The Playstation Blog reports that a new Firmware is due to hit your machines soon. The notice reports that this is to bring stability to some PS3 titles. One has to wonder if maybe all the reported problems with GTA IV may not have been fixed by their patch? If this fixes any remaining issues, […]
Now that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has finally been completed, Kojima is looking forward to creating new videogame series as well as continuing existing ones, such as Zone of the Enders.
The fast-paced mecha fighting series for the PlayStation 2 launched in Spring 2001, and was met with average reception at best. It is widely considered to be one of the PS2’s most underrated games, and has gained its own cult-fanbase across the world.
In an interview with PSM UK, Kojima stated that he “would like to say that Zone of the Enders is quite near the priority list… [after MGS4] it might be good to change to outer space or robots or things like that for a change”
The recently released full-year financial reports from Sony have revealed not only smaller PS3 losses, but also that PSP sales went up by over 4 million year.
According to the report, worldwide sales of the popular Sony handheld during the financial year ending April were at 13.89 million. It sold 9.77 million last year, meaning sales have increased by at least four million.
This much thanks to the fact that the PSP has seen a massive growth in Japanese sales this year, outselling both the DS and Wii for several months.
The Playstation Blog is notifying anyone has has started on Echochrome that should you have already beaten the 56 levels available for your specific platform, either PS3 or PSP, to try out some of the upcoming user created and hand selected levels available soon. The blog also includes some handy help for those interested in creating their own Echochrome levels! Good Luck.
It’s nothing major, but here are three new screenshots of Kung Fu Panda - the videogame based on the Dreamworks animation film with the same name.
In Kung Fu Panda, player will embark on an epic action-packed adventure, in which they master the art of Kung Fu fighting styles. The game features 13 legendary levels from the movie, and players must work hard to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate villain.
The latest UK software charts are in, and I don’t think it will surprise anyone that Wii Fit is firmly seated on leading throne.
Following closely behind is Mario Kart Wii, which is enjoying spectacular sales numbers, along with the ever-popular Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games and Gran Turismo 5: Prologue.
The Monster Hunter series is serious business in Japan, with the latest installment being no exception. Monster Hunter Portable: 2nd G managed to move a staggering 600,000 units on launch-day, and hit the 1 million mark barely a week later.
And now Famitsu has confirmed that the game has shipped over two million copies in Japan. It went on sale March 27th and is still doing incredibly well!
Sony today announced that its new video download service for the PSP, Go!View will launch in Europe this summer.
The service is developed in partnership with Sky, and allows you to download and watch programs as well as movies on your handheld.
“Go!View gives PSP users the chance to watch their favorite programs on either a subscription or pay-per-view basis. Once registered on the Go!View website, users will be able to easily download content to the PSP via their PC.”
Love your PSP so much that you can’t even take a shower or bath without it? Well then we have some good news for you!
Introducing the Cyber Waterproof Case2 for the PlayStation Portable. As the name gives away, it is a completely waterproof protection case for your precious Sony handheld, which allows you to play games, surf the Web, or watch TV in your bathtub.
Check out the images below, and decide whether or not you should get one!
The latest Media Create figures are in, revealing that the PSP is doing incredibly well in Japan. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G helped the PSP move almost twice as many units as the Nintendo DS.
PlayStation Portable - 85,721
Nintendo DS - 47,158
Nintendo Wii - 46,296
PlayStation 3 - 8,232
PlayStation 2 - 6,834
Xbox 360 - 1,147
An analyst has raised his 2008 estimates for the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 hardware sales, in addition to his software growth expectations.
Colin Sebastian and Lazard Capital Markets raised the 2008 US Wii sales estimations from 6.5 million to 8.5 million, with PS3 sales from 4.5 million to 4.7 million.
Another week, another load of game releases. No less than sixteen titles are set to hit retail this time, and I think you’ll find that some of them are rather high-profile games.
The most interesting ones seem to be The World Ends With You, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES, the two Pokèmon Mystery Dungeons games, Call of Duty 4: GoTY Edition and Turok for PC.
Mario Kart Wii’s success is evident, as the Nintendo racer maintains it number #1 spot on the charts. Mario & Sonic At the Olympics still refuse to give up, and can to be found at #2.
Following closely behind at #3, is Polyphony’s Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. While no detailed sales figures have been released so far, we’re guessing the title has moved bucketloads of units.
Well good, a batch of new screenshots of the upcoming PSP title Gundam Battle Universe have been released. They don’t show off anything super-amazingly fantastic, but the game certainly doesn’t look bad.
According to Pocketgamer, Sony’s official UK Playstation website has confirmed that Echochrome, an abstract-styled puzzle game, will be released in Europe sometime in May for the PSP and PS3.
Gametrailers has some new videos of some of the cinematics in Star Ocean: Second Evolution. The artwork and animated cutscenes were created by Pr, oduction I.G.
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