Superhero games are nothing new, but like comic movies, the games seem to be of a higher quality lately. With that in mind, SEGA has announced a deal with Marvel to bring games featuring their beloved characters to PC, next-gen consoles and handhelds. But what can I say that SEGA PR can't say better? Here's what SEGA US president Simon Jeffery said:

"As SEGA continues to create more games that are built from the ground up to appeal to Western audiences it makes perfect sense to work with a powerhouse company like Marvel that has established and beloved characters like The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and Thor. These are icons that people are already familiar with and love, so our goal is to give gamers the ability to play out their fantasies by actually becoming these Super Heroes."

I think I'm personally looking forward to a Thor game the most, if for only because he hasn't hit the gaming space quite as often as the other heroes. How about you? Which of these Marvel characters would you most like to play with on your PSP?

[Via IGN]

Could Ghost Rider be God of War with a comic license pasted on top? It's unlikely, but it sure would be amazing if Ghost Rider had even half the game of Kratos. While IGN's current preview does go over some of the game's features, it gives very little opinion on the title's quality. Here are some tidbits from the preview for those interested in Ghost Rider:

• Ghost Rider has light or heavy attacks he can use to create combos
• Once an enemy is injured enough, a variety of finishing moves can be used to defeat them
• Some levels involve riding the Hell Cycle
• The game has five chapters
• Between chapters there will be comic book style cut-scenes
• There will be cameos from other Marvel characters like Lilith and Scarecrow
• PSP owners will of course get exclusive content like multiplayer via adhoc for up to 4 players

To read the preview in full, check out IGN.

We've all been saying "just wait until later in the year when the really good games start coming out for the PSP. Yeah, maybe then the PSP will kick the DS in the nuts."

Well, IGN has done us all a great service and compiled all the best upcoming games set to be released this fall.

Here's a list (in alphabetical order) of the games:

• Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
• ATV Offroad Fury Pro
• Bounty Hounds
• Death Jr. 2: Root of All Evil
• EA Replay
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
• Justice League Heroes
• Killzone: Liberation
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
• LocoRoco
• Lumines II
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
• Medal of Honor Heroes
• Mercury Meltdown
• Metal Slug Anthology
• Scarface: Money.Power.Respect
• WTF: Work Time Fun
• WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007

Wow, that is some list, eh? While there are more than a couple games on the list I know I won't be interested in, there are just way too many good games to ignore. Later this year, the PSP will finally be making some noise again.

(Via IGN)