There’s no denying that Laharl is one of the coolest characters when it comes to the world of Disgaea. Or is it Etna? Or Pleinair? In any case, the Disgaea series is known for some of its more colorful characters, especially the recognizable flame-haired Etna. Imagine the surprise when Disgaea 2 introduced Adell and Rozalin, completely different protagonists that didn’t seem to fit in so well the original game’s attitude. With that, a new can of worms was opened, one that fans were eager to jump right into despite initial hestiancy. More Disgaea? Yes please! How could anyone pass that up? Disgaea 2 was released a few years ago now, but that very same experience has been brought to the ultra-portable PSP in the form of Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days. It packs all of the frustratingly hard gameplay, spunky characters, and brand-new story chapters into a package you can take along with you anywhere you want to escape to a world where Overlords run rampant and magical quests abound, with great finesse. This is a port you can be proud of.

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As horror enthusiasts are probably aware, the Obscure franchise as a rule is approached with trepidation. And for good reason. It’s not exactly the creme de la creme of the land of Pyramid Head and cursed tattoos. While the original game stood on its own as an intriguing thriller, its Wii sequel tended to disappoint, as migrations to the Wii tend to do. It stands on wobbly legs as a survival horror title, stumbling more than once as it struggles to be recognized as a viable spectacle of the macabre. Now that it’s on the PSP, this is one port you may be wise to pass up, especially if you have a strong aversion to pitiful, Americanized attempts at college horror films. Because that’s what Obscure: The Aftermath is trying to be, and that’s a nightmare in itself.

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My dad wasn’t kidding when he said everything is made in China these days. This sleek PSP Go ripoff is the next product in the fine line of fake portable devices from the fine makers in the Republic of China.

Called the Slide Panel Retro it has up to 4GB of space, a built-in camera, mp3 player, and built in software emulation. Your features sound like everything I could ever want in a device, but your blatant exploit of the PSP Go’s design is making me have commitment issues. Get your act together China, seriously.

[Source: Joystiq]

I am continually amazed by Sony’s paradoxical nature. On the one hand, they give us fantastic products like the PS3 and PSP and games that strike joy into the hearts of millions. And then they release things like what is pictured to the left. What you’re seeing here isn’t some symbiotic alien lifeform sucking the electricity from that helpless PSP Go. It’s actually Sony’s “prototype” converter cable. I suppose that means it’s not a 100% sure thing that we’ll see it in a ridiculously difficult to open hard plastic case soon, but man I hope we do. I will get a great, booming laugh every time I’m walking through the store and happen to look over at it.

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At first this news didn’t make any sense to me. I can pause my PSP whenever I like. In fact, the hold feature is one I think every system and every electronic device in the universe should boast. How is this news or a new feature Sony? Why are you insulting me?! Well, then I calmed down a bit and saw the screenshot below.

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If you’re one of the two people out there (one of them being Kaz Hirai’s mom) planning on buying the overpriced PSP Go, especially if you already have a PSP, today’s announcement will come as good news (as much as “good news” can be associated with the Go without being promptly followed by “drop in price”). The PSP Go will use the Memory Stick Micro instead of the Pro-Duo that all other PSP models use. However, Sony will be releasing two bundles to help make up for this disparity. Available in either an 8gb or 16gb option, the bundles will include the Micro memory stick plus a duo-sized adapter so that you can use your new teeny-tiny memory card with your older PSP. No price for these bundles was given, although expect them to hit stores in October alongside the PSP Go’s official release.

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During an interview with CNBC, Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, mentioned that updating currently released PlayStation 3 titles for compatibility with the new PS3 Motion Controller is “conceivable.” He went on to say that he thinks every PS3 game would be able to work with the PS3 Motion Controller, unlike the Wii by which he said that it is “difficult for me to perceive God of War 3 being played with the Wii controller.”

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For a while there have been many rumors regarding a new PSP, the latest of them being a UMD-less, flash memory-based device called the PSP Go. It seems that particular rumor was correct. The Qore June 2009 video reveals the PSP Go. With it we also have confirmation of PSP versions of LittleBigPlanet and Gran Turismo and a new Metal Gear title.

The new PSP Go most noticeably has a slide-out design; the controls sit underneath the screen when not in use. It will also contain 16GB of internal flash memory as well as a memory slot (presumably Memory Stick Duo) for extra space. It includes Bluetooth and a built-in store to purchase and rent games and other media such as TV shows.

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Don’t mind the image, it’s just a concept of the original PSP. But if that is what the new PSP looks like than sign me up. 1Up broke the news that Sony will be announcing the new redesign at E3 this year. The rumored PSP Go! (as is the rumored name as well.) is said to might have a “slide out” or “flip open” mechanic bringing it more in line with the Nintendo DS in terms of… uh… flippity-ness. It’s also said it will be sans a UMD drive, have 8-16Gb of internal memory, and possibly a touchscreen. The “Go!” name makes sense as Sony has a line of accessories in the UK with the “Go!” branding such as the “Go! Cam.”

The system is expected to drop this holiday season in both Japan and North America.

[Source: 1Up ]