Echoes is another mini from Halfbrick and certainly brings a unique change in tone from Blast Off. To promote the game, Sony are giving the soundtrack to the game away for free (see below). Four tracks are available, with each one specific to the individual gameplay mode – Arcade, Jackpot, Survival and Multiplayer.
You may recall an article we wrote earlier this month announcing that ModNations Racers will be available on the PSP, alongside the PS3 versions. If you sign up to the ModNation Racers website before March 2nd 2010 you can score yourself some exclusive XMB themes for your PSP next month.
The PSPgo hasn’t had much success since it was launched last October and Sony admits the lack of success too. While the PSPgo is smaller and faster than the older PSP models and includes 16GB of internal flash storage, the models hasn’t sold well, mainly due to the high retail price. “I think the higher price point didn’t help matters,” says Rob Dyer, Sony’s Senior Vice President of Publisher Relations.
Today, more minis titles have been reduced in price. Some of the best selling titles from the minis category start from just €1.49 / £1.24. Best of all, the minis work on both the PSP and PS3. The price reduction is only effective for a limited time only, ending on March 4th 2010.
With the release of SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3, Sony has introduced a new security feature in the hopes of combating piracy on the PSP. In SCEA’s new initiative, those who will purchase the game are now required to register the title through PlayStation Network before given access to online gameplay.
Subatomic Studios have to reveal super secret PSP minis cheat codes for Fieldrunners. You can find how to unlock all the maps, and health and boost bonuses below. With the first code you can instantly play any map and mode with fast forward and the second code lets you build your ultimate maze with 9999 money and 999 health.
Gran Turismo on the PSP is doing wonders on the PSP. After many years of delay the game has been a huge success on Sony’s portable console. Polyphony Digital, the Japan-based studio behind Gran Turismo, has just released the latest sales numbers of the franchise. Released in October 2009, Gran Turismo PSP has shifted over 1.8 million units both on UMD and via digital download.
ModNations Racers, the exclusive PS3 title is also heading to the PSP; allowing you the same creative tools to make your mod, kart and tracks while your on the move/on holiday/at your grandparents house. You will also be able to upload, download, remix and race creations by the PSP ModNation community.
This week on the PSP Store, you will find a number of Minis titles discounted as part of Sony’s Minis Month – though the discounts are only available in Europe. You will also find a number demos and downloadable games from both stores. The size of the US update this week is quite small, consisting of only two games, a new video and a few premium themes. Check out the list of new content below.
After three delays to SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3, we finally have some good news to bring you. The game is available to purchase today in North America, but if you are unsure about purchasing it, a playable demo will be available next week. On February 11th 2010, you will be able to download the demo straight to your PSP from the PlayStation Store.
