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Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep PSP 3000
by Cory Dickson | 11/17/09 | 12:03 PM PST



Recently Square Enix announced that they will be releasing a limited edition PSP-3000 bundled with Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. It will be available in January 9th and will have a listing price of 22,000 yen ($247). The bundle will also include an AC adapter and an extra battery.

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REVIEW: LittleBigPlanet for the PSP is Like a Tasty Sundae Missing the Hot Fudge Known as Multiplayer
by Ryan Olsen | 11/17/09 | 11:47 AM PST

What the Game's About
LittleBigPlanet PSP is the continuation to one of the best games of 2008 that forever changed the landscape of gaming. The game centers around the concept of "Play, Create and Share." More than just marketing lingo, those three words best describe LittleBigPlanet. The PSP version is no different. LittleBigPlanet on the PSP can boast that only a few features had to be left on the cutting room floor. The platforming is good, the creation tools are just as beefy and the winning charm oozes out with the creativity on display. LittleBigPlanet is going to fill a large hole in the PSP library thanks to the crafty work of Sony Cambridge and MediaMolecule.

What's Hot
LittleBigPlanet might share the same name with the PS3 game but this a game all its own. The locations are new and there are additional costumes and stickers to further customize the look and style of the Sackboys and Sackgirls you play as. The stages are diverse and varied. They will take you from an ancient middle eastern markets where you infiltrate a band of thieves to Tinsel Town where you are "hired" on the spot to perform in an action movie. The foundation of imagination that the PS3 game laid isn't lost in translation and actually carries the torch quite well by offering inventive levels that are inspired by unlikely material. The gameplay revolves around physics-based platforming so there are plenty of levers, toggles and rotating landing spots to keep you on your toes.

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Buy a PSPgo from Amazon Today, Get $50 in PSN Credit
by David Oxford | 11/17/09 | 11:41 AM PST

If you've been interested in purchasing a PlayStation Portable Go, but have found yourself deterred by the price, then today-- and today only-- is your lucky day.

Amazon.com is holding a "Countdown to Black Friday," and have not only marked five dollars off both the black and white PSPgos, but until 11:59 PM Pacific time tonight, a purchase will also net you a $50 credit toward games in their PlayStation Network store. Considering that's the only thing a PSPgo will play, it's really not a bad deal, almost like saving fifty bucks.

For further details and to take part, just follow this link. Just be sure not to dawdle, there is only a little over twelve hours left as of this writing.

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New PSP Go Colors Coming Soon?
by Eric Jones | 11/12/09 | 10:26 PM PST



You knew the PSP Go couldn't stay in its current monochrome form for long. New colors can spruce up a handheld's sales like nothing else - just ask Nintendo. So naturally, new colors are on the way. But which ones? Sony's apparently letting us choose.

Destructoid reader Artimecion got the opportunity to take a survey conducted by UK site Valued Opinions. On it was the image of multiple PSP Gos, asking which the user would like to see on the market.

So, which ones are your favorites? And I know they look like Skittles, but please don't...ah, you broke your screen. Nice going.

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REVIEW: For Better and For Worse, Vempire is not a Typical Bejeweled Puzzle Game
by Keri Honea | 11/11/09 | 10:43 AM PST

What the Game's About
This PSP Mini is about a young vampire trying to take control of an empire of monsters (vampire + empire = vempire) by defeating various monster bosses with a match-4 puzzle scheme, a la Puzzle Quest. However, don't think this is another Bejeweled copycat. Instead of merely swapping out one block at a time to make a match, you match the blocks in a row by rotating a 4 x 4 square of the said blocks. You have to make a specific number of matches in the set time to advance to the next level, and occasionally during the matching process a boss will appear and do its best to thwart any and all matching efforts for a short time. The clock continues to tick, so the bosses effectively increase the challenge and, at times, the level of panic.

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REVIEW: GTA: Chinatown Wars Impressively Leaps to the PSP
by Jeff Rivera | 11/09/09 | 12:16 PM PST

What the Game's About
Originally released on the Nintendo DS and hailed as an important (timed) exclusive, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars takes you back to Liberty City for one more go around. You play as Huang Lee, who is flying to Liberty City after the death of his father to deliver an important family artifact to his uncle, who happens to be a crime lord about to fall on some rough times. As expected, it doesn't take long before you're roped into the struggle between competing crime families and organizations that are all looking to muscle in on each other's turf. The game is a near direct port of the DS title but with some added in missions and cleaned up visuals and audio.

What's Hot
Chinatown Wars does a great job of maintaining the grand scale of Liberty City without overwhelming the screen with an overhead perspective. It's impressive to see how large the city is, how lively the streets are, and how detailed the buildings and environments are without bogging down the hardware too much. Yes, there are some slowdown and pop in moments to deal with, but they're pretty minor for the most part.

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First Look at BlazBlue Portable for PSP
by Eric Jones | 11/09/09 | 11:58 AM PST



Famitsu has obtained the first screenshots for BlazBlue's upcoming debut on the PSP, BlazBlue Portable, and things are looking good. There's noticeably less resolution on the PSP version's sprites, but expect the same impressive effects.

The screens also give us the first look at BlazBlue Portable's unique new Legion Mode, which allows for players to pick branching paths as they choose their fights. All twelve characters will make a return, plus Ad-Hoc play is supported.

The game is set for release in Japan next February, with hopefully a domestic release sometime in 2010.

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REVIEW: Half-Minute Hero Needs Just That to Save the World
by Jeff Rivera | 11/08/09 | 11:40 AM PST

What the Game's About
Half-Minute Hero is one of the more unique games to hit the PSP for some time, which is saying a lot considering the imaginative and varied lineup the handheld has seen lately. The game is tough to explain in few words, but simply put it's one part RPG, one part shooter, one part RTS, and one part escort missions. The game is split into four main modes, each offering varying styles of gameplay, but all ultimately feeding into one overarching storyline. In addition to the varied gameplay, Half-Minute Hero also serves up a healthy dose of humor and a unique presentation that make the game something truly unique.

What's Hot
From the very first moment you start up the game, the charm smacks you in the face. The first mode you play through is the Hero 30 mode, which puts you in the role of young adventurer looking to save the world from the Ultimate Evil who has taught several baddies a spell that can destroy the world. This spell takes thirty seconds to cast, so the hero needs to make his way to the boss and defeat him before thirty seconds pass by.

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Gamestop: PSPgo Sales Slow "By Design"
by Christopher Burke | 11/04/09 | 11:59 AM PST

These days, the only news that comes out about the PSPgo is bad news, whether it's slow sales, retailer retaliation, or industry criticism. But there's one company that thinks we'll be seeing a lot more from Sony's all-digital portable.

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New Japanese Holiday Bundle for the PSP... 3000?!
by Alex Osborn | 11/04/09 | 8:17 AM PST

After a rather anticlimactic release on Sunday, the PSP Go has not been doing as well as Sony thought. Well, today Sony announced that they will be providing Japanese retailers with new bundles just in time for the holiday season. This will surely help to boost sales of the PSP Go... right?

Wrong.

It looks like these bundles are actually for the PSP 3000, which is odd, considering Sony has been trying to build momentum for the Go over the past couple of months. The bundles will come packed with a 4 GB Memory Stick, system pouch and cloth, and the system in either Piano Black, Pearl White, Vibrant Blue, or Radiant Red. The bundles are set to release on December 3 in Japan and will cost 19,800 yen.

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Six Exclusive Costumes Available for LittleBigPlanet PSP Pre-Orders
by Eric Jones | 11/03/09 | 10:08 PM PST

In true LittleBigPlanet fashion, Media Molecule has announced the pre-order bonus for the PSP version of the game. The official GameStop page for the game revealed the bonuses, and if you're a fan of Sony's exclusive franchises, you're in for a real treat.

For pre-orders of LittleBigPlanet, players will pick up six costumes for the lovable hero, Sackboy, with two apiece from a major PS3/PSP exclusive game. First, players will be able to don Sackboy as Uncharted's lead hero Nathan Drake, or as Uncharted 2's femme fatale Chloe Frazer. Dirty, messy rally racing more your thing? Put Sackboy in racing outfits inspired by Motorstorm, with a male and female tracksuit and helmet provided. Last but certainly not least, you can turn Sackboy into a Helghast soldier from Killzone 2, or better yet, turn him into a tank. Yes, an ACTUAL tank.

No word on if the pre-order bonus is exclusive to GameStop, but expect more word soon. The PSP version of LittleBigPlanet is set to hit store shelves on November 17.

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Sony: "PSP Has More Potential Than People Realize"
by David Oxford | 11/02/09 | 11:04 AM PST

Following the words of Media Molecule about LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation Portable at the Eurogamer Expo in London last week, some representatives gave their thoughts on what such an endeavor ultimately meant for the handheld platform.

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PSPgo Hits 28,000 in First-Day Sales in Japan
by Eric Jones | 11/02/09 | 8:39 AM PST

The PSPgo launched in Japan on Sunday, and the results seem to be relatively mediocre. Andriasang is reporting, via Japanese tracking service Enterbrain, that the download-only console only sold 28,275 units on day one, despite a heavy push from retailers and downloadable releases of major RPGs such as Persona 3 Portable and Dissidia: Final Fantasy Universal Tuning. In comparison, the DSi's launch in Japan went far better, with the console moving 170,000 units in a two-day span last November.

However, one factor that may have contributed to the console's launch trouble was its launch date. Consoles usually launch on a Saturday, never on a Sunday. Even so, it'll be interesting to see if the PSPgo can get out of this funk.

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LittleBigPlanet PSP is a "Tremendous Version" of the Game According to Media Molecule Producer
by Casey Jones | 10/31/09 | 9:47 PM PST



Sackboy is so adorable, yes I said it, so what? Anyhow, at the Eurogamer Expo Media Molecule's producer Martin Lynagh explained his thoughts on Sackboys new home on the Sony handheld.

Leynagh began by saying "I think it's a tremendous version of the game. The sacrifices made were the right ones. It really plays well, which is a sort of testament to the team's creativity and hard work. Leynagh was then asked what it meant for the PSP system as a whole by fitting the LittleBigPlanet experience on it. Leynagh responded, "It says its a viable platform, and shows that there's a whole range of titles that people can play on, it really broadens the appeal."

LittleBigPlanet PSP will offer you all the greatness and fun as its big brother on the PS3, head to your local retailer on the 17th of November to snag your littlebigcopy of LittleBigPlanet PSP

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Analysts Believe a New UMD-Compatible PSP is a "Strong Possibility"
by David Oxford | 10/30/09 | 3:31 PM PST

With the release of the download-only PlayStation Portable Go, it seems as though the days of the Universal Media Disc are all but behind Sony as they blaze the trail toward the digital-downloadable future. As such, the next inevitable PSP iteration will be sans UMD as well, right?

Well, maybe not, according to a pair of analysts, who instead believe that Sony's proprietary format will be supported by its next handheld.