Archive for August, 2008
Details For Need For Speed Undercover
Author: mase
Updates on Need for Speed Undercover were recently released by Black Box, a subsidiary studio of Electronic Arts Inc.This game features some of the fastest cars in the world zooming through speedways, eluding the cops and chasing down rivals as players go undercover to bring down an international crime ring. Need For Speed Undercover continues the franchise trend of high-speed police chases while introducing the brand new Heroic Driving Engine. This unique system allows players to generate amazing high-performance cuts and turns at 180 mph while going head up in intense highway battles.
Need For Speed Undercover features cops who are more intelligent and aggressive, destined to bring down players at all costs. It also allows dynamic vehicle customization along with realistic driving statistics and damage.
Need For Speed Undercover will hit North American stores on November 18th and is scheduled for a European release of November 21th. Supported systems include the Sony PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PC and mobile.
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Does Iron Man Live Up To The Hype?
Author: mase
The Iron Man video game for PSP was just as highly anticipated as the motion picture release.
The game starts off in a cave where Tony Stark is being held captive by an army of ruthless soldiers. Looking to right the wrongs he helped create, Tony works on a prototype which will inevitably becomes his iconic red and gold armor. After escaping, the plot of the game sort of strays away from the movie and follows themes that sees Iron Man battling a host of foes from the popular comic book series.
The game centers around various seek-and-destroy challenges, protecting civilians and armored vehicles and blasting your way through the enemy. Unfortunately, mass destruction and explosion is all this game has to offer. The graphics of Iron Man are lacking tremendously, especially when multiple enemies bombard the screen. Most of the detail seems to be placed on the superhero’s various suits, although even that falls short of impressive.
A boring plot along with a number of technical and visual shortcomings will make it pretty hard for gamers to feel like the earth’s savior. After destroying a few terribly animated objects, you may not even be inspired to finish Iron Man.
PSP 3000 Is Official
Author: mase
After months of speculation, Sony has finally confirmed that they are indeed working on a new PSP. The official announcement was made at the Leipzig Gaming Conference, the European version of E3.The dazzling new hardware is the PSP-3000 which will be available in the popular Piano Black and Mystic Silver. With this upgrade comes minor improvements such as a new screen and a slight cosmetic overhaul. Without further ado, here are the juicy details.
The PSP-3000 is quite similar to the PSP Slim in presentation with a few notable upgrades. For instance, the LCD display comes with a wider color range and higher contrast ratio along with a new anti-reflection feature. The PSP-3000 also contains a built-in microphone to support the Skype messaging application. The new model will come packaged in the Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment pack for $199 and as a Core Pack at $160 later this year. Sony also announced that a new 4-gig Memory Entertainment Pack is soon to follow.
Final Fantasy Agito XIII
Author: mase
The latest issue of Famitsu reveals some intriguing details about an upcoming release for the Sony PSP: Final Fantasy Agito XIII. Apparently the plans changed somewhere in between the first announcement and the most recent statement at the Square Enix press conference. Famitsu reports that the game’s developers weren’t happy with the current state for the mobile environment and decided to develop the title for the more popular and capable PSP platform.The magazine goes on to reveal that Agito XIII will offer a battle system similar to that of Final Fantasy Crisis Core. The ATB system will allow gamers to move freely around the battlefield with the ability to attack and block strikes at will. It has also been reported that Final Fantasy Agito XIII will allow players to control more than one character at a time.
The last word form the popular Japanese publication is online multi-player support for up to 3 players, something that is very rare with Japanese games.
Despertar del Cementerio is Now Available
Author: mase
Despertar del Cementerio version 7 doesn’t offer an extensive list of new features, but the upgrades are notable. One of the biggest improvements was made to IDStorage which can now be recovered with ease. This is a nice addition because recovering it from accidental deletions and corruption was a real pain. Another neat feature is the format flash function which helps to install 4.01 M33 and support custom flash partitioning.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Despertar del Cementerio, it is mainly used to create Pandora batteries so they can be auto-updated to the most recent M33 firmware. In order for the application to work, you need a Pandora battery along with a Magic Memory stick.
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2
Author: mase
For the most part, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress is a recycled game placed into a bigger adventure. Basically, it involves a lengthy single-player mission known as the Mugenjo, the Heroes mode which features a series of team battles, head-to-head competition, and a bonus area by the name of Ninja Road. All of the bonus items you purchase can be viewed in an area called Naruto’s House.
The graphics look great, especially during battle and the animation is detailed with a stable frame rate The story part of the game looks good as well with the exception that it isn’t fully animated. Ultimate Ninja 2 doesn’t slack off in the sound department either with original music from the TV show along with authentic character voice-overs in English and Japanese.
All in all Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 offers a decent play. The addition of mini-levels and bonuses are uninspired and a bit much at times. This game is long with nearly one hundred levels, a factor that may cause you to grow tired of it very quickly.
Support For UMD Format to Continue?
Author: mase
In 2007, Sony announced that it would be discontinuing support for movie releases in UMD format. It’s believed that a lack of sales and quality control is attributed to the decision. Despite the announcement, several fans have noticed that Sony continues to provide support for UMD.
Sony recently revealed that it plans to release 5 to 7 new titles every few months along with additional titles from their own studios. This sounds like enough support to keep UMD alive for a while.
Company spokesperson John Koller states that one of the main problems with UMD formatted movies was the price, something Sony wants to address with a new approach. Koller goes on to say that titles will now retail at anywhere from $10 to $15. Furthermore, Sony is more focused on better targeting their demographic market with releases in the action and comedy genre rather than romantic dramas.
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Looking For a Little Fantasy?
Author: mase
Fantasinia is a prosperous, peaceful land governed by a royal family believed to have descended from the heavens. That peace is shattered when an army from the Empire of Bronquia invade.
Young Emperor Gulcase leads his savage army through Fantasinia wiping out the people along with the royal armies. As the sole survivor, Princess Yggdra Yuril Artwaltz of the royal family escapes with Fantasinia’s only hope: Gran Centurio, the holy sword of the kingdom. Yggdra seeks refuge in the southern part of the continent and encounters Milanor, a young thief who is determined to help liberate her people from the clutches of the Imperial Army.
Features
Advanced strategy system - create a powerful deck of cards to deliver special attacks, increase the power of your hits and comprise troops to overwhelm the enemy.
Redesigned for the PSP - the PSP version offers vast improvements with remastered audio and video, new characters and missions and widescreen support.
Greater rewards - Yggda Union comes with three alternate endings, hidden characters and plenty of new treasure to uncover.
The battle to reclaim Fantasinia begins on September 16.
Crisis Core Popular With PSP Gamers
Author: mase
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII has quickly become a big hit among PSP gamers, successfully balancing the old with the new.
There are several new characters along with many of your old favorites including Aerith, Cloud and Tifa. You might also take a liking to characters such as Zack and the ever complex Sephiroth. Each character has their own personal story which somehow intertwines with others and sets the stage for the game.
Fans of Final Fantasy VII are sure to appreciate the finely detailed graphics of Crisis Core. While there are a few similarities, this one stands out with exclusively random battles and easy to use controls. To target your opponent, simply face their direction and attack with the “X” button. The attack is not exactly in real-time, but instead a series of lightning fast moves that allow you to select different spells and strikes. You can navigate through these options on the fly by making use of the shoulder buttons.
Gamers worldwide are not only hailing Crisis Core as the best role playing game on the PSP, but one of the best Japanese role-playing games to be released in years.
Valhalla Knights 2 Coming This September
Author: mase
Xseed Games has collaborated with Marvelous Entertainment to publish Valhalla Knights 2, the sequel to a popular PSP favorite.
The original game took an estimated 40 hours to complete - the sequel might take 60 to 80 hours to finish. Its been reported that completing every side quest could easily take up to 135 hours. These additional quests range widely and may take anywhere from a modest 15 minutes to nearly two hours to complete.
This game allows you to form a party of six and pick up other characters as the story processes. You can also create and customize your own characters to build the ultimate party. The actions of your characters can be prioritized, adding value to your party during the battle. This comes in handy as you only have the ability to control one character at a time during a fight. Your characters will learn the skills required for new jobs as you move through levels. You can even switch jobs to further develop your characters.
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