The popular iPhone / iPod Touch game, Angry Birds, is coming to the PSP. In Angry Birds, players take control of a flock of different birds as they attempt to retrieve their precious eggs from a fiendish group of thieving pigs. The pigs have taken refuge within levels containing structures made up of materials such as wood, glass and stone.
The next God of War title for the PSP, Ghost of Sparta is only a few months away from release. The game will be available on UMD and via digital download from November 2nd 2010 – the official release date for the game. Best of all, pre-order the game now and get exclusive content on release.
A new firmware update is now available for the PSP. Version v6.31 is a minor update to the system software, but is required to access the PlayStation Store. The firmware update improves system stability for current and upcoming games.
The Minis range of games for the PSP and PS3 has hit the 1 million download mark, across PAL and US territories. The Minis range was first launched in October 2009 to coincide with the launch of the PSPgo, and has taken nearly 10 months to reach the figure.
Sony has updated the Media Go application for the PC once again. The application has been updated to version v1.5 and now supports video playback for content downloaded via the PlayStation Store and allows you to queue multiple items for download. You can find the changelog below.
While the PS3 already has Facebook support in a few games and on the XMB, the PSP has yet to see similar treatment. The first Minis title will Facebook support will be 5-in-1 Arcade Hits, from Czech developer Grip Games. The title will be available to download from the PlayStation Store this week for €2.99.
One of the biggest announcements at E3 2010 earlier this month was the announcement of the Nintendo 3DS, the first portable console with 3D gameplay without the need for glasses. With Sony already selling 3DTVs and games, the next logical step would be to add 3D to the PSP…
Free download content for Metal Gear: Peace Walker is now available to download. Kojima Productions announced the free DLC via their Twitter account, tweeting “Free Download Content for PW is now available!! Black, Camo, Naked Black Camo are added as well as ‘Heavens Divide’ for your Walkman!!”
Sony has updated the PSP Comic reading application to version v2.01. The new version of the application adds a number of new features and improvements to the application, the changelog for which can be found below. You can update your application by following the instructions below.
In an interview with Joystiq, John Koller, Director of Hardware Marketing at SCEA, said that the PSP will be around for 10-years. Koller stressed once again that the first PSP will have a 10-year cycle: “There is definitely a 10-year life cycle for the PSP, and maybe even more.”
