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Sony PSP News Archives

Sony PSP News Archives for May 2008

May 30, 2008 | GamesIndustry.biz

Patapon, Echochrome directors to speak at Develop

Patapon, Echochrome directors to speak at Develop The teams behind hit Sony titles Echochrome and Patapon have signed up for sessions at July's Develop conference.

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Thu May 29, 2008

GamesIndustry.biz

Nintendo dominates Japanese software charts

Nintendo dominates Japanese software charts Nintendo platforms have dominated the Japanese software chart for the week ended May 25, with titles for the Wii and DS taking up nine of the top ten places.

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Tue May 27, 2008

Electronic House

Sony Shows Off Madden PSP Pack

I appreciate the suggestions. While it's unrealistic to expect our pros to John No, this is not an "official" theatre created by Paramount/CBS/Viacom. Video Master Denon are solid receivers but it takes a ...

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Sun May 25, 2008

Daily Advance

Five suspects face robbery, kidnapping charges

Five suspects remain in jail following their arrest last week on charges of robbing a woman and her son at their Pasquotank County home.

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Fri May 23, 2008

Gaming Nexus

Think of the Children

The PC, Wii and DS platforms represented on 34 of the titles, and had some decent selections instead of all the usual throw stuff at the wall titles .

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Related Topix: Xbox 360, Video Games, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Sony Playstation 2

Wed May 21, 2008

Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

New Lego Batman screens geaturing Mr. Freeze and The Scarecrow

Listed in: Nintendo DS , Wii , PSP , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: Microsoft , Sony , Traveller's Tales O 12 Traveler's Tales is putting in some nice work on their upcoming release Lego Batman: The ...

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Nintendo Gameboy, Video Games, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360

Gizmonews

Metallic Blue PSP Announced, Bundles Only [Sony]

We like the looks of this metallic blue PSP, but it won't be a standalone product when it hits on August 12.

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TechWeb.com

Conspiracy Entertainment Reports Revenues of $3.2 Million and...

Conspiracy Entertainment http://www.sec.gov , a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software in North America and Western Europe, announced today its financial results for the first ...

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Nintendo Gameboy, Sony Playstation 2, PlayStation 3

Smartphone Thoughts

Windows Mobile Out of Place at Microsoft's Party?

Posted by Jon Westfall in "Pocket PC Talk" @ 04:56 AM It's been a week of technological upgrades for me in the Entertainment realm.

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Related Topix: iPod, Microsoft Xbox, Video Games

Mon May 19, 2008

The Border Telegraph

Ultimate Board Game Collection

There is a school of thought that if you fancy playing a board game you should, in fact, just go and get out a board game.

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Related Topix: Games, Board Game, Video Games

Sun May 18, 2008

411mania.com

[PSP] Namco Bandai Games Reveals Special Pre-Order Offer for NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2

Available while supplies last, these figurines will give players another great way to enjoy the world of NARUTO, while Hokage's Room offers them the opportunity to participate in one of the largest online ...

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VentureBeat

Gta IV sales lift U.S. video game sales for April

April is the coolest month for video game sales. Sales of the U.S. video game industry grew at a red hot 47 percent in April to $1.23 billion, up from $839 million a year earlier.

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Related Topix: PlayStation 3, Video Games, Sony Playstation 2

Sat May 17, 2008

Digit Magazine

Wii outsells all non-Nintendo systems combined in April

According to NPD data released Thursday, Nintendo sold an incredible 714,000 Wiis last month, in what is typically a slower spring season.

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Related Topix: Nintendo Gameboy, Video Games, Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 2, PlayStation 3

Fri May 16, 2008

Slam Sports

'Gta IV' sets Cdn. sales record

The game only came out on April 29, but "Grand Theft Auto IV" still topped the Canadian sales chart for the month with a record 270,000 copies flying out of the stores.

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Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

Sony America unveils PSP and PS3 launch lineup for 2008 to early 2009

Listed in: PlayStation 3 , PSP Tags: Golf , Sony , PS2 , Socom , Killzone , LittleBigPlanet O 2 Break out your markers and calendars, folks - Sony has just announced its launch lineup for their PlayStation 3, ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

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Thu May 15, 2008

Times-Transcript

'Grand Theft Auto IV' sets Canadian sales record in launch month

“History has shown us that the first company to reach 10 million in console sales wins the generation battle. We are uniquely positioned to set a new benchmark for the industry”

A customer reaches for a copy of of the game Grand Theft Auto IV at a Best Buy store. via Times-Transcript

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PSP Sony PlayStation Portable

Square Enix announces PAL launch date for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7

Listed in: News , Games , Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Tags: Square Enix , Europe , Amazon , Australia O 10 When we picked up word that Europe would be getting a special edition bundle of their copy of for ... via PSP Sony PlayStation Portable

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Playstation.Blog

Grab your bolts...Secret Agent Clank has gone gold

I have great news to share with everyone! The debonair spy is ready to head out to manufacturing for the June 17th launch date of Secret Agent Clank on the PlayStation Portable. via Playstation.Blog

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Bit-tech.net main Feed

Sony losing $260 on each PS3 sold?

Sony may be losing more on the PlayStation 3 than it would care to admit according to new figures. via Bit-tech.net main Feed

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Related Topix: Nintendo Wii, Video Games, PlayStation 3, Sony Playstation 2

Wed May 14, 2008

RPGFan

Sega Announces New PSP Details

Today, Sega released a few new details regarding its upcoming PlayStation Portable-based RPG Phantasy Star Portable . via RPGFan

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DailyGame

Cabela's Legendary Adventures to Shoot onto Wii, PS2, PSP

While hunters prepare for the 2008 hunting season, Activision will be letting them practice their aim with Cabela's Legendary Adventures, a Wii, PS2 and PSP game the company announced today. via DailyGame

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Intelligent Enterprise

SouthPeak Interactive Goes Public and Completes Institutional Financing To Accelerate Growth Strategy

“By securing lasting franchises and approaching the marketplace with a diverse platform strategy, we are able to take full advantage of every revenue opportunity.”

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation today announced it has gone public through the completion of its transaction with Global Services Partners Acquisition Corp. via Intelligent Enterprise

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Related Topix: Video Games, Nintendo Gameboy, Midlothian, VA

CIO

Sony Misses PS3 Target As Annual Shipments Hit 9.2M

“Due to a reduction in the manufacturing cost of the PlayStation 3 and reduction in software prices, operating losses shrunk significantly and the business was in the black in the second half of the year.”

News By Martyn Williams May 14, 2008 Shipments of Sony's PlayStation 3 games console came in under target at 9.24 million units in the financial year to the end of March, and Sony's gaming business remained in ... via CIO

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Related Topix: PlayStation 3, Video Games, Sony Playstation 2

Mon May 12, 2008

PSP-Vault

PSP Homebrew Newsbits for

“The game was published in 1992 and was also ported to the Atari ST and PC EGA platforms”

The games graphics look similar to the graphics featured in Insert_Witty_Name's Bugz game. via PSP-Vault

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Sat May 10, 2008

Switched.com

Sony's PSP Skype Headset Finally Arrives Stateside

Unfortunately, it won't work with those original fatty PSPs, and at $30 you've gotta ask yourself how much you'll really be using it for -- the original price was set at $20. That said, it's undoubtedly the ... via Switched.com

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Related Topix: VoIP, Science / Technology, Video Games

Fri May 09, 2008

Gamasutra

EA Secures $1 Billion Loan For Potential Take-Two Buyout

GFH: Neils Clark On Moving Beyond 'Game Addiction' [05.09.08] Following his recent Gamasutra feature on the subject, writer and researcher Neils Clark spoke at the ongoing 2008 Games for Health conference on ... via Gamasutra

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Related Topix: Virtual Worlds, Video Games

Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

SCEE President: we want more PSP games in our region

“Hand on heart, would we like more PSP games? Yes, we would. We really would.”

Tags: Japan , David Reeves , Sony , Europe , 2G O 0 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe 's president David Reeves recently commented that they could use more games for the PlayStation Portable in their region. via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

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Thu May 08, 2008

WorthPlaying

Xbox 360 , PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Xbox, PlayStation 2 (PS2), GameCube (NGC), PSP, Nintendo DS (NDS), GBA, Windows PC

“Marvel is one of the true crown jewels in the entertainment industry and we are thrilled at the prospect of both building the Marvel Super Hero Squad brand and further developing our relationship with Marvel”

THQ and Marvel Entertainment announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement to create video games based on the burgeoning, kid-friendly Marvel Super Hero Squad franchise. via WorthPlaying

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Related Topix: Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Video Games, Nintendo Gameboy, Sony Playstation 2

IGN Gear

PSP Headset with Remote Control Launches for Skype Calls

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the availability of the new Headset with Remote Control for PSP system, giving users a seamless solution for placing free calls over the Internet via Skype. via IGN Gear

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Related Topix: Computers, Video Games, Headphones

GamersHell.com

Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity PS2/PSP Screens/Trailer

The Game Factory also released new screenshots from the PS2 and PSP versions of Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity which will be available during June 2008. via GamersHell.com

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Wed May 07, 2008

BBC

PlayStation 'will reclaim lead'

“There was also some concern in the media and from customers about the lack of titles available at launch.”

Sony Computer Entertainment President Kaz Hirai tells Darren Waters the PS3 will be the leading console. via BBC

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Related Topix: Computers, Nintendo Wii, Video Games, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Belleville News-Democrat

Game Informer Top 10: Top handheld games

The editors of Game Informer magazine rank the top 10 handheld games for May: 1. "The World Ends With You," DS 2. "God of War: Chains of Olympus," PSP 3. "Patapon," PSP 4. "Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword," DS 5. ... via Belleville News-Democrat

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Mon May 05, 2008

IGN complete

B-Boy to Release in the U.S.

“B-Boy is the only game that gives players the opportunity to become premiere breakers”

SouthPeak Games announced today that it will distribute B-Boy for PlayStation 2 computer and entertainment system and PSP system in the U.S this summer. via IGN complete

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Asbury Park Press Online

3 handheld gems from 'Final Fantasy' house

In the late 1990s, the Japanese publisher Square could do no wrong. Back in the era of the original PlayStation, Square released one gem after another: blockbusters like 'Final Fantasy VII' and 'Chrono Cross,' ... via Asbury Park Press Online

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Related Topix: Nintendo Gameboy, Video Games

Sat May 03, 2008

General News

Be the one man army, be the Iron Man, flip the iron ball in Dream Pinball 3D & more

From the publisher: Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man blasts onto all major gaming platforms May 2008. via General News

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Related Topix: Nintendo Wii

Thu May 01, 2008

Washington Post

Slate: Grand Theft Auto, Now With a Conscience

COMMENT Chris Baker Slate Video Game Reviewer Thursday, May 1, 2008; 12:00 PM Slate video game reviewer Chris Baker was online Thursday, May 1 at noon ET to discuss the surprising narrative richness and moral ... via Washington Post

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Related Topix: Bethesda, MD, Video Games, Microsoft Xbox

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