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Also read: Fading Shadows hands-on impressions
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Fading Shadows lurks into retailers this week
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Capcom crushes rumors, still strongly supports PSP
While it is reassuring to hear Capcom stomp out such an unwarranted rumor, we're sure most of you are still wondering what sort of games Capcom must be working on. Truth be told, there isn't too much known at the moment; Fate/Tiger Colosseum Upper is the only Capcom PSP game announced for release in the remainder of the year. That's a Japan-only title. Then we're brought to Devil May Cry PSP, which as of right now is still only a rumor. Since Capcom haven't officially said what these "new PSP games" are, then we'll pose a question upon our readers. What do you think Capcom might be working on?
[Via Pocket Gamer]
Sony attempts to release at least 5 UMD movies each quarter, for less than $15 each
"We want to provide a legal offering from the studios, ... and it's an easier conversation to have with them now," said John Koller, director of hardware marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America. According to Koller, "there's a lot of positive momentum with the PSP." But, will plans to continue UMD really meet any success? Only time will tell.
[Via Sony Insider]
It finally ends: PSP no longer top selling hardware in Japan
Nintendo DS - 60,434
PSP - 58,501
Wii - 38,506
Xbox 360 - 24,962
PlayStation 3 - 9,673
PlayStation 2 - 8,503
Also shaking up the charts this week: the Xbox 360 outsells the PS3. Did something contaminate the Japanese water supply? There's so much drama this week!
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Dungeon Maker II: The Hidden War reveals US release
The first Dungeon Maker game didn't make too big a splash here in the States, but that's not stopping UFO Interactive from releasing its sequel here in the States. As always, this sequel is bigger, better and more badass with over 700 items, 90 quests, and 150 different monsters.The Dungeon Maker series is rather unique as it has players create their own dungeons ... and then fight in them. This time around, you can even swap dungeons with a friend. However, we're more curious about the story: will it be as ridiculous as the first iteration's?
[Thanks, R.H.!]
PSP-3001 discovered on FCC website, reveals nothing new (so far)
[Via Engadget]
Mytran Wars announced for PSP
Mytran Wars is a stark contrast from Stormregion's other works, primarily because the setting is in space and not their usual choice of WWII or the Cold War era. As for the actual story, the long-short of it goes: It's the 23rd century, and humans and aliens are at war over resources.
The game will feature a multiplayer mode. No other details were mentioned after that. So a price and date will remain in the far reaches of space for now.
[Via press release]
Street Fighter Alpha hits PSN this Thursday
If you missed it back in the day, then your chance to give the classic a try is coming. This Thursday, during the weekly scheduled PS Store update, Street Fighter Alpha will be available for download onto your PSP or your PS3. Capcom hasn't officially revealed the price yet, but we imagine it shouldn't be much different from other PS One classics.
[Thanks Eduardo!]
Phantasy Star Portable ships 500K in the first week
Having sold 217,000 copies on the very first day, the new Japanese chart-topper Phantasy Star Portable went on to ship 500,000 copies in the first week. Though it won't beat out reigning champion Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G's figures of 880,000, it did beat out another very popular PSP game with a larger fanbase: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The Square Enix game managed to ship 480,000 copies in its debut week.
We are unofficially in Bizarro World territory when a Sega game outperforms a Square Enix game. The bigger question is, when is the rest of the world going to get a taste of this?
[Via PSPHyper]
Gallery: Phantasy Star Portable
Sick boy gets PSP stolen, but caring cops save the day
Why are so many PSPs being stolen? It seems commonplace to read stories of PSP systems being stolen from hapless individuals. This time, a sick child waiting for a heart transplant had his PSP stolen. Dominic Villanueba (pictured, right) is accused of stealing Juan Martinez's PSP by tricking the boy into handing over the PSP to him by asking how the game worked. Thankfully, the culprit was caught.Although by the time Villanueba was caught, the system had been displaced. Thankfully, the story has a cheerful end: the sheriffs of Adams County pooled some money together and bought the child a replacement system. "He's just a little kid. I don't like bullies," Robbins said. "That's what it seemed like to me, one older kid picking on a little kid ... We couldn't let the bad guys win."
[Thanks, Rodrigo H.!]
PSP and PSP dominate Japanese software and hardware charts
The PlayStation Portable and Phantasy Star Portable are both on top of their game this week in Japan; the portable gaming device managed to sell 61,181 units, which is down from 6,271 units from last week. The DS comes dangerously close to beating the PSP this week though, with 57,398 units sold.
Software-wise, Phantasy Star Portable set a record for the fourth biggest debut for a PSP game with 341,700 copies of the game sold, according to PSPHyper. Hardware numbers are below, with software numbers after the jump:
Hardware and software sales for the week of July 28th - August 3rd:
Software-wise, Phantasy Star Portable set a record for the fourth biggest debut for a PSP game with 341,700 copies of the game sold, according to PSPHyper. Hardware numbers are below, with software numbers after the jump:
Hardware and software sales for the week of July 28th - August 3rd:
- PSP -- 61,181
- DS Lite -- 57,398
- Wii -- 41,109
- PS3 -- 9,508
- PS2 -- 9,045
- Xbox 360 -- 5,359
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Neverland Card Battles brings even more SRPG action to PSP this Fall
A war between human and demons wages on in Neverland, and players must control the Dominators to prevent an evil god from awakening. By using special Spectral Cards, players will be able to banish the evil Hellgaia and save Neverland from certain doom.
"The original Japanese version of Neverland Card Battles was extremely well-received and caught our attention as the best trading card game out there," said Ken Koyama, Manager of Product Development at YUKE'S Company of America. "We have enhanced and optimized NCB for the portable experience, and will offer one of the finest card-strategy games ever created for the PSP this fall."
Gallery: Neverland Card Battles
Suikoden title trademarked, but will it appear on PSP?
Talkman Travel comes our way tomorrow
By "more localized," we mean international destinations that are more likely to be visited by North American travelers and not actual North American destinations. Tokyo, Paris, and Rome will all be available. With pictures, maps, and linguistic skills help, Talkman Travel seems like a handy tool to have around. City guides can be downloaded separately tomorrow, August 7 for $5.99 each.
Birth by Sleep and Dissidia: video, Famitsu scans, trailer summary
Wowzers! So there is a lot more information out there on Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep than we anticipated. First we got some translated hands-on impressions gathered from various Japanese sites over at KHInsider, along with a trailer summary. Some of this information we know about already, so here are highlights of the new stuff:
[Thanks, Kristopher G. and MonkeyKHI!]
Source -- PSPHyper; Famitsu scans
Source -- KHInsider; trailer summary and hands-on impressions
Source -- IGN Video; Game Scoop: Square Enix Party
- The new enemies are called Unbirths.
- Xehanort and Maleficent are both after the Princesses of Hearts
- Ven's level is the Castle of Dreams, Cinderella's world. Ven cooperates with Jaq the mouse to collect materials to make Cinderella's dress. After going through a maze and finding the necessary items, a boss fight ensues with Lucifer. No, not Lucifer the demon, but rather the cat from Cinderella.
[Thanks, Kristopher G. and MonkeyKHI!]
Source -- PSPHyper; Famitsu scans
Source -- KHInsider; trailer summary and hands-on impressions
Source -- IGN Video; Game Scoop: Square Enix Party
Gallery: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
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