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Nostalgia is in the air, with Tekken 2 available on the Playstation Network for the Playstation portable. On the PSOne, this was one of the best fighting games ever made, and the one that made the Tekken Series what it is today. Available for download on the PSN, this game is not quite what was expected on the handheld.

The big question here is, how can a game like Tekken 2 be so disappointing on the handheld line? I mean, it was after all one of the greatest games available in its time. Well the answer is simple. In the PSP port of the game, you will get a chance to play out the game fully, but will not get a chance to test your skills against your friends. That is right. No multiplayer functionalities. Playing Arcade and survival against the PC can only be so entertaining. After a while it gets boring and repetitive, and there is no option to get rid of that flaw. Considering there is already a sequel available for the PSP, with multiplayer, this game might not click. Most gamers are aware of the response issues with Tekken: Dark Resurrection’s D-Pad, and the problem is only worse in Tekken 2. Options are customizable, but a little sluggish and quite annoying at times.

There are additions to the game however. Some new characters have been added since eleven years ago, and sound tracks are more organized. Character balancing is also much better in the new version. Emulating the game on the Playstation Portable is almost flawless, and the graphics are still good standard for the PSP.

Tekken 2 is and always will be the most entertaining 3d fighter on the PSOne, or anywhere for that matter. There are many problems with the PSP port, and they are not small enough to be ignored. These could have been worked on to make an amazing port, but that just did not happen. But whatever anyone says, it is Tekken 2 we are taking about, and all those nostalgic tekken fans are going to want this one. If you are not that into the old Tekken and just want a good multiplayer fighter, Dark Resurrection is probably a better choice.

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This is a rocking rhythm game for the PSP. Similar to the Koei PS2 game, which was released about five years ago, Gitaroo Man Lives packs a few exciting additional features, including a few interesting songs.

The storyline involves space guitars and the destiny of a young boy who is quite timid. Lovers of rhythm games are in for a treat with Gitaroo Man Lives. With striking and catchy tunes and excellent art, this rhythm game is one of the few PSP games to have excellent sound and animation back up its solid gameplay.

It is all about U-1, a young local lad who is so timid that he does not have friends, is scared to talk to girls he likes and is forever being bullied by the local bully. Help comes in the form of his dog Puma who talks. U-1 is offered a strange looking instrument resembling a guitar called the Gitaroo. Puma asks him to make use of this instrument and become a legendary Gitaroo, but U-1 is reluctant. With a lot of prodding from Puma and Kirah, a pretty young girl, U-1 agrees and is all set to confront the Gravillians.

Gravillians are an alien race who are trying to take over the universe with the help of the Gitaroo technology, which they have stolen. As U-1, you are pitted against a different Gravillian fighter at each stage of Gitaroo Man Lives! (PSP). To add spice to your efforts, you are periodically required to face a musical showdown by trumpet players who are inspired by Louis Armstrong and are dressed in bee suits. These competitors include a Goth rocker who plays an organ, a mechanical space shark. giant looking thing playing on the drums, three skeletons who love the calypso, etc. All this makes your journey absolutely thrilling and exciting, providing you with endless hours of fun.

The range of music in this game is absolutely awesome. Produced by COIL, a group from Japan, the range incorporated in the game is simply superb. Striking visuals, stylish presentation and simple technology offer you an experience par excellence. Gameplay has been kept simple and easy to let user to concentrate on enjoying the aspects of the game.

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An awesome gaming package, in the form of the Gradius Collection, was created with an amalgamation of Gradius II (1988), Gradius III (1989), Gradius IV (1998), and Gradius Gaiden (1997). As a gamer you have most likely played the renowned Gradius titles, which are known as a popular series in the space shoot ‘em up genre. Unfortunately, the Gradius Collection is not quite whole or complete, as it is noticeably missing both Life Force (the Gradius spin off sequel that brought two player gameplay and vertical scrolling stage) and 2004’s Gradius V.

Despite the fact that two alluring titles from the series are missing, the collection still offers plenty of entertaining Gradius gameplay. Although to really appreciate the Gradius titles, it is important to not judge them based on today’s standards, and understand how old most of the games are. Predictably, the weakest member of the Gradius family is surely original the Gradius as the Gradius II is far-far better. At 20 years of age it still looks as fresh as ever, and the game’s challenges and modes are just as great as they were 20 years ago. The toughest one of the batch is Gradius III. You will have to prepare yourself to crank up on extra lives if you want to get through this edition.

Despite the fact that two alluring titles from the series are missing, the collection still offers plenty of entertaining Gradius gameplay. Although to really appreciate the Gradius titles, it is important to not judge them based on today’s standards, and understand how old most of the games are. Predictably, the weakest member of the Gradius Collection (PSP) is surely original the Gradius, as Gradius II is far-far better. At 20 years of age it still looks as fresh as ever, and the game’s challenges and modes are just as great as they were 20 years ago. The toughest one of the batch is Gradius III. You will have to prepare yourself to crank up on extra lives if you want to get through this edition.

The best thing about the Gradius collection is that you can switch to another title easily. In most of the titles long loading times lead to frustration, but fortunately the loading time in this game is incredibly fast. If you have a desire to play the old Gradius games, then this collection might be for you, but beware of how technologically outdated the games are.

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It’s done. The news spread quickly. Sony unveiled the PSP-3000 at the CG 2008 in Leipzig, which will be available in stores by mid of October The PSP release goes hand in hand with product upgrades and new announcements, which Sony wants to bundle to strengthen its position in the highly competitive market for video games, hardware and entertainment services. The next much anticipated step of the electronic corporation is tomorrows launch of the PS3 80GB.

Although, Sony unveiled a PS3 160GB future version, the PS3 80GB is available for the price of the predecessor costing around £300. The PlayStation 3 had a very difficult childhood and troubled with price and quality. Now, Sony can be proud to present an equal to the Xbox and it is often better in many ways too. Most of the bugs have been fixed, thanks to regularly firmware updates. Tomorrows launch is therefore a fresh start to take on Microsoft.

The redesigned PSP-3000 takes the best of the PSP Slim and Lite and also combines some of the Nintendo DS features such as a microphone for better communication and a much brighter screen. The PS-3000 also supports Skype, which will be running simultaneously to BT’s GO Messenger. There is also WiFi, USB, DC IN and Out as well as video and audio connectors.

Launching the PSP-3000 in October is just right, as Christmas is in the door and Sony plans to bundle some popular games with the PSP. So being patient might be worth it.

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Get ready for more action, more severe pain and more blood. The all new Mortal Kombat Unchained is ready to shake your PSP this season. This new version of MK delivers the most brutal finishing moves to your competitors. It has been loaded with all new fighting styles, moves, dodging techniques and bone shattering combos. You will get all the players of Mortal Kombat Deception including the most wanted ones such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya, Shinnok, Goro, Baraka, Mileena, Noob Saibot, Raiden etc.

MK Unchained gives you a fresh hardcore battle experience. This version is based on its older sibling ‘MK Deception’, but it has got a lot of extras which will put a smile on your face. In Mortal Kombat: Unchained (PSP), you will get access to the new array of merciless weapons and use them during the fights to slice down your opponent into pieces in no time. Besides this, every player is equipped with two bone shattering fatalities which can be used to completely destroy the challenger. In MK Unchained there are lots of fighting modes. You can go for one on one fights, chess kombats and puzzle kombats. There is also one story mode play called ‘konquest’ which is similar to the Tekken story mode. You will go on to fight for the justice against the evils according to the Mortal Kombat original script. A new endurance mode gives you the power to crush one challenger after other with ease.

MK Unchained delivers ultimate graphics, captivating fighting arenas and backgrounds. The actions, sounds and the physical appearance of all the players are very natural. There are different types of traps and objects which can be used to overcome the mightiest opponent and the players can be customized via alternate outfits. Overall this game is worth buying. The main selling point of this new version is that apart from PS2 it is now available for Sony Play Station Portable and PSP Slim n Lite also.

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The Sony PlayStation Portable popularly known as the PSP is one powerful gadget which can fulfill your gaming and multimedia desires. It is empowered by the latest technology and supports numerous functions and file formats. With the PSP your excitement will never come to a saturation point. There is always something new which your PSP can offer you. But what makes this possible? Is it due to some magic? An ABRACADABRA kind of thing? No, it’s the technical versatility of the PSP which makes all your dreams come true.

The PSP not only supports hi-end games it is also designed to download and watch videos, listen to music, synchronizing to the Playstation and much more. Let’s have a look at the different technical specifications of this small and mighty gadget.

A) The Processor: PSP processor is the core muscle which handles all the processing tasks. The main processor of PSP ‘Allegrex’ contains a 32-bit MIPS32 R4k based CPU, a floating point section and a vector floating point section. Apart from this, there is one secondary processor also ‘Media Engine’ which is dedicated to multimedia encoding.
B) Multimedia Formats and Codec: PSP can play videos in UMD (Universal Media Disc) format. It also functions as an MP3 player with support for ATRAC, AAC, MP3 and WAV file formats. You can also view images and slideshows on PSP as it supports all the common image formats including JPEG, Bitmap, and PNG etc.
C) Go Wireless: PSP lets you to move freely while enjoying your favorite games. You can connect your PSP to a wireless network for multiplayer game play. PSP is fully compatible with Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b.
D) Internet Connectivity: PSP can also be connected to the internet or intranet. It can detect both protected and non-protected wireless networks and supports WEP and WPA encrypted networks. You can subscribe to RSS and download the web feeds and Podcasts.
E) Location Free PSP: The new PSP is a location free player which can be used to stream television broadcasts via Wi-Fi or Internet.

Sony is continuously involved in the upgrading process of PSP. Every new version comes with enhanced features. Presently PSP is being optimized for the new file formats and web standards. It will gain more power technically in near future.

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For many years now PSP has made people addicted to their popular games, attractive consoles, and with their mind blowing features and accessories. After getting several new consoles and games based on new themes with unbelievable graphics and realistic players, it’s still hard to forget the charm of the old PSP games. Many players remember these old PSP games very fondly.

According to the latest news from the Sony Entertainment (America), they are about to shut down the various online servers for old PSP games. From June 30, 2008 these servers of old PSP games will go offline. Its not that only old PSP games will suffer but some old PS2 (play station 2) games such as Amplitude, Destruction Derby Arenas, Everybody’s Golf, Eye Toy Chat, F1 (2004), Jak X, Lemmings PS2, My Street, Symphon Filter Omega Strain, This is football 2004 and 2005 will also go offline along together with the two PSP games Lemmings and World Tour Soccer 2 from the mentioned date. These games, which are about to go online, are very popular among crazy PSP and PS2 lovers. The main reason behind this could be the new versions of games which Sony Entertainment has already launched, so that people can easily switch over to the latest games instead of playing the same old games with the same boring two dimensional graphics, unrealistic players and background etc. For instance, World Tour Soccer 2 is the old version of the soccer game for the PSP, but now the PSP has launched Pro Evolution Soccer 5 in which people will get improved graphics, new football clubs and more intelligent opponents to compete with. The same goes for other games as well. People now should move towards more advanced and intelligent versions of games leaving the older games behind for more thrill, excitement, fun and adventure.

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Up until now gamers have found the PSP to be a handheld gaming device where they can get an ultimate amount of fun, adventure and excitement at every level. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has provided their consumers with the latest, most advanced and the most compatible form of devices, such as the beloved PSP. PlayStation fans have already got an official blog where they can express their views and give suggestions.

Now, for all the gamers there is something special to be cheerful about. Sony Entertainment America, in collaboration with Future US, has came out with an official PlayStation magazine where all the PlayStation fans can stay updated with the PlayStation‘s new launches, releases, scoops, views, reviews etc. and above all with the latest to happen to the PSP. The PSP will definitely be in the spot light as it is the latest format of gaming introduced by SONY. Fans will receive information related to upcoming PSP portable devices, its features, accessories and a lot more. The magazine is fully managed by Future US, from its editorial department to the advertisement section.13 issues of the magazine will be rolled out annually. Their initial target is to sell 300,000 copies. Rob Smith is the editor-in-chief of the official PlayStation magazine.

According to Peter Dille (Senior Vice President, Marketing and PlayStation Network, SECA):

“Future US has a strong heritage delivering cutting-edge insight into the industry, and we are looking forward to a long standing relationship to deliver unrivaled exclusive content to PlayStation fans”.
“ We are very excited to be working with a group that is nearly as passionate about our brand as we are ourselves and we look forward to working with Future on many innovative ideas they have to create a best in the class enthusiast publication.“

PlayStation magazine will definitely be a great source of information and inspiration for the game lovers as well for those who want to develop an understanding about this animated but unbelievable realistic world of video games.

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Brett Favre was a well-known quarter-back having done his team Greenbay packers pretty proud having won countless accolades and honors, including the super wins at the Super Bowl Championship, nine pro-bowls and a few Super Bowl stints. The Associated press also christened him as an MVP for a whopping three years and was even featured in the Sports Illustrated as the ‘Sportsman of the Year”

According to Gamespot.com “ Favre also holds a series of NFL records: most consecutive starts by an NFL quarterback (253), most career passing touchdowns (442), most career passing yards (61,655), most career pass attempts (8,758), and most career games with at least three touchdowns (63). As many citizens of his adopted home state of Wisconsin painfully know, he also has the dubious distinction of having thrown the most interceptions in NFL history–a whopping 288”

He retired last month but the string of honors he is bound to get won’t stop, we think. Recently, Electronic Arts confirmed rumors that Favre will be featured as the cover athlete on Madden NFL 09 for about the 20th time on this hugely popular franchise. He is bound to appear on the DS, Wii, Xbox 360, all versions of the Sony Playstations, including the Portable versions (PSP) of the game. The game won’t be made available to the PC gamers as was announced recently.

It is quite an honor for an athlete, to have an entire series of installments on a single game franchise and Madden is bound to see some good results following the release.

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