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The video game tie-in of popular Warhammer board game Blood Bowl will arrive in the UK this September. Published by Focus Home Interactive and developed by Cyanide Games, Blood Bowl is a violent mix of Warhammer fantasy and American Football, and will be released on Xbox 360, PC, PSP and …
Read More »Dissidia Final Fantasy dated in UK
The long-awaited arrival of Final Fantasy XIII may still be some way off, but fans of Square Enix’s popular series will be able to get their teeth stuck into a brand new outing in the shape of Dissidia Final Fantasy this September. The PSP-only title boasts the largest ever cast …
Read More »Capcom classics heading to PSN
Japanese publisher Capcom is to pillage its supremely rich back-catalogue of retro titles for a slew of releases on Sony’s PlayStation Network, all of which will be playable on both PS3 and PSP. To see the complete list, click here to head over to CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »Sony planned UMD-free PSP ‘from the beginning’
Sony had planned to release a ‘network centric’ model of the PSP ever since the beginning, according to an interview on website GameBusiness.jp. In an interview with the head of SCE’s product planning division, Naoya Matsui, it has been revealed that the company was simply waiting for the digital pipeline …
Read More »Sony planned UMD-less PSP ‘from the beginning’
Platform holder was simply waiting for digital market to mature, says head of product planning
Read More »Curve developing Explodemon! for PSPgo
Studio responds to Sony's request for original IP
Read More »JAPAN: Monster Hunter gets PSP bundles
Sony has announced that hugely popular multiplayer action RPG Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G is to be bundled with the PSP-3000 in two packs heading to Japanese retail. Available in both red and blue flavours, the packs will include a copy of the game and the current version of Sony’s …
Read More »GTA Chinatown Wars goes to PSP
Rockstar has today confirmed the shock news that DS outing Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be released on Sony’s PSP later this year. In line with Sony’s digital overhaul of the upcoming PSPgo, Chinatown Wars will be released both as a digital title and on UMD disc. We’re proud …
Read More »Rockstar to take Chinatown Wars to PSP
Highly praised low selling title redesigned for PSP and PSPgo owners
Read More »Lygo launches new accessories division
Own-brand hardware giant Lygo has unveiled its third party division, Hubb. The new peripherals label, which has sales offices in Southampton, will produce and distribute Hubb-branded products, including accessories for PSP, DSi and Wii Fit. Kits for other platforms will follow later this year. Trilogy has been signed as distributor. …
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