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Talkman for Kids makes learning Engrish fun


Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan is continuing their PSP casual gaming initiative. They targeted golfers with their GPS promo, and now they're targeting kids and parents with Talkman for Kids, software that will train children how to speak English.

It's an adorable ad, featuring some cute Engrish. "You need to speak more clearly," the game will tell the child, pictured above. Don't listen to the mean Talkman! Your Engrish is fine just the way it is. Check out the ad, after the cut.

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It's not a dream, DJ Max turns into a "live miracle"


American gamers may be destroying their PSPs in frustration over DJ Max Portable 2, but Korean gamers are absolutely bonkers for the music title. A live concert called "Live Miracle" will take advantage of the growing popularity of the game, and give fans the rare opportunity to hear their favorite songs from the game performed live. Too bad other games don't get the same kind of treatment. Imagine: a Gitaroo-Man concert. ::swoons::

Make sure to check out Ruliweb for the complete poster, filled with some hilarious Engrish. Live MIRACLE, It's not a DREAM!

[Via PSP-Vault]

Survey reveals new direction for PSP ads


We reported a few weeks ago that Sony was going to change and revamp their marketing efforts. Well, it looks like the transformation is slowly happening. Gamer Advisory Panel members were sent a survey to vote for new endings to PSP ads. In Japan, all PSP ads end with a very Engrish-sounding "PlayStation Portable" quip by some Japanese females. It looks like this quirky auditory form of brand identification is being considered for the US (I personally voted for this one). The other two choices featured more generic, less memorable techno voices (one felt very similar to this fan-created ad).

Voting is already closed, and Sony should be tabulating the entries as you read this. Hopefully, we'll see new (and better) ads soon.



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