ad Sales Executive/Outside Sales

Paul Sinclair • October 23 2008 •  comments

Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five...Read more

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Extended Trailer

Kris Erickson • October 23 2008 •  comments

Koei boss Kenji Matsubara has already publicly stated that his company wants a piece of the Monster Hunter action. That is, he'd like to see one of Koei's...Read more

Tom Clancy's EndWar Comes to PSP November 4

Kris Erickson • October 22 2008 •  comments

Wow, that was quick. It was only last week that the PSP version of Tom Clancy's End War was announced. Now, we have been given a release date,...Read more

GameFlavor.com - Assistant Editor/SEO Required P/T

Paul Sinclair • October 21 2008 •  comments

Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five...Read more

PSP Tops Japanese Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • October 21 2008 •  comments

The release of Sony's PSP 3000 sparked a surge at retail in Japan last week, as consumers snapped up the new console with enthusiasm. Recent survey data from...Read more

Hackers Release Custom Firmware 5.0

Kris Erickson • October 20 2008 •  comments

Hackers scored another win against Sony over the weekend, as word spread that a custom version of Firmware 5.0 was available for download. Underground coder Dark Alex was...Read more

North American Hardware Sales for September 2008

Kris Erickson • October 17 2008 •  comments

The NPD sales figures for September 2008 have been released, and they aren't pretty for Sony. During the last month in North America, the Xbox 360 sold a...Read more

LittleBigPlanet on PSP: Some Possibilities

Kris Erickson • October 15 2008 •  comments

Sources from inside Sony and from the gaming press are suggesting that a portable version of LittleBigPlanet is in the works. Evidently, Studio Liverpool is behind the project,...Read more

Dissidia, Idolmaster Pick Up Awards at TGS

Kris Erickson • October 15 2008 •  comments

The votes have been tallied, and the panel of judges has made its decision. Many games vied for the much-prized title of "Best in Show" at this year's...Read more

List of All PSP Games Available on PSP Store

Kris Erickson • October 15 2008 •  comments

Firmware version 5.0 launched today, and along with it access to the Playstation Store direct from the PSP. So far, the store is working great. Later today, you...Read more

LocoRoco 2 TGS Trailer

Kris Erickson • October 14 2008 •  comments

One of the games that impressed attendees the most at the Tokyo Game Show this year was LocoRoco 2. Journalists praised the game's cutesy art style which, while...Read more

PS3 Will Unlock Extra Content in Resistance Retribution

Kris Erickson • October 11 2008 •  comments

When the PSP was first announced back in 2003, one of the first things gamers wanted to know was whether the device would connect to the PS2 or...Read more

Undead Knights Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • October 10 2008 •  comments

There is a certain soft spot in our hearts for the only zombie action game so far released on the PSP, Infected. That game combined frantic third-person shooting...Read more

PSP Store to Include Full Retail Releases

Kris Erickson • October 10 2008 •  comments

The PSP will soon be getting full Playstation Store connectivity, and we have additional details on what these improvements will look like when the new system launches on...Read more

Resistance Retribution Will Support DualShock 3

Kris Erickson • October 9 2008 •  comments

One of the longest gripes of PSP owners has been the lack of a second analog stick on the handheld. Now, Sony is set to remedy the situation...Read more

Tir Na Nog RPG Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • October 7 2008 •  comments

In Irish mythology, the Tir Na Nog is an mysterious realm that lies off of the Western edge of the map, occupied by the forever young and visited...Read more

PSP 3000 Coming Bundled in North America

Kris Erickson • October 7 2008 •  comments

The PSP 3000 model will be here in exactly one week's time (October 14), but customers who want to get their hands on the new and improved model...Read more

GameFlavor.com Getting a Fresh Look: Designer Wanted

Paul Sinclair • October 6 2008 •  comments

2008 is definitely turning out to be an exciting year for all, including for us here at GameFlavor. We're still working hard behind the scenes with the upcoming...Read more

Does the Nintendo DSi Provide Competiton for Sony?

Kris Erickson • October 2 2008 •  comments

Nintendo today announced a successor to the current generation of DS hardware, called the DSi. Rather than a complete step forward, the DSi is more of a half-step....Read more

Crazy Shooter Rei Choaniki Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • October 2 2008 •  comments

Twitch-happy shooter fans, uh, rejoice? Japanese developer GungHo has announced a new PSP game called Rei Choaniki, due in early 2009. It is a classic 2D shooter in...Read more

Sony Japan Planning 3 New Mystery PSP Titles

Kris Erickson • September 30 2008 •  comments

The Tokyo Game Show is nearly upon us, but the wait just became a bit tougher to endure today, as Sony revealed that they will be showing 3...Read more

PSP Firmware 5.0 Coming, Adds New Features

Kris Erickson • September 29 2008 •  comments

Video game developers always get their hands on new firmware versions before the public, so that they can make sure their games support the newest features. A leak...Read more

First Ushiro PSP Screenshots

Kris Erickson • September 26 2008 •  comments

What a long way developers have come with their use of the PSP harware. Recent games like God of War: Chains of Olympus and Crisis Core have pushed...Read more

Cardboard Senki Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • September 25 2008 •  comments

Japanese developers Level 5 made a number of exciting new game announcements this week. The latest title announced for the PSP is a quirky RPG game called "Cardboard...Read more

Ushiro Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • September 25 2008 •  comments

Japanese developer Level-5 has announced a new game called Ushiro for the PSP. Level 5 is best known for their work on the Jeanne d'Arc tactical RPG and...Read more

Is Xbox Live Killing the PSP?

Kris Erickson • September 23 2008 •  comments

When looking at all of the support the PSP has received in Japan, it is easy for us here in North America to feel a little bit left...Read more

Activision Suing Game Pirate

Kris Erickson • September 22 2008 •  comments

In a move taken directly from the RIAA playbook, U.S. games publisher Activision has taken legal action against someone accused of helping to pirate their game, Call of...Read more

Capcom to Show Devil Kings PSP at TGS

Kris Erickson • September 22 2008 •  comments

With the Tokyo Game Show just around the corner, there are some exciting announcements coming up for PSP owners. Last week, we heard that Square Enix will be...Read more

Get Your Brain On With This Week's PSN Update

Kris Erickson • September 19 2008 •  comments

Well, now we've all gone back to school and had to put our thinking caps on, it might be time to pop in some more -- how should...Read more

Rumor: Super Stardust Portable on PSP in November

Philip Witowski • September 18 2008 •  comments

The popular Super Stardust HD on Playstation 3 is headed to the PSP on November 20th, according to Play-Asia. Redubbed Super Stardust Portable for the PSP, this popular...Read more

Cabela's Legendary Adventures Ships for PSP

Kris Erickson • September 17 2008 •  comments

There isn't much remaining on the release calendar to look forward to in September, unless you enjoy hunting down and slaughtering endangered species, that is. Activision today announced...Read more

Samurai Showdown Anthology Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • September 12 2008 •  comments

Ignition Entertainment and SNK Playmore today announced the upcoming European release of Samurai Showdown Anthology for the PSP. The anthology will contain all 6 major titles from this...Read more

PSP Outsells Other Sony Consoles in August

Kris Erickson • September 12 2008 •  comments

The NPD group has released its monthly summary of hardware and software sales for the month of August. Both the Nintendo Wii and DS continue to sell in...Read more

Koei Announces Dynasty Warriors: Multi Raid for PSP

Kris Erickson • September 12 2008 •  comments

Yesterday, we reported on news that Koei, the Japanese developer of the Dynasty Warriors series, has plans to release a cooperative multiplayer title on the PSP. There was...Read more

Rumor: Motorstorm Headed to PSP

Kris Erickson • September 10 2008 •  comments

European video game retailer GAME has fueled rumors today that Sony is planning to release a version of Motorstorm on the PSP. According to dutch blog PS3life, the...Read more

GameFlavor.com Looking For Online Ad Sales Executive/Outside Sales/SEO

Paul Sinclair • September 10 2008 •  comments

Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five...Read more

Koei Has Big Plans for the PSP

Kris Erickson • September 9 2008 •  comments

After the runaway success that Capcom has enjoyed with their Monster Hunter franschise, other Japanese software publishers have taken notice of the PSP. Sega's Phantasy Star Portable has...Read more

D3 Publishers Issuing Classic Games Via Download

Kris Erickson • September 9 2008 •  comments

The PSP has always had its feet planted in two separate eras. On one hand, the device comes equipped with an expandable memory slot for flash storage. On...Read more

Square Enix Reveals TGS 2008 Lineup

Kris Erickson • September 8 2008 •  comments

The Tokyo Game Show, which is set to begin on October 10, is to the country of Japan what E3 is to America and Leipzig is to Europe....Read more

Neverland Card Battles Gets Official Site and Trailer

Kris Erickson • September 8 2008 •  comments

Published by YUKE'S Company of America, Neverland Card Battles is the latest entry into the card turn based strategy genre on the PSP. The game was originally published...Read more

Football Manager 2009 Gets More Views Than Dramatic Hamster

Kris Erickson • September 5 2008 •  comments

OK, maybe not that many views. But the tactical soccer club simulator from Sega Europe did manage to snag a healthy 165,000 pairs of eyeballs over the previous...Read more

PSN Download Packs Coming to UMD

Kris Erickson • September 4 2008 •  comments

It seems that the Sony consumer base is not completely ready to embrace digital downloads, at least according to company executives. The company today annnounced that it will...Read more

PSP World Looking For Writers

Kris Erickson • September 4 2008 •  comments

PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. The GameFlavor Network is one of the...Read more

Sony: PSP-3000 Battery Life Will Be 4-6 Hours

Kris Erickson • September 3 2008 •  comments

Following the recent announcement of the PSP-3000, also dubbed the PSP-"Brite" for its more vibrant screen, there has been some speculation about the potential battery drain caused by...Read more

PS3 Will Tunnel Multiplayer PSP Games

Kris Erickson • September 2 2008 •  comments

At the company's Year End Strategy Conference in Japan, Sony revealed a number of improvements coming to the PSP, including wireless Playstation Store Access. The company also announced...Read more

Sony: Wireless Playstation Store Access Coming

Kris Erickson • September 2 2008 •  comments

Currently, PSP owners are feeling a little bit left out in the cold when it comes to the Playstation Store. The online download service has lots of great...Read more

Rating Application Reveals Indiana Jones PSP

Kris Erickson • August 28 2008 •  comments

Note to sneaky developers: You can't hide anything from us. New games have to be submitted months in advance of publication for ratings and reviews by boards like...Read more

PSP Support Slim at PAX 2008

Kris Erickson • August 27 2008 •  comments

Sony has announced the games that it will be formally showing this year at the Penny Arcade Expo, and there is only one PSP game on the list....Read more

Will the PSP-3000 Defeat Homebrew?

Kris Erickson • August 26 2008 •  comments

Unauthorized hacking of the PSP has been a serious problem for Sony ever since enterprising hackers managed to run unsigned code on the PSP-1000 back in 2005. The...Read more

Resistance: Retribution Wins "Best of Show" at Leipzig

Kris Erickson • August 25 2008 •  comments

Well, the Leipzig game conference is wrapping up in Germany, and like every big industry event, gamers are left debating the winners and losers. Conference organizers have made...Read more

GameFlavor.com Looking For New Business Developer/SEO

Paul Sinclair • August 24 2008 •  comments

As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, Xboxist and now DS Village, continues to grow and expand, we have found ourselves in need of...Read more

PSP 3000 Comparison Pictures

Kris Erickson • August 22 2008 •  comments

Famitsu Magazine sent some ninjas to infiltrate Sony headqarters in Japan, and they were able to bring back these comparison shots depicting the difference between the PSP-2000 series...Read more

New PSP-3000 Model Officially Announced

Kevin Brock • August 20 2008 •  comments

While we have long suspected that they were working on a new version of the PSP, Sony has officially announced the new hardware at the Leipzig Gaming Conference,...Read more

Crisis Core Continues to Dominate UK Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • August 19 2008 •  comments

European gamers can't get enough of the Final Fantasy VII spinoff from Square Enix. The game continued to dominate the sales charts in the UK this week, beating...Read more

Final Fantasy Agito XIII Details Emerge, Includes Online Multiplayer

Kris Erickson • August 17 2008 •  comments

The most recent issue of Famitsu contains quite a few interesting details about the upcoming PSP game Final Fantasy Agito XIII. The title began life as a mobile...Read more

PSP Outsells Xbox 360 in July, Nintendo Still On Top

Kris Erickson • August 15 2008 •  comments

The NPD group has published the monthly hardware and software sales figures for July. Last month in the United States, the PS3 sold more units than the Xbox...Read more

That's Cold: Activision-Blizzard Cuts 100 Jobs from Radical Entertainment

Kris Erickson • August 14 2008 •  comments

One of the casualties of the recent Activision/Vivendi merger is Radical Entertainment, based out of Vancouver, Canada. The developer behind upcoming games Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant and...Read more

Underwater Wars Announced for PSP

Kris Erickson • August 13 2008 •  comments

Russian game developers Biart Studios have announecd that their upcoming console shooter Underwater Wars will also make an appearance on the PSP. Underwater Wars is a 3rd-person action...Read more

Chotto Shot Dangerous? Sony Issues Product Recall

Kris Erickson • August 12 2008 •  comments

Last week we reported that Sony will not be bringing the Chotto Shot camera to North America due to quality issues. We interpreted that to mean that the...Read more

DJ Max Fever Announced for North America

Kris Erickson • August 12 2008 •  comments

One of the biggest gaming sensations from South Korea, Pentavision's DJ Max Portable, is finally coming to the United States. The rhythm-based DJ game sold a zillion copies...Read more

Phantasy Star Portable Sells 500,000 Copies in Japan

Kris Erickson • August 11 2008 •  comments

The PSP has been a massive success for Sony in Japan, with hardware sales recently eclipsing those of the Nintendo DS (Japan is the only territory where this...Read more

CARDinal Arc Coming to PSP in October

Kris Erickson • August 7 2008 •  comments

Cardinal Arc Portable is actually a card-based RPG fighter, Get it? YUKE's of America announced today that a PSP version of the Japanese PS2 title, Cardinal Arc: The...Read more

Good News and Bad News for N+ Fans

Kris Erickson • August 7 2008 •  comments

We'll start with the bad news first: fans who have been waiting to get their hands on the ninja-themed platformer from Atari will have to wait a...Read more

Parasite Eve 3rd Birthday Screens

Kris Erickson • August 5 2008 •  comments

Would you like to know what the newly announced Parasite Eve project is going to look like on the PSP? Of course you would. Square Enix released a...Read more

Destroy All Humans Cancelled

Kris Erickson • August 4 2008 •  comments

Despite a string of new titles announced for the PSP by Japanese publisher Square Enix, other publishers are not so bullish on the handheld. THQ announced today that...Read more

Square Enix PSP News Roundup

Kris Erickson • August 4 2008 •  comments

Square Enix has stepped up to show their continued support for the PSP. At their exclusive press event this past wekeend, the Japanese publisher unveiled some big plans...Read more

Phantasy Star Portable Boosts PSP Sales in Japan

Kris Erickson • August 1 2008 •  comments

In its first day on sale, the team-based RPG from Sega managed to sell 217,000 copies in Japan. This is just shy of the record set by Monster...Read more

Talk Mobile Devices on the GameFlavor Message Boards!

Kris Erickson • July 28 2008 •  comments

The way we play video games is changing. For the longest time, the gaming options on mobile phones were limited to basic distractions, with difficult controls and tiny...Read more

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