Woah, woah, woah. What’s the deal, here? Persona 3 Portable, a PSP game with an 89 Metacritic score based on a PS2 game with a ton of critical and consumer buzz, is now available for half off the normal price of $40, starting today. There are a a ton of other sweet handheld games on sale, as well....

Looks like Sony is, once again, hedging its bets when it comes to their popular PSP handheld. In a move reminiscent of the non-”all in” philosophy of the release of the PSPGo, the company is not going to let all hope ride on the release of a new, albeit amazing sounding, piece of...

One of my most vivid memories of E3 a couple years ago was when Sony announced the PSP Go. Not because I was blown away by the tech or thought it was the future of handheld gaming, but rather by the audience reaction. After the company announced that the digital-only device would retail for $250 they paused...

Sony today announced a new line of “Favorites” for the PSP systems, for $10 each. The initial titles include: Ape Escape: On the Loose Buzz! Master Quiz Hot Shots Golf Open Tee LocoRoco 2 Patapon 2 PixelJunk Monster Deluxe SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow Twisted Metal:...

September 7, 2010. That’s when you can pick up the new Kingdom Hearts game, named Birth By Sleep. After the disappointing and oddly named DS version, we’re understandably a bit wary, but this one is coming to your PSP, both via UMD and PSN download. That might be worth the price of admission...

Having played Car Jack Streets on the iPhone, I can say that having real buttons to press can only be a giant step forward. Virtual d-pads seem cool, until you’re barreling down the street, trying to escape the cops or catch another crook and beat him down. Then, they kinda suck. The game itself,...

Game: The Red Star Developer: XS Games Genre: Beat ‘em up/shmup Verdict: Hail alternate-future Mother Russia, she makes a solid genre-blending beat ‘em up. Pros: Multiple distinctly-playing characters; great blend of shoot ‘em up elements with the beat ‘em up genre; more complexity...

Game: Age of Zombies Platform: PS Minis (PSP/PS3) Developer/Publisher: Halfbrick Studios Genre: Twin-Stick Shooter Verdict: Funny and at times fun, but hampered by the innate limitations of the PSP’s controls. Pros: Great sprite work; concept is formulaic, but the writing is hilarious; the controls...

Developer/Publisher: Cambridge Studios / Sony Computer Entertainment Platform: PSP (UMD only at time of publishing) Price: $39.99 (PSN version not yet available as of publication) Acquired: Review Copy Provided Verdict: Same great LittleBigPlanet taste, now in a handy travel size Pros: Plays and feels just...

Developer/Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment/Xseed Genre: RPG/Action Price: $29.99 (Also Available on PSN) Acquired: Review Copy Provided Verdict: This game abominates the 2009 PSP lineup. No, that doesn’t make sense. But keep reading, and it will. It’s a good thing. Pros: Fast-paced gameplay;...