Thursday, March 31, 2005

新天魔界 ~GOCIV アナザサイド (Shinten Makai ~ GOC IV Another Side)

Alt: Generation of Chaos IV Another Side: Shin Tenmakai, Shin Tenmakai: Generation of Chaos IV - Another Side, Generation of Chaos

Publisher: NIS America / Idea Factory
Developer: Hyper-Devbox / Never-Land Company
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy RPG
Number of Players: 1
Release: March 31, 2005 (JP), Spring 2006 (US)

Idea Factor's first PSP title is based on the PS2 version of Generation of Chaos IV, but with a new storyline. Your goal is to collect powerful allies and both protect your kingdom and invade enemy territory. When heading out to battle, you can carry up to 29 troops in addition to your general, meaning massive 30 versus 30 battles await.

Thursday, March 17, 2005

Gretzky NHL

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Page 44 Studios / 989 Sports
Genre: Sports
Number of Players: 1-2
Release: March 17, 2005 (US)

Officially licensed by the NHL and NHLPA, Gretzky NHL for the PSP features fast-paced skating, precision passing, bone-jarring checks and players that convey the power and emotion of their sport.

To challenge the skill levels of all hockey videogame fans, Gretzky NHL for the PSP offers the Gretzky Challenge with unlockable, playable Gretzkys from his days as an Edmonton Oiler, Los Angeles King or New York Ranger.

Additionally, hockey fans can play a quick game in either Quick Start or Exhibition Mode, act as owners in Season Mode, or compete locally against friends or other hockey fans in head-to-head play via wireless multiplayer connectivity.

Friday, February 25, 2005

Namco Museum Battle Collection

Publisher: Namco
Developer: Namco
Genre: Action Compilation
Release: February 25, 2005 (JP), August 23, 2005 (US)

A collection of Namco classic arcade games from its early days as a gaming pioneer, and also featuring four remixed versions of the games with improved graphics and new gameplay. The original Japanese game featured seven games, while the North American edition brought the total up to over 20 games.

Arrangement versions include: Pac-Man, Galaga, New Rally-X and Dig Dug.) Classic featured games include Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig-Dug, Rally-X, and New Rally-X from the original Japanese game, plus Xevious, Bosconian, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Dig Dug 2, and King & Balloon.

Thursday, February 24, 2005

ニード・フォー・スピード アンダーグラウンド ライバ (Need for Speed Underground: Rivals)

Alt: NFSU Rivals

Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada - Team Fusion
Genre: Racing
Players: 2
Release: February 24, 2005 (JP), March 18, 2005 (US)

Compete and earn respect in Need for Speed Underground Rivals a PSP-exclusive edition of the blockbuster racing series.

Customize and take on the pinnacle Japanese and American tuner cars in a pursuit of total ownership of the street racing scene.

Compete against your rivals in 10 all new, visually distinct tracks. Each one has been specially designed to maximize the experience on the handheld platform. Take on friends and foes in a range of new modes specifically designed for use via Wi-Fi.

It's multiplayer gaming in which you earn respect and own the competition.

Experience brand new game modes that capitalize on the cutting-edge hardware features of the PSP handheld videogame system and deliver a highly competitive game play experience.

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Mobile Train Simulator+電車でGO! 東京急行編 (Mobile Train Simulator+Densha de Go! Tokyo Kyuukou Hen)

Alt: Mobile Train Simulation + Let's Go By Train! Tokyo Kyuukou Hen, Train Simulator Mobile + Densha de Go! Tokyo Kyuukou Hen

Publisher: Taito
Developer: Taito
Genre: Simulation
Release: February 17, 2005 (JP)

The PSP gets its first train simulation! Featuring three of the main Tokyo Kyuukou lines (the Denen Toshi Line, the Touyoko Line and the Ooimachi Line), as well as the latest line updates, along with a total of eight trains including the most recent 5050-kei cars, fans of Japan's train system should find a lot to like here. The game includes a Train Simulator mode, where you practice driving, and earn new lines and cars with successful runs. Also included are a learning mode, where you learn about the train system, and a Densha De Go! Mode, where you take one train through its entire line. Lines included: Tokyu Toyoko Line, Shibuya - Sakuragicho, Tokyu Denentoshi Line, Shibuya - Chuo Rinkan and Tokyu Oimachi Line, Oimachi - Futako Tamagawa.

Thursday, December 30, 2004

AI将棋 (エーアイマージャン AI Mahjong)

Alt: AI Series Mahjong, A.I. Mahjong, AI Mah-Jong

Publisher: Marvelous Interactive
Developer: Marvelous Interactive
Genre: Board
Players: 1-4
Release: December 30, 2004 (JP)

Mahjong simulation featuring a high-quality artificial intelligence, this game is suitable for both beginners and advanced Mahjong players.

AI 囲碁 (エーアイ イゴ AI Igo)

Alt: A.I. IGO, AI Series GO

Publisher: Marvelous Interactive
Developer: Marvelous Interactive
Genre: Board
Players: 1-2
Release: December 30, 2004 (JP)

Go simulation featuring a high-quality artificial intelligence, this game is suitable for both beginners and advanced Go players.

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

麻雀大会 (Mahjong Taikai)

Publisher: KOEI
Developer: KOEI
Genre: Board
Players: 1-4
Release: December 22, 2004 (JP)

Another of the Mahjong Taikai series of Koei-produced board games, with several versions of the mahjong game and the assistance of the Japanese Mahjong Museum for game accuracy.

パズルボブルポケット (Puzzle Bobble Pocket)

Alt: Bust-A-Move Pocket

Publisher: Taito
Developer: Taito
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1
Release: December 22, 2004 (JP)

Puzzle Bobble Pocket features a single-player VS mode (with six characters to play or battle), Endless mode, a Survival mode and a Single player mode including 500 stages of exciting gameplay.