Clearly Sony Bend decided they were going for the jugular by creating a PSP continuation of the Resistance universe, and it shows just on the sheer number of awards it's getting this year. We've talked about the tech, we've gushed about the visuals, but arguably the most impressive thing about the game is the way it manages to take the intensely technical cover and targeting systems from the PSP Syphon Filter games and updates them to allow newcomers to actually have a chance.
Gone are the days of fussing with the face buttons to target something, passing back and forth over someone's head while on the run. Now, without even hitting a button, leading man James Grayson can take cover next to both low and high bits of protection, target something, pop out and then duck back into cover to reload. A simple flick of the analog nub moves him back out into the open. All the while, the wide aim-assist brackets let him flick quickly from target to target near the center of the screen just by tapping a face button.
You bet it is. What PSP Games? Prior to E3, we often lamented the current situation of the PSP's software offering. While the lineup at the start of the year was undeniably strong, sporting some of the most impressive bits of handheld programming wizardry ever seen yes, we're looking lovingly at you, Crisis Core and God of War , once the dust settled, things were noticeably more bleak.
Luckily, there was E3! E3 will save us all! We can't wait to see the tidal wave of unannounced titles that you'll bring us, E3! Outside of Sony's own admirable efforts to keep things going, PSP development has dropped off sharply, due no doubt to the fact that piracy on the system runs absolutely rampant.
We can understand some developers being leery of shipping a big blockbuster game when it'll just end up zipping through the Interweb Tubes in a matter of hours post-release, but this cautious? Clearly something needs to be done, and we'd hoped that it would come in the form of a new PSP. Alas, we'll just have to make due with Sony's first-party efforts.
Like that Resistance game, what was it called again? Oh, right, Resistance: Retribution , that's what it was called. After single-handedly pulling down four awards, is there really any surprise that we're going to give our highest honor to the PSP's biggest game? Nope, sure isn't, and that's cool with us. After all, the sheer amount of potential that Retribution carries is unlike any other game on the system.
While those two games we've trotted out multiple times during these awards, God of War and Crisis Core, are undoubtedly amazing, Resistance: Retribution's reach will likely exceed anything else released this year. Is it the tech? The swanky new targeting system? The sense of scale? The combination of new weapons and returning favorites? The fact that we'll get to see a completely different take on the Resistance world outside of what Nathan Hale and buddies are doing?
The Metroid -style nonlinear exploration makes good use of Bruce Wayne's belt full o' gadgets. In a world of lame comic games, Arkham Asylum was a welcome surprise. Not only did it offer a simple combat system expertly blended with thrilling stealth sequences, it turned out to be a Metroid -style nonlinear adventure.
Players were free to backtrack in search of hidden collectibles, which contributed directly to unlocking new abilities. And the constant mind-bending battle with Scarecrow was genius. As a solo experience, it's not as good as Mario on the DS. But this four-player twist on the classic formula makes for some raucous couch parties. Even if you and your friends are trying your best to help each other as you run and jump through the game's levels, you'll probably still end up in a screaming match.
And that's just in the cooperative mode. Once the gloves came off and we were competing against each other, I had friends ready to kill me in real life when I ate them with a Yoshi and spit them out into a Piranha Plant. If you think you know Mario, you are in for a rude awakening. This beautiful journey through Renaissance Italy fixed all the issues of the first game, delivering a better story blended with addictive, stealth gameplay.
But the real joy was the atmosphere. Lovingly re-created versions of four 15th-century cities provide the perfect playground for a fledgling assassin. Running across the rooftops of Venice is one of my best gaming memories of the year, and I can't stop listening to the soundtrack.
The sci-fi back story laid over the top of the period piece means you never know what Assassin's Creed II is going to throw at you next. I can't wait to find out where the sequel will take us. I think the reason there was so much outcry before the release of the sequel was that it seemed like it would be impossible to improve upon the formula.
But Left 4 Dead 2 ended up being an even more compelling, surprising and amusing experience. Releasing a direct sequel so soon after the original is unusual for Valve, but Left 4 Dead 2 is iteration done right. Boycotters feared the follow-up would be a slapdash rehash of the original cooperative zombie shooter, but Valve proved the doubters wrong by spinning nearly every subtle storytelling beat and clever multiplayer innovation from Left 4 Dead into something fresh and surprising.
Even I didn't think Valve should release a sequel to Left 4 Dead just a year after the original. But what it delivered should appease even the most fervent would-be boycotters.
Better balance on lofted through balls, improved goalkeeper intelligence, more realistic shooting mechanics with less shots hitting the goal posts, a practice arena to perfect skills, and a more immersive soccer experience through continuous play and quick free kicks are just a few of the issues raised by fans and addressed in FIFA Soccer Three new innovations revealed today at E3 have been developed to change the player control experience in FIFA Soccer The first-ever true degree dribbling system gives players finer control of the ball, enabling them to find spaces between defenders that previously were not possible.
Using an all-new animation technology, skilled dribblers now have the ability to face the defender and use highly responsive lateral dribbling to skip past him.
An innovative concept called Freedom in Physical Play enables players to perform wider dribble touches and new collision sharing creates a varied, less predictable, and extended fight for possession between the dribbler and a defender. FIFA Soccer 10 also features a deeper iteration of the ever-popular Manager Mode with more than 50 major improvements, including new match realism, realistic player transfers based on multiple decision points, and true-to-life player growth curves.
Get a dose of hyper reality as you can discover what the outside world is like at the very same time as Rozalin! Enjoy the all-new Axel Chapters, as you get a glimpse of what makes a Dark Hero tick. Now you can take the fight to Overlord Zenon wherever you want to go! Tekken 6 sees the return of many familiar faces as well as new characters to create the largest line-up the series has ever seen.
With a growing roster of fighters, each equipped with their own deadly techniques, martial art moves, and attack combinations, Tekken 6 promises to be the best "King of Iron Fist Tournament" yet. Adding to the already rich gaming experience, a deeper character customization feature will only enhance the incredible fighting intensity as players go mano-y-mano.
Optimized for the PSP system, Tekken 6 not only contains all the explosive action of its home console brethren but also feature additional stages, content, items, and an ad-hoc multiplayer mode. Fighting amongst friends is encouraged as players can battle wirelessly against each other using original or fan favorite characters. Rounding out its list of impressive features is the return of the Ghost Infrastructure mode, which allows players to upload their "ghost" character data and download others' from the Internet onto their PSP system.
After a personal tragedy — he is forced to kill his own brother inside a Chimeran conversion center — Grayson goes on a vendetta to destroy every conversion center he can find. Eventually Grayson learns that his efforts have been futile The war to retake the European continent has begun.
A third person action-adventure game created specifically for PSP with an advanced third person targeting system designed specifically for the platform. Intense eight player multiplayer gameplay with five game modes including Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Containment and Assimilation available via ad-hoc and infrastructure.
Defend and control the field using a diverse selection of upgradeable towers in a limitless adventure, using a wide array of tactics and strategies against countless waves of unique land and air combatants! Hours of entertainment and replayable challenges! Enjoy a growing experience through free content updates! Do you have what it takes to dominate the fieldrunners and rise to the top as the ultimate Tower Defense master?
The Monster Hunter world is always changing and you will need to be ready for anything - but killing and trapping monsters will always be most important part of your duty. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the biggest game of the series so far, letting you adventure with up to three friends through over hours of gameplay. In MHFU you can battle previously unseen monsters in new environments, not to mention the many new weapons and armor sets available. From devising the strategy to executing the attack, team play with your friends is going to be key to hunting down the ferocious beasts.
MHFU rewards considered tactics and well-executed combat sequences so plan and work together and you will prosper. The story of the Patapon tribe marches forth as they hunt for the fabled Earthend. Shipwrecked in a new and strange continent the Patapon are depending on you, their god, to lead them safely through this perilous new land.
As you guide the tribe through this new world with your mystical drum, they will come face to face with a new tribe, encounter a mysterious and mighty Hero Patapon and uncover the ruins of Patapolis, a mystical place long spoken of by the Patapon. All-new modes to Patapon 2 include thrilling multiplayer stages, a huge array of missions and deep tutorials that will have you drumming to the beat of the Patapon in no time.
Head to patapon-game. Lead your loyal followers through 60 rhythmic stages. Keep the beat going with tons of hidden items and mini-games to reveal. Drum along with friends and tackle multiplayer missions. Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny preserves all the fierce battles and gorgeous visuals the series has been known for to create the most comprehensive fighting experience ever on a handheld system with highly responsive controls and balanced gameplay.
Adding depth to the combat, an all new single player mode has been specifically crafted for the PSP system that not only challenges a player's reflexes but also improves his fighting skills. Following in the footsteps of Soulcalibur IV, Critical Finish Moves return where opponents can be defeated with one spectacular attack. Now adrenaline pumping combat has never been so accessible.
User Score: 6. Beaterator for the PSP system is both a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand. Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by combining traditional beat match gameplay with key elements from both Rock Band and Rock Band 2, such as overdrive and chords.
In addition, players can expect a rich Rock Band experience with fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and a robust character creator for full customization! Rock Band Unplugged features over 40 master-recordings including nine brand new, exclusive songs for the PSP system for a limited time! The in-game store is powered by PlayStation Network, and players can to use their existing PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the Rock Band console experience.
Cosmos, the goddess of harmony. Chaos, the god of discord. Reigning from distant realms, the two gods had gathered warriors from all lands to lead them in savage war. Cosmos and Chaos were of equal strength.
It was believed the conflict would last forever. However, the balance is now broken. Those who answered Chaos's call created an inexhaustible force. And under vicious attack without relent, the warriors fighting for Cosmos started to fall one by one.
The conflict that has continued for eons is now about to end in Chaos's favor. The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder. As for the few surviving warriors… their fates have yet to be determined. Community: Continue the experience by trading Friend Cards, creating items and sharing AI characters with other players and even engage in virtual AI battles made possible by the PSP system ad hoc mode.
The player controls Charlie, and must collect crystals and avoid Echoes, the translucent and deadly ghost versions of yourself which spawn each time a crystal is collected. Fight back with four powerups across 22 arcade levels and four individual game modes. MotorStorm's next mission is battling the frozen wasteland of Alaska's Arctic Edge. MotorStorm Arctic Edge delivers brutal off-road racing in the beautiful yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska. With temperatures plummeting, sudden avalanches, broken ice bridges, and three different racing altitudes, Arcitc Edge is the most inhospitable environment in the franchise's history.
In addition to the six vehicle classes from the original MotorStorm, two new vehicles the Snowcat and Snow Machine have been introduced to combat the ice, the cold and the snow.
One has the power and size to blast through packed snow, while the other has the grip and pace to combat most of what the sub-zero conditions can throw at it. MotorStorm Arctic Edge is fit for single player action, online multiplayer or playing with friends; two to eight players can compete against each other wirelessly via Ad Hoc Mode on PSP.
Alternatively, you can also compete via online multiplayer using Infrastructure Mode on PSP to make it to the summit of the online global leaderboards. Road to the Show 3. Franchise Mode 2. Improvements include the long awaited man roster! The drills will be of various concentrations of the game. These drills are a perfect way to polish and improve your baseball skills in The Show. Details and subtleties play a huge role in legitimizing a game and helping you lose yourself in the suspension of disbelief.
MLB 09 The Show sinks it's teeth into the details with realistic stadiums and signage, wear and tear on field, dusk to night lighting transitions, stadium Jumbotron animations and even crowd atmosphere - reaching up for foul balls out of play and home runs in addition to crowd rivalries and weather appropriate clothing. The rumor going around St. Hermelin High School holds that if you play the "Persona" game, you can see what the future holds for you.
When a group of students-some eager, some skeptical-tries the game out, they experience something quite different. Before long, the city is turned upside-down and demons are roaming the streets, and only the students' newfound power of Persona can set things right again.
Hermelin for decades, a deep, modern, psychological tale awaits. Remember your true self, and free the tortured psyches of others Demons run free, and you and your team must navigate corruption, mental frailty, and an alternate version of your world to bring your reality back into order.
A second chance on PSP -- Offering a second opportunity to experience the beginnings of the acclaimed Persona series, this remake boasts a fully relocalized script, revamped user interface, faster battles, expanded soundtrack, and new in-game movies with voice work added just for the North American release. Unique tactical opportunities -- The inner selves known Personas are your key to progressing through the adventure, adding skills and incredible depth to your battle tactics. Expand and improve your collection through the Demon Negotiation system that offers spell cards that you can later fuse into new Personas.
User Score: 4. The game, a lovingly crafted exploration into the fundamentals of RPG fun, delivers lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface. Players can utilize the in-game Pangya Shop to customize as many as 18 playable characters and their golf equipment with thousands of unlockable accessories, outfits, gear and power items to improve their golfer's stats and land that hole-in-one.
Multiple gameplay modes including Story, Free Round, License, Tournament and Network Mode offer an engaging and varied golf experience. Additionally, Network Mode allows the ultimate golf gaming fan to connect with up to eight players and compete against one another in either single or team-based tournaments.
Now with a revised game engine, an improved battle system and fully voiced, all-new animated scenes displayed in widescreen, players can experience their journey through the rich STAR OCEAN universe like never before. Gran Turismo makes its highly anticipated debut exclusively on the PSP system, introducing the most ultra-realistic racing experience ever on a handheld.
Buckle up as you prove your driving skills on 35 tracks and trade and share over cars. Slick Visuals --Runs on a new graphics engine designed for the PSP system that delivers visuals at a crisp 60 frames per second.
Depth and Variety -- Collect over licensed vehicles from international automakers. Expand Your Collection -- Trade and share cars with friends to expand your collection via Ad Hoc wireless. Hit the Road -- Race on 35 licensed and fictional tracks, with 60 track layouts total. Compete in time trials, races, or drift mode challenges. Test Your Driving Skills -- Complete over challenges to hone your driving skills and learn new cornering, braking and other driving techniques.
Bragging Rights -- Prove your driving skills in four-player races using Ad Hoc mode. Hammerin' Hero marks the triumphant return of Gen, everyone's favorite justice-bringing carpenter! Help Gen fight off Hyosuke Kuromoku and his evil construction company before they can evict Gen's neighbors from their homes!
Gen will have to use a variety of jobs-from DJ to baseball player-through 12 diverse stages if he hopes to thwart the all-out attack of the Kurokomu Group and win the hearts of the people, even if it sometimes means giving them the tough love they need to solve their own problems.
Wacky side-scrolling beat 'em up - Play as Gen-san as he hammers away at corporate evil across Japan and the world in this vibrant, action-packed platformer. The comic adventure unfolds fully-voiced in English and Japanese. Be more than a hammerin' hero - Choose from a variety of jobs, including sushi chef, baseball player, and diver, to give Gen different costumes and attacks as he fights through 12 crazy stages.
Along the way, make allies in battle, collect loads of items, and even unlock two more playable characters!
Ad-hoc multiplayer - 2 players can play together and compete for the best score on each level over ad-hoc wireless play. Why hammer alone when you can hammer with a friend? Welcome to the LocoRoco Midnight Carnival! Featuring super hard night time stages focusing on speed and temp and filled with lethal traps, will you be able to clear them or will you give up?
It all depends on you. The key to surviving these perilous new stages is the brand new High Bounce, which lets you leap over barriers, climb up walls and speed up sliding LocoRoco. PES focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that constantly tests the player. Intuitive zonal defending covers spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES focuses on being a real soccer simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life.
In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game's referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches. PES has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likenesses and animations now even closer to those of real-life players - including live player expressions to be depicted with an improved lighting system which differentiates between various conditions!
User Score: 5. Hero Jak and his mischievous sidekick Daxter are back together and for the first time-ever they've joined forces on PSP.
Prepare for non-stop action and adventure as the duo travel across mysterious lands and take to the sky on a mission to save their planet from destruction.
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