Super Hind: Explosive Helicopter Action on Sony PSP

They created the perfect weapon then put it into your hands.

Super Hind - Explosive Helicopter action

Take control of the world's deadliest assault helicopter

The old order has gone. One by one the nations fell, and the multinational Consortium locked its grip on the world’s throat. But to combat the last of the united nationalist forces and maintain power, they needed a new weapon...

20TH CENTURY ASSAULT CHOPPER. 21ST CENTURY UPGRADE: The Russian MI-45D Super Hind can out-manoeuvre and out-fight virtually anything on land, sea or air. You are pilot Warrant Officer Dante Griffin. In your hands is a weapon that can change the world. They gave you the power. Only one question remains: DO YOU GIVE IT BACK?

SUPER HIND is the ultimate tactical air combat game for a handheld.

• Explore breathtaking high-detail environments: rich geology, foliage, buildings, and atmospheric effects like rain, snow, and sunshine- even lightning.
  
• Take on a world of lethal fighting machines: helicopters, tanks, mobile missile platforms, jet aircraft, ballistic missile warships, submarines and more.
  
• Unleash awesome destructive force: high-voltage cannons, super-rapid fire electronic ballistic guns, micro air-fuel bombs, and other high-tech weaponry.
  
• Explore breathtaking high-detail environments: rich geography, foliage, buildings, and atmospheric effects like rain, snow, sunshine and even lightning.
  
• Take on a world of lethal fighting machines: helicopters, tanks, mobile missile platforms, jet aircraft, ballistic missile warships, submarines and more.
  
• Unleash awesome destructive force: high-voltage cannons, super-rapid fire electronic ballistic guns, micro air-fuel bombs, and other high-tech weaponry.
  

Technical information:

Platform: PlayStationPortable
Genre: Arcade - Action
Publisher: v.2 PLAY
Developer: Mountain Sheep
Release date: May 2008 Worldwide
SRP: TBC- please contact your local
PEGI: 7+
Languages: English - French - German - Italian - Spanish

Crisis Core - Final fantasy VII on Sony PlayStation 3 and PSP

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-, the much awaited prequel to one of the most influential titles in video-gaming history, has shipped to North American.

Before Cloud and Sephiroth’s now legendary confrontation and the ensuing battle that captivated millions of gamers worldwide, there was Zack Fair and his simple yet whole-hearted ambition to become a SOLDIER 1st Class. Players will now discover what was hitherto left untold, as they journey through the exciting and intriguing world of CRISIS CORE - FINAL FANTASY VII -, developed exclusively for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Offering a compelling narrative coupled with breathtaking graphics and an action-packed battle system, this latest entry in the COMPILATION OF FINAL FANTASY VII series is sure to captivate both fans of the original FINAL FANTASY VII and newcomers alike.

Seven years prior to the events of FINAL FANTASY VII

The Shinra Company is rapidly increasing its influence through its monopoly on mako energy and military might. With the burgeoning city of Midgar as its base and symbol of prosperity, Shinra is on the verge of establishing absolute dominance over the world. SOLDIER is a group of skilled combat operatives within Shinra. The elite within the group—those strong enough to be deemed SOLDIER 1st Class—are respected and idolized by the citizenry.

Zack is a young SOLDIER 2nd Class who aspires to become a 1st. He spends his days carrying out assignments under the guidance of his 1st Class mentor, Angeal. During an operation in Wutai, a large number of SOLDIER members, led by 1st Class operative Genesis, go missing. The severity of the situation prompts Shinra executives to deploy even more SOLDIER operatives in hopes of bringing an end to the war with Wutai—and conducting an investigation into the mass desertion. The ones assigned to the mission are Zack, Angeal, and the 1st Class hero who is known the world over as Sephiroth...

What truths lie behind Genesis's disappearance? What secrets bind the three SOLDIER 1st Class operatives? For Zack, a cruel and fateful struggle awaits...

FEATURES

• Complete the FINAL FANTASY VII experience and reunite with the most recognized RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura
  
• Witness stunning graphics and gorgeous CG cutscenes coupled with top-notch voice acting in a 16:9 widescreen presentation, made possible by the PSP system
  
• Innovative DMW (Digital Mind Wave) system enhances the action-packed real-time battle system, allowing players to unleash special attacks or call upon iconic FINAL FANTASY summons
  
• Take on challenges with the all-new “Hard Mode” developed exclusively for the North American audiences
  
• Acquire unique accessories made available through 300 side missions to further enrich the gameplay experience
  

Sony PlayStation Portable has leapfrogged the Nintendo platforms in the latest Japanese hardware sales with Mint

Latest Blume series device propels handheld to top of hardware chart

The Sony PlayStation Portable has leapfrogged the Nintendo platforms in the latest Japanese hardware sales chart with the release of the new mint green edition of the handheld.

The new colour saw an additional 20,000 units sold over the previous week, bringing it up to almost 74,000 for the week ending March 2, according to Media Create.

The Nintendo Wii - last week's best-seller - had to settle for second place with 64,500 units sold, while the Nintendo DS remained in third place.

The other three consoles all saw sales remain mostly flat from the previous week, with the PlayStation 3 selling 13,500 units, the PlayStation 2 shifting almost 11,000, and the Xbox 360 selling around 2300.

The full sales breakdown is as follows:

1. PlayStation Portable: 73,706
2. Nintendo Wii: 64,535
3. Nintendo DS: 51,922
4. PlayStation 3: 13,520
5. PlayStation 2: 10,986
6. Xbox 360: 2282

Fading Shadows video game released for Sony PSP in UK

Fading Shadows released in the UK

Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Ivolgamus
Publisher: Ivolgamus
Release Date: 7th March 2008
Price: £24.99
PEGI: 7+
Format: PSP

Ivolgamus are pleased to announce that Fading Shadows, their puzzle-platformer game exclusive to the PSP, is now available in UK stores.

Fading Shadows sees the player faced with the challenge of saving Erwyn, whose death, according to the millennia-old prophecy, will allow evil master Gardal to breach the gates of the Castle of Heaven, the supreme fortress built to protect the world from the forces of darkness. Erywn's soul has been enclosed in a protective orb by his clairvoyant sister, Aira, and the orb must now be safely guided to the Castle of Heaven, using a magical beam of light.

The player must control the beam of light and exploit the state–changing abilities of the orb to fulfil the challenges of the 40 single player levels or 10 multiplayer levels. Pass through swamps, travel over mountains, visit castles and explore deserted cities. Change the orb's form into wood, metal or glass to overcome the obstacles facing you and return Erwyn to the Castle of Heaven.

Offering an entirely unique style of action-packed puzzle gameplay, stunning graphics and visual effects, an immersive storyline, plus a competitive wireless multiplayer game mode, this is the second independent release from Ivolgamus, based in Lithuania.

Fading Shadows will be released on 7th March 2008 at a price of £24.99.

Skype on Sony PlayStation portable

Back in early January, the Nikkei business daily announced that Sony and Skype had reportedly joined forces, so that Sony’s PlayStation Portable to come with Skype’s software. At that moment, Nikkei’s report seemed simply a rumor, taking also into account that the business daily claimed that the brand new PSPs would be available at the end of January.

But rumors proved to be true after all, as Sony later admitted that such a project existed, although its launch was not scheduled for January. The Japanese company announced two days ago that a Skype web phone function would be added to its PlayStation Portable later in March and that the brand new gaming devices would be available in Japan starting with March 19. The ones who already owe a PSP can buy only the necessary microphone in order to be able to use Skype’s voice chat service.

Skype, which has recently become a unit of eBay, is highly popular for its Voice-over-IP service that offers people from all over the world the possibility to voice chat from their computers. Adding Skype’s software to Sony’s PlayStation Portable represents a smart move for the Japanese company, Nintendo’s everlasting rival.

Sony announced back in January that the launch of the brand new handheld gaming machine had to be delayed because of a microphone, which did not meet Skype specifications. However, it seems that the PSP would eventually come with the same microphone, which would be sold with the recommendation to be used within 10 centimeters of user’s mouth.
PSP owners from Japan will be able to buy the microphone starting with March 19; it will cost 2,500 yen ($24).

Source: eNews

God of War: Chains of Olympus Debut on Sony PSP - PlayStationPortable

Award-Winning Franchise Makes Its Debut on PSP - PlayStationPortable With God of War: Chains of Olympus

Third Installment of the Multi-Million Unit Franchise is a Prequel...

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the North American release of God of War: Chains of Olympus, exclusively on Sony PSP - PlayStationPortable. Collaboratively developed by Sony Computer Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios, Santa Monica Studio and Ready at Dawn Studios, the acclaimed development team that brought you the best-selling Daxter for PSP, the highly-anticipated God of War: Chains of Olympus combines stunning graphics, intense action and an intricate new storyline that delivers yet another tale of epic proportions from the dark and brutal world of Greek Mythology.

Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, God of War: Chains of Olympus is set to deliver everything that fans have come to expect from the God of War franchise. With high fan anticipation and a 94% rating on GameRankings.com, supported with the following review scores from leading gaming media outlets: PlayStation the Official Magazine – 5/5 and the Editor’s Choice Award, Game Informer – 9/10 and the Handheld Game of the Month Award, Game Pro – 4.75/5 and the Editor’s Choice Award, IGN.com – 9.4/10 and the Editor’s Choice Award, 1Up.com – 9.5/10, and Gamezone.com – 9.5/10, God of War: Chains of Olympus is poised to set a new standard for PSP titles.

“God of War: Chains of Olympus is a stellar achievement that truly shows off the capabilities of PSP and fully demonstrates our efforts to bring highly-innovative and unique content to PSP,” said Jeff Reese, Director, Software Marketing, SCEA. “If you’re a fan of the God of War universe or even just the action-adventure genre, God of War: Chains of Olympus delivers an epic gameplay experience and is a-must-own title.”

Baseball Franchise set for the new Season with MLB 08 The Show on Sony PLAYSTATION 3 PlayStation 2 and PSP - PlayStationPortable

Critically Acclaimed Baseball Franchise Set For the New Season With MLB 08 The ShowTM on PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP - PlayStationPortable

Popular Baseball Title Delivers the Perfect Blend of Unique...

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced the North American launch of MLB 08 THE SHOW, available exclusively for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3), PlayStation 2 and PSP - PlayStationPortable. Already widely considered the most authentic baseball franchise on the market, MLB 08 THE SHOW comes out swinging for the fences to deliver an unrivaled simulation with broadcast quality presentation. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios, San Diego Studio, MLB 08 THE SHOW looks to build on its critical acclaim and its history as the longest-running officially licensed baseball title on PlayStation platforms.

To provide the closest experience possible, next to actually trying to make it in the Majors, MLB 08 THE SHOW introduces a more immersive Road to The Show mode. As gamers attempt to make a starting line-up in the Big Leagues, playing on both offense and defense from a custom-created player’s perspective, a more robust dynamic goal system and a new career advancement system will determine when a player is eligible for a promotion. Additionally, the custom-created players are more interactive, with pitchers now experiencing mound visits, catchers enduring more defense situations, and with gamers being able to further adjust a player’s positioning – all making Road to The Show mode even more realistic.

“Baseball fans know that the MLB franchise has a long-standing winning tradition and that we strive to create highly-innovative and intuitive features in order to deliver the best baseball title on the market,” said Jeff Reese, Director, Software Marketing, SCEA. “With the advancements made to the feature set, along with the lighting, textures and the added little nuances in the game, MLB 08 THE SHOW sets a new bar for authentic play and unsurpassed realism.”

Providing players with some additional performance incentives, the MLB franchise introduces the new Progressive Batting Performance feature, which will both reward players for superior performance and penalize them for hitting slumps. Specific to each individual batter, players will be rewarded or punished, based on how that batter that performs beyond his “natural ability” while under user control. Adding to the online feature set, which includes customizable Online League Play,scrolling MLB Score Ticker and more, MLB 08 THE SHOW introduces SCOUT (SportsConnect Online User Tracking), which allows gamers to set and store their game preferences on the MLB server, and then enables the system to look for a Quick Match with opponents that fit similar competitive criteria.

As the only first party franchise officially licensed by Major League Baseball Properties Inc. (MLBP), Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), MLB 08 THE SHOW features more than 3,000 individual player animations, including personalized stances, pitching animations, individual swings, batting rituals and motion captures from MLB® players. Additionally, the franchise adds to the realism by including Umpire Personalities combined with Interactive Hot and Cold Zones and Player-scaled Strike Zones, Release, and comprehensive commentary, featuring the three-man booth of Rex Huddler, Matt Vasgerian and Dave Campbell.

Joining an elite group of MLB All-Stars that have graced the cover of the MLB franchise, such as New York Mets third baseman David Wright, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Oritz, and Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero, this year’s cover athlete and spokesman, Philadelphia Phillies™ All-Star first basemen Ryan Howard, is known for his personality and work ethic, which exemplifies the MLB franchise. Howard is just the second player in Major League Baseball™ history to win the Rookie of the Year honors and a Most Valuable Player award in successive seasons.

Marketing efforts for MLB 08 THE SHOW include a marketing campaign across TV, radio, print and online, that will run nationally throughout the entire Major League Baseball season. Additionally, MLB 08 THE SHOW will receive full public relations and promotional support, as well as dedicated point-of-purchase displays and merchandising support.

flOw - The most downloaded game on PlayStation Network is now available on Sony PSP - PlayStationPortable

flOw (PSP)

FACT SHEET

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Developer: SuperVillain Stidios
Platform: PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, exclusively for download on PLAYTATION Store for PC
Genre: Zen Gaming
Rating: “E” for Everyone

OVERVIEW

The most downloaded game on PLAYSTATION Network is now available on Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Soothing and seductive, flOw (PSP) draws you into the evolution of a simple aquatic creature journeying through a surreal abyss. Initially a Master of Fine Arts thesis, flOw (PSP) is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and advance their organisms. In flOw (PSP), players can join up in the abyss and enjoy ad-hoc multiplayer gaming with up to 4 others. Or play alone as one of 5 creatures in unique environments. flOw (PSP)’s dynamically adjusting experience allows players with differing skill levels to intuitively adjust their game experience and enjoy playing at their own pace. Lose yourself in the crisp “deep blue” and feel the flOw.

KEY FEATURES

Multiplayer Mode – Simply turn on the PSP system’s WLAN switch and meet up with up to 3 other (4 total) organisms via ad-hoc multiplayer.

Dynamically Adjusting Experience – Players with differing skill levels and/or mood can intuitively customize their game experience and enjoy the game at their own pace.

Developed Specifically for PSP system – Based on the best selling downloadable game on the PLAYSTATION Network, flOw (PSP) has been developed by SuperVillain Studios specifically for PSP.

Warriors Orochi's gargantuan cast of legendary Warriors on PC & Sony PlayStationPortablePSP

THE BRAWL TO END ALL BRAWLS SPILLS ONTO PC & PSP

Warriors Orochi's gargantuan cast of legendary Warriors decide to meet after school for the mother of all scraps. Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

KOEI today announced the release of Warriors Orochi on PC and PSP. For the first time in the history of the multi-million selling Warriors’ series Warriors Orochi combined the entire casts of both Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors for one almighty tear up. Now, this pulsating recreation of historical battlefield action is coming to the PSP (PlayStationPortable) System and PC and will be available to buy in store on March 28, 2008.

“Having received so much feedback from fans who were desperate to have the full Warriors console experience in a portable format we’re really pleased to now be able to give them exactly what they’ve wished for.” Said Will Curley, Sales Manager for KOEI Europe. “For the first time on PSP the huge battlefields from the console versions of Warriors Orochi have been recreated and crammed into a portable gaming experience along with the entire cast of characters. Warriors Orochi is a massive step forward for Warriors games on PSP and we’ve been really impressed with just what we can do on PSP. Bringing our unique brand of tactical action to PC is also a very significant move for us as we look ahead to achieving much more on this platform. Warriors Orochi is just the first step as we look towards a number of new releases on PC in the coming months.”

About WARRIORS OROCHI

Warriors Orochi boasts an amazing roster of 77 playable characters from both the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors franchises, while four action-packed “crossover” storylines unveil events where characters from either series are pitted against one another.

The game’s new “Team Battle System” and “Weapon Fusion” push Tactical Action to a whole new level. For the first time in KOEI’s Tactical Action games, players can create their own three-person tag team. At any given time, one warrior will be engaged in battle, while the other two are recuperating; restoring their Life Meters and Musou Gauges. Every character is categorized according to offensive ability, and with new fighting techniques, it’s up to the player to find the most lethal combination of warriors. “Weapon Fusion” lets players combine the attributes from different weapons for more devastating results.

Sony PlayStationPortable PSP Go! Messenger Launched - Instant messaging Free at BT WiFi hotspots

We first caught a glimpse of Go!Messenger way back in August last year at the Games Convention, and now a mere five months later it's launched in the UK. If you fancy a bit of instant messaging and video conferencing on your PSP, for free at BT WiFi hotspots, then you'll want to pay attention.


Importantly, unlime many the recent additions such as Skype, you'll not need to have a Slim & Lite PSP, with its improved hardware specs, to get on the Go!Messenger gravy train, so there are no limitations. Also importantly there is no cost to actually download the program.

As well as simple text-based instant messaging, Go!Messenger will also allow purchasers of the optional Go!Cam to stream video and audio to any other PSP also using the program. While the appeal of doing so doesn't immediately seem as great as using, say, Skype or Windows Live Messenger, I have no doubt that it will prove popular.

Adding Go!Messenger to the PSP will work exactly like the Skype add-on, in that rather than requiring a software update, would-be users simply download the software to the console and install. You'll have to wait until tomorrow to actually grab the download, which will appear on the PlayStation store.

Source: Trusted Reviews