Sony PSP - more than games only

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Sony PSP's GPS satnav and Sky TV downloads

Your PSP is more than just for games and movies. There are more to it.


Your PSP is moving towards 'personal media players' rather than 'gaming' only. Sony's determined to expand its handheld's non-gaming capabilities. And this will differentiate itself from the rest and command a premium over the rest of the competitors.

You might have heard about its Go!Messenger VoIP project with BT, but Sony has also just unveiled plans for a satnav add-on, as well as on-demand TV downloads from Sky.

The satnav package is called Go!Explore, and offers navigation for cars and pedestrians in eleven different languages. The maps will be upgradeable, and you'll be able to buy Points Of Interest data from Sony's PlayStation Network, with "other exciting Wi-Fi features" coming in the future. I'm guessing that might be live traffic data.

Meanwhile, there'll also be a Go!-branded video downloads service in partnership with Sky, allowing you to grab sports, films, entertainment and music shows to watch on your PSP. Sky is aiming to work with other broadcasters to make their content available too.

Embrace yourself with more goodies from Sony....

PSP Game - SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike

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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike


Target Release Date: October 2007
This is specially created and designed for PSP. You will expect a lot of features spefically for PSP and much smoother play. The user interface will be unique and coordination will be superb and you will be able to control different members of the team. You will lead your team in winning the tactical war.

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike allows players to assume the role of an entire team of elite Special Forces. Evaluating their situation from the SEAL’s perspective, players plan their approach and execute their strategy using the innate expertise of their four man SEAL team. Players will also be given the option to play as international Special Forces from the UK, Australia, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, South Korea and the Netherlands, all supported with native languages.

Story Background: Set in the midst of rising instability in South America, your team is called in to rescue the ambassador to Panama who has been abducted by radical insurgent forces. With the consent of the Panamanian government, guide your team as they are drawn through Panama’s urban and industrial centers and then out into the deep jungle surrounding the Panama Canal.

Watch out for the release.

PSP Games Download: MLB 07 - The Show

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PSP Games: MLB 07 - The Show

Publisher: SCEA
Developer: SCEA-San Diego
ESRB: E
# of Players: 1-2 Players
Category: Sports
Release Dates
N Amer - 02/27/2007

MLB 07 comes out swinging with enhanced batting and pitching options. Last year’s goodies are back – you swing by pressing one of the face buttons and can influence that swing’s direction by moving the left analog stick. Pitching is still based on a timing mechanism that involves two precise actions for the best possible throw.

Out on the field players will discover that, to pass the ball more effectively, they can hold the throw button (X) to increase their power. The length of your hold determines how hard the ball will be thrown. A circular meter appears around the player and grows to show how much power has been created.

The natural reaction might be to hold the button for a bit every time. But there’s a risk that’ll keep you from going crazy – hard throws are unstable. You can’t guarantee that a hard throw won’t fly off course, which would be far more damaging.

On the batting end, players can still predict the pitch and where it will land. The combination is hard to master, but the intuitive controls and high-speed Game Play will keep you hooked regardless.

PSP Game: God Of War - Chains of Olympus

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PSP Game - God Of War

Story:
In God of War, Kratos, after being deceived into killing his wife and daughter, denounced his service to Ares. In order to seek absolution from his past sins, the Ghost of Sparta pledged himself as a champion to the Gods for the years to follow - these brutal crusades, in the name of Olympus, became legendary throughout the ancient world.

In God of War: Chains of Olympus, Kratos will journey to lands that no mortal has ever walked upon. With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek Mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.

What To Expect:

• Epic Gameplay on the PSP system: Great fun expected!
  
• Mythological Odyssey: Solid Story.
• All New Combat Moves: Combination of moves for attacks.
• Exploration: You get to explore the journey.
• Puzzle Solving: Crack your brain.

Expect solid game play and enjoy your PSP...

PSP Games: Top Choices

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PSP GAMES: TOP CHOICES TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge Developer: Sumo Digital Publisher: Codemasters "You'll need dedication, patience and skill to get the most of TRD3 Challenge," we said in our review back in March and nothing has changed since. This isn't a game for those whose idea of racing is to approach corners with the finger firmly on the accelerator button and simply flick the analogue nub (or D-pad) violently to one side. If that's not you, you'll love the wide range of vehicles and remarkable balance of 'playable reality' on offer here.
The Warriors Developer: Rockstar Leeds Publisher: Rockstar Adapted from a cult 1979 film (and previously available on consoles), this is an often brutal gang-based action adventure that sees you fighting your way across New York's meanest streets. Thankfully, the third-person combat system is as tough as they come, which combined with a hugely atmospheric setting, superlative production values and seemingly endless variety makes this a supremely entertaining experience all PSP-owning adults (this is 18-rated) should try.
Metal Slug Anthology Developer: SNK Playmore Publisher: Ignition Seven games from SNK's gorgeous, delightfully playable 2D side-scrolling shooter series may sound like a recipe for broken PSP buttons as a result of the relentless use they'll endure. For us, though, it sounds like the UMD to have with you at all times. Because despite the odd irritating flaw as a result of the conversion process, there is little on Sony's handheld that can match this for a quick, gratifying dose of shoot-'em-up goodness.
Sega Mega Drive Collection Developer: Digital Eclipse Publisher: Sega Granted, not all of the 27 impeccably converted games crammed into this UMD are classics, but the majority do represent a selection of the most popular titles to appear on Sega's old 16-bit console. From various examples of the Sonic The Hedgehog, Phantasy Star, Golden Axe and Ecco the Dolphin series, to Columns, Virtua Fighter 2 and Shinobi III, this is one of the strongest retro compilations to have appeared on any system.
Tony Hawk's Project 8 Developer: Page 44 Studios Publisher: Activision Console owners may be sick of the Hawkster tuning up on a yearly basis, but on PSP his appearances have to date been far less frequent. As a result, when a skateboarding game as delicately crafted and compelling as this rolls along, it's impossible (and, indeed, unfair) to ignore it. Crucially, Project 8 nails the control mechanism and then follows that with a ridiculous amount of depth through a multitude of mini-goal based missions. It's emerged as one of the year's most absorbing games.
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Developer: High Impact Games Publisher: Sony Taking a much-deserved vacation from their adventures on PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank turn up on PSP only to find themselves needing to embark on a mysterious quest involving a kidnapped girl and forgotten race of genius inventors. Cue the franchise's many weapons and gadgets, which together with the relentless destruction, pleasing variety, and tonnes of content results in one of the handheld's best action adventure experiences to date.
Sid Meier's Pirates! Developer: Full Fat Publisher: 2K Games An update of the classic 1987 strategy-led adventure, whose open-ended mechanic gives you the freedom to amass fame, fortune, land, political power and treasure as you roam around the Gulf Coast, Caribbean and South America, making both friends and enemies. It's a glorious mix of exploration, mutinies, duelling and sea-battle mini-games, charming and humourous cut-scenes, supported by the kind of sturdy game design even the most determined cannonball can't dent.
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami Although out in the US in 2006, Portable Ops qualifies for inclusion here due to the ridiculous five-month wait European gamers had to endure for the game to arrive in our continent. Specifically, it qualifies for inclusion here in such a high position because it's excellent – a clever and brilliantly designed stealth-based action title that remains true to the essence of past MGS games while introducing a host of new elements, not least one of the strongest multiplayer aspects yet seen on PSP.

PSP Game: Gurumin - A Monstrous Adventure'

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Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure

Genre: Action/RPG
Publisher: Mastiff
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Release Date: February 12, 2007

Don't think that this games is for girls only. Don't always think that only games featuring blood and gore, contact sports, or sexy women can be fun. Even though you are a muscline man you will most likely to enjoy this game. You will be pleasantly surprised to find that Gurumin delivers a fun, extremely cute game with a very enjoyable story.

Parin, an adventurous 12-year-old girl who has just moved to Tiese, a sleepy mining town to live with her grandfather, Hyperbolic, while her parents excavate an ancient ruin. Upon arrival, she is disappointed to hear that she's the only child in town. As she begins to explore her new home, she encounters a dog barking at a little girl. Shooing away the dog, Parin discovers that her new little friend, Pino, is quite literally a monster. Pino thanks Parin for saving her life and takes Parin to meet the other monsters in Monster Village, who eventually become Parin's only friends in town. They play together night and day until the phantoms come and kidnap some of Parin's friends. She wants to save her kidnapped friends, so Parin pulls out the legendary drill from its stone, and uses it to defeat the phantoms. So begins her grand adventure....

If you have not tried it, you would probably want to get one soon....

Online PSP Game: EA To Shut Down Server For Some Games!

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I had read about the news that EA has announced that it will shut down the servers for some of its past PSP releases.


From September 1st, Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects, FIFA 06, 2006 FIFA World Cup, Fight Night Round 3, Madden NFL 06 and NBA Live 06 will no longer be playable online, while Need for Speed Most Wanted is destined to suffer the same fate on November 1st.

However, fortunately, the recent titles like the forthcoming will not be affected.

If you have some scores to settle, you better do it fast before they are all gone.