The long-dormant Parasite Eve franchise will receive its much-anticipated revival in the form of The 3rd Birthday come March 29, Square Enix has announced. A PSP exclusive, the title is billed as an action RPG that aims to break new ground in the story-driven shooter space. Square Enix has recruited talent from Hollywood for the effort, including Yvonne Strahovski of […]
In a not-so-shocking revelation, Square Enix today announced that it is gearing up to release Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection in North America. This comes following the successful debut of the full-blown FFIV remake on DS and its 16-bit styled WiiWare sequel The After Years. Exclusive to PSP, Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection combines both the original outing […]
Adding to the list of big-name franchises that may make the jump to portable format, developer Visceral Games has expressed interest in bringing its delightfully horrific Dead Space universe to Sony’s upcoming NGP (PSP2). Speaking to CVG, art director Ian Milham said he was “absolutely interested” in bringing the franchise over. At the same time, however, he was keen to […]
Sony plans to market ‘multiple’ versions of the recently announced NGP (PSP2), including several non-3G SKUs, according to SCEE head Andrew House. Specifically, the exec told Eurogamer that only one 3G configuration is planned, while the other models will come equipped with standard WiFi only. The first thing to clarify, which I’m not sure the presentation did a perfect job […]
Following up on the initial announcement of its PSP successor, Sony has sent over a fresh batch of high-res photos of the OLED-touting, dual analog device. For a complete lowdown on the specifications, hit up our previous NGP (PSP2) article. Otherwise, to indulge in some sightseeing, hit the break. Yes, that holiday 2011 release target seems so very far away right […]
Update: Photos have gone live. Putting an end to rampant speculation, Sony today formally announced the PSP2 at its Japan-based press event. It’s codenamed NGP, short for Next Generation Portable. The handheld boasts an impressive set of specs — including a quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, 5 inch OLED display, 3G and GPS, front and rear touchpad. Even more impressive, that sexy OLED […]
Sony Computer Entertainment bossman Kaz Hirai just lifted the wraps on PlayStation Suite at the company’s Japanese press event today. It marks Sony’s first-ever cross platform endeavor, bridging the gap between PSP and cellphones. Billed as a “hardware-neutral” framework, it allows developers to create content that runs seamlessly on Android smartphones and tablets, along with PlayStation-specific devices. The goal, Hirai […]
Next month is a crowded one for fans of the RPG genre. With Dragon Quest VI and Tactics Ogre on the horizon, XSEED Games today announced that Ys I&II Chronicles is due out February 22 in the states. Touted as the “ultimate edition” of Ys I and Ys II, the PSP revival brings with it a fresh translation, newly-arranged music […]
Kotaku has gotten their hands on what they’re calling the “first official shot of the PSP2” tonight. It looks mightly compelling with dual analogs, a touchscreen, bluetooth, and dual memory card support. Really can’t tell much else from the image but it jives with all the reports that we’ve heard so far on the yet unannounced PSP successor. Check out […]
It looks like Davee has maintained his word of a new downgrader even though the PSP’s signing keys were released. The new downgrader will take your PSP running 6.31 or 6.35 firmware to the earlier 6.20 firmware, which is HEN-capable. The downgrade process is relatively simple: copy the PSP folder from the downgrader to your PSP and then put the […]
The PSP2 is shaping up to be one well-specced powerhouse, if a recent leak from Japan’s business daily Nikkei is any indication. According to the paper, the upcoming handheld will boast 3G connectivity powered by NTT DoCoMo, the region’s leading cellular provider. While the 3G service will not allow for phone calls, gamers can use it for online gaming sessions […]
Square Enix announced today that its oddly-named mashup brawler Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy will arrive in North America on March 22. A PSP-exclusive, the sequel expands on the original outing with new characters, abilities, and customization options that allow for a “more strategic combat system” that blends action and RPG elements. Also featured is a robust multiplayer mode that includes communication […]
Update: It’s out. Ahead of the PSP2’s unveiling next week, Sony is giving the original PSP a dose of firmware lovin’. According to a recent PlayStation Blog post, PSP firmware 6.37 is due out ‘soon.’ It aims to “improve system software stability during use of some features.” Nothing terribly exciting here, really, but we’ll let you know when the update […]
Alongside the recent confirmation of Final Fantasy XIII-2, Square Enix has provided an update on the status of Final Fantasy Agito XIII. Still slated to hit PSP, the company has decided to separate it from the XIII universe, giving it the moniker of Final Fantasy Type-0. Additionally, according to a Siliconera report, the title will span 2 UMDs. A large […]
Looks like we may catch a glimpse of Sony’s next-generation portable plans sooner rather than later. Trade sources have confirmed to UK site MCV that Sony is holding a press event in Tokyo on January 27, where the oft-rumored, touch-panel touting PSP2 will take center stage. To date, various publishers have been given access to PSP2 dev hardware. Mortal Kombat’s […]
Sony Computer Entertainment of Europe just released the Official PlayStation Application for the Android and iOS mobile platforms. The new mobile application allows users to view your friend’s list, trophy progress, PlayStation-related news and take a peek at the entire game catalog for the PS3, PSN, PS2 and PSP. The application is currently limited to only those who live in […]
To say Capcom is extremely pleased with the retail performance of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd would be an understatement. The company announced today that the PSP title, released on December 1, has shipped 4 million units to date across Japan. This milestone brings the worldwide sales tally for the franchise as a whole to a staggering 17 million. “Monster Hunter […]
We interrupt your holiday celebrations to give you something else to celebrate about. Davee, famous for his work on ChickHEN, just tweeted that he has successfully downgraded his PSPgo from firmware 6.31 to 6.20. When asked the share more details about the new development Davee replied saying “Just wait a while ;)”. Glad to see the PSP is still getting […]
Update #2: Bubbletune has published version 1.2b, which is a quick fix that reverts a change made in 1.2. Update: Now, that was quick — Bubbletune has issued a bugfix that fixes an issue with category detection. The supplied readme has also been given an overhaul. Grab the updated download below. With the advent of 6.20 TN comes a new version […]
Update: Forum member flofrucht has written up a step-by-step install guide for 6.20 TN-A! Making due on his promise, developer Total_Noob comes through for the homebrew crowd this holiday season, releasing the long-awaited 6.20 TN-A. It opens the gateway to homebrew on 6.20 units through a savedata exploit in the Patapon 2 demo. Much like ChickHEN before it, once the […]