PLAYSTATION NEWS AND REVIEWS
June 30th, 2009

Uncharted 2 Live Chat with Naughty Dog

There couldn’t be a better time to talk Uncharted 2: Among Thieves than now. Following a triumphant E3, Naughty Dog Creative Director Amy Hennig and Co-President Evan Wells will be fielding your questions in today’s live chat. So get your questions ready, because we’re firing it up at 2PM sharp!

UPDATE: And that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone for all the great questions, and of course to Amy and Evan from Naughty Dog for taking the time to talk with us. Remember you can view the entire chat by hitting the ‘Replay’ button below. See you next time!

Uncharted 2 Live Chat with Naughty Dog

June 30th, 2009

New MAG Developer Diary — PMCs

We’re back with another behind-the-scenes for MAG! This week, in the third “MAG Mondays” dev diary installment, Zipper Interactive gives us an in-depth look at each of the three PMCs in the game: Raven, S.V.E.R., and Valor.

Do you associate with the high-tech, polished Raven, or are you drawn in by the traditional military style of Valor? Or perhaps you’re into the edgy, aggressive S.V.E.R.? I’ve chosen my allegiance; which private army will you join?

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June 30th, 2009

Ultimate Game Room - DS (E)

How will you fare in the ultimate compilation of game room activities for the Nintendo DS? Master Pool, Darts and Bowling on the go, alone or with a friend, in this addicting recreational sports title. Compete in Tournaments against some of the best game room champs or challenge a friend in head-to-head competition.

Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Treasure World - DS (E)

Get ready for the world's largest treasure hunt, and a game destined to redefine the mobile nature of DS gameplay. In Treasure World Nintendo DS players explore and uncover literally thousands of wondrous treasures that are waiting to be found via external Wi-Fi treasure spots across the globe. In doing so players create a secret world that becomes more vibrant and melodic as your riches grow. Players can also expand the gameplay experience by joining Club Treasure World where they can chat, set up trades and show off their treasure to other players worldwide.

  • Explore and discover Wi-Fi signals in the real world that will unlock thousands of treasures in the game, and use these treasures to create your own customized world.
  • Treasures encompass numerous themes and appeal to boys, girls and gamers of all ages.
  • Use your imagination to dress up a character that is uniquely yours—choose from over 100 character sets like Ninja, Panda, Anime, Sports, Feline and so much more.
  • Add some melody to your world and create a musical masterpiece with every treasure you collect. Choose from 150 song templates or be creative and lay down your own tunes.
  • Earn and collect Stardust to buy your treasure collection’s missing pieces.
  • Join ClubTreasureWorld.com and chat with members to find out their favorite treasure spots, show off music and treasures, set up trades and more.
  • Share and trade your bounty with friends DS to DS or using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.


Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament - PSP (E 10)

A young Trot driver comes to Orion City with one dream in mind: to win the prestigious Orion City Trotmobile gladiator tournament. However, you'll quickly learn that it takes more than pluck and optimism to earn victory in the coliseum. With the help of a spirited mechanic named Venus, you'll have to take on a series of jobs to earn the money and fame required to make a name for yourself about town as a skilled Trotmobile operator. When a series of bandit attacks begins to affect the city's economy and distress the citizens, who will have the mettle and the metal to put a stop to it?

  • You control your adventure—Mission-based gameplay puts you in the driver's seat: you choose what you do and say. Take on missions ranging from cross-town delivery to mining in a canyon to defeating bandits. The money and fame points earned can be used to upgrade your Trotmobile and enter arena battles.
  • Complete freedom to build—The cardinal rule of Trotmobile design is that there is no ideal design. Instead, there are tons of options to change out arms, legs, heads, bodies, and more that change the nature of how you battle! Then, personalize your vehicle with color and emblem to make it distinctively yours.
  • Four-player competition mode—Clash with your friends' Trotmobiles in 4 player ad hoc multiplayer! Set each player against the others battle royale style, or pair up for tag team action.
  • One UMD, four players—Only one UMD disc? You can still compete! Activate "game sharing" to enter multiplayer mode with standard Trotmobiles, or use multiple UMDs to have access to your customized battle vehicles!


Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Roogoo Twisted Towers - Wii (E)

Roogoo is a puzzle game where you'll be tasked with saving the planet Roo from its corrupt king. The planet Roo owes its beauty to a strange phenomenon—geometrically shaped, brightly colored asteroids that fall from the sky. The evil king wants the power of the asteroids to himself, and as a result of his evil scheme, the planet is being drained of its beauty. How will you foil the king's evil plan? By rotating a series of orbiting circular platforms with holes cut into them so that the asteroids can fall safely onto the planet surface, of course. The asteroids are like pieces from a children's shapes puzzle taking the form of circles, triangles, squares, stars, hearts, and such.

  • Based on the critically-acclaimed XBLA game Roogoo.
  • Charming art style and fresh, innovative gameplay.
  • Use your Wii-mote and Nunchuk skills to complete levels.
  • Co-op campaign mode available throughout the entire game with alternating puzzle.
  • Playing/fighting using tools such as hammers, nets and upgrades.
  • Up to 4 players, "Party Play" has multiple group minigames.


Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Roogoo Attack! - DS (E)

Save Planet Roo and all its citizens from the evil Meemos by guiding differently shaped meteors that sustain and feed life to the planet. Rotate floating land masses to allow meteors to pass through safely. Use quick reflexes to navigate obstacles and complete the levels. Roogoo brings intense and fast-paced action in over 100 unique levels such as Meemoo City, Roolands, and sky shape diving. Easy to pick up and play yet challenging to master with an appealing artistic style, Roogoo has something for both casual and hardcore gamers. Roogoo Tower Attack is ideal for multiplayer and head to head competitive challenges.

Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker - DS (E)

The world is in peril from a mysterious "noise" that is affecting the EM digital world. Through his bond with the alien Omega, Geo must transform into the legendary Mega Man to uncover the mystery behind the noise and protect the Earth. Can he master the new Mega Man transformations of Black Ace and Red Joker before it’s too late?

  • Master over 10 different Mega Man transformations to tap his ultimate power.
  • Over 360 different battle card powers to discover and use.
  • Battle up to 5 friends over Wi-Fi to unlock new powers!
  • Downloadable content extends the game.
  • Connect Black Ace and Red Joker to unlock Mega Man’s combined transformation!
  • Features one of the most popular video game characters of all time: Mega Man!


Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace - DS (E)

The world is in peril from a mysterious "noise" that is affecting the EM digital world. Through his bond with the alien Omega, Geo must transform into the legendary Mega Man to uncover the mystery behind the noise and protect the Earth. Can he master the new Mega Man transformations of Black Ace and Red Joker before it’s too late?

  • Master over 10 different Mega Man transformations to tap his ultimate power.
  • Over 360 different battle card powers to discover and use.
  • Battle up to 5 friends over Wi-Fi to unlock new powers!
  • Downloadable content extends the game.
  • Connect Black Ace and Red Joker to unlock Mega Man’s combined transformation!
  • Features one of the most popular video game characters of all time: Mega Man!


Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009
June 30th, 2009

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - PS2 (E 10)

Join Ice Age’s unlikely herd of prehistoric pals for their wildest, wackiest, most exciting adventure yet! For the first time, play as six beloved Ice Age characters as they embark on a rescue mission across melting snow to the mysterious Dinosaur World—an all-new, fur-raising jungle of carnivorous plants, lush foliage and fierce dinosaurs. Based on the highly anticipated Fox film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, it’s a rollicking ride of mammoth proportions!

Release Date:Tue, 30 Jun 2009