January 31, 2008
Filed under: Video, Star Ocean
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Japan is feasting on yet another Square Enix RPG, as the rest of us patiently wait for Square Enix to release … nay, announce the title for English release. This remake of the original Star Ocean features new enhanced graphics, and tons of cutscenes and voice acting to give it that special PSP feel. However, the incredible anime-esque nature will surely be a dividing factor for this game. Some will absolutely adore the style, while others will cringe, crying for something a bit more “mature.” Which side of the fence are you on?
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Filed under: Video, N
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It’s funny to see IGN’s new videos from N+. We mentioned it a while back — this game is notoriously hard. So, when we see the player of these videos struggle through the same levels we did, we can’t help but chuckle. It’s the kind of game that’ll either scare you away, or make you come begging for more. And, don’t forget the built-in level editor and networking mode, which allows you to create and share your own devilish creations with other PSP owners via Infrastructure. Not bad, huh?
Check out all of IGN’s videos here.
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Filed under: Homebrew
It didn’t take too long for the talented M33 team to release a custom version of Sony’s latest Skype-enabled firmware. With the new Network Update feature of these custom releases, homebrew users can simply update directly from their systems. However, those that aren’t fortunate enough to be near a wi-fi point can simply download the necessary files here. (But, considering Skype is the main benefit of 3.90, we think only those with reliable access to wireless internet will really download this update.)
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Filed under: Store
This week’s PLAYSTATION Store update features a surprise downloadable title: Neopets: Petpet Adventures sneaks onto the Store. This isn’t an original title. Rather, it’s a UMD game from a few years back that’s now available for $14.99. Reviews were rather mixed for the game, so unless you’re a fan of the virtual pet, chances are you won’t really find much incentive to download this.
Wallpapers for the game were also added in this week’s update.
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January 30, 2008
Filed under: News
It’s been a rough road for Sony. However, things are finally looking good for the Japanese electronics company. Sony’s third fiscal quarter had a 25% rise in net income to 200.2 billion yen ($1.9 billion) for the entire company. According to the
NY Times, the typically loss-driven games division also generated some profit due to reduced production costs.
In fact, PSP, has been outperforming even the expectations of the company. The original sales goal for the fiscal year 2007 (which ends in March) was 10 million. With such a positive response to the redesign, and a continuous streak of fantastic sales in Japan, the target has been raised 30 percent, to 13 million units.
With an ever-increasing line-up of games in the pipeline, including heavy hitters like God of War and Crisis Core, we’re certain that PSP’s momentum will carry far into Sony’s next fiscal year.
[Thanks, Michael A.! Via Engadget]
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Filed under: Store
Earlier, we reported that some users of the PLAYSTATION Store were unable to transfer content from their computers to their PSP systems. Looks like that’s finally been fixed in firmware 3.90. Many users are reporting on the PlayStation forums that their once defunct systems can now play with the rest of ‘em. Games like Beats and Syphon Filter: Combat Ops eagerly await those systems.
Supposedly, the fix only affects PSP-2000 systems, but it’s clear that each firmware update Sony releases fixes a few more issues that users are experiencing. Hopefully, PSP Fanboy readers afflicted with this mysterious glitch have found their woes alleviated.
[Thanks, Hashbrown_Hunter!]
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Filed under: News
It seems Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have
leaked out a bit of information regarding a PSP port of thatgamecompany’s title,
flOw. The game received warm reviews when it was released on the PlayStation Network last year and plays sort of like a nap — trust us, that’s a good thing. It’s very relaxing. The game will pop up as downloadable through the PlayStation Store sometime soon during the regular Thursday update.
[via Gamasutra]
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Filed under: Store
Japan’s PLAYSTATION Store has been updated yet again with a number of PS1 games. Most interesting on today’s update is Dezaemon Plus, a PS1 title that allows you to create your own shoot ‘em up game. Spencer from Siliconera laments that there is no online sharing mode added to this release, because being able to share your game creations would’ve have been quite awesome. Also available this week for 600 yen each:
- Dezaemon Plus
- Pro Mahjong Kiwame Plus
- Kuroi Hitomi no Noir ~ Cielgris Fantasm ~
- Block Kuzoshi
- WaiWai Kusayakyu
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Filed under: Fan Stuff
MTV and Sony Computer Entertainment America are teaming up to bring new UMD videos to the PSP. Get classic MTV series on your PSP for a new, low price of $15. Read more.
UMD is back! With the new, slimmer PSP with video-out, not only can you watch your movies on the go, you can display these UMD movies on your TV at full DVD resolution. With a new low price point, these UMD movies are quite tempting. Win all ten new releases, courtesy of SCEA. To enter, simply tell us what your favorite MTV show of all time is. The comment must be left before February 2nd, 5PM EST. You may enter only once. One winner will be selected in a random drawing. One Grand Prize Winner will receive one copy of every new release MTV UMD release (valued at $150 total). Click here for complete Official Rules. Eligibility is restricted to the legal residents of the 50 United States (including DC). You must be 18 years or older to enter.
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Filed under: Peripherals, Video
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There are some confusions on how to run Skype on the PSP. Many fans are unfamiliar that the PSP headset will work with Skype (but make sure you have the PSP remote control as well!). See how the program works on the handheld in this comprehensive video from PSP’s main marketing man at SCEA, John Koller.
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