No PSP-4000 :(

The Little Big Planet ad that mentions PSP-4000was really just a mistake. I know, those who were hoping a new PSP that’s not the PSPGo would be disappointed and yes a little reluctant to forget this boo-boo. For one thing, they still haven’t yet explained how the mistake was made. Anyway, it’s pretty official there is no PSP-4000 in the make, unless we’ll get more evidence that can justify more words about it.

PSP 4000 ?!?!? ( please nooo )

A PSP accessory advertisement in the latest issue of British trade mag MCV contains an odd selling-point: that it’s compatible with the PSP-4000. A console which does not exist.

See for yourself in these pics. It goes a little beyond “typo”, since they actually created a little bubble logo for the console. So it’s either an elaborate, embarrassing mistake (which, to be honest, seems more likely), or accessory manufacturers 4gamers figured that nobody outside the “industry” would bother reading MCV’s mag, so they could slip mention of a fourth iteration of the original PSP in there and hope nobody noticed.

Whichever it is, you can see the original ad below.

Trailer Metal Gear Peace Walker

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Konami has finally released a trailer for the new Metal Gear game, and here it is!

This looks like a great game for the PSP, as it looks even smoother than the first Metal Gear Solid, and that game still holds up. So far I have yet to be disappointed with any game in this franchise, even the VR missions were really fun.

MGS: Peace Walker Demo

Metal Gear Solid fans rejoice! While Japanese gamers have been playing a demo for the game Hideo Kojima claims, in his mind, is ‘Metal Gear Solid 5′, a demo for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is about to hit the PSN Soon. VERY soon.

How Soon you ask? This Thursday, December 17th!! It was mentioned in a KP Report podcast back in early November that the team was working on a English translation for the demo and the demo is now ready for us Western Gamers.  The demo will contain FOUR missions and supports ad-hoc connectivity so you can and three of your friends can give it a try.

The worst part of it all? While the game hits Japan and Europe in March, US gamers have to wait until MAY before we can take Big Boss on his next mission to save Costa Rica from an unknown evil army. But hey, it’s a Hideo Kojima game…you know it’s going to be worth the wait. May 25, 2010 is the official release date for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Make sure you don’t miss it, exclusively on the PSP and PSPgo.

VGAs : Uncharted 2 Wins Game of the Year

Sony should be proud with the results of this years VGAs. The PS3 claimed a number of different awards including game of the year

The grand title went to a well deserved Uncharted 2, along with best PS3 game and best graphics. The game is fantastic and defiantly a deserving winner.

Best Xbox 360 game went to Left 4 Dead 2; best Wii game went to New Super Mario Bros Wii and best PC game went to Dragon Age: Origins.

A full list of the awards can be found below including best shooter, best RPG, and so on…

Game of the Year: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Studio of the Year: Rocksteady Studios
Best Independent Game: Flower
Best Xbox 360 Game: Left 4 Dead 2
Best PS3 Game: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best Wii Game: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Best PC Game: Dragon Age: Origins
Best Handheld Game: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Best Shooter: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Best Fighting Game: Street Fighter IV
Best Action Adventure Game: Assassin’s Creed II
Best RPG: Dragon Age: Origins
Best Multiplayer Game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Best Individual Sports Game: UFC 2009 Undisputed
Best Team Sports Game: NHL 10
Best Driving Game: Forza Motorsport 3
Best Music Game: The Beatles: Rock Band
Best Soundtrack: DJ Hero
Best Original Score: Halo 3: ODST
Best Graphics: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Best Game Based On A Movie/TV Show: South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play!
Best Performance By A Human Female: Megan Fox (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen)
Best Performance By A Human Male: Hugh Jackman (X-Men Origins: Wolverine)
Best Cast: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Best Voice: Jack Black (Brütal Legend) [Nolan North!?!? - Ed]
Best Downloadable Game: Shadow Complex
Best DLC: Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Most Anticipated Game of 2010: God of War III

Ubisoft reports $109 million loss

Ubisoft is the latest vidgamemaker to prove that publishers are just as dependent on high-profile franchises as Hollywood’s major studios.

The French company, whose “Prince of Persia” series is being readied as a tentpole for Disney next summer, reported a $109 million loss on $232 million in sales during the first half of its fiscal year due to a lack of major titles.

To reverse the hit on its bottom line, Ubisoft said it plans to release “Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands” as a new installment in the franchise in May for consoles and handheld devices.

While game’s release will be timed with the Memorial Day bow of the Mouse House’s “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, new title will not include elements from the film. Instead it will be based on a new storyline that advances the plot of the original “Sands of Time” game.

Title will target hardcore and casual gamers in order to “reach both audiences,” said Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, in order to attract new gamers to the property.The second half of Ubisoft’s fiscal year, which wraps up at the end of March, is expected to prove more lucrative, considering its medieval actioner “Assassin’s Creed II” sold 1.6 million units worldwide during its first week of release last week. That’s 32% up on what the first game sold during its initial bow in 2007.

It’s the latest tentpole game to perform well, with “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ earning a record $550 million during its first week for Activision Blizzard.

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Dated In Japan

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, the only official continuation of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, has now been dated for release in Japan. The game is scheduled to come out for the PlayStation Portable on the 18th of March, 2010.

Set 10 years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 3, which appeared on the PlayStation 2, Peace Walker sees players take on the role of Big Boss once again. It has a gameplay style that’s very similar to Portable Ops, but it’s been severely refined.

Currently there’s no word on a release date for Europe or North America, but with the way things are going, it shouldn’t *fingers crossed* be too far away from the Japanese release date.

Dante’s Inferno Demo Arriving in December

A month before God of War III arrives, EA will offer their brutal, over-the-top action extravaganza that should tide you over for a few weeks.

It’s Dante’s Inferno, and if you want a closer look, you’ll get it before the year is out. EA and developer Visceral Games has announced that a playable demo for the game will be available next month; this “Gates of Hell” sample features the “entire opening level” and thereby introduce you to the game’s main hero. You’ll battle hordes of hell-spawn as you progress through the dark and intimidating section, eventually facing off against the ultimate boss: Death. Once you manage to defeat Death, you will take his scythe (the weapon you see Dante wielding in many screenshots and gameplay videos) and will also utilize a powerful holy cross. Said executive producer Jonathan Knight:

“Our main goal from the start of this project has been to create a journey that will make gamers truly feel like they are going through hell. The demo will give everyone some insight into how we are treating the story and a taste of the gameplay. And with nine more circles of hell to explore once the game comes out in February, we are literally just scratching the surface.”

In the full game, you will work your way through the nine infamous circles of hell: limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery. Of course, it doesn’t really follow the actual story of Dante Alighieri’s “The Divine Comedy,” as there is no fighting or mauling going on in that novel; it’s a religious adventure through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. But hey, you gotta take creative license in order to make a scintillating interactive experience, right?

Dante’s Inferno is slated to launch in North America for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PSP on February 9, 2010. This demo will only be available for the PS3 and 360, though.

 

New Prince of Persia, May 2010

Prince Of Persia To Return In Forgotten Sands, May 2010

Hopefully this game better than last….

 

Ubisoft today revealed it is developing a new Prince of Persia game, titled The Forgotten Sands, for consoles and handhelds.

The game, scheduled for release in May 2010, will revisit the storyline of the popular 2003 Prince of Persia game The Sands of Time and its two sequels, promising the return of “fan-favorite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations.”

May 2010 is also the current release window for the Disney-produced live action Mike Newell film based on The Sands of Time, starring Jake Gyllenhall. Although Ubisoft did not specify how or whether the new title would tie into the movie launch, the company has strongly pursued a cross-media film and game strategy with other franchises.

“The goal is to reach both…core and casual gamers,” explained CEO Yves Guillemot on the company’s first-half results call to investors. He promised “lots of combat,” but stressed the aim of serving beginner-level gamers as well.

“We are trying to cover both groups,” he said

 

 

Sony PSP Gets Comics Reader

Sony PlayStation Portable will get the promised Digital Comics Reader with PSP firmware 6.20 update. This new update weighing 27.6MB is already available for download either from the Sony PSP Software Update page or through Wi-Fi. This update is applicable to all Sony PSP models (1000, 2000, 3000) and PSPgo.

For PSP consoles, firware 6.20 will bring some changes in XMB and add new Digital Comics Reader under Extras. This Digital Comics Reader deals with comics and cartoon strips. The digital content for the same would be available from PlayStation Network. Eric Lempel, director, PlayStation Network Operations, in a blog post at the official PlayStation Blog, announced that the new service PlayStation Network Digital Comics will be launched in December and hundreds of comics would be available for download as purchase or for free. Check out www.playstationcomics.com to try out the free sample from the service and to get more details on the same.

PSP owners will now also be able to import Photo and Video playlists to PSP console using Media Go desktopapplication. Get the latest Media Go v1.3 to transfer your playlists.