Worldwide PSP releases for the week of November 23

Filed under: Software

Oh Asia, why do you do this to us ... Just why? Rub it in why don't you. We're so jealous. So very jealous.

NA Games

• Mytran Wars

EU Games:

• Buzz! Brain Bender
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force 3

Asian Games:

• Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki Set
• Higurashi Daybreak Portable [Limited Box]
• Hoshiiro no Okurimono Portable
• Kenka Banchou 3: Zenkoku Seiha
• Lost Regnum: Makutsu no Koutei (Ertain the Best)
• Moe Moe 2-ji Taisen Ryoku Deluxe
• Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin
• Patapon 2: Don-Chaka
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX: Tag Force 3

Worldwide PSP releases for the week of November 23 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 45

Filed under: Ask PSP Fanboy

It's the end of the week, which calls for a new volume of Ask PSP Fanboy! Each week we'll collect your questions, and each weekend a new volume of Ask PSP Fanboy will appear on the front page. If you've got a question, send an email to justin.eaton @ weblogsinc .com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q. Will Sony fix the problem in PSP-3000 screen with a new revision of hardware?
A. It's likely that some form of hardware revision will be required to fix the interlacing issues, as we discovered the scan lines are 100% related to the PSP-3000 screens. Sony hasn't addressed the issue yet.

Q. Will the PSP ever support WPA2 wireless encryption?
A. Currently, there is no hardware restriction in the PlayStation Portable that would prohibit the use of WPA2. Sony simply needs to add support in a future firmware upgrade.

Q. Is Mega Man 9 in the PSP Store?
A. Sadly, no. Mega Man 9 was released for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 45

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 45 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Awesome new PSP ad campaign highlights urban appeal

Filed under: Video

Well, looks like Sony hasn't given up on the PSP entirely quite yet. They're launching a new ad campaign, which highlights the PSP's mobility in various cities throughout the country. It's a visually effective ad that certainly got our interest.

Awesome new PSP ad campaign highlights urban appeal originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Deal: Star Ocean: First Departure for $26

Filed under: News, Star Ocean

They just keep coming today, huh? This deal is even more limited time than the ones posted earlier today: for about three hours from the time stamp on this post (or while supplies last), you can purchase Star Ocean: First Departure for only $25.98. Wanna read more about the game? Check out our full review. They are going fast, so head over to Amazon soon if you like this deal.

[Thanks, David B.!]

Deal: Star Ocean: First Departure for $26 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Really, Sony's promising more PSone games. Really.

Filed under: News

How many times have you played CoolBoarders? How 'bout Coolboarders 2? That's pretty much all you'll find on the PlayStation Store if you're looking for a PS1 retro fix. While Japan has an overwhelming of retro titles available for download, the rest of the world has been slow to follow suit. Wouldn't it be nice to download Final Fantasy VII? Or Klonoa? Or Metal Gear Solid? There's so many titles we can think of off the top of our heads.

Well, John Koller is promising the situation will change. Seriously. Really. "Yes, we are working on further PSone additions to the PS Store and should see those launch shortly," he told MTV Multiplayer.

We'll believe you when we see 'em, Koller.

Really, Sony's promising more PSone games. Really. originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Codemasters kicks up DiRT 2 for PSP too

Filed under: News

Codemaster's critically acclaimed DiRT racing game is coming to PSP. Specifically, the sequel will be hitting the platform. This is surprising considering the first game never released on the handheld. DiRT 2 will launch on the PSP simultaneously with its big brother cousins on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2009.

[Thanks, David B.!]

Codemasters kicks up DiRT 2 for PSP too originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

European PSN Store releases for November 20th

Filed under: Store

Today's European Store update brings two playable offerings whose styles are about as different as they can get. One, a classic God-Sim from yesterday and the other, a colorful Japanese platformer with singing blobs. From tomorrowmonth. That's a word, right? It is now. Here's the release list for this week:

• Loco Roco 2 demo (free)
• Sim City 2000 PS1 Game (£6.29/€7.99)

European PSN Store releases for November 20th originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony reveals 33 titles for Japan's adhocParty

Filed under: News

Japan's adhocParty service sounds like a promising new feature. The ability to transform one's local ad hoc multiplayer games into an over-the-net experience via a PS3 is certainly something we have to give credit to Sony for. However, what games are compatible with the service? Quite a lot really -- 33 to be exact, as Sony reveals. That's not bad for a completely free service. See a full list of all 33 titles after the break.

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Soul Eater becomes anime fighting game

Filed under: Imports

If an anime gets popular enough in Japan, you know it will undoubtedly get a 2D fighting game on the PSP. That's just how things work. So, Soul Eater, Japan's latest obsession with death gods, was an obvious next-in-line candidate for PSP fighting game treatment.

Not much is known about this adaptation, but we doubt much more needs to be known. Check out Famitsu for screenshots -- as seems standard for PSP fighting games, the screens sure do look pretty. Now, the question remains: what are the odds this will ever see light of day out of Japan?

[Thanks, David B.!]

Soul Eater becomes anime fighting game originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony fined $18.5 million in patent infringement case

Filed under: News

Over two years ago, Agere Systems filed a suit against Sony for potential infringement on patents regarding "wireless local area network apparatus." Looks like the courts ruled in Agere Systems' favor. Sony has been fined $18.5 million for use of the technology in their devices, such as the mylo and PSP. The jury ruled that the patent infringement was willful.

[Thanks, Patrick!]

Sony fined $18.5 million in patent infringement case originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Deal: Yggdra Union and R-Type Command for cheap

Filed under: Software

Atlus games are on sale at amazon.com right now. That means two PSP games are available on the cheap. You can pick up the addictive SRPG Yggdra Union for only $20 -- that's 50% off retail price. There's also another strategy game, R-Type Command, which is on sale for only $10.

[Via CAG]

Deal: Yggdra Union and R-Type Command for cheap originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Get ready for Black Friday deals

Filed under: Software

The good folks at Cheap Ass Gamer have crafted a list of all video game-related Black Friday deals. For those not in the know, Black Friday is the term used for post-Thanksgiving sales. These are usually when retailers make their best prices available, as they all compete for early Christmas shopping attention. We've scrubbed the list to show only PSP deals, but make sure you check out CAG for the full list, especially if you own more than just a PSP.

K-Mart

• Buy ANY PSP System, receive a $25 OFF Sony gaming voucher on your next purchase.

Radio Shack

• Sandisk 2GB MSPro Duo Card - $12.99
• Sandisk 4GB MSPro Duo Card - $19.99

Target

• LEGO Batman - $20.00
• Ratchet & Clank Bundle with $20 Gift Card - $199.99

Get ready for Black Friday deals originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Mana-Khemia set for release in January

Filed under: News

Mana-Khemia: Student Alliance is a port of the PS2 game released earlier this year, but there are so many differences between the two. The PSP version substitutes regular multiplayer with adhoc multiplayer, and it also includes a "Jump Start" install feature on your memory stick for quicker load times. Couple that with new bosses and a widescreen presentation, the PSP version sounds worlds better than its PS2 counterpart. It sounds like if you waited for the PSP version, you've gotten the better end of the deal. That deal comes to fruition in two months time, January 2009. In the meantime, check out that box art above.

[via press release]

Mana-Khemia set for release in January originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

European PSN Store update for November 13th

Filed under: Store

Need some more PSP content? It's Thursday, which means another store update. This week we've got two full games, a bunch of videos and a couple of themes. That's actually not a bad update. Take a look at Shoot, it seems like an interesting premise. Here's the full release:

• FIFA 09 full game (£29.99/€39.99)
• The Cube full game (£15.99/€19.99)
• 6x Shoot videos (free)
• Buzz! Brain Bender trailer (free)
• Play Together theme (free)
• Entertainment On The Go theme (free)

European PSN Store update for November 13th originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Dissidia TGS08 trailer and LE packaging revealed

Filed under: Video

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.

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Dissidia TGS08 trailer and LE packaging revealed originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

See Cloud and Sephiroth clash in Dissidia

Filed under: Final Fantasy

It's not completely new, you've seen Sephiroth in Dissidia trailers before and we've told you at TGS that Cloud would be in the game. If you had any doubt, then this scan from Shonen Jump magazine should finally cast off that inkling. Because really, print makes everything official.

While the in-game image isn't the clearest image ever, it still shows off the final Dissidia roster member, Cloud. With all characters revealed and a release in just over a month, all that's left to do now is wait to play. December 18 makes (Japanese) fanboy and fangirl's dreams come true.

[via PSPHyper]

See Cloud and Sephiroth clash in Dissidia originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

How to access the adhocParty from the US

Filed under: News, How-tos

Those of you who are eager to try the adhocParty application we reported on last week are in luck, sort of. The good news is, gamers outside of Japan can also test out the service that lets PSP games with local AdHoc play to function over the internet via the PS3. The bad news is, you'll need:

• a PSP and PS3 with the latest firmware
• the PS3 must have Wi-Fi capabilities (any PS3 except for the 20GB SKU)
  
• the PS3 must be connected online with an ethernet cable and not a wireless connection
• a Japanese PSN account
• a game that works with the service; the only game confirmed so far is Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G

Apparently, not everyone will be able to fulfill all those requirements, but if you happen to be able to, head over to PSPHyper to check out their short and simple guide on how to gain access to the adhocParty.

How to access the adhocParty from the US originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Worldwide PSP releases for the week of November 9

Filed under: Software

This week is all about annual sports titles. North America gets PES 2009 and the WWE's new game. Europe gets another Football Manager title along with some snowboarding.

NA Games:

• Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
• WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009

EU Games:

• Football Manager 2009
• Shaun White Snowboarding
• Tom Clancy's EndWar

Asian Games:

• Chuumon Shiyouze! Oretachi no Sekai
• FIFA Soccer 09
• Guilty Gear: Judgment (Arc System Works Best Selection)
• Sangokushi VIII (Koei the Best)
• Sengoku Efuda Yuugi: Hototogisu Ran
• Zero Pilot: Daisanji Sekai Taisen 1946

Asia seems ready to go to war with all the strategy and war-themed titles out this week.

Worldwide PSP releases for the week of November 9 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 44

Filed under: Ask PSP Fanboy

It's the end of the week, which calls for a new volume of Ask PSP Fanboy! Each week we'll collect your questions, and each weekend a new volume of Ask PSP Fanboy will appear on the front page. If you've got a question, send an email to justin.eaton @ weblogsinc .com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q. I see that Puzzle Quest has been put on the Playstation Store. The original UMD release had an issue where none of your traveling companions gave you any benefit. Have you heard if the bug has been fixed in this version, or is it a straight port from the UMD?
A. No additional details have been released with the addition of Puzzle Quest to the PlayStation Store; This is a direct port of hte UMD game.

Q. How do you take a screenshot with the PSP? I thought I read that feature was included in the 5.0 firmware update.
A. This is available in only select PSP games. Games like Wipeout Pulse will allow you to take screenshots in a special "screenshot mode."

Q. If you buy a PS1 game on the PS store (Ex.Crash Bandicoot: Warped), would you need a PS3 to put it on your PSP?
A. While you can certainly use a PS3 to transfer content to your handheld, you can now download PlayStation Store content directly from your PSP (firmware 5.00+), or even the PC PlayStation Store.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 44

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 44 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Crisis Core inches towards 2 million sales

Filed under: Final Fantasy

Let's talk about the good sales of a PSP game that isn't called Monster Hunter for one second, if you don't mind. The PSP-exclusive prequel to Final Fantasy VII has made quite a bit of dough for Square Enix, as the company revealed updated sales numbers for the game. Since its release, it has seen nearly 2 million units sold across the world, with Japan buying the largest amount: 820k units. North America resulted in 610k sales, and Europe is responsible for 460k.

The strong figures for Crisis Core may be why Square Enix has such a strong lineup of games planned for PSP. Compared to their DS games (Final Fantasy IV) and Wii games (Dragon Quest Swords), Crisis Core has easily resonated the most with its audience.

[Via NeoGAF]

Crisis Core inches towards 2 million sales originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Prinny: Can I Have an English Language Trailer?

Filed under: Disgaea, Video

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.

Prinny: Can I Have an English Language Trailer? originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

European PSN Store update for November 6th

Filed under: Store

Short but sweet Store update today. Two PS1 games and a trailer. We've never heard of Spin Jam, but Theme Park is definitely a game that we remember very well. Pro tip: raise the salt content of your chips and increase your drink prices for a hefty influx of moneys. Here's the update listed in handy bullet point form:

• Spin Jam PS1 game (£3.99/€4.99)
• Theme Park PS1 game (£3.99/€4.99)
• Launching the PSP-3000 Series video (free)

European PSN Store update for November 6th originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Deal: Secret Agent Clank for $20

Filed under: Software

It didn't take too long for Sony's latest Ratchet & Clank adventure to drop down to budget price. Secret Agent Clank is available for only $20 -- that's half off its original retail price. For those weathering the PSP software drought blues, this might be something you may want to check out.

Deal: Secret Agent Clank for $20 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Get 20% off used PSP games at GameStop

Filed under: Software

GameStop is running a deal where you can get used PSP games for 20% off. You're going to have to hurry though -- the coupon expires on 11/6. Simply print this image and give it to your GameStop retail clerk (this one won't work online, sorry!). With a huge back catalog of games, finding a used PSP game you're interested in should be quite easy.

[Thanks, AJ N.!]

Get 20% off used PSP games at GameStop originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Microscopic look at PSP-3000 reveals reasons behind interlacing

Filed under: News

Logic Sunrise took a microscope to both the PSP-2000 and 3000 to see why the 3000 has interlacing issues. At 40X magnification, it's clear that the two screens have very different pixels. Can you see what some of the major differences are?

The 3000 series has pixels aligned horizontally, not vertically. In addition, the blues of the 3000 are much darker. These two in tandem may be behind the interlacing "feature" of the 3000 screen.

[Via Gizmodo]

Microscopic look at PSP-3000 reveals reasons behind interlacing originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP mod allows the use of a SNES controller

Filed under: Mods

Once upon a time there was a girl who had limited use of one of her hands. Not to worry, she is still able to game after mastering the use of a Super Nintendo controller. However, she also enjoys the PSP but is understandably reluctant to learn how to play it with one hand. What's a gal to do?

Fortunately, a clever bloke was commissioned to create a mod for her so she can use the SNES controller to play games on her PSP. Here's how it happened: he added a small socket originally intended for a cell phone, put together a custom cable and plug for the socket, then wired it to be used with the vintage controller. The mod even acts as a stand and keeps the PSP at an angle. A video of this in action, after the break:

[Via Engadget]

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PSP mod allows the use of a SNES controller originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Europe gets LocoRoco 2 and Buzz! Brain Bender in November

Filed under: News

The semi-official PlayStation blog ThreeSpeech has let out a list of Sony Europe's first party titles scheduled for release in November. Apparently, both LocoRoco 2 and Buzz! Brain Bender are SCEE's PSP offerings for the month; however, their respective dates come with an attached to-be-confirmed note -- so things could change.

LocoRoco 2 is slated for November 21, while the new Buzz! game is set a week later on the 28th. November 21 is a rather early date for LocoRoco 2 considering that Japan will be getting the title on December 4. We suppose Europeans love the smug-looking blobs more than they do in Asia. Meanwhile, North America will still have to settle with 2009 for a release date.

Europe gets LocoRoco 2 and Buzz! Brain Bender in November originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PSP Fanboy review: Neverland Card Battles

Filed under: Reviews

Neverland Card Battles merges the strategy-RPG genre with the core gameplay mechanics of a trading card game. It's a card game first, an SRPG second, and this is clearly evident after having played and finished the title this past week. We know that a good number of our readers have read our preview from last month and have kept interest in the title. With the game releasing today, we know you all want to know: what's the final verdict? Read on after the break to find out.

Gallery: Neverland Card Battles

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PSP Fanboy review: Neverland Card Battles originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

PlayStation Store for PC reopens with Media Manager 3

Filed under: Store

The new PlayStation Store for PC has opened, and it looks good. Once again, it's limited to Windows PCs. This time, it'll require the installation of the free Media Manager 3.0 software. After a brief installation and registration process, you'll be able to access the PlayStation Store directly from the interface. Anyone that has used the PS3 version of the PlayStation Store will be quite familiar with the layout of the Store.

Other features of the Media Manager include the ability to transfer music and photos to your system through a simple drag-and-drop interface. You'll even be able to rip music off of audio CDs directly onto your system. You'll also be able to back up for save and game data. Overall, we'll say the new Media Manager software is great -- especially with its current price tag.

Update: A new video walkthrough is available, after the cut.

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PlayStation Store for PC reopens with Media Manager 3 originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

4GB PSP Entertainment Pack will no longer see release

Filed under: News

When the PSP Brite was introduced, SCEA had plans for two bundles. The first, which is available in stores now, is the Ratchet & Clank Entertainment Pack, which includes a silver PSP-3000, 1GB Memory Stick, a copy of Ratchet & Clank and echochrome download for $199. The other option, which was originally supposed to be available in November was the 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack, which included a black PSP-3000, 4GB Memory Stick and a download of Everyday Shooter for $199.

According to the PlayStation.blog, the 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack has been canceled before release. "SCEA has seen significant interest in the Ratchet & Clank Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack in North America, which includes the updated PSP-3000. As a result, we will be streamlining our PSP hardware lineup and will no longer be offering the previously announced 4GB Memory PSP Entertainment Pack."

Sounds like a bad PR spin to us, but we'll manage. The Ratchet bundle looks like a good deal -- and as the post notes, a 4GB Memory Stick can be found on the cheap at many retailers.

4GB PSP Entertainment Pack will no longer see release originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Win a signed copy of Neverland Card Battles

Filed under: Fan Stuff

Click for high-resolution image.

Yep. It's another SRPG on the PSP, coming at you tomorrow. To celebrate the release of Neverland Card Battles, Yukes is going to give two PSP Fanboy readers a chance to get a copy of the game, signed by Lead Producer Yoshiteru Sato (founding member of Idea Factory, head of Compile Heart). To win you must:

• Leave a comment with the name of one other Dominator in the game, other than Galahad and Egma. To find out the answer, you can visit the Neverland Card Battles official website here.
  
• You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  
• Limit 1 entry per person.
  
• This entry period ends at 7:00pm ET on Thursday, October 30th. We'll randomly select two winners with the correct answer to receive Neverland Card Battles, valued at $40. Please check your e-mail!
  
• For a list of complete rules, click here.

Win a signed copy of Neverland Card Battles originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

We talk about PSP-3000 in Play Magazine

Filed under: Fan Stuff

Did you read Play issue #171? If you did, you would've noticed a certain someone from a certain PSP fan blog talking about the recently released PSP-3000 (aka PSP Brite). The blogger in question talks about whether or not Sony upgraded the PSP system too quickly, and why the lack of a second analog stick is no big deal. "A lot of people [said] that Sony should 'fix' the PSP by adding a second analogue stick," says Yoon. "But that would fundamentally change the system, and potentially lock out owners of older models from upcoming games. As it stands, PSP owners, from the 1000 to the 3000 series, are all able to play upcoming games."

To download the featured article, click here (requires Acrobat Reader).

We talk about PSP-3000 in Play Magazine originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Watch Tales of the World 2's new characters fight

Filed under: Tales of..., Video

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.

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Watch Tales of the World 2's new characters fight originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

European PSN Store update for October 23rd

Filed under: Store

What's this? A European PSP Store update? Not only that, but a good one. You've got some nice content to choose from here. Puzzle Quest and Crash Bandicoot 3 are our top picks, but you might also be interested in the various wallpapers and videos. Make sure you send SCEE a positive message by purchasing something, that way they might update the EU Store more than once a month. Here's the full release list:

• Puzzle Quest full game (£15.99/€19.99)
• Practical IQ full game (£15.99/€19.99)
• Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (£3.99/€4.99)
• PC Collection trailer
• Super Stardust Portable trailer
  
• 36x PSP-3000 wallpapers

European PSN Store update for October 23rd originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Neverland Card Battles: Godseal Talisman trailer

Filed under: Video

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!

Neverland Card Battles: Godseal Talisman trailer originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony: PSP sales to beat fiscal year forecast

Filed under: News

Sony previously pegged the PSP to sell roughly 15 million units for this fiscal year ending March 2009. Now, the company is saying they're going to crush that forecast by another one million units. This news comes in light despite issues with the newly released PSP Brite. However, Sony still has other models currently out on the market including the sleek Blue and Red Slim models that are expected to sell, sell, sell.

Sony's numbers in Japan have done amazingly well thus far this year, selling over 1.6 million units from April to September; however, if the PSP is to meet 16 million units by March, there's still a lot of work to be done worldwide.

Sony: PSP sales to beat fiscal year forecast originally appeared on PSP Fanboy on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.