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Playstation store has been updated. Alien Zombie Death looks pretty good… Any try out Adventure to Go? If you have let us know how it is in the comments.

PlayStation Store for PSP
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Adventures To Go! ($14.99)
It’s adventure served your way! Word on the cobblestone is that the king needs new heroes to keep the kingdom safe. But are Finn Courtland and his band of misfits really what His Majesty had in mind? Take on jobs and battle monsters at Adventures to Go, where daring and dangerous adventures are made to order!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 43 MB

Cho Aniki Zero ($19.99)
Cho Aniki Zero, take your pick of playing as Idaten, Benten, and more! Which Option (partner) will you choose to team up with to save the universe’s protein supply!?
ESRB Rated T
File size: 121 MB

Rengoku: Tower Of Purgatory ($11.99)
Set in a dark and distant future this game places you into the role of A.D.A.M., a battle android fighting your way up a great tower. It’s an intense fighing action. Your mission is to annihilate your enemies while improving your skills and armaments. Featuring strategic weapon configurations, a random level generator, and a competitive wireless multiplayer mode, there can only be one master at the top of the tower!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 159 MB

Rengoku II: The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N. ($11.99)
This game, the sequel to RENGOKU: THE TOWER OF PURGATORY, expands upon the series’ trademark fast-paced action and incredible replay value with more than 300 unique weapons, diverse level design and additional multiplayer functionality. Set in a dark and futuristic world, the game tells a story parallel to events of RENGOKU.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 403 MB

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Alien Zombie Death ($3.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 8.38 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)
LittleBigPlanet PSP Easter Costume (free)
PLAY, CREATE, SHARE…Everywhere.
LittleBigPlanet’s critically acclaimed “PLAY, CREATE, SHARE”
experience, makes its way to the PSP system with a completely new
Sackboy adventure.
Get this free bunny costume from the Easter Theme Pack.
NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 907 KB

LittleBigPlanet PSP Easter Theme Pack ($2.99)
PLAY, CREATE, SHARE…Everywhere.
A fantastic new collection of Easter goodies including 4 costumes to
fill out your wardrobe, and 12 great new stickers to make sure your
levels are as fashionable as your Sackboy.
NOTE: Manual Update required
File size: 1.13 MB

BUZZ! Quiz World PSP Space Quiz Pack ($2.99)
Isn’t it time a new star was discovered in the universe? Put yourself on the map and test yourself against this Space Quiz! This BUZZ! Quiz World PSP quiz pack features hundreds of questions about outer space to play in any of your favorite BUZZ! Quiz World PSP game modes. Download this quiz pack today and turn your party into the ultimate trivia showdown. Challenge friends and family and “Show ‘em Your Trivia!”
File size: 42 MB

Game Videos (free)
The Tester Episode 6
File size: 133 MB

Gran Turismo 5 Night Racing Trailer
File size: 18 MB

Media
Batman: Arkham Asylum Digital Comic: The Road to Arkham (free)
File size: 11 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Miss Kawasaki Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 287 KB

Nurse Girl Brandi Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99)
File size: 331 KB

Vintage Comic Mickey ($1.49)
File size: 628 KB

Source: PSN Blog

UPDATE: Apple has pulled Nescaline from the App store already! The letter sent to the developer stated it was pulled due to the App being an emulator. Let us know if you were able to get it and what games you’ve been playing in the Comments!

Original Post:

I just wanted to post some quick thoughts on this… I am playing Castlevania now and it does seem to be a little glitchy but runs pretty good. Kind of reminds me of playing with early versions of Nesticle. The game runs pretty smooth, sound is glitchy on occasion. I think the control pad size should be adjustable in Full Screen Mode (Which you get to by turning your phone sideways) is a little to big for me. Transferring ROMS is a little tedious since you need to fire up a web server on your laptop or actually find a web site with direct download links to ROMS. You can add a ROM by typing or pasting the URL into Nescaline.

Next up is Contra… Yeah Baby!

Overall, I think this App/Emulator is off to a great start and with a few updates I think this could be awesome! Hopefully Nintendo doesn’t make a stink and Apple keeps on providing developers with some much needed freedom!

Check it out here.

PSN Comic Store Open For Business

Sony has turned up the Comic section of the Playstation store.  You can now purchase comics for your reading pleasure right on your PSP.  The use of the comic store and the comic reader application require PSP firmware 6.20.

Sony also provided a decent list of free comics that you can go ahead and try out.  They are under the free comics section.

When the comic reader was first announced Sony also provided two free comics.  I read through Transformers: All Hail Megatron and I must say that reading the comic book on the PSP was an absolute pleasure.  I found autoflow provided a smooth way of reading by panning the next storyboard then focusing on the text.  As an added bonus, you can even listen to your mp3′s while reading.

I look forward to picking up some Captain America, Classic Transformers, and X-Men comics to add to my holiday reading list.

Source Source: Playstation Blog

This is by no means our full review of Fargoal for the iPhone but I needed to tell you why I hate this game… It’s so good I can’t stop playing it! It is now eating into what little time I have as it is to sleep!

This game is fantastic. Great tile set, tons to explorer, and the game is different everytime you start over. It highlights some of the great aspects of rogue like games and removes some of the complexities. You can collect gold, magic spells, level up your character, and explorer the dungeons but you don’t have to worry about eating corpses, dipping stuff in fountains, etc… Don’t get me wrong, I love nethack. I have wasted tons of time playing nethack on nethack.alt.org and it’s fun. I think Fargoal will create a fun rogue like experience for casual users and maybe some will move on to more complex rogue-likes, such as nethack.

Fargoal is a couple dollars really well spent. You will have a great time with this. Random dungeon generation also gives this game a superior level of replayability as well.

Go ahead and pick it up then kiss a decent chunk of your free time good bye!

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Hell Yeah!

Call of Duty? Check!

Nazi Zombies? Check!

Online Multiplayer (WiFi)? Check!

This game has it all! Excellent graphics, excellent controls, multiplayer, and most importantly its a shit load of fun!

I didn’t even realize this was headed our way on the iPhone and I was quite surprised when I found it while trolling the App Store. I immediately picked this one up and gave it a go…

Game Play

Call of Duty Zombies offers two modes of play. You can play the single player campaign or you can join up with four team members (two if you are using Bluetooth). One down side here is currently you only have one map to play on. According to the developers new maps should be on the way soon. We are not sure if it will be free or purchased DLC but either way I am looking forward to some additional maps.

The single map available does provide for some interesting strategizing on your part though. As you kill the zombies you will earn points that you can use to either purchase new weapons or open various pathways throughout the map. You can use this to your advantage to control the paths available to the zombies as they begin to over take you in later rounds. Each entrance the zombies can utilize are boarded up with the exception of a tunnel that will open up once you unlock the door to the second room on the bottom floor. The zombies must breakdown the barrier before the can enter the building.

Head shot coming right up!!

The game play is divided into rounds. Each round will increase the amount of zombies that want to eat your brain. You will have a little breather between each round to restock ammo, repair barriers, or try your luck at the random weapon box. The weapon box also adds some excitement to the game. For a cheap price you can grab some pretty decent firepower or you may get lucky and score some hardcore firepower. I highly recommend opening the clock on the second floor and picking up the flame thrower. Roast Zombie meat for all!!

COD Zombies also offers an achievement system which provides some interesting goals to achieve like blowing your self up with a grenade and taking three zombies with you!

Ahhhhhh!

Controls

The controls all seem to work well although, I have spent the most time playing with the Dual Stick configuration. I found the controls smooth and responsive in the Dual Stick configuration. I have had an issue a few times getting the flame thrower to fire though.

Braaaaaiiiiinns

Graphics & Sound

The graphics are nicely polished and smooth. On my iPhone 3GS the frame rate has been consistent regardless of how many of the undead are running after me. Atmosphere is perfect for scaring the hell out of you especially when things are getting crazy. Creepy noises, moaning, and screaming zombies all add to the atmosphere of the game. Which sounds awesome when you have your earbuds strapped to your ears. The heavy music just adds to the excitement.

Closing

We have seen a few issues where shooting the zombie does not inflict any damage and repairing barriers does not give you any points but don’t let that stop you from making this most excellent purchase. Hopefully those issues will be fixed in the next version. Also, I think this game would benefit if they enabled Voice Chat. Working out strategies with your team members would make this game even better.

Also don’t forget to setup an account on codwaw.com and link it to your iPhone COD user to track all your zombie killing stats!

Please stop by our forums to discuss strategy or setup private games.

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Here we get a walk thru of the new PSP Go Hardware courtesy of John Koller and IGN.

Summary

You are a vampire hunter under constant assault from an endless amount of undead creatures including Dracula himself.  You will increase your strength and acquire better weaponry as you slay hoards of bad guys.  iDracula offers a small selection of levels and a few different modes of game play that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  In the end you will always lose… How long can you hold out?

Control

I found the controls in iDracula to be excellent.  Responsive and smooth.  I also think this is one of the defining games for the two “analog” control wheels on the iPhone platform.  The only thing I think that could use some improving is the controls for changing weapons.  If your stronger gun runs out of ammo your weapon drops down to the next available gun that has ammo.  If you pickup ammo again for your more powerful weapon, the game does not switch you back.  You have to do it yourself or if you actually happen to pick up the same gun then it will automatically switch.  As the game progresses it gets harder to move your finger off the controls to tap the weapon selector.

Gameplay

This game will keep you on the edge of your seat.  It will also keep you coming back to improve your scores, survival time, and increase your status by collecting the Omens Dracula drops when you send him back to hell.  Every so often you will recieve a “perk”.  Once you activate a perk it will give you a couple of choices… Increase your health, increase your firing power, ability to block some attacks, and other interesting options.  You can even choose to go out with a bang by becoming immortal for 30 seconds.  This will let you kill and destroy all that you can but when the 30 seconds are up the game is over.

Game Play Modes

Survival: This was the original mode the game had when it was first released.  Run and gun until you die…  Activate perks when you receive them.

Super Survival: Same as above but sometimes enemies will drop 1 of 4 special power ups that last for a set amount of time.  Rapid Fire, Time Stop, and two others…

Wave: Plays like survival mode except the monsters drop money instead of powerups and when the level is complete you get a break to spend your hard earned dosh with a mystical sales man who will sell you the stuff the monsters drop in survival mode.

Rush:  This is insanity at its finest.  Select this when you only want to play a quick game.  When you start this mode you can choose from 1 of 3 weapons.  That weapon will have unlimited ammo.  Once you have selected your weapon be prepared to face a shit load of monsters.  They come at you and they dont stop.  Trust me when I tell you it will be a short game!

Closing

iDracula is one of many excellent games from Chillingo.  This game has decent graphics, exciting gameplay, and a decent control scheme to bring it all together.  This game is 9/10 Stars and a worthy app to add to your collection!

A company called RealView Innovations will be bring an add-on that will add 3D depth to your PSP screen.  This add-on is built using special optics and does not require special software or electronics.

Source PSPWorld

The Bundle

The Playstation Blog has the scoop on this one. A nice shiny white PSP 3000 bundled with 2GB Memory stick, an undisclosed UMD movie, and Assassins Creed Bloodline for the PSP. It looks like the developers have even added some integration with the PS3 version!

The Interview with Frederic Lefrancois

Could you introduce yourself and explain your role in the project?

My name is Frederic Lefrancois and I’m 3rd Party Producer on Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines. My role on this project is to ensure that this game releases on time for the Holiday at the highest level of quality.

I’m working hand in hand with the “Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines” developer and Assassin’s Creed Core Team at Ubisoft Montreal to develop a great game that will respect all of AC brand pillars.

Who is in charge of the development?

The game is developed by the Griptonite Studio under the supervision of Ubisoft Montreal’s Assassin’s Creed Core Team.

How is Assassin’s Creed PSP linked to the Assassin’s Creed universe?

“Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines” follows Altair’s story right after the events of Assassin’s Creed as he hunts down the ascending Templars in Cyprus. It’s the only game that explains the link between Assassin’s Creed and Assassin’s Creed 2. If you want to understand how Ezio is born and where the Codex comes from, you need this game.

What is the storyline of the game? Can you give us a quick synopsis?

Assassin’s Creed PSP picks up right where Assassin’s Creed ended. After the death of Robert De Sable by Altair’s blade, the Templars, led by Armand Bouchart, fled the Holy Land to settle on the island of Cyprus. Following their tracks, Altair has the firm intention to put an end to their quest for power. Altair will help the local resistance fight the Templar’s’ occupation and get rid of the Templar commanders.

How did Altair evolve as a character from the first Assassin’s Creed to the PSP game?

With most of his preconceptions shattered and cast among the blood of slain Templars, Altair enters the events of “Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines” with an open mind. No longer bound by Al Mualim’s leadership, he forges his own path and destiny. He has become more curious, more inquisitive and far less trusting.

What main gameplay feature can we expect in “Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines”? Will the player get to investigate before every assassination mission?

You can expect to enjoy the core gameplay of the original Assassin’s Creed including the signature free-running and the intuitive combat system. Before killing his targets, Altair will get to complete a variety of missions, not always investigations. There are 8 new mission types and we wanted each mission to feel as fresh and exciting as the final Assassination moment.

How is the open-world and free running that are key elements of the Assassins Creed brand presented in the PSP game?

As it was the case in Assassin’s Creed, Altair will get to explore various large cities. This time around Altair will discover the cities of Limasol and Kyrenia in Cyprus, a beautiful and historically very interesting island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Once again, you can expect Altair to master his environment while performing all of his signature moves. In fact, Altair will free-run, sprint, fly between beams and climb everywhere to take advantage of its surroundings. This is a huge benchmark technology wise as this kind of freedom of movement has never been seen before on the PSP.

Why did you choose Cyprus as the setting for the PSP game?

In the summer of AD 1191, the Templar order withdrew from the Holy Land to the island of Cyprus which they had previously bought from Richard the Lionheart. They occupied the island and oppressed the locals who rose up in rebellion only to end up being crushed by the Templars. We chose this setting because it’s an intriguing historical period surrounded by conspiracy of the Templar Treasures left on the Island. The oppression of the people of Cyprus is the perfect backdrop to continue Altair’s story and explain some of the key elements of Assassin’s Creed 2.

Will you use the PS3/PSP connectivity function?

As players unlock health and Hidden blade upgrades in Assassin’s Creed 2 PS3, the same upgrades will be unlocked in Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines (PSP). It also works the other way round: on the PS3 you will be able to access any Templar Coins and special weapons you’ve collected on the PSP.

The Gameplay Video

Source: Playstation Blog

Some time today, Sony will be updating the US Playstation Store with new goodies for us to download.  One of the titles coming today is Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman!  If you haven’t had the chance to, visit the Playstation Store and check out the demo released a few weeks ago.  I personally found it very fun and strategizing how the eco system of my dungeon was going to operate and fend off heroes was quite addicting.

You can also read the iGamerz preview for this release Here

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