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Official NGP media released video and close up pictures inside

Travis Bruno
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It’s been around an hour since the Sony NGP has actually been announced publicly and Sony has decided that the video that was shown to everyone at the Sony Conference should be seen around the world. They have released the video which was shown to those in attendance at the Japanese meeting, and in high quality for those who watched a streaming version of the conference.

Also released by Sony is a slew of pictures of the NGP which show off the hand held from practically every single angle that you could ask for. For example we see a bit of the rear touch-pad in one image, and the fact that the power button is on top of the hand held and is actually a button. Click through the various pictures in the gallery below and let us know what you think about the NGP now that its been fully revealed.

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Monster Hunter, Lost Planet 2, Yakuza of the End, Metal Gear Solid 4, all demonstrated on NGP

Travis Bruno
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Monster Hunter, Lost Planet 2, Yakuza of the End, Metal Gear Solid 4, all demonstrated on NGP

Never mind the fact that a bunch of different games were revealed to actually be coming out for the newly announced NGP, there seems to be a number of third party developers jumping into the action as well. Developers from Capcom, SEGA, and Hideo Kojima.

The first one to take the stage was Jun Takeuchi from Capcom who showed the NGPs ability to quickly download and play Monster Hunter Portable 3rd. Also he happened to load up Lost Planet 2 for a short time just to show what the NGP is capable of. Takeuchi also mentioned however that LP2 will not be coming to the NGP; but announcements will be made soon regarding the newly announced hand held.

Sega’s Toshihiro Nagoshi stepped on stage next to show off a video from Yakuza of the End simply to show that PS3 quality graphics can easily be changed to the NGP without much loss to the actual quality of the video. Next on the stage

That isn’t all however, Hideo Kojima stepped on the stage to show off some video footage of Metal Gear Solid 4. The video demonstrated was when Snake learned about the Solid Eye. Kojima was quick to explain that Metal Gear Solid is not being ported to the NGP either, but simply was shown on the NGP to show off the power of the hand held similar to Yakuza of the End. Basically it appears that the NGP has enough processing and graphical power to show nearly PlayStation 3 quality game videos, which spells great things already for the hand held.

Few titles revealed for NGP; Uncharted demoed

Travis Bruno
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Few titles revealed for NGP; Uncharted demoed

Sony didn’t just show off the NGP’s features today they also gave us a quick peek at some of the games that the gaming community will be seeing in the future for the NGP. A slideshow revealed some games that are currently developing games for the NGP. Of course these games are all very early in development and have not even received official names yet.

Shuhei Yohida demonstrated the PS3 classic, Uncharted, on the NGP which showed off just what the little device is actually capable of. We also see that players will be able to touch the screen to jump, swing the NGP back and forth to swing in the game. This means that most NGP games will feature quite a lot of in-game actions that require touching the screen or moving the device around. Besides Uncharted however we also see the following games being developed: Gravity Daze, Reality Fighters, Smart As, Broken and Little Deviants. Also other large franchises developing for the NGP are: Hot Shots Golf, LittleBigPlanet, WipEout, Killzone, and Resistance.

NGP’s Near app tracks your location and other NGP user’s location

Travis Bruno
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NGP’s Near app tracks your location and other NGP user’s location

It’s interesting to see just how far GPS tracking has come, and with the NGP coming fully equipped with a working GPS and even 3G capability that means that it can track your location anywhere. Sony isn’t going to just let this tracking capability go to waste either. In the before mentioned Near app, NGP owners will be able to see a map that shows exactly where they have been over the past period of time they have selected.

What is even more interesting however is the fact that, since Near takes advantage of the PSN, others who own the NGP and carry it around with them will also show up on your map however close they actually are to you. To top that off they have also given it the ability to show what nearby owners are playing at the time and even give you the option to buy that game right on the same screen. This means if you have a whole bunch of people living nearby you that happen to own the NGP and are all playing a game together, you won’t have to feel left out. Instead you can just jump right in!

NGP to feature Live Area user interface; incorporates Trophies, Friends and more

Travis Bruno
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NGP to feature Live Area user interface; incorporates Trophies, Friends and more

Rather than using the old XMB that users of the PSP have grown used to, the new NGP will feature what Sony is calling the Live Area. This new user interface will provide users with an easy to access menu of a variety of different features, such as Trophy viewing and launching games from as well.

A few noticeable actions are able to be seen on the Live Area as well such as the fact that there now will be a friends list and the ability to message your friends easily with just a few simple taps of the buttons. Also seen is something called the Near feature. There is also your standard browser and photo option as well which users have come to expect but it is interesting to see that Sony has went an entirely new route with their interface.

PlayStation Suite and Store coming to Android phones

Travis Bruno
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It says a lot about how far cell phones have come when they can be used to play a variety of different PlayStation 1 games. And thanks to Kaz Hirai’s announcement at Sony’s conference, Android phones will soon be able to do this courtesy of their PlayStation Suite. The PlayStation Suite will be able to provide PlayStation content onto Android phones via a PlayStation Store that will also be released alongside the Suite for download.

Hirai stated in his announcement that Sony “will first emulate the first generation PSP titles to be available on PS Suite devices.” Then on the screen in the background there were a variety of PS1 games shown such as; Cool Boarders 2, Syphon Filter, Rally Cross, Wild Arms, and Medievil. No news on how much these will cost individually but we do know that the Playstation Suite will be available some time near the end of the year.

PSP 2 Officially Announced; Out This Holiday Season in Japan…

Dustin Spencer
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PSP 2 Officially Announced; Out This Holiday Season in Japan…

Over at the big Sony Press event happening right now, the much expected announcement of the PSP2 was officially revealed to the public. Code-Named the NGP (Next Generation Portable), the device will be available this holiday season in Japan and while not dated for the rest of the world, we will most likely see a release sometime in early 2012 based on history alone.

The NGP will have 2 real analog controls (goodbye stubborn nubs), and will also have a stylus to control the screen as well. At the event, Uncharted was being shown on the device and while it is hard to make out based on the live screenshot (via Kotaku Japan), that is exactly what is playing on the device above and it honestly looks quite stunning. Uncharted is expected to be one of the portable’s launch titles along with “many other popular Playstation franchises” being added in which have yet to be announced.

Here is an actual image of the NGP which was captured at the event as well:

Also announced was the impressive GPS and 3G capabilities that will be built in to the unit. The NGP is looking great right now even more specs are being announced. Check back for even more information as we will bring it to you once we hear it.

Mad Catz will release Gears of War 3 accessories

J. Bradshaw
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Just as with the first two games in the Gears’ franchise, Mad Catz will also be supplying peripherals for the next game in the series. Controllers, headsets and accessory’s for Gears of War 3 will be in production in Holiday 2011.  They will have the exclusive rights to the brand.

“We are delighted to extend our relationship with Epic Games and look forward to creating a distinctive range of accessories for the next release of one of the most successful franchises in the industry’s history,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz.  “Our Gears of War agreement is consistent with our strategies to align Mad Catz with the industry’s most popular and anticipated game titles and to develop and globally distribute high-value products that enhance the gaming experience.  Gears of War is a marquee relationship for Mad Catz and helps us further grow and diversify our industry-leading portfolio of branded video game accessories.”

“Mad Catz has a history of successfully leveraging the Gears of War brand to bring high value accessories to market and elevate the game’s excitement and reality.  We are excited to work with them again on what we expect will be one of the biggest video game releases of all time,” said Jay Wilbur, Vice President, Epic Games.

Sonic Colors Soundtrack is out today

Dylan Radcliffe
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Sonic Colors Soundtrack is out today

“Vivid Sound x Hybrid Colors” is the name of the new Sonic Colors original soundtrack. This soundtrack is available today to download from digital distribution on the Apple iTunes Store in North America, EU & Japan.

The album features all 82 tracks from the game, including the opening theme “Reach For The Stars” with vocals by Cash Cash, a pop-rock band from New Jersey, USA, and “Speak With Your Heart”, the distinctive ending theme.

Orchestral themes recorded in Amsterdam and in-game music are also featured, showcasing an exciting hybrid of analog and electronic tracks.

“Vivid Sound x Hybrid Colors” allows the listener to enjoy music tracks which illustrate the speed and colorful sound reminiscent of the “Color Power” action from the game.

Yeah… most of that was just the press release doing the talking for me… but you get the idea!

Individual tracks: $1.29 / £0.99
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Per Disc: $9.99 / £7.99

Tracks are available via Wave Master Entertainment on the iTunes store.



MotoGP 10/11 – New screens & a release date for Europe

J. Bradshaw
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MotoGP 10/11 – New screens & a release date for Europe

MotoGP 10/11 is scheduled for a March 18, 2011 release date in Europe.  In February, a demo on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 will be available to download.  The demo will include GP heroes Danny Pedrosa or Andrea Davizioso on the Mugello circuit in a Championship race or in a Time Trial.  Fully customized player assist features can be tweaked to your liking, just like in the full game.  Capcom has also released several new screenshots for the game.  Check them out below and get your engines started.  This is the most realistic bike experience on the market today.

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