The list includes PlayStation Minis as well.
Sony released a list of PSP games and PlayStation Minis that will work with the PlayStation Vita at launch. Because the Vita will not use the UMD format, all of these titles refer to their digital incarnations that were purchased via the PlayStation Store.
UMDs are only good for the PSP now.
Sony before had mentioned that physical copies of PSP games would be available to Vita owners for a fee. Dubbed the UMD Passport, some, not all, PSP games will be available at a discount if you previously purchased the UMD. Except that it won't after all.
Atlus to release the game this year for PSP.
Atus recently announced via press release and their web site that they will be bringing Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time to North American PSPs this summer. This will be the “enhanced and expanded remaster of the strategy RPG classic,” which was previously available only in Japan where it is known as Growlanser IV: Over Reloaded. The game will be released both on physical media, and digitally on the PlayStation network.
A solid mix of indie and major releases are up for grabs on the PSN to celebrate the New Year.
Last year Sony offered up 11 PS3 games at a discounted price as part of their “11 for 2011” sale; this year they look to up the ante by bringing 12 discounted titles to the PSN. The “12 for 12” sale offers a wide array of titles that is likely to please every type of gamer out there. PlayStation Plus members will enjoy additional savings. Here is the full list with details:
The strategy RPG is a late entry for the popular publisher.
We reported recently about a new Corpse Party game coming to PSP next year in Japan. While a new game for the Sony portable system makes sense in its origin country where Monster Hunter is still a white-hot phenomenon, it would be reasonable to expect very few new game releases in North America. After all, the PS Vita is on the way, and gamers will be looking to the future with Sony’s hot new handheld. Of course, for some enterprising publishers, this leaves the field wide open to get a couple smaller titles out the door to a captive audience. Enter Gungnir—a tactical RPG from Sting, being published by Atlus in 2012.
Get ready for more Japanese terror, high school style.
Corpse Party was probably under your radar, but hopefully by now you’ve read our review and know a little bit more about this interesting horror/adventure game. However, you may not know that the Corpse Party just released in the U.S. by XSEED Games is actually a re-release of a game that came out for the PC in Japan. It was ported to the PSP, and already has a sequel, titled Corpse Party: Book of Shadows. You can add another entry to this series, as a new title, Corpse Party 2U (working title) has been shown in the Japanese magazine Dengeki PlayStation.
The dual packs will be available through both retail and download.
Sony is putting together a couple of collections that'll help you play some great PSP titles. Three new collections in the UMD Dual Pack line are set to be released this coming January. They will retail for $14.99 and two games will be included. You can buy them either in stores or download them off of the PlayStation Network.
Mega publishers not on board with transfer program just yet.
Sony’s new PlayStation Vita won’t be supporting the PSP’s UMD format which has made backward’s compatibility a bit of an issue for the handheld. The proposed solution to this sticky issue was to charge gamers a reduced price to download digital copies of their PSP collection – a solution that has only been announced for Japan. Whether or not this is particularly savvy business practice is debatable, but what is sure to spark even further controversy is the absence of some major titles from the transfer program.
Sony and Nintendo giving more options for consumers.
It's the holiday season and as such, more and more deals are being released. Sony announced that the PSP will get a new bundle, set to be released on November 15, and Nintendo revealed new DSi XL bundles that will be available on November 6.
Just in time to shop for Father's Day, Toys R Us has sent out some flyers offering impressive savings.
Want a Nintendo Points Card to grab some downloadable Wii and DSi games? Need some PSN wallet funds now the network is back online? Xbox Live points? An XBL Gold Subscription? You do? Good. Toys 'R' Us is offering 15% off of all of those items and iTunes giftcards for this week, as part of a Father's Day sale.
