PSP is on the Hardware top

February 5, 2010 - It’s often the case in Japan that the top hardware platform for a given week matches the top selling game for the week. Not this week, though. While Dragon Quest VI topped the software sales charts this week, DS was beaten out by its portable rival, the PSP. (more…)

MAG on PS 3 - what to expect?

S.V.E.R., Raven or Valor?

That’s the question PS3 owners will be asking themselves this weekend. That and “why are so many people shooting at me?” now that MAG is available on PS3.

For the first time, 256 online players can take to the battlefield in a persistent Shadow War, where three Private Military Companies fight over lucrative contracts. Team up with your friends and join the ongoing conflict today - 128 PMCs are locked, loaded and waiting for you. (more…)

Metal Gear Solid: PSP Bundle available now

Fans of Hideo Kojima’s Action-Packed Franchise Can Enjoy All Three Previously Released Downloads in One Value Bundle

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the METAL GEAR SOLID PSP Bundle is now available for download at the PlayStation Store and on the PlayStation Network. Created by legendary video game developer and head of Kojima Productions, Hideo Kojima, this bundle features three of the highly praised METAL GEAR titles for the PSP: METAL GEAR SOLID: PORTABLE OPS, METAL GEAR SOLID: PORTABLE OPS PLUS and METAL GEAR SOLID: DIGITAL GRAPHIC NOVEL for the low price of $29.99. (more…)

December gives the best!

Overall revenues climbed 4% year-over-year, marking the best month in the history of the industry. However, full-year sales came in 8% below last year due to the decline in sales throughout the middle of the year.

“December marks just the fourth month of the year where the industry saw an increase over last year,” said NPD analyst Anita Frazier. “January and February were both up, and since the decline that began in March, only September experienced growth. (more…)

Girls love PSP!

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 was mainly dominated by male players, you’d be wrong. According to media trend trackers at the Nielsen Company, more than half of all PSP owners are actually female (52%, to be exact). This data covers the gaming industry in the United States only, but still the data are surprising. If the stereotypical gamer was once male and between the age of 16 and 20 years old, the community is now skewing older and more female. Nielsen reports that 45% of all gamers are now female. (more…)

Battle Beat - Patapon Clone for Xbox Live?!

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 Stegersaurus Games certainly thought the 2D rhythm-combat hybrid was pretty neat, and he decided to release his own take on the genre. (more…)

Blood Bowl is Coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PSP

Legendary Games Workshop Tabletop Game Blitzes Console and Handheld Players, Their Defense is Powerless

SouthPeak Games, today announced Blood Bowl for Windows PC, the Xbox 360 and PSP coming in 2010. The hard-hitting fantasy football title previously available exclusively as a Windows PC downloadable game is lobbing a ‘Hail Mary’ pass straight onto retail shelves in 2010. (more…)

MGS: PEACE WALKER PLAYABLE DEMO Launched!

New Demo For Hideo Kojima’s Highly Anticipated Title Features Four Mission Types And New Content

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., announced that it will release a playable demo of Hideo Kojima’s eagerly-awaited METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER today titled “METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER: DEMO-OPS.” (more…)

External UMD Drive - is that possible?

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 a good experience with the PSP market, enjoying strong sales of its original Playgear Pocket hard case for the portable system. It was really the best hard case on the market for those looking for an alternative to Sony’s soft slip protector. Now, the manufacturer appears interested in solving a new problem: getting old UMD games to play on the new PSP Go system. (more…)

5.50GEN-D3 - C 5.03GEN is coming. What to wait for?

As mentioned earlier we had two days ago after an announcement by the team in January that promised soon the two new updates 5.50GEN-D3 and 5.03GEN-C, the date of issuance of this update has been moved to December 15. But why so late? (more…)

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