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PSP Rumors: We can build it smaller, slimmer, brighter…

Sounds like a page out of the old Six Million Dollar Man series, but yes folks, the rumors are flying high again that the new & improved PSP isn’t vaporware but is actually just waiting to be announced.

In recent months, and as early as a year ago, news about a redesigned PSP has been brewing around the blogsphere. Today, Kotaku alleges to have found a strong lead within high ranks at Sony’s camp, who’s ready and willing to leak the newsbreak.

And as we’ve seen with its closest portable competitor, Nintendo, portable gaming isn’t far off from its console cousins in providing 2^nd servings of gaming systems. Just look at the Nintendo DS lite, Gameboy Micro, and even PS3 80 gig, and Xbox360 Elite, and its obvious that game companies are keen on updating their systems.

Could it look something like the image above? Or how about that one at the end? Or the first one? Truth is, no one on the net knows for sure, that is, until Sony leaks it out. (or someone close) For now, its still up to speculation, although, rumors earlier last year had it pinpointed for a new version of the PSP to be out in Japan back in March. Maybe they threw us off a few months to catch us off guard.

So since we’re talking about NEW rumors, I’m sure you’re probably wondering what kind of upgrades are we talking about?

Well according to Kotaku the new redesigned PSP will have the following:

· Slimmer Design

· New LED Screen = Less Space

· Improved D-Pad; similar to PS3

· Improved battery life

· Equipped with 8GBs flash memory

· Built in camera?

· $170

· August 2007?

Apparently, we’ll have to wait and see. Looks like for gamers who’ve waited on getting the PSP, this might be the sweetest deal yet, and might breathe a breath of fresh air into the 2 year old system.

 

Who knows, maybe it’ll look like this PS2P early DS-like concept.

Source: Kotaku.com / www.pspfanboy.com

Nintendo + Silicon Valley = $$$ ?

Breaking news indeed… and while the actual location has yet to be announced, (they’re still looking for a building to lease) thanks to the dedicated desktop heads over at our good ol’ San Jose Mercury News, comes word that Nintendo is opening up an office here in Silicon Valley.

Said to be in the vicinity of “Redwood City, Menlo Park, San Carlos”, current Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that 55 key jobs in sales and marketing will be moving from the headquarters in Redmond, WA.

June Games Release 2007

As we’re reaching the middle of June, here’s a recap of what’s out, and what’s coming down the pipeline for June 2007. Looks like its going to be endless summer of new games, but guess we’ll have to wait and see if any of it is any good.

6/01 – 6/02 NO NEW RELEASES

6/3 – 6/09 NEW GAMES RELEASES

• Call of Juarez – Xbox360
• Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu- DS
• Planet Puzzle League – DS
• Tomb Raider: Anniversary – PS2
• History Channel: Great Battle of Rome – PC

6/10 – 6/16 NEW GAMES RELEASES

• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer – PS3, Xbox360, Wii, PS2, DS
• Scarface: The World Is Yours – Wii
• Tenchu Z – Xbox360
• Touchmaster – DS

6/17 – 6/23 NEW GAMES RELEASES

• Adventures of Darwin – PS2
• Brothers in Arms: War Stories – DS
• Hour of Victory – XB0×360
• Transformers – PS3, XBox360, Wii, PS2
• Transformers: Autobots – DS
• Transformers: Deceptions – DS

6/24 - 6/30 NEW GAMES RELEASES

• DIRT – PS3
• Driver Parallel Lines – Wii
• LifeSigns; Surgical Unit – DS
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma – PS3
• Pokemon Battle Revolution – Wii
• Ratatoullie – Xbox360, Wii, PS2, DS
• Super Collapse 3 – DS 6/26/07
• Two Worlds – Xbox360, PC

Got a song you want to play? Tell Rock Band!

So we’ve all seen it before. A killer game comes out, and even while the game reaches a fever pitch with its fans, it always seems like there is a segment of the population that are hard-to-please; always nitpicking about each and every detail.

And while you may not be that same gamer, maybe you’re the type of person that loves the way developers create their ‘vision’ for the game, but would love to just see a few ideas the’ve left out, put in the game.

Well if you’ve felt that way about Guitar Hero I & II, the developers at Harmonix are listening, and in fact, what their GH audience to help them have a voice for their next music game, Rock Band.

As 2G4G mentioned, Rock Band is the new game being developed by Harmonix in the wake of their closed relationship with previous GH producers, Red Octane. Now with EA & MTV, Harmonix is positioning themselves to build off the GH games and build a whole band – each gamer being able to be a member of the band through drums, guitars, and vocals.

 

So question is, what music do you want to play? As we speak, the developers are asking for your input, as they’ve setup a website, simply enough christened, rockband.com.

City of Heroes going Hollywood

Just when you thought you saw your fair share of game movie translations, here’s one you probably didn’t think of, but know instantly that it could shine. City of Heroes is going Hollywood!

Mentioned yesterday on Variety.com, it is true my friends. Our local videogame south bay company, developers Cryptic Studios (out of good ‘ol Los Gatos) has gotten the hollywood bug, and getting the same producer, thats doing the upcoming Transformers movie, Tom DeSanto.

Capcom Gives SFII Turbo the HD Remake

 

 

Out from the corners of Capcom’s community site, aka capcom-unity.com, comes Product Marketing Specialist Brian Dunn’s coporate blog info on their new digital download, a remake of the classic SFII Turbo, dubbed Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix on the Xbox360 or PS3.

Udon Comics, (the official comic for SF in the US) are redoing all the graphics for the lengendary fighter,

Stan Lee joins forces with Disney

Rarely is there an individual writer that has built such a creative career and branded name in comics as Stan Lee. Creator of such fan favorites as Spiderman, Xmen, Fantastic Four & The Incredible Hulk, Lee is a force to be recognized.

Now today, Disney has begun to tap into the creative mind of Lee by signing a multiyear production deal with the comic legend.

Stan Lee & Spiderman: Like Father, Like Son (Co-created with Steve Ditko; not pictured)

Newcomers to the Lee stable will be characters such as El Lobo, Whirlwind, Doubleman and Nighbird. Details are scarce at the moment, but the BBC reports

Win a Wii through Wendys!

Always knew that finger in the chili bowl controversy wasn’t on the up in up. Glad to see Wendy’s is still around and this time, they’re providing you more value in your value menu.

Well maybe the Wii won’t come out of the drive through like a side order of .99 cent nuggets, but if you go to Wendy’s website, frostyfloat.com, they’re offering a chance to win you’re very own Wii!

What’s cool is the promotion,

$19.99 PS2 Tomb Raider: Anniversary Today!

 

Looking for Deals Deals Deals??

Like how about a mere $19.99 (mentioned on Cheapassgamer.com)at Best Buy today for the new rendition of the original Tomb Raider, TR: Anniversary showcases Lara Croft’s first adventure redone to celebrate the 10 year anniversary.

What a great way to the past by revisiting it. And…