Monthly Archives: January 2012

New demos available for PSP

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One great thing about the PSP platform over the Nintendo DS is the ability to download and play demos, very much in the same vein as PC gaming. If you like the game, you can proceed to the checkout counter and pay for it. Dislike it, you’ll save yourself a cool $50 in the process to spend on another day. Despite Loco Roco having plenty of demos swimming around in cyberspace, the good folks at PlayStation forums noticed that YourPSP will be lifting the curtains on a Christmas-themed demo of Loco Roco to keep the Halloween demo company. Another demo that is bound to drive the gaming industry wild would be the PSP-only Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII title. A playable demo ought to be released by the end of the year according to insider sources. Looks like PSP owners will have a great time feasting on these sneak previews during the upcoming holiday season! Source: PSP Fanboy

Spanking new DS Lite bundles for French

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Christmas has come early for the French as there will be two new DS Lite bundles available in the form of Sonic Rush and Project Rub, with the corresponding game included in each of the respective boxes. In addition, proud new owners of the Sonic bundle will get a limited edition Sonic figurine and T-Shirt. Word has it that the Project Rub package will cost €129.99, with the Sonic Rush bundle a wee bit more expensive at €169.99. Source: DS Fanboy

Namco brings Mr. Do to cellphones

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Do more with your cellphones as Namco preps itself to port over arcade classics Mr. Do and Mr. Do’s Castle to mobile devices in the coming summer. The release could not have been too timely as it has been two dozen decades since the original was released in arcades. Mr. Do will still be doing what he does best all those years ago, dropping fruit on dinosaurs while hankering around, collecting cherries in the process. Cellphones might not have the processing muscle of the Sony PSP or Nintendo DS, but at least the availability of classic arcade games make life a little more bearable during those short toilet breaks. Source: Kotaku

Sneak Peek of Xyanide Resurrection

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PSP owners will be delighted to catch hold of some new screenshots of Playlogic’s new shooter which is known as Xyanide Resurrection, courtesy of Gamespot. I’m not too keen on the premise of the game as it involves shooting larger-than-life pre-pubescent, scantily-clad boys in outer space, but there are sure to be a few folks who would beg to differ. Whatever floats your boat, mate. Playlogic claims that this game will feature video-streaming technology that meerges both video backgrounds and real time game screens, touting it to be the first in a handheld game. Those in the Nintendo camp beg to differ as they claim that Nanostray on the DS and Iridion 2 on the GBA have already forged this path. Source: PSP Fanboy

Elite Beat Agents now available for DS

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Elite Beat Agents from Nintendo is now available, and these international men of mystery are one groovy bunch. Gameplay is expected to be fast and furious as gamers are required to tap the screen according to the pop music patterns that show up – the more accurate you are, the better the story turns out. This unique game features a number of popular tunes, including “Rock This Town,” “Walkie Talkie Man,” “Material Girl,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” to get your groove going. What are you waiting for? Head out to a store closest to you and pick up a copy today.

Official Final Fantasy V Advance site launched for GBA

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The GBA platform it seems, is not quite dead yet with the official website for Final Fantasy V Advance on the GBA being launched recently. It comes with a bunch of goodies that ought to keep all you rabid fans out there satisfied for the moment. Among the information that can be gleaned from the website includes character biographies, a compilation and breakdown of the game’s job system, and a Bestiary listing. If reading is not your thang, you can always opt to view the media section that features a short clip. Source: DS Fanboy

Crossword Crazy! now available

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Forget about environmentally destructive crossword puzzles that are found in newspapers – you can now carry over 1,000 of these devilish puzzles in your pocket after installing them on your Pocket PC mobile device. Crossword Crazy! features a fully customizable graphical interface, zoom in and zoom out views for you to consolidate your thoughts, a hint feature when your brain has come up against a speed bump, and an auto save feature for you to get back to the office meeting after spending the last few minutes in the toilet trying to solve what 9 across is. Crossword Crazy can be purchased for $9.95. Source: PocketGear

Jeanne d’Arc trailer

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Check out the brand new Jeanne d’Arc trailer that features a handful of the game’s 150 characters. There are also tons of footage from the game’s cut scenes to keep you entertained as well as grid-based combat action. Based loosely on the story of the historical Joan of Arc, this Japanese-centric title for the PSP will come with 40 to 50 stages and ought to keep you occupied from anywhere between 7 hours to 25 hours before reaching the finish line. It might not be a Final Fantasy or even come close, but at least it offers something different in view of the current situation. Jeanne d’Arc will ship in Japan from November 20th onwards. It won’t be released in the U.S. at the moment, so you will have to import one if you want it for Christmas. Source: PSP Fanboy

Guitar Sim arrives on DS

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The Nintendo DS Lite is a hotbed for creative games, and M-06 is yet another great example. This guitar simulation game is not exactly Guitar Hero on your handheld, but it uses the touchscreen instead for you to strum various notes, chords, and tunes in order to compose your veritable masterpiece. The stylus is used to pick the strings on display, while the D-pad controls tonal switching. For someone who is musically deaf like me, M-06 won’t appeal at all but those with a musical ear ought to look forward to this title with anticipation. If you’re living in the U.S., chances are you’ll have to import a copy. Source: DS Fanboy

New puzzle games come to PSP

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PSP owners can lift a smile amidst disappointing hardware sales (relatively, that is) with the upcoming release of Lumines II and Every Extend Extra. Both games are published by Buena Vista Games and developed by Q Entertainment and can be picked from any retail store Stateside. Lumines II is the sequel to the best-selling Lumines puzzle game that took the PSP world by storm with its release, while the other title, Every Extend Extra, is a puzzle shooter that merges both classic arcade action with the necessary visuals and music to provide the most engaging gaming experience possible. Lumines II and Every Extend Extra will retail for $29.99 each. Source: Mobile Tech Review