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coldGin · 03-31-2010, 09:57

A Look Ahead: Upcoming PSP Titles for 2010

Every year, rumors fly around proclaiming it to finally be the year of the PSP. 2010 brings some major franchises as well as big-name exclusives to Sony's little console. While I won't make some bold declaration of the year of the PSP, 2010 looks to be a great year to take Sony on the road.

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

Namco Bandai's venerable flight-combat simulation game comes to the PSP with advanced, player-adapting AI, new "Enhanced Combat View" mode, and a multitude of online modes through PSP's ad hoc function. Play four-player co-op or four versus four from distant locations with 40 different licensed aircraft.

BlazBlue Portable

BlazBlue gave Street Fighter IV a run for its money on Playstation 3 and Arc System Works isn't satisfied simply porting the surprise hit to the PSP. The new portable version will feature a new shop, the new "Legion" game mode, and more powerful "Unlimited" versions of all the characters. They're also promising a faithful BlazBlue experience, preserving combat timing and hit boxes to ensure you can carry your mad BlazBlue combo skills with you.

Blood Bowl

I can feel my childhood rushing back to me. NBA Jam is returning and Blood Bowl sounds oddly like the much loved and much missed Mutant League ********. EA won't let anybody else make a NFL game, so Cyanide has made an adaptation of the classic strategy board game of Warhammer-esque creatures playing American ********. Unlike Madden, you don't have to have the highest score to win. You can just kill off your opposition until there's no one left.

Dante's Inferno

Call it a copy-cat, call it the *** of War-killer. Either way, it'll be called fun. Dante's Inferno puts you in the ***** of Dante Aligheiri as a badass crusader wielding Death's scythe in a game very (very, very) loosely based on the first book of The Divine Comedy: Inferno. Unlike the timid man of the poem, you'll go slashing your way through the circles of hell, laughing all the way down.

Darius Burst

The classic side-scrolling shooter comes to the PSP with blistering graphics, great Japanese character animations, and classic side-scrolling action in Taito's Darius Burst. This PSP release looks like a great update to the franchise with loads of power-ups and some monstrous boss battles.

Duke Nukem Trilogy: Critical Mass

Critical Mass is the first game expected in the Duke Nukem Trilogy, starting in the future, then working back to World War II as the trilogy progresses. Not your standard Duke Nukem, the Trilogy will feature "multi-mode" gameplay shifting between first-person, third-person, isometric, and side-scrolling views. Rest assured, these changes won't come at the cost of classic Duke Nukem action.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2

Koei brings us another...yawn...Dynasty Warriors. Why should you care? For the first time on PSP, you can take the classic hack and slash online to battle your friends or complete strangers. I know. Now you care.

echoshift

In the spirit of the original PSP and PSN title echochrome, echoshift is a 2D puzzle game featuring the familiar stick figure, but this time the puzzles are based on using ghost data. That is, your first, second, third, and so fourth runs at a puzzle will all interact with each other to complete the objective. If it sounds confusing, then it must be in the spirit of echochrome.

Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake

Capture the flag with a cake-filled twist goes portable. This hit PSN title comes to the PSP with 50% more content including more single and multiplayer maps and even a new class. The entirety of the PS3 game is here and more, so fatten up that princess in the palm of your hand.

Final Fantasy Agito XIII

Originally slated as a mobile phone game, Square Enix wisely decided to put this portion of the Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy XIII on the PSP, yielding up beefier graphics and better gameplay in the process. The game is reported to be "massive" and brings active-time battle back to PSP. Let's face it, it's Final Fantasy. That alone makes it a must-have.

coldGin · 03-31-2010, 09:58

*** Eater

Little Japanese people with enormous weapons taking on gigantic enemies. What's not to like? *** Eater pits four players, either cooperatively or with 3 NPC characters, against ***-like bosses in this action adventure title that tastes vaguely of JRPG. Grab your BFG, your BFS, and get hungry.

.hack//Link

.hack is an action-RPG franchise that wore out its welcome on the PS2 and will finally make its PSP debut sometime this year. Fortunately, the story will be based on .hack//link: Knights of Twilight, a completely different story from the previous iterations and set 10 years after the original .hack games. Perhaps a fresh start on a new console is just what this JRPG needs.

Hexyz Force

Atlus on the PSP? Well that pretty much guarantees a quarter million in sales, doesn't it? Known for their JRPG's, Sony exclusives, brutal difficulty and loyal fanbase, Atlus is bringing this great JRPG to the PSP where characters wield the powers of the gods and ultimately decide the fate of the world.

Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! 2

The original HIoPB was a cult hit on the PSP and the sequel will add way more *******s, stages, and heroes in the quest to defend your demon lord. The sequel also brings some new features like Mutation and the Overlord's Chamber. Best of all, it will be available on UMD, not just through download.

Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip

Clap Hanz returns to the PSP with another in their top-selling Hot Shots series. Easy to pick up, hard to master, Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip will give tennis game fans the famous Hot Shots visuals, fast-paced gameplay and multiple new game modes to tuck away in their pockets.

Invizimals

While Invizimals may sport Yugioh-flavored visuals and Pokemon-inspired gameplay, it comes in on the bleeding edge of gaming with what is being dubbed "augmented reality." Instead of capturing creatures in the game, Invizimals includes a bundled camera to capture animals in the real world. You'll be snooping and sneaking around Walmart, coffee shops, and your friends' living rooms looking for that next powerful creature sometime this year.

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

Just around the corner is the next installment of the hit Square Enix/Disney team-up, Kingdom Hearts. Birth by Sleep is a prequel to the original Kingdom Hearts, taking place ten years before and with completely different characters. It also features an overhauled battle system that doesn't involve cards, a delight to any fan of this action RPG franchise.

Last Ranker

For those who love JRPGs, PSP is getting a load of them in 2010, and one of the best looking is Last Ranker. Follow Zig as he rises through the ranks in a grand tournament. While this may sound more like Mortal Kombat than a JRPG, the focus on alliances, rivals, and relationships as much as combat adds the RPG elements to it.

Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Quite honestly, I'm surprised this didn't happen before Lego Indiana Jones. Beginning with Lego Star Wars, these great pairings of Legos with big name franchises have proven to be bankable mash-ups of cuteness with great gameplay. Lego Harry Potter should bring the biggest variation of abilities thus far with the vast Harry Potter spellbook available.

coldGin · 03-31-2010, 09:59

Lunar: Silver Star Harmony

A whole new generation can get into Lunar with Silver Star Harmony. This is an enhanced remake of the original masterpiece featuring new graphics, a re-mastered soundtrack, and some great new gameplay elements. Whether you're a longtime Lunar fan or completely new to the series, this looks to be a great way to jump into the Lunar universe.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Probably the single biggest PSP game of 2010, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is the first MGS game for PSP directed by mastermind Hideo Kojima. The game focuses on ***** Snake (AKA Big Boss) back in the 1970s and promises intense gameplay features and a focus on cooperative play in missions. As with any Kojima MGS game, you're guaranteed great stealth action that never takes itself too seriously.

Metal Slug XX

Metal Slug has been bringing chaotic gameplay with unlimited ammunition for years and this larger-than-life remake of Metal Slug 7 should be no exception. In addition to the classic 2D arcade action, XX is bringing a load of minigames and multiplayer support along with nice graphics upgrades.

Mimana Iyar Chronicles

Already played Lunar 16 times? Looking for something new? Mimana Iyar Chronicles comes from the same storytellers as the Lunar series and Tales of Destiny 2, promising classic RPG elements mixed with real-time combat in a quasi-3D environment. This blend will bring a feel more akin to .hack or Dark Cloud rather than Lunar, where you battle in real-time and command your allies to victory.

MLB '10: The Show

The Show - Sony's exclusive MLB licensed game - has quickly gained notoriety as the premiere big-league baseball game. 2010 will get you slugging in the new home run derby, minor league all-stars, and replay editing. If you can't get out to the ballpark, the ballpark can come with you.

The 3rd Birthday (Parasite Eve)

The first game was a cinematic PS1 RPG. The second game was a top-down survival horror game. Now 10 years later, The 3rd Birthday changes the format yet again into a third-person shooter. Based on a popular Japanese novel and featuring Aya Brea from the original games, this spin-off finally givesParasite Eve fans a much-desired sequel.

Persona 3 Portable

Atlus knocked it out of the park with Persona 3, challenging Final Fantasy XII for RPG of the year when it debuted. Now they're porting their most popular game in years to the PSP. While much of the gameplay remains the same, the PSP version also adds the ability to play as a new female lead, additions to the story and soundtrack, plus a new PSP interface.

Phantasy Star Portable 2

The original Phantasy Star Portable was a big-budget handheld RPG that made an equally big splash. The sequel is promising to up the ante on story, gameplay, and graphics. The big new: it's finally introducing what the fans have really been asking for: online play.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

Despite the upcoming Prince of Persia movie, this game is not licensed to the movie. Forgotten Sands takes place between Sands of Time and Warrior Within, harkening back to that classic gameplay. This Prince will have powers over both time and nature in addition to his prodigious physical skills and great story. The question is: who should voice the Prince? Jake Gyllenhaal or Nolan North?

Puzzle Chronicles

Konami is billing Puzzle Chronicles as a Puzzle Combat RPG. What does that mean? You'll find yourself exploring dungeons for better equipment, but when it's time to throw down, you'll get your puzzle on. Exploration will help you earn hidden treasures and equipment to aid your puzzle combat and RPG strategy factors into this puzzle game as well. Play alone or with friends both local and online.

coldGin · 03-31-2010, 10:00

Resident Evil Portable

It's not a port or remake of any other Resident Evil game. That - by itself - is a major selling point for Resident Evil Portable. Little else is known about the title thus far except it's being designed with the PSP Go in mind. Does that mean it's downloadable only? Only time will tell.

Shadow of Destiny

This PS2 murder mystery was a cult hit mostly because of the unique concept. You're travelling through time - solving puzzles and interacting with a multitude of characters - to solve and prevent your own murder. This time-traveling mechanic resulted in very different games every time you played if you made different choices, including varying endings.

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALS Fireteam Bravo 3

The portable SOCOM USNSFB series has always put you in the ***** of a still-green SEALS member, taking orders every step of the way. Bravo 3 is changing that. You'll play as an experienced team member named Wraith who runs the team, issuing orders as you see fit. So you can hang back and bark orders or get wet with 70 weapons and a load of attachments and equipment to annihilate those silly former Soviet extremists.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II

It's Star Wars. It's the sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game of all time. The guy has two blue lightsabers. That's all we know other than "Unleashed 2010" is on the website. Nevertheless, we are excited.

The Eye of Judgment: Legends

Card? CARDS? We don't need no stinkin' cards! While the original PS3 Eye of Judgment was innovative, it just didn't catch on as well as SCEA would have hoped. Maybe the needs for cards were the problem and Legends is remedying that by making the cards digital. This download-only game lands this spring allowing players to trade and battle locally or online.

Valkyria Chronicles 2

The real-time strategy RPG for the PS3 - Valkyria Chronicles - was a runaway hit with fans and critics alike. Taking place two years later, the sequel is coming exclusively to the PSP. The BLiTZ battle system is redesigned to allow real-time attacking as you move around the map and the unique CANVAS engine look is being preserved for the portable version. Any fan of the original can't pass up Valkyria Chronicles 2.

03-31-2010, 09:57	#1 (permalink)
coldGin Freak Poster Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 275 Member: 1035797 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 351	~PSP 2010 Games and Upcoming Games ~ A Look Ahead: Upcoming PSP Titles for 2010 Every year, rumors fly around proclaiming it to finally be the year of the PSP. 2010 brings some major franchises as well as big-name exclusives to Sony's little console. While I won't make some bold declaration of the year of the PSP, 2010 looks to be a great year to take Sony on the road. Ace Combat: Joint Assault Namco Bandai's venerable flight-combat simulation game comes to the PSP with advanced, player-adapting AI, new "Enhanced Combat View" mode, and a multitude of online modes through PSP's ad hoc function. Play four-player co-op or four versus four from distant locations with 40 different licensed aircraft. BlazBlue Portable BlazBlue gave Street Fighter IV a run for its money on Playstation 3 and Arc System Works isn't satisfied simply porting the surprise hit to the PSP. The new portable version will feature a new shop, the new "Legion" game mode, and more powerful "Unlimited" versions of all the characters. They're also promising a faithful BlazBlue experience, preserving combat timing and hit boxes to ensure you can carry your mad BlazBlue combo skills with you. Blood Bowl I can feel my childhood rushing back to me. NBA Jam is returning and Blood Bowl sounds oddly like the much loved and much missed Mutant League ******. EA won't let anybody else make a NFL game, so Cyanide has made an adaptation of the classic strategy board game of Warhammer-esque creatures playing American *****. Unlike Madden, you don't have to have the highest score to win. You can just kill off your opposition until there's no one left. Dante's Inferno Call it a copy-cat, call it the ** of War-killer. Either way, it'll be called fun. Dante's Inferno puts you in the ***** of Dante Aligheiri as a badass crusader wielding Death's scythe in a game very (very, very) loosely based on the first book of The Divine Comedy: Inferno. Unlike the timid man of the poem, you'll go slashing your way through the circles of hell, laughing all the way down. Darius Burst The classic side-scrolling shooter comes to the PSP with blistering graphics, great Japanese character animations, and classic side-scrolling action in Taito's Darius Burst. This PSP release looks like a great update to the franchise with loads of power-ups and some monstrous boss battles. Duke Nukem Trilogy: Critical Mass Critical Mass is the first game expected in the Duke Nukem Trilogy, starting in the future, then working back to World War II as the trilogy progresses. Not your standard Duke Nukem, the Trilogy will feature "multi-mode" gameplay shifting between first-person, third-person, isometric, and side-scrolling views. Rest assured, these changes won't come at the cost of classic Duke Nukem action. Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 Koei brings us another...yawn...Dynasty Warriors. Why should you care? For the first time on PSP, you can take the classic hack and slash online to battle your friends or complete strangers. I know. Now you care. echoshift In the spirit of the original PSP and PSN title echochrome, echoshift is a 2D puzzle game featuring the familiar stick figure, but this time the puzzles are based on using ghost data. That is, your first, second, third, and so fourth runs at a puzzle will all interact with each other to complete the objective. If it sounds confusing, then it must be in the spirit of echochrome. Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake Capture the flag with a cake-filled twist goes portable. This hit PSN title comes to the PSP with 50% more content including more single and multiplayer maps and even a new class. The entirety of the PS3 game is here and more, so fatten up that princess in the palm of your hand. Final Fantasy Agito XIII Originally slated as a mobile phone game, Square Enix wisely decided to put this portion of the Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy XIII on the PSP, yielding up beefier graphics and better gameplay in the process. The game is reported to be "massive" and brings active-time battle back to PSP. Let's face it, it's Final Fantasy. That alone makes it a must-have.

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coldGin Freak Poster Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 275 Member: 1035797 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 351	Lunar: Silver Star Harmony A whole new generation can get into Lunar with Silver Star Harmony. This is an enhanced remake of the original masterpiece featuring new graphics, a re-mastered soundtrack, and some great new gameplay elements. Whether you're a longtime Lunar fan or completely new to the series, this looks to be a great way to jump into the Lunar universe. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Probably the single biggest PSP game of 2010, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is the first MGS game for PSP directed by mastermind Hideo Kojima. The game focuses on ***** Snake (AKA Big Boss) back in the 1970s and promises intense gameplay features and a focus on cooperative play in missions. As with any Kojima MGS game, you're guaranteed great stealth action that never takes itself too seriously. Metal Slug XX Metal Slug has been bringing chaotic gameplay with unlimited ammunition for years and this larger-than-life remake of Metal Slug 7 should be no exception. In addition to the classic 2D arcade action, XX is bringing a load of minigames and multiplayer support along with nice graphics upgrades. Mimana Iyar Chronicles Already played Lunar 16 times? Looking for something new? Mimana Iyar Chronicles comes from the same storytellers as the Lunar series and Tales of Destiny 2, promising classic RPG elements mixed with real-time combat in a quasi-3D environment. This blend will bring a feel more akin to .hack or Dark Cloud rather than Lunar, where you battle in real-time and command your allies to victory. MLB '10: The Show The Show - Sony's exclusive MLB licensed game - has quickly gained notoriety as the premiere big-league baseball game. 2010 will get you slugging in the new home run derby, minor league all-stars, and replay editing. If you can't get out to the ballpark, the ballpark can come with you. The 3rd Birthday (Parasite Eve) The first game was a cinematic PS1 RPG. The second game was a top-down survival horror game. Now 10 years later, The 3rd Birthday changes the format yet again into a third-person shooter. Based on a popular Japanese novel and featuring Aya Brea from the original games, this spin-off finally givesParasite Eve fans a much-desired sequel. Persona 3 Portable Atlus knocked it out of the park with Persona 3, challenging Final Fantasy XII for RPG of the year when it debuted. Now they're porting their most popular game in years to the PSP. While much of the gameplay remains the same, the PSP version also adds the ability to play as a new female lead, additions to the story and soundtrack, plus a new PSP interface. Phantasy Star Portable 2 The original Phantasy Star Portable was a big-budget handheld RPG that made an equally big splash. The sequel is promising to up the ante on story, gameplay, and graphics. The big new: it's finally introducing what the fans have really been asking for: online play. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Despite the upcoming Prince of Persia movie, this game is not licensed to the movie. Forgotten Sands takes place between Sands of Time and Warrior Within, harkening back to that classic gameplay. This Prince will have powers over both time and nature in addition to his prodigious physical skills and great story. The question is: who should voice the Prince? Jake Gyllenhaal or Nolan North? Puzzle Chronicles Konami is billing Puzzle Chronicles as a Puzzle Combat RPG. What does that mean? You'll find yourself exploring dungeons for better equipment, but when it's time to throw down, you'll get your puzzle on. Exploration will help you earn hidden treasures and equipment to aid your puzzle combat and RPG strategy factors into this puzzle game as well. Play alone or with friends both local and online.

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coldGin Freak Poster Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 275 Member: 1035797 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 351	Resident Evil Portable It's not a port or remake of any other Resident Evil game. That - by itself - is a major selling point for Resident Evil Portable. Little else is known about the title thus far except it's being designed with the PSP Go in mind. Does that mean it's downloadable only? Only time will tell. Shadow of Destiny This PS2 murder mystery was a cult hit mostly because of the unique concept. You're travelling through time - solving puzzles and interacting with a multitude of characters - to solve and prevent your own murder. This time-traveling mechanic resulted in very different games every time you played if you made different choices, including varying endings. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALS Fireteam Bravo 3 The portable SOCOM USNSFB series has always put you in the ***** of a still-green SEALS member, taking orders every step of the way. Bravo 3 is changing that. You'll play as an experienced team member named Wraith who runs the team, issuing orders as you see fit. So you can hang back and bark orders or get wet with 70 weapons and a load of attachments and equipment to annihilate those silly former Soviet extremists. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II It's Star Wars. It's the sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game of all time. The guy has two blue lightsabers. That's all we know other than "Unleashed 2010" is on the website. Nevertheless, we are excited. The Eye of Judgment: Legends Card? CARDS? We don't need no stinkin' cards! While the original PS3 Eye of Judgment was innovative, it just didn't catch on as well as SCEA would have hoped. Maybe the needs for cards were the problem and Legends is remedying that by making the cards digital. This download-only game lands this spring allowing players to trade and battle locally or online. Valkyria Chronicles 2 The real-time strategy RPG for the PS3 - Valkyria Chronicles - was a runaway hit with fans and critics alike. Taking place two years later, the sequel is coming exclusively to the PSP. The BLiTZ battle system is redesigned to allow real-time attacking as you move around the map and the unique CANVAS engine look is being preserved for the portable version. Any fan of the original can't pass up Valkyria Chronicles 2.