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Sony backing PSP for ten years

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:55:07 -0400

Sony has revealed its intention to revitalize the development community for its PlayStation Portable console, with plans to back the handheld gaming system for the next ten years. Speaking with Pocket Gamer, Sony Europe's Vice President of Publish...

Firmware v4.00 update details

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:31:12 -0400

Eric Lempel has posted an update on the Official PS Blog for PSP owners interested in what would be included in the next firmware upgrade. The PSP which is already coming up on the big v4.00 is expected to see increased functionality within its Googl...

Crisis Core: FFVII bundle heads to Europe

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:26:30 -0400

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has teamed up with Square-Enix to release a limited edition PSP bundle in the region to celebrate the launch of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII later this month. Due out alongside the game on June 20, the b...

Ubisoft still backing the PSP

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:49:10 -0400

French publisher Ubisoft has said that it is still highly supportive of Sony's PlayStation Portable system, maintaining its belief that the portable gaming device continues to hold a "unique" place within the market. Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz, a...

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Cheats

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Hints and Tips Unlocking New Game+ Option: In order to unlock New Game+, simply complete the game once and save your progress once the ending cinematic and credits have finished. This mode allows gamers to play th...

Echochrome, Patapon devs to appear at Develop in July

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:43:15 -0400

echochrome

The creative minds behind hit titles Patapon and Echochrome have confirmed that they have signed to appear at the forthcoming Develop conference in July. Junichi Yoshizama of Sony Worldwide Studios Japan will front a discussion on the PlayStation...

Crisis Core: FFVII sales top one million

Tue, 27 May 2008 04:55:00 -0400

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Square Enix has announced that Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for the PlayStation Portable has surpassed the one million sales mark. The game sold through 800,000 units in Japan, shifting a further 450,000 copies in North American territories, br...

Monster Hunter 2nd G sales top two million

Thu, 22 May 2008 07:05:27 -0400

Sales of Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G in Japan have eclipsed the two million mark since launching in the territory on March 27. The PlayStation Portable title sold through 53,000 copies in Japan for the week ended May 18, bringing its do...

Madden NFL 2009 PSP Bundle

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:42:37 -0400

EA Sports and Sony are teaming up to bring you one of the premiere limited edition bundles for the PlayStation Portable. So far consumers have had the opportunity to pick up an ice silver Daxter, a ceramic white Star Wars, soon to be a red God of War...

PSP maintains lead in Japan

Sat, 17 May 2008 05:52:19 -0400

The latest Media Create data from Japan displays yet another successful week for Sony's PlayStation Portable system, as it continues to outpace rival machines by a comfortable margin. The portable gaming device sold 89,884 units for the week ended...

Secret Agent Clank has gone gold

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:51 -0400

Secret Agent Clank

For those of you who love everything Ratchet & Clank, you'll be happy to know that the latest instalment in the series, Secret Agent Clank, has officially gone gold. Essentially, this means you can expect no delays from its expected release d...

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII dated for Europe

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:38:17 -0400

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Square Enix announced today that Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for the PlayStation Portable would be released across Europe on June 20, 2008. Crisis Core serves as the prequel to 1997's Final Fantasy VII on the original PlayStation, taking place ...

PSP needs more games in Europe, admits Reeves

Sat, 10 May 2008 05:42:38 -0400

David Reeves, the President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), has expressed his desire to see more software released for the PlayStation Portable in the territory. Publisher release schedules reveal little in the way of new titles for ...

B-Boy coming to North America this summer

Tue, 06 May 2008 05:19:11 -0400

B-Boy

South Peak Games announced this morning that it will distribute B-Boy for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable this summer in North America. B-Boy will allow gamers to prove their skills as they face the world's greatest breakdancers. "...

Ghostbusters to be released on PSP?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:40:32 -0400

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Following the announcement of the upcoming Ghostbusters videogame for every major console and handheld device, many gamers were left surprised at the omission of a PlayStation Portable version of the highly anticipated title. However, this may be...

Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant announced

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:57:21 -0400

Unofficial Sony mascot Crash Bandicoot will be appearing in a brand new title for multiple platforms later this year, Sierra Entertainment confirmed this week. Developed by Radical Entertainment, Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant sees the revival ...

Japan: PSP leads hardware for another week

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:53:55 -0400

Weekly sales of Sony's PlayStation Portable in Japan continue to lead hardware in the region for another week running, according to the latest data from Media Create. The handheld sold 85,421 units for the week ended April 20, as Japanese consume...

Monster Hunter 2nd G shipments top two million

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:25:38 -0400

The latest entry in the Capcom's Monster Hunter series - Monster Hunter 2nd G - has shipped over two million units in Japan, the company announced today. The milestone marks the first instance where a PlayStation Portable title has reached over tw...

PSP continues dominance in Japan

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:18:31 -0400

Sony's PlayStation Portable has continued to maintain its lead in the Japanese hardware battle for another week running, according to the latest data from Media Create. The handheld console sold 85,271 units for the week ended April 14, outselling...

Sony dates key PSP summer releases

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:28:17 -0400

Sony has confirmed release dates for a number of upcoming PlayStation Portable titles scheduled to hit shops this summer. First up is quirky mannequin romp Echochrome, which will be released on June 6. ATV Offroad Fury Pro will follow on June 18, ...