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Asia Getting New PSP Colors

What better way to celebrate the New Year than with new PSP colors. Sony Computer Entertainment Asia is doing just that with not one, but two new PSP shades. More »

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Comment by Sigh1515: For whatever reason, I like black on all gaming systems if given the choice... 5 Responses | Other threads

japan

Gundam Senjou no Kizuna Is PSP Bound

Rumor confirmed! Japanese arcade title Gundam Senjou no Kizuna is getting a PSP version — minus the cockpit display complete with 180 degree screen. More »

01/07/09

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Comment by muu: But how are they going to recreate putting in the equivalent of $1000+ a month just to stay on top 4 Responses | Other threads

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See Patapon March Across Human Flesh

Masatomo Ueda likes Patapon. A lot more than you or I like Patapon. He likes it so much he's not only got himself a Patapon tattoo, but made himself Patapon prey in the process. More »

01/06/09

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By Luke Plunkett

Comment by AlbenoEpiX: Someone needs to give this guy a patupon the back.... 10 Responses | Other threads

playstation family

Sony Looking Forward To PS3 Exclusives In 2009, PSP Not So Much

What are Sony's top brass looking forward to from the PlayStation family in 2009? Console exclusives, naturally. And "making money." While the PS3 gets 'em all hot and bothered, the PSP is, at best, remembered. More »

01/05/09

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By Michael McWhertor

Comment by animexplorer: it is great to see such amazing games like KZ2 etc never to be released on xbox 360. 27 Responses | Other threads

japan

Last Year, Japanese Game Market Experienced Shrinkage

According to Famitsu's publisher Enterbrain, the Japanese game market is, like a frightened turtle, getting smaller compared to last year. But what was the biggest selling game hardware? Games?

01/05/09

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Comment by Senshida: Yay! Seinfeld :D I remember that episode. 9 Responses | Other threads

rumor

Sony To Close "Major Divisions" Next Month

Times are tough all over right now, but times are especially tough at Sony. They've only just announced plans to axe thousands of employees, and already The Times reckon things are about to get worse. More »

01/05/09

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Comment by Kukuk2: More PS3 negativity from Kotaku? I am shocked. SHOCKED. 58 Responses | Other threads

rumor

Massive Gundam Pod Arcade Game Getting PSP Version

Japanese arcade title Gundam Senjou no Kizuna is rumored to be getting a PSP version. Interesting (odd, even) as the original has pod-shaped networked arcade cabinets with panoramic screens.

01/05/09

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By Brian Ashcraft

Comment by Kicken: I remember these things. Except the one I experienced was based around the BattleTech universe (so much better, IMO). Still, I... 4 Responses | Other threads

ps3

Some People Use The PS3 For Web Browsing, Less People Use The Wii

Business Research firm Market Share have released statistics outlining global internet browser share. Internet Explorer and Firefox are obviously the two largest, but what about the PlayStation consoles and Wii? More »

01/02/09

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By Luke Plunkett

Comment by ShingoEX: People actually play games on the Wii. PS3...not so much.... 31 Responses | Other threads

japan

Konami's PSP Shounen Fighter

Battle of the manga titans! Konami has announced a 3D PSP "action" fighting title featuring characters from Kodansha's Shounen Magazine and Shogakukan's Weekly Shounen Sunday.

12/30/08

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Comment by [NbK] alam0sh!: OMG DO WANT! 11 Responses | Other threads

psp

"Sony Is Doomed!" Ray Redirected Toward PSP

It's been a rough couple of months for Sony and the PlayStation 3, particularly in the mainstream press. Now that the two year old console has been sufficiently thrashed, we think the PSP is due. More »

12/29/08

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By Michael McWhertor

Comment by Gambit09: So bashing Sony isn't out of style yet?... 47 Responses | Other threads

capcom

Capcom Has A "Whole Slew" Of Titles Coming To PSN And PSP In '09

I think Sony's PSN could use some more PSone downloadables. I'm glad to see Capcom agrees with me. More »

12/29/08

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Comment by Noctis: Dino Crisis! <3 8 Responses | Other threads

nippon ichi

Disgaea 2 Getting Downsized For PSP

Nippon Ichi is giving Disgaea fans even more hot Prinny action on the go, announcing that a port of the PlayStation 2 game Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories will get a PSP port next year. More »

12/29/08

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By Michael McWhertor

Comment by Allfather Black: Why God, Why is this a Playstation exclusive? ><... 14 Responses | Other threads

review

Dissidia: Final Fantasy Import Review: The [Evil] Emperor's New [Suit of Armor]

When we were children, we wanted two things: a Super Mario Bros. movie and a Final Fantasy fighting game; we got one of those things, and it made us wish we were dead. More »

12/29/08

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Comment by lilaliendog: interesting I guess I will buy it when the psp2 comes out...... 22 Responses | Other threads

lawsuits

Who's Konami Suing Now?

Pentavision! Who's that? Why, the Korean developer of the DJ Max and DJ Max Portable series of rhythm games, of course! At issue was that Pentavision made a music game without Konami's permission. More »

12/24/08

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Comment by Jtn: They're butt-hurt that they didn't think Americans would enjoy music games. 14 Responses | Other threads

Keep Rollin'

LocoRoco 2 Rolls Into North America In February

The Mui Mui are on the roll across the bottom of the ocean, embarking on a perilous journey that will see them hitting North American shores this February. More »

12/24/08

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By Mike Fahey

Comment by Chewbenator: So erm, what do you DO in this game? 2 Responses | Other threads

maximum risky

DISSIDIA Offers Players Shameful Underoo Glimpses

DISSIDIA: Final Fantasy has gone on sale in Japan. Besides featuring assembled characters from various FF games, DISSIDIA also has something else for those less interested in combat and more interested in other things.

12/24/08

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Comment by Archaotic: You guys know she gets NAKED when she goes Trance, right? Why do people care about panties when they 19 Responses | Other threads

Touchdown!

MLB 09 Lets You Record Custom Crowd Chants

Sony has announced the next version of their baseball franchise, MLB 09 The Show, revealing new features for the series including the ability to record your own crowd chants. Hilarity ensues. More »

12/23/08

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By Mike Fahey

Comment by MajoraVoodoo: "F*** THE WHITE SOX!" -clap clap clapclapclap- 10 Responses | Other threads

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PixelJunk Monsters Coming To PSP In 2009

That's right, Q-Games is porting its PlayStation 3 tower defense hit to Sony's handheld, with founder Dylan Cuthbert announcing that the game wouldn't just be a direct copy, but will add "a bit more." More »

12/22/08

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By Michael McWhertor

Comment by AngryEddy: Finally! More ports on the PSP!... 4 Responses | Other threads

hammer time

Atlus Unleashes Hammerin' Hero On PSP

Atlus once again takes care of its fans first with an exclusive reveal of their upcoming PSP title Hammerin' Hero delivered directly to their Atlus Faithful community. More »

12/19/08

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By Mike Fahey

Comment by 00000000: TOO GOOD! Maybe s'the music but it kinda reminds me of Goemon.... 3 Responses | Other threads

Everybody Was FF Fighting

Final Fantasy Dissidia Comes Stateside This Summer

The forces of Cosmos and the forces of Chaos square off as beloved characters from Final Fantasies past do battle in Dissidia Final Fantasy, just announced for a mid-year 2009 release in North America. More »

12/18/08

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By Mike Fahey

Comment by Phaper: This game looks quite interesting, might have to get it once it comes out, hoping there isn't a huge gap 7 Responses | Other threads

No Plans Watch

Sony Have NO PLANS For A PSP2

Time for another episode of "No Plans Watch"! This week, we feature Sony's John Koller, who takes recent reports that PSP2 games are already in development and does his best to pooh pooh them. More »

12/18/08

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By Luke Plunkett

Comment by Anonono: There will be one. There HAS to be one.... 5 Responses | Other threads

psp

Patapon 2 To be Released In "Early 2009"

Enjoying Patapon 2, Japan? Bet you are. Game's been out there since last month, but as of yet, us Westerners have been kept in the dark. Least, we were until today. More »

12/17/08

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Comment by ceilingFANBOY: Perhaps I should get my ass in gear and finish the first one.... 2 Responses | Other threads

clips

Square Enix Will Permit You To See Kingdom Hearts PSP Now

12/17/08

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Case Logic's Line of Gaming Cases Unveiled

Case Logic just dropped samples of their brand new DS and Playstation Portable cases on my doorstep and so far they seem to be just what the doctor ordered. More »

12/17/08

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By Brian Crecente

Comment by GOLD5: I see they've stuck with the "stick a bunch of jagged carts and junk in a flimsy mesh which is 3 Responses | Other threads

Dragonball: The Bad Idea

Stupid Dragonball Movie Getting Stupid PSP Game

The latest issue of Japanese weekly magazine Shōnen Jump reveals that a video game tie-in for the utterly ridiculous Dragonball Evolution is in the works for the Sony PSP. More »

12/16/08

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Comment by OrangeHairKid: Street Fighter the Movie all over again. 13 Responses | Other threads

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PSP2 Games Already In Development, PSP-4000 Due In 2009

According to "publisher sources", Eurogamer are reporting that games for a true successor to the PlayStation Portable - a PSP2, if you will - are already in development. More »

12/16/08

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Comment by vx2: Didn't Sony JUST said that they don't even have plans for the PSP2?... 18 Responses | Other threads

psp

And On The Third Day, The Giant PSP Was Risen...

You just can't keep a good over-sized handheld console down! Sporting new PSP-3000 stylings, New York's favourite (giant) Sony console was today hoisted back into place. Reports of giant, over-sized scan lines should hit tomorrow.

12/15/08

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By Luke Plunkett

Comment by cfive3: f th frst thng y ntcd n tht pctr ws th PSP, ht t sy t bt, y'r gy.... 15 Responses | Other threads

ready at dawn

Ready At Dawn Reconsidering PSP Development?

Are Ready at Dawn reconsidering their flight from Playstation Portable development? More »

12/15/08

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Comment by agthang: filled with cash.. isnt that what Microsoft does.. byes out everyone and everything cuz their unintentionally about to ruined the... 13 Responses | Other threads

No Plans Watch

Sony Have "No Plans" For A PSP2

Yes! It's time for this week's instalment of No Plans Watch. So, who doesn't have any plans today? It's Sony's David Reeves, who says Sony have no plans for a PSP2. More »

12/11/08

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Comment by saros21: I don't mean to be a grammar nazi..but for some reason the phrase "Sony have" irks me. It just sounds 25 Responses | Other threads

corporate gloating

Sony Responds To November NPD Sales, Seems Pleased

The PlayStation family didn't have an ideal November, but Sony's not letting an across-the-board decline bring it down. Nope, we're only five words into the company's NPD response before it throws it out there. "Momentum." More »

12/11/08

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Comment by GcRayden: People over at Gametrailers Forums are bitching about Kotaku and the other NPD Sales post because Kotaku somehow makes fun... 30 Responses | Other threads

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