Castlevania: Symphony of the Night drops on iOS and Android Devices!🦇📱

In what is certainly the perfect opportunity to capitalize on nostalgia and give fans new and old the perfect complimentary piece for the new season of the Netflix series premiering TOMORROW, Konami has released a mobile app port of the critically acclaimed “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night”!

Known as “Dracula X: Nocturne of the Moonlight” in Japan, this side-scrolling action adventure game was originally released in March 1997 in Japan for the Sony Playstation, before being translated and getting the North American release known to everyone, mankind ill or otherwise (a reference to the original dub haha). Unlike previous Castlevania titles, Symphony of the Night was a departure from the simple whip and go progressive adventures the Belmont clan were accustomed to. This time, the primary adventure put you in control of Dracula’s own son Alucard as he awakens from a centuries long slumber after the current wielder of the Vampire Killer whip, Richter Belmont, mysteriously disappears.

In a style dubbed as “Metroidvania” by fans, players guided Alucard in a non-linear, action RPG styled adventure, unlocking secrets, learning spells, acquiring different sets of weapons and equipment, and leveling up after battling and defeating monsters around the castle.

Produced by the legendary Koji Igarashi and going on to becoming one of the most beloved games in video game history, Symphony of the Night saw many ports and rereleases following its Playstation debut, including a redubbed version first released for the Playstation Portable as a hidden game in “Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles” and then that very version together with its predecessor “Castlevania: Rondo of Blood” was bundled as a digital release for the Playstation called “Castlevania: Requiem”.



You’ll be playing that very same PSP/ PS4 release for the iOS/ Android mobile devices, but with shortcuts and quick presses to make it easier if you don’t have a controller on hand.



Literally SOTN on the go and in time for Castlevania Netflix Season 3! This Mobile Edition of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night retails at $2.99! Add it to your collection if you love playing in your mobile devices and phones!

US Playstation Vita to be released on February 22!

Annouced in the Official Playstation Blog and summarily posted in video game sites like Kotaku, Sony has officially confirmed that the Playstation Vita, successor to the PSP and due in Japan this December 17th, will see release in North America, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Australia on February 22 next year! That means that those looking forward to using the next-gen portable unit in other languages besides Japanese can not rest easy it will be coming in less than three months after it hits the land of the Rising Sun.

Currently, more than 100 games are being developed for the unit, and among them are portable versions of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Assassin's Creed, and an original Uncharted game exclusive for the system called Uncharted: Golden Abyss. The system also sports a bright 5-inch OLED screen, two analog sticks, and front and rear cameras and touch panels, as well as allowing users to keep themselves connected with the internet and their respective social network accounts. Coming in two versions, consumers can choose between a 3G/ Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only Vita, and prices are $249 or $299 respectively depending on your choice. For more info and details, visit the source posts at the Official Playstation Blog and Kotaku!

Rumor: The NGP official name is PSVITA?

E3 is underway, and even before Sony gets on with their Press Conference for the show, a lot of rumors are flying in the interwebz already. One such rumor is the official name for their Next Generation Portable system (The NGP, or formerly known as the PSP2). According to a post from Kotaku and via NeoGaf, Sony has trademarked the name "PSVITA" with the Trademarks and Designs Registation Office of the Europen Union as of June 6. It has yet to be unveiled, but the logo image has spilled online and you can see it above, making it most likely that this is THE new name for Sony's new portable gaming system. More updates will come of course when the Sony E3 Press Con comes, so for more on this rumor story, visit Kotaku and NeoGaf.

Playstation Portable Games make their way to the PS3.

Looks like we may see Playstation Portable hits like Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and the God of War PSP series hit the PS3 sometime, as Sony announced a new initiative to bring their portable games to their next generation system with the unveiling of "Playstation Portable Remaster Series". It will see the re-release of certain PSP games to the PS3, and even allows for ad-hoc play between both systems if the situation call for it. HD visual updates are a given, as well as using a proper controller interface in the PS3. Saves will work too, so there's maximizing your PSP gaming data for you. For more info, check out the source post at Kotaku!

Sony Playstation NGP - Official details, photos, and trailer!

Sony went off to an amazing start for the first month of 2011, most prominently by introducing the successor to their mobile gaming platform the Playstation Portable - The Next Generation Portable or NGP! What was formerly speculated to be called the "PSP2" has now been confirmed and shown by Sony Computer Entertainment, and game sites like Kotaku were present to cover the press conference and check on the details of Sony's newest portable gaming device!

The First Official Look At The PSP2?

It hasn't been officially announced yet, but apparently with the impending announcement due sometime this week, someone in the interwebz let slip this official looking photo of Sony's Playstation Portable 2, as posted in an article Kotaku. As you can see, the PSP2 looks similar to its recent predecessor, the PSP Go, with a sliding case. It also includes a 32GB SD Memory Stick, as well as a "PSP2 Stick" and a Stylus. The clincher though is that the new portable system includes two analog numbs... a great improvement considering the last system was only regulated to one analog stick. Take note, there is no official announcement yet, but this is as real as it gets now, and Sony should be making the news about the PSP2 soon enough. Stay tuned for more details, and read up on the source post over at Kotaku.

See The Playstation Phone Playing PSOne Games!

We've seen leads before, but up to this point in time, there have been no confirmed reports from Sony Computer Entertainment about the existence or release of the Playstation Phone or Playstation Portable 2. However, that has stopped the web from producing rumors or news surrounding leaks on such devices existing... and now one of them has a face and is making waves online. Via Kotaku, a video article was posted showing the PSPhone in action, playing PSOne games like Resident Evil 2 and Rage Racer on the Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Preview Video

Be reminded though, this isn't confirmed as the official product yet, but we can dream that it could be something like this, and it looks pretty neat to boot. For more on the story and details, visit the source post over at Kotaku.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Heading To PSP Soon!

Siliconera reports that Arc System Works is bringing their recently updated fighter, Blazblue: Continuum Shift II, to the PSP! The game was just released in arcades early this month, and because of the game's sheer and undeniable popularity, it's now making its way to Sony's little portable device just like its predecessor before it, BlazBlue Portable. No release date has been given, but the game will support four players in multiplayer mode (two fight, two watch), and new scenarios and an "Abyss" mode will be incorporated into the game as well. Stay tuned for more updates on the game when news becomes available. For more info, visit the source post at Siliconera, and thanks goes to fighting game pal it_burns for the update!

Sony actually preps up a PSPhone!

I couldn't believe it til I saw the article today, but finally, Sony has merged gaming with cellphones!

As seen in an article posted by Kotaku, Sony has merged one of their Sony Ericsson phones with a Playstation Portable, creating the hybrid "Playstation Phone" prototype unit you see above you in a pic posted by Engadget. The tech is reportedly based off Google's own Android 3.0 platform, and will have a dedicated custom Sony Marketplace for users to download and purchase games for this unit. Call me skeptical, but I'm not totally sure if I want to merge my gaming and cellphone privileges with this gadget here. First off, there's no analog stick, and it's going to be replaced by a touch-sensitive track pad instead. Secondly, like the PSP Go before it, the PSPhone will not have any UMD or Memory Stick compatibility, so old PSP users can rule out any of their older stuff being used for this baby. Even with specs reported to be 1GHz Qualcomm CPU, 512MB of RAM, 1GB of ROM, and a screen "in the range of 3.7 to 4.1 inches", I'm not sure if I'll be picking up a PSPhone just yet, which is said to be released fall next year. For more details, visit the source article over at Kotaku.

Meet and Play as Kratos' Brother, Deimos, in God Of War III!

Leonidas?! Nah. This guy may look like Gearard Butler's character in 300, but he's actually the brother of God Of War's main protagonist, Kratos, and his name is Deimos!

According to Kotaku and the official Playstation Blog, Deimos will be a downloadable skin that can be used in God Of War III in the PS3, available to those who purchase early copies of the upcoming PSP title, God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta! Unlike his well-known brother, Deimos will sport "enhanced combat damage and the ability to receive 4x the amount of Health, Magic, and God Orbs. Sounds like a mighty incentive worthy of a true Spartan player, and good enough reason to replay God Of War III again!

God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta unleashes its fury for the PSP this November 2.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Easter Eggs!

Just as the title states, here are some nifty easter eggs videos I found on You Tube that spotlights treats found on what I consider to be one of the finest, if not THE BEST Playstation Portable game out in the gaming market today - Konami and Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker! Much like the previous installments of the series, the game is ripe with jokes and nods to things only fans of the MGS franchise would recognize. If you happen to be one of them, this is the treats to see. Be warned though, SPOILERS BE AROUND HERE, so if you haven't played the game (which you should), peel your eyes away from the monitor and skip this! Otherwise, enjoy!

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Easter Eggs Part 1

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Easter Eggs Part 2
Oh, on a related note, here's a "easter egg video" which foreshadows a tragic tale once told in MGS2.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Huey & The Water

God Of War Update: Ghost Of Sparta Launches On PSP Nov. 2!

Fans of the God Of War saga were treated to a very brutal and epic game with last March's God Of War III for the Playstation 3. It was indeed the pinnacle of the series, showing off some of the best graphics and gameplay a game of today's console generation can offer to its users. As it marked the end of the story that began with God Of War I, it did not mark the end of the journey of its protagonist, Kratos, whose fate was left ambiguous at the conclusion of GoW III. What happens to him next hasn't been revealed, but a new game has been on the works to serve another dish of brutality to us players seeking more combo riveting adventure.

Following in the footsteps of God Of War: Chains Of Olympus, a new PSP GoW game has been made and is getting a release later this year! Entitled "God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta", it's another set in between and before the events of the original God Of War trilogy, chronicling Kratos' time as God Of War and revealing his origins. Set for a November 2 release this year, it's another testament to what Ready At Dawn and Santa Monica Studio can do for the fans - deliver more GoW bloody action!

As featured in the official US Playstation blog, an"Ultimate DLC Pack" is being offered to those who pre-order the game! Included in the package is the game's original soundtrack, a PSP Theme, a PS3 Dynamic Theme, a PSN Avatar, a Legionnaire skin that Kratos can use in the game, and a game directors documentary - featuring all the directors of the God Of War franchise talking in front of a live studio audience. A PSP Bundle pack is also set to be released, featuring a red and black PSP 3000 with the game and a UMD copy of the movie Kick-Ass! For a tease of what's to come, here's a recent clip from the game showing how brutal Kratos will be!

GoW: Ghost Of Sparta Gameplay Part 1

GoW: Ghost Of Sparta Gameplay Part 2
For more info and details, visit the official US Playstation Blog and Kotaku. God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta sees release on November 2!

Gear Yourself Up With MGS Peace Walker!

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a video game masterpiece, no doubt about that, and anyone who owns a Playstation Portable owes it to themselves to purchase the game if they're after some action and adventure on the go. For the past month since the game's release, I haven't had the luxury of rest when it comes to pacing on this game. There's just so much else to do even after finishing the proper story and extended scenarios of the game, and while that may be a good thing in terms of replay value, the amount of time invested on games like this will suck you dry and leave you mesmerized guaranteed. As I chronicled in my personal review of the game, this is a definite must have, and Hideo Kojima has redefined the way Naked Snake/ Big Boss and his army of mercenaries handle themselves when it comes to cooperation and teamwork in handling various missions.

Now with that said, what else can a MGS fan do to make his allegiance known? Why, grab something like this of course!

Yes my friends, that right there is Hori's accessory set for MGS: Peace Walker, and I gotta tell you, it literally works wonders! I picked it up yesterday with my friend Mark, and the package is literally a box containing everything for the definite MGS fan! Packed in this pricey but sweet deal is a custmized Peace Walker Pouch; A green Face Cover with the MSF Logo in it; A Cleaner Strap to wipe the Screen with; and 3 Decorative Stickers that can be placed at the back of the PSP. These accessories are pretty neat, but nothing top of the line if you have those extras packed with your regular PSP already. They're just supplemental stuff that will heighten the fandom one already has over another one of Hideo Kojima's excellent games, and that's probably the reason why I got this baby. What's more, there's a character code voucher included that will give players access to a soldier they can use in the game, but how it fares in my end remains to be seen.

So overall, if you enjoy Peace Walker as much as I have and want to give your PSP some "color", this is a decent package to consider. Like MGS? Snake in and grab this official product!

E3 2010: Super Street Fighter IV is heading to the 3DS!

E3 2010 is an epic event, and it's full of announcements and reveals that gamers craving for more goodies like a kid looking for tasty sweets at a candy store. Seeing the live feeds and trailers of what's happening over there made me wish all the more that I was actually participating in the festivities, but the news and updates are enough to tide me over... barely at least. Arguably, Nintendo is the highlight again of this year's E3, and that's thanks to its superb line up of upcoming games for the Wii and DS, and the reveal of the 3DS, the company's newest portable gaming system. Several 3rd part developers have already signed up to make games, including Konami and Hideo Kojima, who are remaking MGS3: Snake Eater for the new platform. Capcom is also introducing a brand new Resident Evil to Nintendo's new device, so that's more than enough, right? Wrong. There's another title they're releasing for the 3DS... and it's a portable version of Super Street Fighter IV!!!

That's right, Capcom is actually releasing SSFIV for the 3DS! Capcom Unity spilled the news, and upon reading the article, I was utterly shocked with disbelief. The iPhone already has a port of SFIV on the way, and now SSFIV comes to the 3DS?! Where's the PSP love these days? I'm still on the market for a 3DS, sure, but I'm surprised that Capcom went for that instead of Sony's portable device, which I think was built well to play most, if not all fighting games. Probably we'll be seeing a PSP version eventually (I hope), but this is still surprising news, and the game is tentatively called "Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition". I guess the SF IV series finally made it to a Nintendo platform, and if that's supposed to be initiative for me to grab the 3DS, by all means I will! In the meantime, visit Capcom Unity's post for more info and screens!

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is under development and the release date is TBA.

E3 2010: Sony Keynote Press Conference

Last night's E3 was madness, and continuing on where I left off, there was one more company left that many gamers have been anxiously waiting to see show their stuff.

A couple of hours after Nintendo's amazing Press Conference, it was Sony Computer Entertainment's turn to step into the spotlight and showcase their stuff for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. I watched and tuned in to Gamespot's live coverage, and the feeling was one of anticipation. With the competition's gear out and revealed, how did the makers of Playstation play and deal their cards? Read on and find out.

Sony started off their presentation with some trailer videos of upcoming games. Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertianment of America, then stepped out to greet the audience, after which he starts things off by delivering another speech about the Playstation medium and its goals. Kaz Hirai, Chairman and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., then appears and describes the next thing Playstation can offer to its audience - 3D gaming. With that said, 3D glasses were distributed and worn by the audience in the E3 area, and a trailer debuted - Killzone 3. Showcasing gameplay footage in 3D, the FPS shooter's latest installment featured new levels involving monsters, soldiers, jet packs, and gattling guns. Also mentioned by the tech guys was that it will support and feature Playstation Move stuff, which is Sony's new Motion Control device (more on that later). Killzone 3 then got a release date - February 2011. More games supporting 3D were then mentioned, including the new Mortal Kombat, Tron: Evolution, Gran Turismo 5, Crysis 2, and so on. A Sly Cooper collection was also announced, and is scheduled to be released for PS3 sometime soon.

Next up, Jack comes back and talks about the aged old PS2. Even with its successors making trails this day and age, the aged old console is still alive and kicking some ass. Afterwards, he introduces a man named Peter Dille, who goes on to talk about Sony's new peripheral, the Playstation Move. The device is a wand-like device with a light up ball attached to it, and it works very much in the same fashion as Nintendo's Wii. A Playstation Move trailer was then shown, featuring famous Sony ad character Kevin Butler doing his thing to promote the Move, followed by a list of games that will support the device. Everyone was probably itching for a demonstration at this point, and they finally got it with a gameplay demo of a new game that was built with the Move in mind - Sorcery. It features a kid who can use his magic wand to cast spells, fighting monsters in a very Harry Potter-like style and manner. Later on, the young magician takes out and drinks a potion, which turns him into a rat and gives him the ability to traverse through obstacles blocking his way. While looking mighty generic for a PS3 title, it was very interesting to see, and the game is dated for a spirng 2011 release.

Another game for the Move was then demonstrated, this time being Tiger Woods PGA 2011. You can play and swing like a pro golfer in this one, and makes full use of the Move's capabilities. Afterwards, a surprise trailer was shown for a new game - Heroes On The Move. From the title itself, its gameplay places emphasis on PS Move, and the game features characters Ratchet, Sly, and Jak teaming up together for the first time! Quite a surprise, and a title Sony fanboys will definitely lookout for in the future!

Next up, Sony announced that they plan to work together with softdrink company Coca-Cola to deliver exclusive content to Playstation and its fanbase. However, everyone was then surprised by the entrance of none other than Kevin Butler, who went on to deliver one of the most awesome speeches ever heard in E3 - "GAMING! FOREVER MAY HE REIGN"! Awesome Kevin, awesome. Finally, the Move got a launch date and release details lined up for it. It will arrive on Sept 15 in Europe, Sept. 19 in the US, and October 21, with choices consisting of packages like starting kit at $99 to a PS3 Bundle Kit at $399. Good stuff for the motion control crowd, and those looking to use it with games already out will be excited to know that Heavy Rain and RE5 Gold Edition will support the device. New and upcoming games like a new Time Crisis and Ruse will also be supported. Nice.

Next, the Playstation Portable gets its time to shine. New trailers were then shown, with a kid named Marcus Rivers being the new mascot for the PSP Campaign. He interacts with Kevin Butler and Vic Palumbo in two different ads, and pretty much gives off the message that PSP is cool to have when you need gaming on the go. Next comes mentions and trailers of upcoming PSP games, like God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta, Tron: Evolution. Ace Combat: Joint Assault, Patapon 3, and Parasite Eve: The 3rd Birthday. Yep, good stuff coming to PSP, but no word of a PSP2 yet.

The Playstation Conference then moved to another important aspect of the whole Playstation dynamic in today's terms - online content. Jack Tretton then noted that a new season of The Tester was on the works, followed up by the announcement that there will be exclusive content coming up from partnering up with companies like HBO and Nickelodeon. Playstation Home users also got some love with Jack announcing that an E3 Virtual World was now for Home visitors to explore in the event they missed E3 itself. Gameplay footage was then shown for Little Big Planet 2, one of the most anticipated sequels of the PS3 generation. With a gameplay demo shown by Alex Evans, the game had more content to boast than its predecessor, more specifically the ability to create your very own mini games, such as bump car crash courses and button pressing games! LBP2 even sported some "create your own video" segements, so this is definitely a must watch out for title!


Towards the tail end of the show, Mr. Tretton then went on to discuss more about the Playstation Network and how Sony will expand the content for its users. To this end, he introduced Playstation Plus - a premium service PS owners can subscribe to for $50 a year in order to get exclusive content and more extras for Playstation. Afterwards, trailers and gameplay footage were shown for more upcoming PS3 games by EA, which included the new Medal Of Honor and the hot looking survival horror sequel game Dead Space 2! However, the biggest surprise was the arrival of Gabe Newell, the man behind Valve Games' Portal, and surprise surprise, he formally announced that Portal 2 was coming to the PS3!

Things finally unwinded with more new PS3 game trailers for Final Fansy XIV, Mafia II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, and Infamous II, as well as a video montage of every other upcoming game heading to the PS3. However, Sony decided to end the show with a two final notes - by announcing that Grand Turismo 5 was FINALLY coming this year this November 2, and by introducing the new Twisted Metal game! David Jaffe and his crew came out to debut the game on the showfloor, along with a cosplayer dressed as the main clown guy, riding his ice cream truck of doom! Twisted Metal looked real pretty, and in addition to the smooth live action trailer, a multiplayer demo was shown by Mr. Jaffe and crew.

That pretty much wrapped up the entire Sony Press Con, and that was that for the big game companies and their keynotes on E3! Which was better? Well, Nintendo really stole the show with their presentations and the 3DS, but Sony and Microsoft did good as well. Take it as you will depending on your preference, but overall, everything was ok and fine for this year's E3 show. Check Kotaku for more details if you need more gaming news on the presentations and updates!

The Ghost Of Sparta Returns... Literally!

How awesome is this?! PSP owners are getting a new portable God Of War game!
Via Kotaku, news broke out that Ready At Dawn, the studio responsible for developing the critically acclaimed "God Of War: Chains Of Olympus", will partner with main GoW game developer Santa Monica Studio to create a pulse pounding new adventure for the PSP: God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta! The new adventure, which takes place after the conclusion of the first God Of War game, has players controlling Kratos once more, as he makes his ascension into power as the new God Of War of Greek Mythology. To rid himself of the nightmares that continually plague his mind, he will have to set forth on a journey that will answer questions regarding his mysterious past, as well as have him explore new places that have untold dangers and enemies. So far no release date has been given, but the article over at Kotaku fleshes out what gamers can expect, including the developers have promising that the game will be much longer than its predecessor. There will be more weapons to use, magic to cast, and of course, more bloody effects and kills that Kratos can use to carve bloody destruction along his path. You can read more via the link above. As for me, I'm excited and can't wait! After playing and beating God Of War III, this is just what I need... MORE BLOODY MAYHEM! This calls for some victory music.

*cues AC/DC's Highway To Hell Music*

UPDATE: Kotaku has new images of the first look of the game up on their site! Check it!

It's Official: Playstation In The RP!

As the slogan said - "It's Official".

On the morning of March 27, 2010, I trekked over to the Glorietta 4 Activity Center, nestled in the heart of the Ayala Mall establishment. Inside was not just an event that called for simple presentations and stage performances, but rather a launching event that was long overdue... and possibly one of the finest moments local gamers in attendance have ever witnessed.

At long last, Playstation has officially hit the Philippines!

It's a known fact that the PS3 and PSP have been out for long time already, but this event marks the beginning of a everything official, expanding Sony's local market and opening new doors for potential markets that have yet to witness the power and entertainment that Playstation products can offer. Being an avid gamer and Sony console enthusiast myself, I wasted no time to get into the grind and join my peers in the gaming community, especially since I had to cover the event too! I met up with friends like G, Mark, Billy, Relly, Jomz, Vince, Lance, and plenty of others prior and during the launch itself, so all was good and dandy.

Sometime after lunch, the program finally started, and representatives from Sony Asia talked and presented the power that is Playstation, introducing the console to the press and public with a brief history, description, Q & A time, and finally, trailers of the latest PS3 products games out right now, with highlights on Final Fantasy XIII and God Of War III!

To excite the crowd even more, a handful of cosplayers dressed as Kratos, Sackboy, and the FFXIII gang, and everyone was off to a great start on the show floor! Afterwards, the entire activity area was open to the public, and people were allowed to try out PS3s and PSPs set up several booths, all displayed in powerful Bravia HDTVs!

Overall, the event was pretty good than I expected, and with tournaments lined up for the second and final day, it's a good time for gaming to make its mark and be on the local RP scene. Welcome Playstation!

See Street Fighter IV On The iPhone!

Announced this month, Street Fighter IV is getting a port for Apple's iPhone, and it's coming out this March already! Screens and captures have been seen so far, but how does the game run on the little portable cellphone device? As previewed in numerous SF Fansites, take a look at this video found youtube to see the game in action.


Wow... For an iPhone game, this looks neat! Even with the limited character roster, the graphics and animation are pretty decent for portable system standards. I'd love to see this on the PSP though, so Capcom, make the port and bring more SF goodness to other systems!

Capcom Also Wants Street Fighter IV On The PSP!

Most of us know by now that Street Fighter IV is heading to the iPhone next month, but would it be a surprise to hear that Capcom is also interested in a PSP version of the game too?


As reported on Destructoid, Capcom's Natsuki Shiozawa said she wants a PSP version of SFIV, and many of her colleagues expressed the same interest. So yes, there is a possibility that we'll be seeing Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and crew make the jump to Sony's portable gaming platform, joining the many numerous fighting game titles already available for the system such as Tekken 6, Soul Calibur, and soon to be released BlazBlue. As someone who enjoys the PSP and considers the portable a good system for fighting games, I don't think it's impossible to make the game a reality. Namco was able to scale down and bring a pretty neat translation of Tekken 6 to PSP, so why not the same with this game? Please Capcom, bring SFIV to the PSP!

Early February Of Awesome!

We're into the second week of February, and the awesomeness just keeps on piling in everywhere! I've got several updates I wanted to share and get off my chest, so to start things off, let me introduce you to a new friend of mine...

Unexpectedly, I managed to get myself a decent priced and nice looking PSP-3000!. While my trusty and faithful 2000 still remains with me, I thought it was high time to get one of these prestigious units because, aside from the built in mic and subtle cosmetic changes, I needed a second unit for my multi-tasking and gamer needs. Also, Playstation Network services are a real joy to use with this baby, and unlike a PSP Go, UMD's can be used anytime you want. The 3000 is pretty neat, and for those still wondering if a PSP's worth it, trust me, it is for gamers and multimedia users who are always on the go.

Speaking of PSP games, I recently tried the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Demo with the newbie shown above, and it's just making me all the more excited for the late May 2010 release. All I can say is that Hideo Kojima is still a genius, and his latest take on Portable MGS gaming is simplified yet intuitive, breathing new life to the portable and giving more Snake time the fans can appreciate, single player or co-op wise. Awesome.

Next generation console owners will have a heavy summer ahead of them, as the big games are slowly making their way to a retail store near you. The PS3 is no exception, and for this month, my first gaming purchase will take me straight to the depths of hell and beyond:

Loosely based on Dante Alighien's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, Electronic Arts and Visceral Games video game adaptation of Dante's Inferno is essentially a God Of War clone. I say this because the gameplay is almost entirely similar, with only the story and some play mechanics to distance it away from Kratos' adventure. You play Dante, a knight from the Third Crusade, who returns to find his beloved Beatrice dead and her soul whisked away to Hell, where he follows suit to rescue her by any means necessary. Combat, gameplay style, and mini games are in your typical GoW fashion, but some unique elements like judging souls and using Castlevania inspired magic elements are inserted here. Dante uses a combination of divine and hellish powers like a holy cross or Death's trademark scythe to combat the forces of the underworld, and he can upgrade to more powerful abilities as he collects various orbs and artifacts throughout the game. With God Of War III coming out next month, this game is just ripe for people looking for a new game to practice on, and I don't mind playing an epic that just resonates with mindless aggression and rage. Check out more brutality samples with the trailer below:

Dante's Inferno Gameplay Trailer
On the movie side of things, some exciting superhero film news came in too!

Take this piece of news as you will, but the latest Batman 3 developments have rolled in... and then some! Movie news and fansites like SHH have just gotten word that not only will Christopher Nolan be returning as director to the third Batman film, but he's also slated to handle and take on the other half of DC's World's Finest - SUPERMAN! Now that's some surprising and mindblowing news to chomp on, and if everything becomes official along with the fact that David Goyer and Jonathan Nolan are returning for third Bat-film, DC and Warner Bros. are going to have some serious awesomeness on their plate once the movies start getting made.