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PlayStation Store Update Thursday: Critter Crunch

This week’s PlayStation Store update invites gamers to chow down with the release with Capybara Games’ high-anticipated Critter Crunch. Add-on content is aplenty, with DLC for Dirt 2, Fallout 3, and LittleBigPlanet making the rounds this week. On the PSP front, NBA 10 The Inside and NBA Live 10 are now available as digital downloads, along with additional Rock Band […]

PSN Expands To Amazon

Online retailer Amazon has joined forces with Sony to offer select offerings from the PlayStation Store. Purchase a title through Amazon and you’ll be instantly sent a voucher code with which you can redeem on your platform of choice. What’s the advantage of going through Amazon rather than using the PS store directly? One word: convenience. Alternatives are always welcome […]

LittleBigPlanet PSP Drops November 17

Update: Sony just got back with us and confirmed that the November 17 date applies to both UMD and PSN. Now the tagline of play, create, share will soon ring true anywhere as Sony has pegged a November 17 release date on the portable version of Media Molecule’s hit platformer LittleBigPlanet. Crafted exclusively for PSP, this installment features a completely […]

PSP Filer 6.2

Despite being missing in action for awhile, homebrew developer Mediumgauge has returned, and he’s back with a bang: releasing an update to his popular file management application PSP Filer, now at version 6.2. This is a multi-purpose solution to your organizational needs on PSP, providing functionality that goes beyond that of the XMB, such as the ability to view text […]

Update: PSP Firmware 6.10 Available

Update: As promised, firmware 6.10 is now available and can be downloaded at the link below or via Network Update. In preparation for tomorrow’s launch of the PSPgo, Sony has announced that firmware 6.10 will soon be available on Network Update. This update is primarily focused on improving compatibility with select PSN titles and features several Media Go enhancements. Additionally, […]

PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe Debuts This Thursday

Sony has confirmed that PSP title PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe will make its digital debut this Thursday on October 1 to coincide with the launch of PSPgo. Staying true to its deluxe moniker, the Q Games-developed title expands on the original tower defense effort previously seen on PS3 with all-new levels, enemies, and online chat via “TikiSpeak” in lobbies. Weighing in […]

PSN Boss: WiFi Support, DLC for Future PSP Minis Not Ruled Out

Although comments made by SCEA senior account manager Justin Cooney painted a bleak picture for the possibility of WiFi support and DLC with PSP Minis, PSN boss Eric Lempel clarified the situation today, letting us breathe a sigh of relief. The long and short of it is that while both features are out of the question right now, that could […]

Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake Packs 50 Percent More Content Over PS3 Counterpart

Sony is tipping the scale in favor of value with the PSP iteration of Fat Princess. Under the guidance of IP creator Titan Studios, developer Super Villian is going the extra mile to make Fistful of Cake a must-have title, even for those who already had their fill of cake with the PS3 installment. During a holiday showcase event held […]

Valkyria Chronicles II Heads Stateside Next Summer

SEGA has announced that Valkyria Chronicles II, the second installment in its anime-styled RPG franchise will hit the PSP next summer in North America and Europe. Slated to hit Japan later this winter, the title is a direct sequel to the PS3 original. Set in the year 1937 EC, it takes place amidst a civil war torn between the Gallia […]

Persona PSP Digitally Delayed To October 1, UMD Still On Track

Atlus dropped over a note today briefly mentioning that the digital edition of RPG conversion Shin Megami Tensei: Persona has been pushed back to October 1, presumably to coincide with the release of PSPgo. The UMD release, however, is still on for September 22. As a reminder, the UMD release is packed in a special collector’s edition boxset, featuring two […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday: Nostalgia Ahoy

Everyone’s favorite mutant turtles descend on the PlayStation Store today, taking the fight against Shredder’s legions of nefarious foot soldiers on PS3 in TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled. Previously seen on Xbox Live, this is a remake of the original arcade brawler, featuring updated 3D visuals. The nostalgic offerings continue with a trio of PSOne classics that are now up […]

PSP Firmware 6.00 Released, Underwhelms

A quick trip over to Network Update has turned up a new PSP firmware: 6.00. Despite the major version increment, this one is practically devoid of any significant changes. The underwhelming changelog in all its entirety is detailed below.

Apple Takes Jab At PSP, DS Game Pricing At Conference

While the PSP and DS aren’t exactly direct competitors to the iPod Touch, Apple is touting the fact that games are cheaper on their platform as a selling point for iPod hardware. During its press conference earlier today, which highlighted the arrival of a third-generation iPod Touch, shown on-screen was a slide pinpointing the “expensive” price points of such titles. […]

Sony May Provide PSP Dev Kits On A Gratis Basis

Next month Sony will introduce minis on the PlayStation Network, smaller bite-sized games that pack a punch. Many have viewed this as an answer to the iPhone’s app store and while it is similar, the cost of entry to developing on PSP is still much faster. Beyond acquiring acceptance, one of the hurdles to becoming a licensed PSP developer is […]

Sony Unveils Limited Edition Gran Turismo PSP Bundle

As Sony is positioning Gran Turismo as a landmark title for PSP, they’ve went ahead and made the rather expected decision of announcing a limited edition bundle package. That’s right, debuting alongside the standalone UMD disc and digital copy of the game on October 1 is a Gran Turismo PSP Entertainment Pack. Contents include a copy of GT, in addition […]

Rockstar Gives First Glimpse At GTA: Chinatown Wars On PSP

We’ve been anxiously awaiting to take a look at Rockstar’s widescreen re-imaging of DS title Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Well, wait no longer, today is the day. Judging from the latest batch of screenshots, the PSP take mimics the DS original in the department, retaining the top-down, isometric view. Looks quite nice, considering the jump in platform. Those who […]

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Hits PSP October 20

Rockstar Games dropped a line on its Twitter account today, announcing that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will hit the PSP on October 20. That date accounts for retail and digital availability, a now-mandated trend of distribution with PSP titles these days with the PSPgo right around the corner. A Nintendo DS port, little is known regarding the PSP iteration […]

Fate/unlimited codes Drops On PSN September 3

Capcom has announced that anime fighter Fate/unlimited codes will hit the PlayStation Store on September 3, exclusive to PSP as a digital-only release. Priced at $29.99, the title features lush watercolor-like 2D backdrops, supplemented by a compelling weapons-based combat system that provides an extra layer of depth. Developed by Eighting of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom fame, the title sees players competing […]

Vempire Pegged for PSPgo Launch

One of the titles slated to debut alongside the PSPgo on October 1 is Vempire, a casual puzzle game that blends item hunting and strategy, developer Impressionware announced today. Billed as “more than a classic match three type of game,” players can summon minions and collect powers for later use during levels. We are pretty excited to have a title […]

PlayStation Store Update Thursday: Smash Them Cars

Amidst all the hubbub at gamescom, Sony delivers a PlayStation Store update this week highlighting RC racer Smash Cars. Joining that is PSone classic Bloody Roar, along with playable demos for both IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey and Mini Ninjas. Add-on content offerings consist of a new PAIN celebrity character – MTV star Andy Dick, along with a Street Fighter […]