Holidash. Blogging the holidays so you don't have to!

IGN goes loco with LocoRoco 2 videos

Don't expect to find anything too startling about these LocoRoco 2 videos. We're totally enamored by the upcoming PSP sequel, but the core gameplay experience has remained largely the same. Check out the megaton of videos released on IGN to find out for yourself. One video is embedded, after the break.

Continue reading IGN goes loco with LocoRoco 2 videos

Dissidia TGS08 trailer and LE packaging revealed

Dissidia is literally only a month away from release in Japan and Square Enix isn't skimping on the information. The trailer we saw in Square Enix's Closed Theater is now available for public viewing pleasure (we really wished SE would do this with the rest of their Closed Theater trailers), as we've posted it right after the break. It's probably going to be the last trailer we see as it really hits the climax. Cloud and Terra were revealed in this trailer and you can finally see in-game footage of their fights.

In related news, Square Enix also released images of the Limited Edition game and PSP packaging. As seen above, the game packaging features some very detailed work from famed artist Yoshitaka Amano. It shows all ten heroes together with Cosmos. The Limited Edition PSP box is all white with a solid logo and some subtle designs. Check out an image of the PSP box and the TGS 08 trailer after the break.

Continue reading Dissidia TGS08 trailer and LE packaging revealed

Put the whole world in your hands in new PSP ad


We love this sick new PSP ad from SCEE. This ad campaign really effectively tells us that PSP can do a lot of things. Yes, you have the whole world in your hands -- get it? The modern remix of the classic kids tune works surprisingly well in this ad that's as playful as a PlayStation ad should be. We haven't seen something so effective in selling a product in quite some time. Good job!

Check out the ad after the break.

[Via PlayStation Boards]

Continue reading Put the whole world in your hands in new PSP ad

Prinny: Can I Have an English Language Trailer?

Yes you can, Prinny. You can have your own English-language trailer, which sets the tone for your ridiculous adventure. Remember, folks: Prinny's new sidescrolling game comes to the US next February.

Dissidia vids: Squall and Zidane in EX Mode

Fan service is a good thing when it's done to enhance the gaming experience and not just make up for a lack of substance. In the case of Dissidia: Final Fantasy, there are a lot of solid, new gameplay elements which fit in well with the dazzling flash that Final Fantasy is known for -- so it's got the best of both worlds.

Nothing sums this merging of innovation and style more than the EX Mode. You'll see why when you watch the embedded video above when Squall and Zidane show off the Renzokuken and Trance, respectively. The timed-input events, and the visceral, swift action makes Dissidia look like the most exciting PSP title this (Japanese) holiday season. It makes us sad to remember that a North American release has yet to be heard of.

More Bleach: Soul Carnival footage (because we can't get the game)

Dear Sony Computer Entertainment,

You do know that there are a lot of Bleach fans here in the US, right? The DS game, Blade of Fate sold 250,000 copies here in the States. Granted, that's the best-selling Bleach game out there, but we'd like to think that the PSP games would fare pretty well. At the very least, it should sell enough copies to break even -- especially if you release it directly on the PlayStation Store.

If for some reason you don't want to publish it, we'll be glad to take it off your hands. Provided you're willing to sell the license to us for about $42.90. Because that's how much the game costs on import site Play-Asia.

Love,
PSP Fanboy

Continue reading More Bleach: Soul Carnival footage (because we can't get the game)

Super Stardust Portable introduces 'Impact Mode'


Looks like the upcoming PSP version of Super Stardust is shaping up quite nicely. This new trailer showcases how well the handheld is able to translate the popular PS3 arcade shooter. Although the polygon count and framerate take a dip, SSP still looks the role (and if you read our hands-on, you know that it plays the part too).

The trailer also teases a new "Impact Mode," which piques our interest. What is it? We're not exactly too sure, but it looks like it makes crashing into things a very good thing. We approve.

Check out the trailer, after the cut.

Continue reading Super Stardust Portable introduces 'Impact Mode'

Zwei RPG breaks out in this debut trailer

We don't know too much about this action-RPG for PSP called Zwei!!, but we do know one thing -- it's really pretty. A little research revealed the title was originally a PC game and it's currently being made by Falcom (makers of Gurumin). December 11 is the game's release date for Japan, which isn't too far off. Hopefully, like Gurumin, North America will also get to enjoy this Falcom RPG. Check out the debut trailer posted after the break.

Continue reading Zwei RPG breaks out in this debut trailer

Watch Tales of the World 2's new characters fight

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 is a total fan service title. Anyone who has played the first one could inform you on that. With that in mind, it's easy to note that the biggest factor that's going to drive people into getting Tales of the World for round two would be its cast of cameo characters.

So, just who is going to make it into the new Radiant Mythology from all the other Tales games? Some of the new characters have been revealed to be: Cless Alvein (embedded above) from Tales of Phantasia, Presea Combatir from Tales of Symphonia, Guy Cecil from Tales of the Abyss, Iria Animi from Tales of Innocence and Caius Qualls from Tales of the Tempest. You can see all of them in gameplay vids after the break, along with the original character Kanonno.

The game will be out in Japan by January 29. While a North American release date has yet to be even mentioned, a stateside release seems likely.

Continue reading Watch Tales of the World 2's new characters fight

Neverland Card Battles: Godseal Talisman trailer

Neverland Card Battles releases next week on October 28, and to make sure gamers are ready for the S-RPG card battles to be had, we've got yet another gameplay vid for everyone. This latest trailer from Yuke's shows off the Godseal Talisman Cards, which are the most powerful cards in the game. We can feel the magic surge through our finger tips by just watching them on screen -- they're that powerful!

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce trailer, now in English

Does Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce seem like a DW game to you? After having watched this English trailer (posted after the break), it certainly feels far from anything we've come to know of the series. It looks like the title graduated from the Monster Hunter academy of game design because, frankly, the large mythical creatures and emphasis on 4-player co-op are elements more familiar to another popular series. We'll see how things stand when the title releases in North America next year.

Continue reading Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce trailer, now in English

New Dissidia vid shows off some summons

There are summoned creatures in the 'dramatic progressive action' title Dissidia: Final Fantasy, but they may not be exactly what you'd expect them to be. They pop up as static 2D images during gameplay -- no fancy FMVs here, folks. You can check out two of the summons (Ifrit and Carbuncle) in the trailer posted above.

Summon creatures appear upon pressing the R trigger together with the circle button. In the case of Ifrit, summons appear as equipable items (as represented on the HUD). Judging by the way they're used in the trailer, the summons primarily affect the Brave gauge -- Carbuncle adjusts the enemy's Brave to match the player's, while boosts a player's Brave by 1.5.

Watch: Neverland Card Battles gameplay

In preparation of the upcoming release of Neverland Card Battles for PSP, Yukes has sent out a brand new gameplay trailer of the game for PSP Fanboy readers. Keep in mind, this is based on an earlier PS2 game which never saw the light of day here in the States. While the localization effort appears strong, will it have what it takes to stand out in the crowded genre of the SRPG? Take a look for yourself.

Gallery: Neverland Card Battles

Trailer: DJ Max Fever

It's finally happening. DJ Max is coming to America, and in a big way too. DJ Max Fever is the ultimate version of DJ Max so far -- and best of all, you won't have to pay for crazy import fees. Check out this new trailer to see all the features Fever is packing.

How Japan advertises the PSP-3000

While the PSP Brite may be launching rather stealthily in America, Japan is taking a different approach. Sony has two ads for the newly redesigned system, one for the black system and one for the white. The system isn't changed too much, but at least Sony Japan's customers will know that this system exists -- something we doubt Sony America will let happen here at all.

See the other ad, after the break.

Continue reading How Japan advertises the PSP-3000

Next Page >

Features
Ask PSP Fanboy (46)
Demos (55)
Podcasts (18)
Theatre (49)
Wallpapers (35)
Bits
Downloads (132)
Fan Stuff (403)
How-tos (55)
Imports (221)
Interviews (171)
Metareview (50)
Mods (27)
News (2042)
Peripherals (187)
Previews (23)
Reviews (87)
Software (270)
Store (129)
Video (751)
Titles
Ape Escape (25)
Beaterator (1)
Bleach (20)
Buzz (9)
Coded Soul (7)
Devil May Cry (1)
Disgaea (35)
DJ Max (25)
echochrome (25)
EyeToy (1)
Final Fantasy (187)
God of War (88)
Gran Turismo (14)
Grand Theft Auto (61)
Gundam (22)
Hot Shots Golf (27)
Kingdom Hearts (17)
Loco Roco (72)
Madden (5)
Metal Gear: Graphic Novel (8)
Metal Gear: Portable Ops (53)
Midnight Club (1)
MLB (10)
Monster Hunter (87)
N (9)
Naruto (27)
NBA (10)
Patapon (37)
Phantasy Star (14)
R-Type (19)
Ratchet and Clank (51)
Resistance (6)
SOCOM (36)
Sonic (23)
Star Ocean (33)
Star Wars (42)
Super Stardust Portable (3)
Syphon Filter (27)
Tales of... (37)
Wild Arms (14)
Wipeout (40)
WWE (12)
Yggdra Union (11)
Yu-Gi-Oh! (5)
Yuusha (10)

RESOURCES

RSS NEWSFEEDS

Powered by Blogsmith

Featured Galleries

Bleach Soul Carnival
Yuusha no Kuze ni Namaikida or2
Tales of the World 2
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Zettai Zetumei Toshi 3
DJ Max Fever
NBA 09: The Inside (PSP)
Prinny: Is It Okay If I Am The Main Character?
Let's make the PSP better

 

Most Commented On (14 days)

Recent Comments

Other Weblogs Inc. Network blogs you might be interested in: