In an extensive interview with independent site RPGFan, NIS America PR Manager Jack Niida confirmed that PSP RPG Mana Khemia Portable will be making its way stateside this September. An enhanced port of the PS2 original, the PSP version will feature new bosses and ad-hoc multi-player. Additionally, players will be able to install bits of data from the UMD disc […]

Update: The video download service is now live! It is accessible to all North American consumers through the PlayStation Store, either via PC or PlayStation 3. As we mentioned in the original article — content purchased is fully portable, meaning you can playback these videos on both your PS3 and PSP.

Continuing today’s seemingly endless E3 media barrage, here are a selection of new screenshots from the recently confirmed Patapon 2. The screens highlight the game’s battle mode and four-player ad-hoc multiplayer aspect. A direct sequel to the original rhythm-based platformer, Patapon 2 is slated for a Winter debut in Japan. Although the game was publicly unveiled at E3 today, a […]

Sony confirmed at its E3 conference that former PS3 PSN title Super Stardust HD is being crammed down to portable size for the PSP. No release date was announced. We’ll update as soon as more information comes available. Super Stardust Portable Screenshots

Sony today announced that a new Ratchet-themed PSP Entertainment Pack will be available later this year. At a retail price point of $199, the pack will include a silver PSP, a copy of Ratchet & Clank Size Matters, UMD movie National Treasure 2, a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, and a redeemable voucher code for the perspective-bending PSP puzzler echochrome.

Sony announced today that Resistance Retribution is in development at Sony Bend — exclusively for the PSP. Billed as a Syphon Filter-esque third person action-adventure game that bridges the gap between Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2, Retribution utilizes Bend’s third generation PSP engine, allowing for highly detailed environments and specular highlights. Set for release in Spring 2009, the […]

Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released a new custom firmware plugin dubbed USB Version Fake. Compatible with 4.01 M33, the plugin allows users to fake or “spoof” their PSP’s version number for PlayStation 3 connectivity. Rather useful since the PS3 oftentimes checks to make sure you are running the latest official PSP firmware, which of course can be a problem if […]

Developer Hellcat has released a major update to his Pandora installer for 3.X kernel based custom firmware, a handy application that allows users to easily create a base Pandora setup (service mode battery, magic memory stick) on their homebrew-capable PSP. In addition to a couple tweaks and minor bug fixes, Revision 4 features a redesigned menu interface, allowing for easy […]

Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an update to PSP Filer, a powerful yet simplistic file management application designed for the PSP. By using PSP Filer, users can easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files on the memory stick and flash memory. Version 5.3 features a number of enhancements made to the built-in photo viewer, as well as the ability to […]

Homebrew developer Ethan Bordeaux mailed in today to let us know that he has released an update to PSPSeq, a powerful software synthesizer and sequencer for composing digital music on the PSP. Version 3.00 features several enhancements, notably including faster loading and saving of sequencer data, a completely configurable color scheme, and improved envelope controls. The complete changelog can be […]

Developer Realtech VR has released a selection of new screenshots from its homebrew demo gone full-fledged PSN title No Gravity: The Plague of Mind. According to staff member Execom over at the official Realtech VR forums, development on the intergalactic space shooter has wrapped up and is confirmed for a release on the European PlayStation Store, exclusively for PSP. A […]

Although undocumented in the official changelog for PSP firmware 4.05, a page found on Sony’s North American customer care website has unearthed a hidden feature contained in the update: support for PlayStation Store movie and television video downloads. Interesting, interesting. If this discovery is any indication, perhaps we’ll be hearing more about the PSN integrated video download service at Sony’s […]

In partnership with British broadcaster Sky, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced that the Go!View video download service for PSP has officially gone live. Starting today, European PSP owners can purchase a wide range of television shows and movies for their handheld on a rental basis at £1.50 and £2.50, respectively. Alternatively, users can subscribe to Comedy, Sport and Entertainment […]

Texas-based developer Apogee Software is returning with a series of Duke Nukem missions planned to be episodically released on handhelds, the company announced today. Starting next summer, the first entry in what Apogee is calling the “Duke Nukem Trilogy” will hit PSP and DS, sporting 3D visuals, multi-player support with five different modes and “total ass-kicking weapons.” The three upcoming […]

Update: 4.05 is now available to download from Network Update. The included changelog states that new visualizations have been added to the music player, but does not mention any of the “other” features Eric was vaguely hinting at. * New effects have been added to the visual player under [Music].

As promised, SEGA has released a playable demo of its forthcoming PSP action RPG Phantasy Star Portable. Weighing in at a hefty 300MB, the Japanese-only demo gives players a taste of both single and ad-hoc multiplayer gameplay, as well as the game’s extensive character customization system. Saved character profiles can be transferred over to the final retail release when it […]

Sony has released the first screenshots from PSP title Loco Roco 2, the sequel to 2006’s adorable tilt-based platformer. At first glance, it looks like more of the same – but that isn’t a bad thing! No word on a release date and all that yet. Expect details to hit next week during E3. Loco Roco 2 Screenshots

Publisher Atlus has sent over nearly a dozen new screenshots from its upcoming strategy RPG Yggdra Union for the PSP, providing yet another look at the game’s intuitive card-based battle system and dialogue sequences. Featuring remastered audio and visuals, along with bonus content in the form of all-new missions and characters, Yggdra Union is slated for a September 16 release […]

Retro gaming fans listen up — homebrew developer Notaz has released an update to his PSP compatible port of PicoDrive, a Sega CD and Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator. In addition to the usual round of bug fixes, version 1.50 features several enhancements, including support for Sega Pico titles, as well as improved sprite rendering and optimized load times on the […]

RPG powerhouse Square Enix has sent over details on its E3 2008 lineup, a Final Fantasy XIII-less mixture of playable and non-playable titles ranging from remastered classics to new IPs. Playable offerings at the event will include the recently announced Chrono Trigger DS, along with Final Fantasy IV DS, Dragon Quest IV, Infinite Undiscovery, and Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes. […]