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LocoRoco 2: Sony’s charming PSP adventure - Rescue the MuiMui!

Considering the original LocoRoco stands as one of the best games on PSP – arguably one of the best on any console, in fact – we’re not questioning the arrival of LocoRoco 2. Certainly, the series is among gaming’s most distinctive in terms of a style that has uniqueness stamped all over its Teletubby-bright visuals and diverse nursery rhythm-style chanting tunes.

So there should be no disagreement over the fact that LocoRoco 2 offers more of the same. In fact, the starring characters – the charming LocoRoco themselves – remain exactly the same as before.

Like its predecessor, LocoRoco 2 gets you to use the PSP’s shoulder buttons to tilt its world left and right to guide a friendly blob through a series of pleasingly colourful cartoon mazes. As before, the blobs sing at intervals, split up to negotiate narrow passageways or swirl away on the wind, but this time you can also commandeer special little vehicles. Its essence is the same, though, and provides a joyously simple and beguiling walk in the park for dabblers, while those who like to court repetitive strain injury will uncover myriad secret tunnels leading to an array of increasingly hard to find collectibles. Appealing in the extreme.

The levels in LocoRoco 2 are instantly familiar if you played the original game. And if you did, you have the immediate advantage of knowing that the big snouted Chuppa is going to suck you up and spit you into the air, that secrets lie through evaporating walls everywhere, and that little waving MuiMui men are sleeping in hidden rooms throughout every level waiting to greet you with a new piece of furniture for your MuiMui house. (If you didn’t, don’t worry, this will all make sense after spending a little time in LocoRoco land.)

If there’s one PSP game you should be playing it’s LocoRoco 2.
Any video game whose charm can intoxicate you more comprehensively than countless shots of Baileys should be considered both compulsive and essential.

Get LocoRoco 2 now for less than US $ 20!

The best way to start with your PSP! 17 in 1 Starter Kit: all the accessories you’ll ever need for you PSP

The PSP 17 in 1 Starter Kit includes all the necessary accessories to take your gaming to new levels. A viewing dock, carry case, wrist strap, emergency battery, UMD cases, car charger, ear buds, audio splitter, power data cable, screen guard and cleaning cloth are all included in this extremely convenient bundle.

What’s in the kit?

• Viewing Dock: Supports your PSP and allows you to view all of your favorite UMD movies at an ideal viewing angle
• Carrying Case: Designed to store and protect your PSP and UMDs
• Power Data Cable: Power and charge your PSP from any USB power source and transfer data from your computer
• Cleaning Cloth: Safely clean your PSPs screen with the ultra soft cleaning cloth
• Emergency Battery: Power your PSP anytime using 4 “AAA” batteries (not included)
• Car Charger: Power your PSP from any car outlet
• Wrist Strap: Attach to the Carrying case or directly to your PSP
• Audio Splitter: Allows for 2 headphones to be connected at the same time
• Earbuds: Crank up your favorite game or movie and become immersed in stereo sound
• Screen Guard: Protects your PSPs screen from becoming scratched
• 7 UMD Cases: Protect your UMD movies and games

Price for the PSP 17 in 1 Starter Kit is a startling $29.99

Rock Band Unplugged for PSP: gonna rock ya on the road!

Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by combining traditional beat match gameplay with key elements from both Rock Band and Rock Band 2, such as overdrive and chords. Your hands are the “peripherals” in Rock Band Unplugged allowing you to take direct control of the lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals.

In addition, players can expect a rich Rock Band experience with fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and a robust character creator for full customization!
Rock Band Unplugged features over 40 master-recordings including nine brand new, exclusive songs for the PSP system for a limited time!

On-Disc Track List
2000s: AFI - “Miss Murder”* All-American Rejects - “Move Along” Audioslave - “Gasoline”* Black Tide - “Show Me the Way”* Freezepop - “Less Talk More Rokk”* Jimmy Eats World - “The Middle” Joan Jett &The Killers - “Mr. Brightside” Lacuna Coil - “Our Truth” Lamb of God - “Laid to Rest” Modest Mouse - “Float On” Queens Of The Stone Age - “3’s and 7’s” System of a Down - “Chop Suey!” Tenacious D - “Rock Your Socks”*	1980s: Billy Idol - “White Wedding Part 1″ Bon Jovi - “Livin’ on a Prayer” Dead Kennedys - “Holiday in Cambodia” Motörhead - “Ace of Spades” The Police - “Message in a Bottle” Siouxsie & the Banshees - “The Killing Jar” 1960s: The Who - “Pinball Wizard”	1990s: 3 Doors Down - “Kryptonite”* Alice in Chains - “Would?”* Blink 182 - “What’s My Age Again”* Foo Fighters - “Everlong” Judas Priest - “Painkiller” Lit - “My Own Worst Enemy” Lush - “De-Luxe” Mighty Mighty Bosstones - “Where’d You Go?” Nine Inch Nails - “The Perfect Drug” Nirvana - “Drain You” The Offspring - “Come Out and Play” Pearl Jam - “Alive” Smashing Pumpkins - “Today” Social Distortion - “I Was Wrong” Soundgarden - “Spoonman” Weezer - “Buddy Holly”	1970s: Boston - “More Than a Feeling” Jackson 5 - “ABC”* Judas Priest - “Electric Eye” Jethro Tull - “Aqualung” Kansas - “Carry on Wayward Son” Rush - “The Trees” Initial DLC Track List 30 Seconds to Mars - “The Kill” Belly - “Feed the Tree” Disturbed - “Inside the Fire” Lynyrd Skynyrd - “Gimme Three Steps” Muse - “Hysteria” Mute Math - “Typical” No Doubt - “Just a Girl” Oasis - “Wonderwall” Paramore - “Crushcrushcrush” Red Hot Chili Peppers - “Under the Bridge”

Plus, Rock Band Unplugged includes the first fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system in the North American and European markets, leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities.

The in-game store is powered by PlayStation Network, and players can to use their existing PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the Rock Band console experience.
PSP system owners also have the option of purchasing tracks via PlayStation Store on the PC.

Price for Rock Band Unplugged is $39.49, rock on now!

PSP Go-Cam: add a camera to your PSP!

PSP Go-Cam Camera Adapter turns your PSP into a video and stills camera.

The PSP Go-Cam Camera Adapter from Sony is an easy-to-use camera package for the PSP that hosts a variety of still image and video features.

With a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo inserted in your PSP, you can record over two hours of video footage, instantly being able to play back the action on the PSP system’s screen. Combining Go!Cam with Go!Edit transforms your PSP system into a portable editing suite, allowing you to edit footage and add a whole range of visuals, sounds and effects. Go!Edit is available for free if you have purchased a PSP Camera.

It has special effects that can’t be done on our digital camera, like distorting faces/objects being photographed.

Get the PSP Go-Cam Camera Adapter now for under US $ 60.00!

E3 2009: PSP go Accessories Displayed

The PSP Go may have been one of the worst kept secrets of E3, but that hasn’t stopped the new handheld from being one of the most talked about items at the show. The PSP Go was on the showfloor at Sony’s massive booth for all to play, but hidden atop Sony’s tour of demo stations we found a platform where a case of new PSP go accessories were being displayed.

According to Sony reps, the accessories are all in prototype form and specifics on pricing and availability will not be announced until later this year. Still, we can get a rough idea of what Sony has in the works from what we saw, which included:

Padded Protective Sleeves
Charging/Docking Cradle
Redesigned Charging Cable
Component and Composite Cables with new connector
First-party Protective Screen Film

Apparently Sony has a number of other accessory concepts in development, but again, we won’t hear more about them until the PSP go’s release date nears.

[Via IGN]

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