Ready to download some games to your PSP? The PC-based PS Store is open for business, and reader Matt G. noticed the virtual marketplace's first price drops
Gangs of London is $12.99 (was $19.99)
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo is $10.99 (was $14.99)
Wipeout Pure is $10.99 (was $14.99)
Wipeout Pure is a great deal at that price, especially for those of you that are a bit too broke to afford next month's Wipeout Pulse. And remember, no matter what -- stay away from Gangs of London.
Tags: deal, dealoftheday, store
gamrReview: "Those of us for whom gaming is slightly more than just a fun pastime will often cite our childhood gaming experiences and the nostalgic memories associated with them as the source of our passion for gaming. There's a sizeable group of people in the industry today that owe some of that passion to a company that, as of today, is no more."
Sigh. Just because the studio is gone doesn't mean Wipeout is gone too. What is a matter with everyone? Did anyone say that Wipeout is gone and no longer going to be made? Wipeout most likely belongs to Sony. They can make as much Wipeout games as they want.
I don't see it happening. And even if it does, who's to say the quality will be the same?
@ Spectator1. And whose to say that it won't.Sly Cooper is being done by someone else and so far it is looking good. Just because someone takes over doesn't automatically make the game lose quality.Who knows it could be improved with new blood working on it.
After almost 10 years of what numerous gamers proclaim has been the “greatest 3rd Person Shooter of all-time”, Sony has announced that the previous generations of the SOCOM servers will close on August 31, 2012.
What I do not get is why does Sony not just do an HD re-release of Socom 2 (which many socom loyalists say is the best) and just put the MP portion onto the PSN and see how that goes.
Thats exactly what I've been saying. Its a no brainer that a re-release of Socom 2 would top the charts on the Playstation Store. I would love for Sony Santi Monica, or maybe even Sucker Punch to try to make an authentic online Socom just release a bunch of maps from all the PS2 Socom games, then Sony could hire Bluepoint Studios (GoW1 & 2 remake) to remake all the campaigns from the PS2 Socoms. I loved all of the Socom games on PS2. Most of the people on my friends list I met back in the Socom 2/3 days :(
@ TechGear,
I think you're the dumbest thing I've ever heard of !
You damn Noob ! LMFAO
@TechGear
Not everybody is a slave to CoD, besides, with a brand new release every twelve months a HD remake would be a waste of time.
Why are they shutting servers down if Fans like it so much?
I think games should be supported alot longer. I currently play Dota and CS which are both over 10 years old and still supported. I would be furious if i couldnt play those 2 games.
@Tech Gear
This is where I'd use my "Reach through the computer screen and punch the troll in the face" Card.
Because Sony is stupid. They'd rather focus on shooters no one plays online like Killzone and resistance
They really should do a Legacy Version of Socom and make it HD with all the maps from all the console Socom Titles (new and old) I am glad to see that Socom 4 and Confrontation are not on that list. I just finished playing a few rounds of both earlier this morning. Really surprised to see how may folks still play Confrontation (It took Slant 6 several patches, but the game plays great) and also it is nice to see alot of folks still playing Socom 4. Really sucks that Zipper had to bite it, but there was such a negative presence on their forums...all the real fans were playing the game while the whiners and negative folks posted Zipper out of existance. Sad really. :.(
Socom 2 in HD sounds like something I would buy again. I rarely pay for rehashed games just because they are in HD, but Socom 2 would definitely get my money.
What they need to do is to make all of the Socom boards out of the new Socom engine and put it out free as DLC to Socom4; that will appease most Socom players plus get more sales to the Socom game.
Because you know they will botch the job.
all they would have to do is add HD texture packs and add in the Multi player element upgraded. kinda like the legend of zelda ocarina 64 HD update on emulators. its simple
Thinking about it, the announcement is coming oddly just before E3....so who knows. Sony obviously loves the HD collections to death, it is still possible.
@TechGear
COD isn't even what it used to be either, its just rehash after rehash that the COD zombies eat up every year like dumb asses.
Zipper should have done what activision did. Come out with a new game with the same gameplay with new maps every year. They would have made $$$millions!
If you look at that Playstation Blog Share program that never really took off, it's been in the top 15 since it first started.
Such a large demand, and Sony for some just turns on the blinders. I don't get it.
Such great childhood memories :(
Same here. Socom was my first foray into the online tactical shooter realm. I absolutely cannot believe that Sony isn't working to preserve the Socom brand with something other than the lame Socom 4.
Just dish out a remastered Socom 2 with full online support, Sony. 99% of your Socom fans would jump for joy if you did this. It's not that hard to see.
Yep Socom and now Metal Gear Online 2 (ps3) getting shut down this summer. The best third person TACTICAL shooters. Such a pity. Now we're stuck with all these lame games like COD (and BF3 is a great game, but not like socom and mgo).
The online game that made me start gaming online. SOCOM and SOCOM 2 were the best. Great memories, incredible fun... This game is missed.
It really is a sad day... the game that started the Online Multiplayer for Shooters in Consoles :(
I certainly wouldn't call it a hit... :/ It was fun and I knew a few people who played it a couple of times, but it wasn't a commercial hit. Great game though! The same goes for Unreal Tournament on Dreamcast/PS2.
No, not like SOCOM. When SOCOM 2 came out you could look at the numbers of people online. There were more people in SOCOM 2 than on all of Xbox Live. The numbers were ridiculous and that game ate the lives of numerous people.
Nothing has ever equated to victory like winning Enowapi as a SEAL.
@ Forza...not you again, your comparing 2010/11 XBL #'s to copies sold of a ps2/xbox/PC game.
He was clearly talking about the same timeframe back on the original xbox (not 360).
You love those facts, but you didn't even read what he said: "When SOCOM 2 came out..." That was 9 years ago.
Your comment is full of trollolololol.
Come back with 2003 numbers for XBL then compare.
It was actually Unreal Tournament. People played that more than Quake. That game was a blast. Cant play those fast paced shooters anymore though. Serious twitch fest. Socom 1 and 2 had people awake until 2am knowing they had school in the morning. I had to work at 730 and I would be up until 3am back in 2002/2003. Socom was definitely a console seller.
Morganfell-You're right up until you mentioned XBL to an extent. When Halo 2 went online, the game started to change because then Rainbow Six and Halo ruled online. BTW, Enowapi was the worst map next to Darkness Falls. Everyone knows Desert Glory was the #1 map. That's why they always included it redone with every Socom.
ha ha ha forza. you are comparing a current gen title to last gen? ha ha ha.
don't you peeps get it. socom 2 was more popular than all of live when socom 2 was out an the hot ps2 title. most peeps moved to s3 when it came out.
for people that claim to be on the ball there sure are some here slow on the uptake.
well forza since you like to cross platforms when comparing numbers, do ya wanna talk cross gen sales? see how that works?
I like how you act like Microsoft's little cheerleader in articles that have nothing to do with Microsoft...
Socom on PS2 opened me up to Shooters and Online Gaming in general. To this day I still consider Socom 2+3 two of the best online experiences I've ever had.
I still find myself bringing up the old PS2 days, going over a friends house to play for hours and hours on end, just because I had a crappy internet connection.
Primarily and Xbox gamer here but I did enjoy the shit out of the first two Socom games. The first one that came out was awesome and it was (i think, correct me if i'm wrong) the first PS2 game that came with a head set so you could use voice commands.
Sad times.
Chris Buffa (Modojo): Sequels should, in theory, receive higher review scores than prequels. Development budgets increase, technology becomes more advanced and companies conduct extensive focus testing to see what works and what doesn't. By this logic, you should expect part two (and so on and so forth) to smoke the original.
Read the reviews. There is a metric ass ton of poor judgement and bad reasoning for some of those scores.
"Uncharted Golden Abyss is the best looking handheld title ever...not as epic as the PS3 games...7/10"
The only games that really got a justification of bad reviews are MNR (which is BS the devs didnt have anything online and not having the community is such a bad decision...and Little Deviants cause it's pretty much Welcome Park (which is free plus trophies).
I have not played all the Vita titles, but a lower score cause the game is a port is BS. Unless the quality changes, it's wrong to damage the score. And yeah, this thing is compared to PS3. But the reasoning is the Vita is the PS3 compared to the PSP which pulled PS2 quality titles. Calling launch games a failure is pure trollbait. What handheld game plays crossplay with a console, up to 8 players with voice chat and rewards challenges? NOT ONE except what Sony is doing. Wipeout is paving the way for the future and it gets shafted. I think the media is just looking for a reason to hate.
This generation of media makes me sick.
Its hilarious, games are being given lower scores because they are not quite as good as the console version loool however the 3ds will always escape the console comparisons in reviews.
That is the thing that is really hurting me when I read a review, cause I haven't played most of these ports. I have played MvC2, Hot Shots golf (PS2), and Wipeout. I have not played any Lumines, FIFA, Tennis, Blazblue, or Mortal Combat. There are only a few reviews that are useful in making a decision.
Every single review I've seen says "Game X's graphics are amazing, but they only 99% reach the fidelity of the ps3 version. It's a major disgrace to the world. Also, it doesn't have splitscreen like the console versions. 7/10"
I have to agree now with you, saw and read the F1 review from IGN and the reviewer spent the entire time saying why its not as good as the console version, then says its much, much better than the 3ds version and gives it a 7.0 (3ds one got a 6.0 if I remember correctly), even the graphics which are really good for a handheld he compares to the console version.
This is getting ridiculous. Even if its from the same franchise does not mean it needs to be compared to the console versions.
Bubbles up NukaCola
Completely agree with what you said. I do not understand the reasoning for giving a game like Uncharted GA something like a 7 for being the best looking game on a handheld. Every review i read compare it to Uncharted 2 or 3, when it should be compared to the original which from what i read is what Sony Bend was influenced by.
Modnation scores are justified but that doesn't mean that multiplayer can not be patched in. The great thing about the Vita is that games CAN be patched, like them or not patches can improve a game. The 3DS does not have that luxury.
You should check out the reviews on gamespot, i like the site but the reviews on the Vita games are 'head scratching' at times. Almost every game is a 7 according to them cause they are the same game as previous versions, by that logic something like COD should be held at that same standard.
My gripe with gaming media is that there is sometimes a double standard when reviewing games be it vita, PS3, 3DS, etc.
*EDIT*
Keep in mind that this is only the 1st generation of games for the system. Imagine what devs can do once they understand the structure of the Vita even more. Almost every PS system has seen that near the end of their life cycle games get better & better.
@NukaCola
That's exactly what I said in a Kotaku review when they reviewed Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus. This was my exact comment:
"People are comparing this game to home consoles...I think it's safe to say Vita is doing what it's supposed to. The standards on everything Sony does compared to other companies are so high that nothing ever impresses reviewers, while everyone else can halfway do everything and be praised."
The worst of all of them was igns hot shots golf review, he gave it a iffy score because it was, and i quote, "Too Challenging". What a joke, about 6 paragraphs for the review and 5 of them were spent on his ranting fustration with the fact that it wasnt mario...hold your hand and walk you through it...golf....wat a nooooooooob
One of the reasons would be for that will be that back then there would have been the awe of "OMG they look just like the console games" which would have pumped up scores a bit. And as NukaCola above says there is now comparisons to the console versions of some games on the Vita which in reviews is stupid and will only drive the score down.
Dude, give it a break. You haven't played a single game, likely on either system, so how would you know which one is better? And how the hell can you compare a handheld that's been out for years to one that's not even out everywhere yet and say "this one sold more?" Why the hell do you still have three bubbles?
To the author(Buff1044):
In theory? What theory? What the hell are you talking about? AGAIN? Is trolling the Vita the only thing you do?
Seriously, what is WITH this guy and his hate of the Vita?
Oh, and this is obvious proof to all you people that say "There's no conspiracy" when it comes to Sony's products. Of course, you won't see that because you're blinded, but not being able to see something doesn't stop it from being right in your face.
Lmao. Not only are a complete hypocrite but you're arrogant too. What a great combo!!
I knew the launch lineup was too good to be true. The biggest complaint is the launch lineup 1.basically the same games are rehashed for the vita or 2. they try too hard to show off the new features of vita, ruining aspects of the games. But like all other sony consoles wait a year or so for some gems.
give me a single console with a 100% blockbuster launch line up. From reviews the games are far from bad and many reviews are poorly done as they compare a console to a handheld and not just in a mention but base the review on it.
There are about 6-8 good to great games on the launch line up and more to come from what I've seen and sifted through from the reviews and videos and that's impressive considering that the system is not officially launched yet(outside Japan of course).
I do agree there are some rehashes but they are mostly good and many people, myself included, are looking forward to some of them. I want UMvC3, FIFA and MK on a handheld, thats awesome. But what you ignore are the number of unique titles, new IPs and overall great ideas and games announced and shown.
Established franchises are a must for the Vita and a welcome addition but its not like the new stuff is not there. As for "forced vita features" in the games, there are hits and misses and most are welcome because they add a choice to your playstyle and even enhance it sometimes.
sweet
Right on, Thats fair pricing considering you have to use up memory stick space.
I've already got Fireteam Bravo on UMD...
Can anyone else give their opinion on the other two titles (taking into consideration their new price drop)?
On a somewhat unrelated side note: I'm currently drudging through Rainbow Six Vegas for PSP...man, what a letdown...especially after coming off of the absolutely stellar Logan's Shadow.
Some friendly advice: Don't let the popular franchise name fool you: Unless you can find R6 Vegas PSP for around ten bucks, as I did (and now I know WHY!!!), I suggest that it's best to avoid it...opt for the much better, $10.99 SOCOM instead...if these are indeed your kinds of games.
...or better yet, kick in some extra cash and grab one of the two Syphon Filter games instead...They absolutely ROCK!!!
(I personally enjoyed them much more than Metal Gear: Portable Op's.)
Well done! Approve an article which has bad editing!
i can't find socom: fireteam bravo on there... can somewhere tell me what section it's in or something?