Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Here are the PSP games that will work on Vita at launch [update: more compatible games spotted]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/here-are-the-psp-games-that-will-work-on-vita-at-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/here-are-the-psp-games-that-will-work-on-vita-at-launch/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/here-are-the-psp-games-that-will-work-on-vita-at-launch/#comments Sony has posted a how-to guide on downloading PSP titles to the PlayStation Vita and, along with it, a list of the 275 PSP titles and Minis that will be compatible with the Vita at launch. Obviously, it's a pretty hefty lineup, though some favorites are certainly missing, including Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Valkyria Chronicles 2, Lumines and others.

That said, Sony promises more titles will be added in "the coming weeks." Head over to the US PlayStation Blog for the current list. And, before you ask, yes, of course Dragon's Lair is compatible.

Update: A couple of industry tweets reveal that some games not mentioned on the official list are already compatible with the Vita, notably Valkyria Chronicles 2 and PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe. It would appear that Sony's official list may not be entirely comprehensive. Then again, the public won't actually get its hands on the Vita for another week, so maybe there's still some tweaking going on.

JoystiqHere are the PSP games that will work on Vita at launch [update: more compatible games spotted] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>miniminisplaystationplaystation-minisplaystation-vitaps-minispsnpspsonyvitaThu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Mini Arcade Essentials gives us wicked deja vu]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/playstation-mini-arcade-essentials-gives-us-wicked-deja-vu/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/playstation-mini-arcade-essentials-gives-us-wicked-deja-vu/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/playstation-mini-arcade-essentials-gives-us-wicked-deja-vu/#comments We've got a strong feeling that we've seen all of the games featured in the PlayStation Mini Arcade Essentials somewhere before ... But hey, that Qix knockoff looks fantastic! Arcade Essentials arrives on PSN today.

Gallery: Arcade Essentials (PS Mini)

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JoystiqPlayStation Mini Arcade Essentials gives us wicked deja vu originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The hypnotic charms of Pac-Man: Championship Edition are being packed into a downloadable Mini for PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. According to a Namco representative, the Mini should become available sometime this fall. Barring a delay, it would arrive alongside the new game in the series, Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX, which is slated for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

We got a chance to play the PSP game at a Pac-Man 30th Anniversary event in Los Angeles and found it to be identical to the XBLA version, right down to the in-game trophies. The d-pad certainly gives this handheld version the edge, and the colorful visuals look great on the PSP's screen. It should be a perfect distraction during your dull train commute, provided you don't mind missing your stop. And the next one. And the next one. And just one more.

JoystiqPac-Man Championship Edition coming to PSP and PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2010MiniMinisNamcoNamco-BandaiPac-ManPac-Man-CEPac-Man-Championship-Editionplaystationps3pspWed, 16 Jun 2010 03:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Mini 'Hysteria Project' is an FMV adventure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/psp-mini-hysteria-project-is-an-fmv-adventure/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/psp-mini-hysteria-project-is-an-fmv-adventure/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/psp-mini-hysteria-project-is-an-fmv-adventure/#comments I'm always asking myself, "Justin, full-motion videos are so great, why aren't they used in every game?" It's a fine question. There's huge, pent-up demand for games that use video of actual actors throughout my office, and it seems that someone's finally catering to it. It's just been announced that iPhone FMV horror adventure Hysteria Project is coming to PlayStation Minis courtesy of Sanuk Games.

The news comes from the Euro PlayStation blog, so the question, of course, is whether or not this super-cool, super-scary release will be part of the North American update when it's unveiled later today. Here's hoping the high concentration of FMV fans in and around my office chair finally have their voices heard. [Update: Just heard back from Sanuk, Hysteria Project's coming to North America next week. The FMreVolution begins!]

JoystiqPlayStation Mini 'Hysteria Project' is an FMV adventure originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The holidays are a time for cheer and gift-giving, but it isn't quite the holidays yet. Instead of subscribing to that whole positive spirit thing, we're going to continue venting our frustrations from last week, only this time with an finger pointed at the tiny enemies that sneak under our skin. "But wait," you ask, "aren't you just channeling unrelated rage at the simple challenges of a video game?" Probably. But try saying that with a group of Micro-Goombas crawling all over you.

Check out this new gallery spotlighting a few of Mario's smaller (but no less menacing) foes.
It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated. Check back every Friday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps. * * * Links of the week: Literal Mario paint! | Predictably rehashed boxart! | Club Nintendo Mario swag! | Wintry new Mario Kart tournament!

JoystiqIt's-a Mario World: Sweating the Small Stuff originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Perhaps it's the little girl inside of me -- or maybe it's an issue of some deep-seated problems -- but whenever something exists in miniature form, this writer can't help but squeal.

Those who agree that small things are cute might also love this penny-sized, clay NES. There's really no purpose to owning it except that it's mini, but that seems like reason enough for us. Finding more ways to impress us, Lauren of TheClayCollection also made an Xbox 360 and an original Xbox. Whoever thought an Xbox of all things could be so adorable?

Unfortunately, there's no mini Wii currently available, but Lauren takes requests if you'd like her to make you one. She also has nice little NES controller earrings at her Etsy store, among other things.

So, are these ridiculously cute, or do we need psychological help? You decide.

[Via Technabob]

JoystiqMini NES is as cute as a button (same size, too) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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