Sony announces new PSP details, expanded title lineup

No_Style · Sep 22, 2004, 03:04 AM

TOKYO--In a press conference today, Sony Computer Entertainment revealed some new details on the PlayStation Portable, which is slated for release this winter. SCE revealed 46 new titles that are currently in development for the PSP, which brings the total number of games in development to 105. There are 60 companies currently developing games, while 100 have signed on as third-party publishers and are currently planning titles.

Some notable new games that were announced today come from major third-party publishers: Atlus is developing a Persona RPG, SNK is developing a 3D fighting game based on the King of Fighters series, Namco is making a Taiko no Tatsujin drum/music game, and From Software is making a Tenchu title.

Rez and Space Channel 5 creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi's new game, developed by his new independent studio Q Entertainment, was also shown. Called Lumines, the title is described as a "sound and light action puzzle game," and it will be published by Bandai. Visitors to the Tokyo Game Show will get the first chance to check out Lumines and 21 other titles that will be playable at SCE's booth.

No mention of specific movie titles were announced for release on the PSP's proprietary UMD media, although SCE president Ken Kutaragi said that plans to do so are in the final stages. When asked if the PSP will be able to record data on the UMD, Kutaragi confirmed that Sony doesn't have any plans to allow users to do so, at least in the early years after the machine's release.
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Sep 22, 2004, 03:04 AM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Sony announces new PSP details, expanded title lineup TOKYO--In a press conference today, Sony Computer Entertainment revealed some new details on the PlayStation Portable, which is slated for release this winter. SCE revealed 46 new titles that are currently in development for the PSP, which brings the total number of games in development to 105. There are 60 companies currently developing games, while 100 have signed on as third-party publishers and are currently planning titles. Some notable new games that were announced today come from major third-party publishers: Atlus is developing a Persona RPG, SNK is developing a 3D fighting game based on the King of Fighters series, Namco is making a Taiko no Tatsujin drum/music game, and From Software is making a Tenchu title. Rez and Space Channel 5 creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi's new game, developed by his new independent studio Q Entertainment, was also shown. Called Lumines, the title is described as a "sound and light action puzzle game," and it will be published by Bandai. Visitors to the Tokyo Game Show will get the first chance to check out Lumines and 21 other titles that will be playable at SCE's booth. No mention of specific movie titles were announced for release on the PSP's proprietary UMD media, although SCE president Ken Kutaragi said that plans to do so are in the final stages. When asked if the PSP will be able to record data on the UMD, Kutaragi confirmed that Sony doesn't have any plans to allow users to do so, at least in the early years after the machine's release. _______________ Read More/Source: GameSpot __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here