PS Fanboy Best of 2008 Awards

Filed under: Fan Stuff

PSP may not have had a lot of games this year, but it certainly had a lot of great games. But only ONE can be PSP Game of the Year. What is it? Well, find out here.

PS Fanboy Best of 2008 Awards originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dissidia is #1 in Japan, sells nearly half a million copies

Filed under: Final Fantasy

Surprising no one, Dissidia was numero uno on last week's Media Create Japanese sales charts, selling an astonishing 489,126 copies. Did it have the best debut week ever for a PSP title in Japan? Of course not, not even close -- that honor belongs to Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, which managed to push 820,000 copies out the door in its first week, according to PSPHyper. However, it did beat out another Final Fantasy spinoff, Crisis Core, by 3,000 units.

On the hardware side, it was also a healthy week for the PSP: our beloved portable saw 145,957 units in sales, though it was still bested by the DS, which sold 204,144 units. Now the real question is, does Square Enix's fan-service brawler have the momentum it takes to be top dog again next week? Sales numbers and ranking for the top 10 Japanese games of the week are after the jump:

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Worldwide PSP releases for the week of December 28

Filed under: Software

There are no new games coming out this week. This shouldn't come as a surprise since New Year's is just around the corner. We'll see the return of new titles come next month. For now, it's time to catch up on all the other titles you might have put off playing during the year.

NA Games:

• No new releases

EU Games:

• No new releases

Asian Games:

• No new releases

Also, don't forget to make a good New Year's resolution! We have one in mind for Sony. Can you guess what that is?

Worldwide PSP releases for the week of December 28 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Yep, Disgaea 2 is coming to the PSP

Filed under: Disgaea

Ah, so the rumors were true. Nippon Ichi has announced that Disgaea 2 will be headed for the PSP on March 26th in Japan. This upcoming portable version of the SRPG will feature a 30% longer story as well as new characters. A screenshot also suggests that the Magichange system found in Disgaea 3 will be added to the port, but this has not been officially announced. No word yet on a stateside release, but we see no reason why there wouldn't be one.

[Via Siliconera]

Yep, Disgaea 2 is coming to the PSP originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Asian PSN update for the week of 12/22 - 12/28

Filed under: Store

So what's new in Asia? More PSOne classics came out this week, including Resident Evil 3. There's some free Prinny add-on content, too, plus a whole bunch of LocoRoco 2 wallpaper. Check out the full list after the break.

You can catch the weekly Asian PS Store update every Sunday, while you can still enjoy EU and NA updates every Thursday. For PS3-related content, please check PS3 Fanboy.

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Asian PSN update for the week of 12/22 - 12/28 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

'Whole slew of downloadable PSP and PSone titles' coming from Capcom in 09

Filed under: News

Is the game drought over? We hope so. Capcom's John Diamonon hinted at increased PSP support in 2009 in a recent post on the PlayStation.Blog. "So what's in store for 09? Well, I'm working with Grace and Ro at SCEA to come up with some innovative ways we can offer games and programs on the PlayStation Store. You can expect to see a whole slew of downloadable PSP and PSone titles from our vault next year."

Capcom has released a number of great PSP games which we'd love to see re-released on the PlayStation Store. Mega Man Powered Up, anyone? However, their PSone offerings have us even more excited. Let's not forget that they released Breath of Fire, Marvel vs. Capcom, a whole slew of Mega Man games, Resident Evil and Street Fighter games during the PSone era. Having them on the go would be perfect.

'Whole slew of downloadable PSP and PSone titles' coming from Capcom in 09 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP Fanboy Game of the Year 2008 nominations

Although PS3 Fanboy is featuring awards for multiple categories this year, PSP Fanboy is having just one award this year: Best PSP Game of 2008. We decided that there weren't enough games on the PSP this year to warrant having multiple categories. We're hopeful that 2009 will look a little bit different, though.

These are our nominations for Best PSP Game of 2008. However, we'd love your input as well. Simply choose the game you want and leave a comment for your favorite game this year.

Winners will be declared on December 29th.

• PSP Game of the Year 2008
  

And for fun, you may want to check out last year's winners.

PSP Fanboy Game of the Year 2008 nominations originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the PS Fanboy staff!

Merry Christmas! originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

LocoRoco 2 hits the US this February

Filed under: Loco Roco

After such a tiring localization process (from English to ... er, English), LocoRoco 2 will be available in the US this February. The blubbery fellows are finally coming back to the PSP with tons of enhancements over the original title. Watch for it on UMD on February 10th, 2009.

[Thanks, Alex L.!]

LocoRoco 2 hits the US this February originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP Fanboy hands-on: Star Ocean: Second Evolution

Filed under: Star Ocean, Previews

Star Ocean: Second Evolution, as the title implies, is a remake of the second Star Ocean game released back in 1999 on the original PlayStation. It is a direct sequel to another PSP remake released earlier this year, Star Ocean: First Departure. Besides the updated graphics, what other new elements can RPG lovers expect? Read on to find out.

Gallery: Star Ocean: The Second Evolution

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PSP Fanboy hands-on: Star Ocean: Second Evolution originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

European PSN releases for December 24th

Filed under: Store

Okay, Europe. It looks like SCEE is trying to make things up to you for being a day late with your PSN update. Sure, America got its hands on Suikoden yesterday, but you've got five full games to choose from. Dead Head Fred is the best of the bunch, though it's sadly the most expensive, too. Fighting game fans will be in heaven with Street Fighter Alpha Warrior's Dreams as well as Guilty Gear Judgement to choose from. Here's the full release list:

• Street Fighter Alpha Warriors' Dreams PS1 game (£4.79/€5.99)
• Guilty Gear Judgement full game (£9.99/€12.99)
• Dead Head Fred full game (£15.99/€19.99)
• Off Road Racing full game (£9.99/€12.99)
• Pipe Mania full game (£9.99/€12.99)
• Star Ocean First Departure trailer
  
• Loco Roco 2 "Retro Notes" wallpaper
• Loco Roco 2 "Retro Circles" wallpaper
• Loco Roco 2 "Retro Planet" wallpaper
• Loco Roco 2 "Retro Squares" wallpaper

European PSN releases for December 24th originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PS1 classic Suikoden now available on the US PSN Store

Filed under: Store

Just one new item on the US PSN Store today, but it's a good'n. If you're an RPG fan and a retrophile then you'll no doubt be thrilled with the release of Suikoden onto the PSN Store. This great (if schizophrenic) JRPG will set you back $5.99. It's a pretty rare find nowadays, so it's good to see that it's being made available via digital distribution. This is how it should be; PS1 classics preserved in time via the PlayStation Network. Real classics. Not Reel Fishing.

PS1 classic Suikoden now available on the US PSN Store originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dissidia's ridiculously epic intro movie

Filed under: Final Fantasy, Video

Dissidia has graced Japan and it won't be long until the rest of the world will be able to join in. As expected, the CG intro to the Final Fantasy mash-up is epic -- perhaps more so than we could have possibly imagined. Watch all the heroes and villains battle in one super-battle will make any fanboy or girl squeal. Fanfic writers, this is the stuff of legends.

Check it out, after the break.

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Worldwide PSP releases for the week of December 21

Filed under: Software

With Christmas just a few days away, we're not surprised to see little to nothing releasing this week. And you know, this dry spell of holiday releases is somewhat of a blessing in disguise, actually. You see, the holiday season isn't about games and gifts; it's about spending time with the family and wishing you'd leave them again soon after. So put down the games (or don't because there are none for PSP) and make sure you make time for the people that matter most.

NA Games:

• No new releases

EU Games:

• No new releases

Asian Games:

• Cherry Blossom Portable
• DJ Max Portable Emotional Sense - Black Square [First Print Special Package]
• DJ Max Portable Emotional Sense - Black Square [Quattra Limited Edition]
• Oretachi no Survival Game Portable

Across the ocean in Asia, they're really enjoying the commercial aspect of the season. At least over here, we're shedding materialism and embracing family values. Asia could seriously learn a lot from us.

Worldwide PSP releases for the week of December 21 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Asian PSN update for the week of 12/15 - 12/21

Filed under: Store

Star Strike Portable -- aka Super Stardust Portable -- was all that really mattered this past week in Asia as far as downloading off the PS Store is concerned. It has been a pretty uneventful week this time; there are no PSOne titles to be jealous of. Hooray.

You can catch the weekly Asian PS Store update every Sunday, while you can still enjoy EU and NA updates every Thursday. For PS3-related content, please check PS3 Fanboy.

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Asian PSN update for the week of 12/15 - 12/21 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PixelJunk Monsters coming to PSP

Filed under: News

Looks like more PS3 games are coming to the PSP. The popular tower defense game, PixelJunk Monsters, is heading to the PSP. In fact, there's going to be more content than ever before. This is great news, especially because we're not too fond of using Remote Play to stream games. We can't wait to see more when the game comes out in 2009. To find out more about the game, check out all the news on PS3 Fanboy.

[Thanks, Top_Slacker!]

PixelJunk Monsters coming to PSP originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Rumor: Disgaea 2 port coming to PSP

Filed under: Disgaea

NIS is a big fan of the PSP. Not only did it port the original PS2 Disgaea onto the PSP, it's bringing over a brand new platformer starring Prinny. However, fans of the Disgaea series may have more to look forward to. Hong Kong games magazine GameWave is reporting that a PSP version of Disgaea 2 will be available on March 26th in Japan. Because Nippon Ichi hasn't officially announced the game, we're going to mark this as a rumor. Let's hope this one comes to fruition.

[Via PSPHyper]

Rumor: Disgaea 2 port coming to PSP originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Mytran Wars coming to US in 2009, new trailer released

Filed under: Video

Ready for some strategy action on your PSP? Good, because Mytran Wars may just fit the bill. A new trailer has been released for this PSP-exclusive game, and it's just super-exciting. Maybe it's the heart-thumping music -- or maybe it's because a game is actually coming out on our system (shock!). We're glad to see some support coming our way.

Check out some new screenshots in our gallery, and enjoy the trailer.

Update: Mytran Wars was originally supposed to come out in 2008. It has since been delayed to 2009.

Gallery: Mytran Wars

Mytran Wars coming to US in 2009, new trailer released originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dissidia sells 350k during Japanese launch

Filed under: Final Fantasy

Who didn't see this coming? Dissidia, Square Enix's PSP-exclusive Final Fantasy brawler, sold 350,000 units in its first day in Japan, according to Sinobi. 40k of the total went to sales of the 20th Anniversary Limited Pack, which includes a special limited PSP-3000 system. This means Dissidia's launch is equal to that of Crisis Core -- but it still can't touch the incredible sales of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, which sold 670,000 units when it debuted.

A US release is scheduled for release in mid-2009. However, for those curious about the controls, an English manual can be read here.

[Via PSPHyper]

Dissidia sells 350k during Japanese launch originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

American PSN releases for December 18th

Filed under: Store

We suspect Sony might be making up for something with today's update. Instead of just coming out and saying "we're sorry, we love you!" Sony has spoken to us through games. Three of them, to be precise, and all of them worth grabbing. There's also the add-on pack for Super Stardust Portable, along with a couple of videos and a theme. Here's the full release list:

• Castlevania Chronicles PS1 game ($5.99)
• Rayman 2: The Great Escape PS1 game ($5.99)
• Tokobot full game ($9.99)
• Super Stardust Portable Solo Pack Add-On ($4.99)
• PSN "T-Shirt" TV Spot video
• PSN "Mural" Spot
• Super Stardust Portable Theme
  
  

American PSN releases for December 18th originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Number of titles supported by adhocParty increased again

Filed under: News

The newest update to Sony's Japanese application that allows AdHoc play to now function over the internet via the PS3 is now available. adhocParty 1.04 add many titles to the mix, bringing the number of games supported by the service to over 100. In addition to bringing support to games that have co-op play, even games like Echochrome were included -- meaning you can now trade levels on the web. For details on how to access the service from US, check out the guide here.

For a list of games supported (most likely, only the Japanese versions of each title will be supported), check out the list after the jump (translated by Siliconera):

[Via Siliconera]

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Atlus puts together a Hammerin' Hero trailer

Filed under: Hammerin' Hero

Well, it's official. Atlus has finally "officially" announced Hammerin' Hero. According to the press release, it sounds like the game is all about the current mortgage and housing crisis. You play Gen, "everyone's favorite justice-bringing carpenter," in a fight against Hyosuke Kuromoku and his evil construction company. Kuromoku and the gang are trying to evict Gen's neighbors from their homes! Oh no! Obviously, you'll have to stop them.

Check out the debut trailer, after the break and new images in our gallery below.

Gallery: Hammerin' Hero

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Castlevania Chronicles will appear on the PS Store today

Filed under: Store

As the ESRB predicted, Castlevania Chronicles will make its debut on the US PSN later today. Wired got word that the PlayStation uno remake of the 1993 Sharp X68000 title will come in the form of a PS Store download. The remake features improved graphics, remixed music, level redesigns as well as a rendered introduction and ending. At one point, this rare game would have fetched a rather fabulous price on eBay, but now gamers won't have to pay big bucks to join in on the Dracula hunting fun -- instead, the price of admission will be a recession-friendly $5.99.

Way better than Castlevania Judgement, we'll give you that.

Gallery: Castlevania Chronicles

Castlevania Chronicles will appear on the PS Store today originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

European PSN update for December 18th

Filed under: Store

Bumper PSN Store update for Europeans today. Three full games and an expansion pack for Super Stardust Portable are the highlights, but you'll also find a new Loco Roco 2 wallpaper along with the latest episode of Shoot! Here's the full release list:

• Buzz! Brain Bender (£19.99)
• Football Manager Handheld 2009 (£29.99)
• Ultimate Board Game Collection (£9.99)
• Super Stardust Portable expansion pack (£3.19)
• Shoot! episode 5 - "8.3 Minutes" (free)
• Loco Roco 2 "Voyage" wallpaper (free)

European PSN update for December 18th originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy officially announced for the US

Filed under: News

Square Enix has just officially announced Dissidia: Final Fantasy for North America. Not much new information was provided, other than what we already know -- the story involves Cosmos and Chaos, who are locked in an eternal conflict, the characters will span from different Final Fantasy titles in the past 20 years, the battle system will be action-based and you will have the ability to trade Friend Cards. Unfortunately, no word on the fancy-schmancy limited edition.

The release window is said to be "mid-year 2009," so it is still at least several months away. We can't wait! And while you do that, check out our hands-on with the brawler.

Gallery: Final Fantasy Dissidia

Dissidia: Final Fantasy officially announced for the US originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony denies PSP2 rumors, calls it "misinterpretation"

Filed under: News

Chatting with Silicon Alley Insider, Sony's John Koller called the PSP2 rumor "completely unfounded." Koller called the push for a PSP2 a "misinterpretation" for the PSP's refocused direction away from UMDs and move towards digital distribution. Despite a flat out denial from Sony, Eurogamer -- the publication which first ran the PSP-4000 and PSP2 rumors -- insists that its sources are "adamant that Sony has specifically discussed both products with them, and that games are in development for a PSP successor."

It's a bit of a tug-of-war here. Who do we believe? It's not too farfetched of an idea that the PSP-4000 is due for next year considering that new hardware has come out annually for the past two years. Couple that without mention from Koller, and it's very likely that this could prove to be still on the table. As for the PSP2, it's never a good time to talk about replacement hardware during a key shopping season, if you catch our drift. Perhaps we'll hear more as we enter 2009.

Sony denies PSP2 rumors, calls it "misinterpretation" originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Atlus brings Ikuze Gen to US as Hammerin' Hero

Filed under: News

Atlus is bringing yet another PSP game to our shores. Ikuze Gen is coming to the US as Hammerin' Hero. The game is a 2D platformer from Irem, where the main character uses a hammer and causes lots of destruction. Simple, right?

The game will have both English and Japanese voiceovers. There are twelve levels in all, and through the adventure, players will don a variety of jobs and unlock additional playable characters. We're glad to see this unlikely candidate make its way to the States --it's always good to see another addition to the PSP library.

[Via PSPHyper]

Gallery: Hammerin' Hero

Atlus brings Ikuze Gen to US as Hammerin' Hero originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.