Developers talk - crisis core
Two of the Square Enix team behind Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII talk about the game and its development.
Yoshinori Kitase, Executive Producer, and Hideki Imaizumi, Producer, talk about some of the challenges they faced and the decisions they made.
How does the storyline of Crisis Core on PSP relate to the much loved FFVII on PlayStation 2? (more…)
Lots of gameplay and action - meet Wall.E
THQ Inc. today announced WALL.E, the video game based on the highly-anticipated Disney.Pixar film, has shipped into retail outlets throughout North America for Wii, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Games for Windows, Mac and mobile phones. Developed by Heavy Iron Studios, the game will also be made available worldwide in more than 69 countries including UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia over the coming months. WALL.E is rated E for everyone and is now available for the suggested retail prices of $49.99 (Wii, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system), $39.99 (PlayStation 2 system), $29.99 (PSP system, Nintendo DS) and $19.99 (Games for Windows, Mac).
THQ’s long-running and successful relationship with Disney.Pixar has achieved shipments of more than 35 million units worldwide. The launch of WALL.E marks the second installment in the company’s well-established and successful association with Disney.Pixar, which includes rights to create games based on four newly created Disney.Pixar film properties. Last year’s Ratatouille video game was the first property released by THQ under this agreement and was a top performing kids title in 2007.
Final Fantasy: Dissidia Trailer
With Square Enix at work on their next Final Fantasy game titled Dissidia for the PSP, it is sure to rid of the current lack of titles. Dissidia is set to release late 2008, and is re-confirmed in this trailer below. The game will be hitting shelves in Japan, but we can be sure that Square Enix will port this title over sooner or later for North America. View trailer below! (more…)
PSP Phone. To be or not to be?
If the old saying is correct and there really is “truth to every rumor,” then there must be a whole lot of truth to the heavily repeated claim that Sony has plans to release a PSP-branded phone. (more…)
Super Robot Taisen kicks MGS4
After an impressive first week and approximately 500,000 copies sold in Japan, the blockbuster PS3 game was stealthily dispatched by a handheld title. Super Robot Taisen A Portable kicked snake’s butt with an impressive 102,000 copies sold this week, to a paltry 67,000 copies for MGS4. The embarrassment is lessened somewhat by the fact that Japanese gamers absolutely love the Robot Taisen series, which predictably features giant fighting robots and anime art style.
When asked for comment, Hideo Kojima was unavailable. His personal assistant stated that he was lurking in the bushes outside the offices of the Super Robot Taisen developer wearing nothing but a cardboard box and speaking furtively into some kind of walkie-talkie.
PS1 classic games are available for PSP
According to a NeoGAF posting, this month’s Dengeki PlayStation reveals the very first PS1 games Square Enix will revive on the Japanese PSN. The titles will be available for 600 yen each, and will begin releasing in Japan today. There are twelve titles planned, starting with Xenogears. However, there are a number of other titles to be released today, such as Einhander, Astronoka, Rakugaki Showtime, Raystorm and Fighters Impact. While none of these titles feature the words “Final” or “Fantasy” in them, many are considered classics of the PS1 era. Titles like Xenogears can be pretty rare, so these re-releases are of great convenience to those that missed them at first. At only 600 yen each, this is an incredible bargain, especially when one considers the ability to play these downloadables on both the PS3 and on the go with the PSP.
Unfortunately, SCEA and Square Enix USA haven’t announced any similar plans to release English language versions of these classics. We hope that they follow suit soon.
PSP keeps you connected to a world of exciting online entertainment
When it comes to keeping you and your friends amused away from home, PSP opens up a world of entertainment opportunities. Whether it’s sharing great game experiences, discovering new places, or staying in touch, PSP has got it covered.
Games to share
Summer 2008 sees the arrival of everyone’s favourite quizmaster on PSP, as the irrepressible Buzz presents Buzz!: Master Quiz in his own inimitable style. Packed with 3,000 brain-teasing questions, sharpen your reflexes in one of 15 fun-filled single player quiz challenges, before taking on up to six friends on a single PSP in Pass Around mode (more…)
Is Sex in videogames a problem?
As the debate rages on, is sexual content in videogames really as big a problem as the media lets on?
It seems that every few decades, another form of entertainment will come about and become a pariah to the mainstream. Everything from comic books to rock music has been scapegoated for provocative content and heralded by some as the downfall of society. Now, it seems that video games are on the chopping block, at first for violent content with games like Mortal Kombat and Doom being among the favorites for causing violence amongst children and teenagers. Now, the industry is under fire for sexual content, beginning with the infamous Hot Coffee scandal that broke concerning sexual content in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It seems that politicians and mainstream media is out for blood yet again to demonize the industry.
PRO CYCLING MANAGER 2008
With only a few days to go before launch, we’re pleased to release another set of completely new images from Pro Cycling Manager 2008.
The 2008 edition of Pro Cycling Manager is a major step for the famous sport series from developer Cyanide. The game features improved racing graphics, a new lighting system, more detailed backgrounds and incredibly realistic rider models and animations. The management aspect also offers more depth and realism due to the new tools and systems available. Plus, for the first time, as shown in our previously released video, you can now compete in professional track cycling.
Performance Coach is introduced by EA’s Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
Hank Haney serves as gamers’ personal performance coach.
June 17, 2008 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 features dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods’ personal coach, Hank Haney. An all-new addition to this year’s game, Haney will assist gamers as they hit the links and try to advance their career to win the FedExCup. Right out of the box, Haney will assess your game in four areas: Power, Accuracy, Short Game and Putting and gamers will be given a skill level in each of those four areas.
In Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, a player’s skill level is dynamic, constantly adjusting throughout the round just as it would during a real afternoon out on the links. Following each round, Haney will deliver customized feedback on a player’s performance. This feedback system allows all gamers, rookies or PGA Tour pros, to compete and enjoy the game at any level.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour will be available on August 26 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and Wii.
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