Sony, here are five things you can do to make PSP better
PSP Brite may lead Sony's fight against piracy, homebrew
Kris Erickson of PSP World postulates that the speed in which Sony has upgraded its PSP hardware from the popular PSP-2000 series may be indicative of a new plan to combat piracy and homebrew. While the brighter screen is appreciated, it seems like too little to warrant yet another reboot of the hardware -- that is, unless something internal has changed. The new PSP-Brite system may have better hardware measures against piracy -- a direction foretold by SCEE boss David Reeves not too long ago.
However, the incredibly dedicated homebrew community -- whether or not they understand their responsibility in creating the current drought of PSP games -- will undeniably continue to hack the new PSP to find new exploits. Unfortunately for Sony, backwards compatability with old PSP firmware and software will continue to work as a Trojan horse against the company.
Sony to bring Resistance and free goodies to PAX
Even if you can't make it to Seattle, don't fret -- Sony has a consolation prize for you. Visit PlayStation.com when the show begins on August 29th, and you can win a PS3 prize pack. Find out more here.
Athlete proves fanboyism, brings PSP to Olympics
Oh look, we're unboxing the new blue PSP
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Save $9800 on the Madden PSP bundle!
Hilarious copy error, Circuit City. Please don't change it.
[Via CAG]
Monster Hunter set to make more money with new products
"Monsuteru Hanteru" really must be Japanese words for "fast cash" because the series has been exactly that for Capcom. The Monster Hunter series is sure successful, and what do you do with successful franchises? You milk them until the teats start bleeding colored paper with funny looking people and numbers on them.In line with this, Capcom is releasing more products in its Monster Hunter kitchen line with: a coffee tumbler (¥1,365 - $13), sack bag (¥840 - $8), coffee mug (¥945 - $9), and hand towels (¥525 - $5). The kitchen line products as well as beach sandals (¥2,100 - $20), and key covers (¥525 - $5) will be available August 14. You can find all of these at Capcom's online store. Go ahead and splurge, and while you're at it, pick us up some ramen!
[Via Gpara]
Show off your cool Monster Hunter self with this shirt
The shirts come in available sizes M, L, and XL with a price tag of $39.90 plus shipping. While the shirt looks pretty cool, perhaps it won't make you that much more of a lady's man. You'll perhaps have to pick up some Monster Hunter plushies for that.
Ad: PSP makes being arrested so much more fun
[Thanks, Karsten!]
Sony E3 press conference bingo results are in
Reminder: Don't forget to play bingo with us!
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 God of War III |
 No more UMDs |
 Qore's future |
 LocoRoco2 |
 Kojima's new IP |
 Video service |
 Home update |
 Heavy Rain |
 US greatest hits |
 PS2 on PSN |
 12 Ubi games |
 US Siren date |
 New Controller |
 PSP Trophies |
 No PSEye love |
 T6 not silent |
 Nationwide cards |
 No FFXIII |
 Show-stealer |
 PSP hardware |
 40GB with DS3 |
 HS2 possible |
 PSP direct |
 R2 over KZ2 |
 More PSP colors |
Don't forget to play E3 conference bingo with us. The Sony conference starts at 11:30am PST (2:30pm EST), so print out this card and get ready to play. Sony is set to have a strong showcase this year; no doubt we'll see tons of exclusive games like LocoRoco 2and Patapon 2, some upcoming network features like direct PSN store access, and of course some megaton uber-secret bombshell announcements. So join us later when we cover the press conference live. Stay tuned.
Reminder: Siliconera and PSP Fanboy present the Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 charity tournament
Are you ready? Setting up an online Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 tournament is a bit tricky so please read the rules carefully.
Gallery: Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2
E3 Bingo 2008: Sony press conference
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God of War III |
No more UMDs |
Qore's future |
LocoRoco2 |
Kojima's new IP |
Video service |
Home update |
Heavy Rain |
US greatest hits |
PS2 on PSN |
12 Ubi games |
US Siren date |
New Controller |
PSP Trophies |
No PSEye love |
T6 not silent |
Nationwide cards |
No FFXIII |
Show-stealer |
PSP hardware |
40GB with DS3 |
HS2 possible |
PSP direct |
R2 over KZ2 |
More PSP colors |
E3 is just around the corner and you know what that means, right? E3 press conference bingo! This is the time when all companies bring out the big guns and show us what's the shape of things to come for the industry. Particularly for us here at PS Fanboy, we'll be keeping close watch on all things related to Sony's platforms. In anticipation of all the revelations we'll be seeing soon, we've compiled our own Sony-centric predictions and have set them up on our very own bingo card. So play along with us and download the card here.
In the meantime, while we wait for the press conference, read our full prediction details by either clicking on each image on the card above, or follow the link below. Come see what we think will happen and also what won't. Make sure you also look out for respective company bingo cards on Xbox 360 Fanboy, Nintendo Wii Fanboy, and DS Fanboy in the next two days. Who will get bingo first?
Meet with PS fanboys in LA next week
Are you in Los Angeles during the E3 convention next week? Good, because you'll have a chance to meet the PlayStation.Blog team and members of the PS3 Fanboy team at a meetup planned for next Tuesday. The get-together will happen at King Taco, and will happen hours after Sony's press conference o' megatons. Full details can be found on Facebook.But wait, there's more! The Joystiq network meetup is happening next Thursday, and as usual, we'll have tons of swag in hand. The party is going down at the same place as last year: Mahalo HQ. Hope to see some familiar faces, and some new ones! Expect some special surprise guests. Once again, full details can be found on Facebook.
Let us know if you're going to be there! Can't wait to finally see you guys!
'Porn pink' PSP used to sell PC eroge title
With a name like that, it is a wonder why this title isn't on the PSP. You know, love wherever ... whenever ... sounds befitting. Anyway, this game isn't really for the PSP -- it's only on there for display purposes. We guess it's cheaper and space-saving to run a demo on a PSP than a PC.
