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GDC08: SNK shows off some PSP fighter anthologies

Posted Feb 25th 2008 10:00PM by Nick Doerr
Filed under: Video

We already know 2008 is going to be the year for new fighting games, both 2D and 3D. What we didn't quite expect was the huge display over at the SNK area of classic fighters and their respective compilations also getting a 2008 release. The video details some of the PS2 anthologies, but also goes into some of the PSP versions. If you're a fan of fighting games, new or old, this is your year. Embrace it, buy it roses, but keep it at arms length or it will say you're suffocating it and it needs some time to itself. Then the year will never, ever come back.

[Thanks, LeadTester!]

[email protected]: the PSP GPS receiver

Posted Feb 25th 2008 11:45AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Peripherals

We know GPS is coming to PSP some time this year (in fact, we predicted it). So, when we see the peripheral being touted at GDC at Sony's booth on the show floor, our interest gets piqued. Considering the booth was underground, the device apparently had trouble figuring out a precise location. Oh well.

Let's hope for more news on an official release soon.

[Via Engadget]

GDC08: Phase was originally a PSP game

Posted Feb 22nd 2008 11:20AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: News

You know how much we enjoy beats, the downloadable music game. But, iPod has something similar from Harmonix: Phase. That title was originally created for PSP as well. It was meant to be an "urban journey" and only used the shoulder buttons for control. We'd love to see a PSP version come to fruition as well, but for now, we'll keep on playing to our beats.

GDC08: Warriors Orochi announced for US release

Posted Feb 21st 2008 1:30PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Warriors Orochi

Koei has just announced the PSP version of Warriors Orochi will be heading stateside. According to the press release, "Warriors Orochi for PSP boasts the massive seamless battlefields of the console versions ... The handheld release includes all 79 playable characters, and features 2-player co-op play via wireless (ad-hoc)."

The hack and slash is about the Serpent King Orochi who somehow manages to use his powers to alter time and space, thereby fusing the worlds of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Warriors from Ancient China and Feudal Japan will have to team up together to fight this supernatural menace.

Check out the very first English language screenshots in our new gallery below.

Gallery: Warriors Orochi

GDC08: God of War developer goes behind-the-scenes

Posted Feb 20th 2008 8:15PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: God of War

Nathan Phail-Liff held a session at GDC entitled "God of War: Deconstructing an Epic." Through the session, he talked about the development of the game, and gave tips for interested developers on how to make the most out of limited resources.

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GDC08: Wi-Fi PSP Store promised

Posted Feb 20th 2008 6:45PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: News, Store

Chris Eden from Sony Computer Entertainment made mention of PLAYSTATION Store on PSP in his Game Developers Conference session. Currently, players must use a PC in order to download content and transfer it to the PSP. Going forward, PSP fans will be able to download games directly to their systems from within the PSP itself. "Access native PLAYSTATION Store on PSP via wireless hotspot," the slide notes. "Purchase and download content direct to PSP (no USB cable)." Launch is currently "TBA." More details are promised for the future. Let's hope we don't have to wait too long.

PSP Fanboy hands-on: flOw

Posted Feb 20th 2008 3:15PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Previews, flOw

Within the PlayStation Lounge at GDC, we were able to try out the upcoming PSP version of flOw. The game starts with an interesting attempt to connect to the Network. Interestingly, this is done outside of the usual PSP Network interface. We can only hypothesize that the PSP is looking for other systems to play with, if any happen to be nearby. Unfortunately, no one was able to comment.

From the very get-go, one will see the seriously toned-down graphics. The screenshots initially released don't accurately convey how poorly the transition to PSP has affected the visual presentation. Pixelation is very present, and in spite of the small screen of the PSP, nothing looks very sharp. The framerate didn't seem silky smooth like the PS3 original, either. It doesn't look bad per se, but we were rather disappointed.

Gallery: flOw

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GDC08: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 incoming

Posted Feb 20th 2008 10:45AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Naruto, Video

You can always rely on anime games to come out with Madden-style annual updates. Namco Bandai and CyberConnect 2 have announced Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Herores 2: The Phantom Fortress for PSP this June. The fighter will feature twenty characters from the popular series. According to IGN, "Phantom Fortress' story mode will have Naruto and his pals battling through a flying fortress that has descended on Hidden Leaf Village." There will also be more than just fights: there will be quizzes and mini-games.

Just like the previous iteration of the franchise, the game will take advantage of ad-hoc multiplayer (no infrastructure, we're sad to report). Game Sharing returns -- a huge plus of the original. Stay tuned for more.

Gallery: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2

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Disney's DGamer service launches today Tomy passes over Naruto RPG 2 localization in favor of Naruto RPG 3 Rock Revolution bringing the whole band to DS	SCE Worldwide Studios gets new president April NPD: hardware sales rising, no bestselling software Details on Phantasy Star Portable, import PSU characters

GDC08: SNK shows off some PSP fighter anthologies

[email protected]: the PSP GPS receiver

GDC08: Phase was originally a PSP game

GDC08: Warriors Orochi announced for US release

GDC08: God of War developer goes behind-the-scenes

GDC08: Wi-Fi PSP Store promised

PSP Fanboy hands-on: flOw

GDC08: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 incoming

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