stephenconor
12-21-2005, 01:07 PM
games in december
for those of you who don't have time to look through every PSP publisher's release schedules, we've been keeping a list of upcoming PSP title release dates. December game release list isn't a long one, but does have some gems. Here is the list:
Armored Core: Formula Front (Agetec)
Game review:
When Armored Core was released in Japan, it left a lot of gamers wondering what happened to the normally high action content found in previous installments of the Armored Core series. The developers had taken the game in a more strategic direction, all but eliminating the action style combat of the previous releases. This time the game allowed the player to build and customize their mechs, but instead of allowing the player to control the mech in battle, the AI takes over and carries out the battle itself. Knowing that US gamers weren't going to stand for this elimination, Agetec took it upon themselves to rework the game's battle system, adding in the much loved manual battle controls, and once again putting the player back in charge of piloting the AC mechs during the arena battles. The end result is a game that still retains the extremely deep strategy of the original Japanese release, while also giving the player the choice of using the original AI battle mode or the new and improved manual controls. So whether you prefer strategy or arcade action, AC Formula Front Extreme Battle has something to offer.
To read our full review please visit:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/games/PSP/armored-core.htm
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play (Midway)
Game info:
Now you can play classic arcade games anywhere, anytime with Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play for the Sony PSP Entertainment System. Enjoy the coin-op masterpieces of the past for the first time on a portable system with multiplayer wireless support!Single Player:Spy Hunter, Sinistar, Defender, Paperboy and 720.Multiplayer Wireless:Klax, Joust, Marble Madness, Toobin’, Rampage - 3 player, Gauntlet - 4 player, Rampart - 3 player, Wizard of Wor, Xybots, Championship Sprint, Arch Rivals, Cyberball 2072, Xenophobe - 3 player, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Mortal Kombat 3.
For more info visit www.midway.com
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Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft)
Game info:
Embark on an epic adventure created in collaboration with Peter Jackson and based on the Universal Pictures' film. The game has already been released on consoles and is being demo'd on the Xbox 360 in stores.
Game Features:
Survive as Jack in a world crawling with predators and live the legend as Kong.
Use weapons, traps, and your team wisely to survive in first-person as Jack.
Break jaws, slam enemies, and throw massive objects in Kong's colossal third-person battles.
For more info visit the official site http://www.kingkonggame.com/us/
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World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer (Crave Games)
Game info:
Bring your best poker face and nerves of steel to the high stakes table as you bluff and try to steal the pot from the legends of the game. Howard Lederer, Annie Duke and more will push your skills to the limit to see if you have what it takes to become the next poker phenom.
Game features:
14 different varieties of poker, from Texas Hold’em and Five-Card Stud to Deuce-to-Seven Triple Draw and Razz
In-game character likenesses, play styles and iconic signature personality traits of seven of the best professional poker players
Commentary by Matt Savage and AI opponents with dynamic personalities, player controllable taunts, bluffs and tells
Enhanced look and feel with more realistic characters and advanced animations with something happening all the time
Experienced poker players, as well as casual gamers will enjoy hours of poker excitement
Compatible for online play with World Championship Poker 2 PSP (PlayStationPortable) system users with PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.
For more info visit www.cravegames.com
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WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2006 (THQ)
Game info:
Enter the ring for the fight of your life against top WWE Superstars in WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006. SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 delivers the deepest and most realistic wrestling experience ever. New high-resolution textures and motion-captured technology bring WWE programming to life like never before. The improved fighting system brings a new level of realism and tactical thinking to matches. Lace up your boots for the definitive wrestling experience that is WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006.
Game features:
-The greatest handheld wrestling experience ever!
-Over 50 playable WWE Superstars!
-Robust Create-A-Superstar and Create-A-Championship modes
-Full Season Mode and dozens of exhibitions
-PS2 to PSP Connectivity
-Transfer season mode and created characters between the two game systems!
-Exclusive PSP Features
-Party Mode -- WWE mini-games with wireless multiplayer support
-Exclusive PSP unlockables
-Up to 4 player multiplayer wireless gaming
for those of you who don't have time to look through every PSP publisher's release schedules, we've been keeping a list of upcoming PSP title release dates. December game release list isn't a long one, but does have some gems. Here is the list:
Armored Core: Formula Front (Agetec)
Game review:
When Armored Core was released in Japan, it left a lot of gamers wondering what happened to the normally high action content found in previous installments of the Armored Core series. The developers had taken the game in a more strategic direction, all but eliminating the action style combat of the previous releases. This time the game allowed the player to build and customize their mechs, but instead of allowing the player to control the mech in battle, the AI takes over and carries out the battle itself. Knowing that US gamers weren't going to stand for this elimination, Agetec took it upon themselves to rework the game's battle system, adding in the much loved manual battle controls, and once again putting the player back in charge of piloting the AC mechs during the arena battles. The end result is a game that still retains the extremely deep strategy of the original Japanese release, while also giving the player the choice of using the original AI battle mode or the new and improved manual controls. So whether you prefer strategy or arcade action, AC Formula Front Extreme Battle has something to offer.
To read our full review please visit:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/games/PSP/armored-core.htm
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play (Midway)
Game info:
Now you can play classic arcade games anywhere, anytime with Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play for the Sony PSP Entertainment System. Enjoy the coin-op masterpieces of the past for the first time on a portable system with multiplayer wireless support!Single Player:Spy Hunter, Sinistar, Defender, Paperboy and 720.Multiplayer Wireless:Klax, Joust, Marble Madness, Toobin’, Rampage - 3 player, Gauntlet - 4 player, Rampart - 3 player, Wizard of Wor, Xybots, Championship Sprint, Arch Rivals, Cyberball 2072, Xenophobe - 3 player, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Mortal Kombat 3.
For more info visit www.midway.com
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Peter Jackson's King Kong (Ubisoft)
Game info:
Embark on an epic adventure created in collaboration with Peter Jackson and based on the Universal Pictures' film. The game has already been released on consoles and is being demo'd on the Xbox 360 in stores.
Game Features:
Survive as Jack in a world crawling with predators and live the legend as Kong.
Use weapons, traps, and your team wisely to survive in first-person as Jack.
Break jaws, slam enemies, and throw massive objects in Kong's colossal third-person battles.
For more info visit the official site http://www.kingkonggame.com/us/
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World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer (Crave Games)
Game info:
Bring your best poker face and nerves of steel to the high stakes table as you bluff and try to steal the pot from the legends of the game. Howard Lederer, Annie Duke and more will push your skills to the limit to see if you have what it takes to become the next poker phenom.
Game features:
14 different varieties of poker, from Texas Hold’em and Five-Card Stud to Deuce-to-Seven Triple Draw and Razz
In-game character likenesses, play styles and iconic signature personality traits of seven of the best professional poker players
Commentary by Matt Savage and AI opponents with dynamic personalities, player controllable taunts, bluffs and tells
Enhanced look and feel with more realistic characters and advanced animations with something happening all the time
Experienced poker players, as well as casual gamers will enjoy hours of poker excitement
Compatible for online play with World Championship Poker 2 PSP (PlayStationPortable) system users with PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.
For more info visit www.cravegames.com
-----------------------------------------------
WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2006 (THQ)
Game info:
Enter the ring for the fight of your life against top WWE Superstars in WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006. SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 delivers the deepest and most realistic wrestling experience ever. New high-resolution textures and motion-captured technology bring WWE programming to life like never before. The improved fighting system brings a new level of realism and tactical thinking to matches. Lace up your boots for the definitive wrestling experience that is WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006.
Game features:
-The greatest handheld wrestling experience ever!
-Over 50 playable WWE Superstars!
-Robust Create-A-Superstar and Create-A-Championship modes
-Full Season Mode and dozens of exhibitions
-PS2 to PSP Connectivity
-Transfer season mode and created characters between the two game systems!
-Exclusive PSP Features
-Party Mode -- WWE mini-games with wireless multiplayer support
-Exclusive PSP unlockables
-Up to 4 player multiplayer wireless gaming