IGN seems to think Phil Harrison accidentally announced LocoRoco 2. Their proof? Let me quote their article, "When asked what he has been playing on other platforms, Harrison said he has enough to play on the PS3 and PSP. But he said he was playing 'LocoRoco's next version on the way' to the Q&A. Harrison didn't provide details, but the fact that he was playing the game on the go would mean it will arrive on the PSP."

I suppose that's one way to interpret it, but I personally think he was talking about the LocoRoco Mobile, that has already been announced. After all, the question that brought on the LocoRoco answer was about other platforms, ie not PSP or PS3. It also seems unlikely he'd mention a high profile sequel in passing. We're sure LocoRoco 2 is in the works since they want to continue the franchise, but we're still waiting for the official announcement of another PSP go around. Let's hope that it comes soon!

It looks like some Japanese gamers will get to play LocoRoco even if they don't own a PSP. Gamespot is reporting that the Sony-Ericsson SO703i "smell 'O'phone" will come with a version of LocoRoco pre-loaded. While the phone does have several aroma faceplates, there was no LocoRoco aroma faceplate announced. Though it's doubtful many would want to find out what a yellow blob actually smells like.

The phone is scheduled to hit Japan in February. There is no US or Europe release date announced yet.