PSP 2 Revealed! Epic's Gangbang! And Kirby's Return! - Destructoid
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Happy Friday y'all! What a crazy packed day it's been - we've got details on the new Playstation Portable 2 aka the NGP - Next Generation Portable - , as well as the announcement of the Playstation Suite for Android. In more, non-official, Sony news, Engadget caught a hands on with the Playstation Phone, also known as the Xperia Play. Epic Games' Bulletstorm released a new skillisode in which we learn about the infamous GANG BANG. Finally, we've got details on new Carmen Sandiego and Oregon Trail games headed to Facebook, and a sneaky video of a new Kirby game for Wii appearing on Nintendo Japans website. Oh, and let us know how you're liking the sidebar!
Story #1 - Sony announces PSP2, codenamed NGP: http://www.destructoid.com/sony-announces-psp2-codenamed-ngp-updated--192602.phtml
The quad-core followup to the Playstation Portable sports two analog sticks, 3g, wifi, gps, motion sensors, multitouch touchpad on the back of the device (And the front), and front and rear facing cameras. No word yet on release date, and the price is rumored to be $350. What would you pay?
Story #2 - Playstation Phone gets hands-on, shows emulated PS1, GBA games: http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-phone-hands-on-shows-emulated-ps1-gba-games-192572.phtml
Engadget got a hands on with this poorly kept secret, and showed off the gamepad in action. We're expecting this thing to finally be officially announce at the Mobile World Congress in February.
Story #3 - Sony announces Playstation Suite: http://www.destructoid.com/sony-announces-playstation-suite-192601.phtml
At the same time the PSP2 finally saw the light of day, Sony revealed it's Playstation Suite, which is a cross-platform framework and store for mobile gaming. Although it is cross-platform, Sony is targeting Android as the primary operating system. Do you think this will make it competitive with the iTunes store?
Story #4 - Platinum Games' Max Anarchy is Anarchy Reigns in the West: http://www.destructoid.com/platinum-s-max-anarchy-is-anarchy-reigns-in-west-192631.phtml
We've got some more details on the title we announced on Wednesday's show, and the gang isn't sold. Check out the screenshots and video, and let us know what you think.
Story #5 - So yeah, "Gang Bang" is a skill in Bulletstorm: http://www.destructoid.com/so-yeah-gang-bang-is-a-skill-in-bulletstorm-192630.phtml
Another skillisode got released for the still not released Bulletstorm, and we got to feast our eyes on the Gang Bang skill for the first time. Thanks Epic games - you guys do not disappoint.
Story #6 - Carmen Sandiego and Oregon Trail coming to Facebook: http://www.destructoid.com/facebook-getting-oregon-trail-carmen-sandiego-next-month-192584.phtml
Joining the ever-expanding stable of Facebook games is two of our childhood favorites, Oregon Trail and Carmen Sandiego. Just be sure to warn your Mom about that dysentery.
Story #7 - New Kirby game showed off in mysterious video: http://www.destructoid.com/new-kirby-game-coming-to-wii-and-he-s-not-made-of-string-192687.phtml
Although it hasn't been officially announced, we spotted a gameplay video for a brand new Kirby game on Nintendo Japan's website - and it's not made of string.
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