Earlier this week, a Californian-based blogger pointed an accusatory finger at Sony’s new PSP hope LocoRoco, accusing the game of being blatantly racist due to the inclusion of Golliwog type characters (see picture to the right).
Sony's alternative to the Slingbox, but can it justify the high price tag?
7000 titles, the Internet screams! Awaiting confirmation, Sony says. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! Humm...
Sony will re-release an estimated 7000 PSone titles by the end of next year that will run on PlayStation Portable's PSone emulator. That's according to the UK's PSP Magazine, which says that Sony has confirmed the first wave of titles and the 7000-game figure.
Original PlayStation games on a PSP? Sony says we’ll have them before the end of next year.
PSP too.. and something about football...
Glory, glory, hallelujah - golden PSP news inside.
Japanese gaming bible Famitsu has reported on the first details of the follow up to the must-have PSP version of Namco's Ridge Racers.
This is becoming a regular thing again! We've posted a new review, this time of the PSP version of PoPoLoCrois .
buy stuff! PoPoLoCrois was originally released on the Playstation One in Japan in 1996, spawning a long-running anime series, although it was never released outside of Japan - until now as it has now been localised and reborn for Sony's PSP handheld.
Following the recent high profile announcements of Mercury Meltdown and Blade Dancer, both for the PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable), Ignition Entertainment is pleased to confirm the extension to the exclusive Publishing Deal that will ensure that SNK Playmore titles will continue to enjoy a dedicated European release.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has posted a new job advertisement which suggests that a next-gen instalment in the WipEout series is on the way. The ad, which can be found on the Datascope website , is for a senior / lead designer who will "have a key role in realising future iterations of WipEout on PSP and PS3."
Pinnacle’s Mobile Media Organizer is intended to help you collate all the various tunes, movie clips and photos you have on your computer and transfer them to a portable media device.
London, England. 26th June 2006. Video games developer and publisher Atari today announced it is showcasing their highly anticipated racing game for Xbox 360, Test Drive Unlimited, at Max Power Live between 30th June and 2nd July 2006.
Major upscaling for Sony portable around the corner.
The original World Tour Soccer - a rebadging of the console This Is Football series - arrived ahead of both Pro Evolution Soccer 5, which currently stands tallest amongst handheld football games, and won plaudits for its accessibility.
SUNNYVALE, Calif - June 27, 2006 — Capcom® , a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, in partnership with Manga Entertainment today released Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Moves to 360, Rev, PC and PSP.
Comyer Technology's PowerBaby will be made exclusively available through London Apple reseller, Square Group this week. It's a portable iPod recharging device that carries extra functions.
LocoRoco, PSP | Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? Nintendo DS | New Super Mario Bros, Nintendo DS
The PSP has quickly built up a range of quirky Japanese RPGs, but not an essential one thus far. Ignition are confident, however, that Blade Dancer will become the RPG of choice for European PSP gamers.
Ignition Entertainment has announced plans to publish Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light on PSP this autumn. You may recall we wrote about it when developer Sony (working with Hit Maker) first announced it last year.
Consumers complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about the series of ads for the portable console system, which included phrases such as 'Strong language and scenes of a sexual nature here', 'Saucy emails won't get you fired here' and 'Your girlfriend's white bits here'.
Ignition Entertainment have announced they will be publishing Blade Dancer , a PSP-exclusive game developed by Hit Maker Co Ltd and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios JAPAN studio.
Developed by Hit Maker Co. Ltd, and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios JAPAN studio, Blade Dancer™ is a PSP™ exclusive 3D role playing game, which is among the first of this genre to adopt a dynamic multi-player system.
LocoRoco is a PSP essential and the perfect antidote to the current overkill of driving and shooting fests.
Matt Chapman, vnunet.com , Thursday 22 June 2006 at 00:00:00 References to 'girlfriend's white bits' deemed 'bawdy' but not offensive Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has overturned a number of complaints directed at a recent PlayStation Portable poster campaign. Consumers complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about the series of ads... > Read the full
Consumers complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about the series of ads for the portable console system, which included phrases such as 'Strong language and scenes of a sexual nature here', 'Saucy emails won't get you fired here' and 'Your girlfriend's white bits here'.
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that a recent PSP poster campaign wasn't all that naughty despite receiving 45 complaints, and that Sony shouldn't be punished as a result.
Planet PSP, a software package for Sony's portable based on the Lonely Planet travel guides, has been renamed Passport To... and will be released on September 15th.
Sony has escaped a ban on ads for its PlayStation Portable console despite 45 complaints that they used offensive and anti-social language.
The Advertising Standards Authority has decided not to take any action against Sony for producing a series of poster ads for the PSP which received 45 complaints.
Complainants should "take a running jump here"
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Reengineered from the ground up for Sony and Microsoft’s next-generation consoles, Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail.
PSP GTA screeches its way in to the living room, but has it lost or gained any sheen in the transition?
Los Angeles, Calif., June 15, 2006 - Just in time for Disney.Pixar's summer film, Cars, Pelican's accessory line for the video game inspired by the film zooms onto store shelves this week with controllers for Sony ® PlayStation ® 2 and Nintendo GameCube TM . There's also a hip line of gadgets including Cars branded Face Armor for the Sony PSP, and a Roadway Kit; complete with a quick charging DC
Before the 21st James Bond film is even out in theatres, plans are well underway for the various home entertainment releases. MI6 has learned that "Casino Royale" will be released simultaneously on DVD, PlayStation Portable (PSP) UMD and Sony's new high-definition format Blu-Ray on 22nd May 2007. Sources say that it is unlikely that the film will appear on the rival HD-DVD format.
LocoRoco is a PSP essential and the perfect antidote to the current overkill of driving and shooting fests.
10th Anniversary Edition canned
Clearly pleased with sales figures for Lemmings on PSP, Sony have decided to unleash the critters on PlayStation 2 for the first time.
Portable gaming, gadgets and accessories without the sour-face sales staff.
LYON, FRANCE – 15 June 2006 – Atari announced today that Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 is currently in development for Sony PSP TM (PlayStation® Portable) and Nintendo DS™ by Tate Interactive and Mistic Software respectively.
Gamasutra has noticed that Sony Japan have announced a LocoRoco -themed PSP bundle, due for release on July 13. The pack will include a LocoRoco box, either a white or black PSP and all the usual bits and pieces.
As the Nintendo DS continues to outsell the PSP by a healthy margin in Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment has announced plans to launch a new Loco Roco-themed hardware bundle.
PSP, digicams, games and such. If you would like to comment on this article, then you must be logged in! PSP vending machine! Wtf!??!
The DS Lite, the smaller, lighter and brighter version of Nintendo's original dual screen handheld, is proving just as popular as its predecessor in the US - where more than 135,000 units have been sold in just two days.
Ignition Entertainment has confirmed a September release for its latest PSP title, Mercury Meltdown, with development on the sequel to Archer Maclean's Mercury apparently unaffected by the resignation of its creative director.
Ignition Studio Manager Edward Bradley reckons that Mercury could end up on next-gen game consoles as well as its current PSP home - and hasn't ruled out the possibility of it turning up on Xbox Live Arcade either.
UK developer Kuju has announced that its Brighton studio is working on the next EyeToy title for Sony, the sports-themed EyeToy: Play Sports, which is due to be released later this year.
Ignition have announced Mercury Meltdown , the sequel to the PSP puzzle game Archer Maclean's Mercury . Due out in September, the sequel will feature more than 160 levels as well as support for downloadable content via Sony's PSP website, as well as support for new two-player wireless modes.
Football is once again dominating the charts this week, with EA's FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 back in first place despite an overall slump brought on by a combination of warm weather and World Cup excitement.
Blaze launches Pro Audio Sound System and Protector Case for PSP – high-quality sound system that doubles as a protective case. Limited Edition - includes Xploder Music Studio for PSP.
Ignition Entertainment Ltd is today pleased to announce the sequel to the highly acclaimed PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) exclusive Archer Maclean’s™ Mercury™.
MAX Media Dock is the most exciting utility ever created for the Sony PSP. With MAX Media Dock , you can connect any Compact Flash card and even micro hard drives to your Sony handheld.
Why does the industry praise Sony for announcing they're doing the same thing as Nokia, when Nokia were shot down in flames?
So the media welcome Sony's online distribution of old PlayStation games, but have poured scorn on Nokia's attempt to do the same with old N-Gage titles?
Football is once again dominating the charts this week, with EA's FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 back in first place despite an overall slump brought on by a combination of warm weather and World Cup excitement.
But is it even needed? The awkward lapdog that is the Internet rumour constantly humps the many legs of the gaming and often takes grip well enough to remain latched on until it comes good. Comes good with its rumours you understand, not... Well it was a rubbish analogy anyway.
Nintendo officially launched the DS Lite in North America on Sunday with a midnight opening event at its Nintendo World store in the Rockefeller Centre in New York.
Hong Kong, 12th June, 2006 - Renchi.com ( www.renchi.com ) - a leading import video games, consoles and game gear retailer, brings you a list of over 50 (and counting) Nintendo DS Lite accessories.
LONDON, UK , 12th June 2006 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world's leading interactive entertainment software company today announced plans to co-publish with Namco Bandai Games Inc. a racing game based on Universal Pictures' upcoming summer feature film release "The Fast and the Furious:Tokyo Drift".
Criticised in some quarters for an over-reliance on pointing the way - with clearly marked grapple-points, telegraphed jumps, simple puzzles and tap-along action sequences - the reality was that it harnessed these things to escape the traditional grid-layout 3D platform template with so much aplomb that we barely noticed the change.
Big slam from European arm
He survived the Dunblane massacre, turned his back on Rangers and carries the nation's hopes at Wimbledon. Andy Murray talks to Mark Honigsbaum.
He survived the Dunblane massacre when he was nine, turned his back on Glasgow Rangers as a schoolboy, and now, at 19, carries the hopes of a nation into Wimbledon. But can Andy Murray withstand so much expectation?
You need never miss a World Cup goal, the latest news or an EastEnders crisis ever again. For two new devices that will allow people to view their home TV from a foreign holiday have been launched in Britain
LYON, FRANCE – 8 June 2006 – Atari today announced that it is to distribute Thrillville throughout Europe and Asia. Published by Frontier Developments Ltd, the leading independent games developer headed by games industry pioneer David Braben, Thrillville is a new game scheduled for release for Christmas 2006 on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Sony PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) and
London – June 08th , 2006 - Midway Games Ltd., a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), today announced a European publishing agreement (excluding South Africa, Australia and New Zealand) for Myst™ on PSP, the latest version of the epic adventure from Cyan Worlds.
Handheld version out soon in PAL regions
(AFX) - Sony Corp.'s diminutive PlayStation Portable finally gets a decent turn-based military strategy game with "Field Commander" (T-rated, $39.99).
Similar games have been around for years on other systems, but anyone who''s ever wanted to wage war on their PSP was out of luck -- until now. "Field Commander" is not only a genre first for the PSP, it''s also a pretty darn good game for anyone who''d rather think first and shoot later.
Similar games have been around for years on other systems, but anyone who''s ever wanted to wage war on their PSP was out of luck -- until now. "Field Commander" is not only a genre first for the PSP, it''s also a pretty darn good game for anyone who''d rather think first and shoot later.
June 7th, 2006 - With MAX Media Dock for PSP, you can connect any Compact Flash card and even micro hard drives to your Sony handheld. Just snap the Media Dock unit into place, and you can attach a Compact Flash card of up to 4GB in size! MAX Media Dock provides a seamless storage solution too.
June 7th, 2006 - Ever had your PSP run out of power just as you reached the end-of-level boss? Ever had your blockbuster movie cut out on you as the plot reached its climax? Ever wished you had a spare to fall back on as your PSP’s rechargeable battery faded and died?
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese game software and console maker Nintendo Co. 7974.OS said on Wednesday it is unlikely to lose much money on the launch of its new "Wii" video game console, in sharp contrast to rival Sony Corp. 6758.T , which expects a hefty loss on the debut of its PlayStation 3.
Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, confirms that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will be released on Sony Portable (PSP) on Friday June 6th across all PAL territories.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese game software and console maker Nintendo Co. said on Wednesday it is unlikely to lose much money on the launch of its new "Wii" video game console, in sharp contrast to rival Sony Corp., which expects a hefty loss on the debut of its PlayStation 3.
San Francisco, CA - June 6, 2006 - Yuke's Company, Ltd., an established game development company based in Osaka, announced today that it has opened their first North American office, Yuke's Company of America.
Sony Computer Entertainment subsidiary SN Systems has announced a reduction in the price of its suite of development tools for the PlayStation 2, slicing a third off the cost with immediate effect.
Hitman and Her star in the All Formats chart.
Sony Europe's announced that the LocoRoco demo is now available through www.yourpsp.com , its regional website, giving players a taste of the tilt-controlled platform game that we've been thoroughly enjoying over the past few weeks.
An exclusive chance to try this massively anticipated, charming and original game before its release date!
While Sony's Playstation Portable (PSP) can play video stored on a Memory Stick, anyone who has tried to get this to work will testify to just how difficult it can be.
Sony have released the latest version of the PSP's firmware, update 2.71 and for those lucky enough to own a PSP a European demo of LocoRoco has also been released.
CAMBRIDGE, UK – June 5th, 2006 - Frontier Developments Ltd, the leading independent games developer headed by games industry pioneer David Braben, today announced Thrillville, its new game for Christmas 2006 on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Sony PSP™ and Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.
The continued strong sales of Nintendo's DS and DS Lite handheld consoles in Japan have brought the system to the verge of having sold 2.5 million units in the country in the latest set of regional hardware figures, with over a week left in the first half of the year.
Eurogamer : What was the original concept for the game? And when did you decide to adopt the tilt control system? Tsutomo Kuono : It's a game that's easy for everyone to understand - even people who don't play games regularly.
Sony has introduced new firmware for the PlayStation Portable, adding the facility to download demos straight to Memory Stick, and a TV service button to the system menu - tying in with today's UK launch of LocationFree TV.
Wireless TV on Sony handheld
Sony Japan have released a new downloadable demo for the PSP. The demo of カズオ ( Kazuo ), which requires the installation of the latest 2.71 firmware update , appears to be a Japanese version of Sudoku . To download the demo, go to the download page at Sony Japan and follow the instructions.
The latest firmware update dubbed 2.71 for Japanese PSP�s is now available to download. The update allows PSP users to download game demos direct from the PSP�s web browser and onto the units memory stick.
PlayStation Square - lifestyle accessories shop opens
The latest firmware update dubbed 2.71 for Japanese PSP's is now available to download. The update allows PSP users to download game demos direct from the PSP's web browser and onto the units memory stick.
UK peripherals specialist Pinpoint Consumer Electronics has launched a number of innovative new XBox 360 accessories from leading brand Nyko. The products add to the existing range of XBox 360 performance cables from Gamexpert, and Pinpoints’ portfolio of gaming and entertainment accessories across platforms including PSP, PS2, XBox, Gamecube, iPod and PC.
Sony's introduced new firmware for the PlayStation Portable adding a TV service button to the system menu - handy since LocationFree TV launched in the UK today.
Unannounced Ver. 2.71 to be exact
Conspiracy Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce the signing of Flipper Critters for Nintendo DS, from Hungarian developer, Zen Studios Ltd.