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GameSpot E3 2008: Trophies coming to the PSP?

GameSpot writes: "What we heard: Though it got off to a bumpy start, the PlayStation 3's trophy system is now in place, already rewarding many players--some retroactively--for their in-game feats. However, the same privilege hasn't been extended to owners of the PlayStation Portable, which has no trophy system....yet.

That may soon change, though, if hints dropped during GameSpot Live's E3 2008 Stage Show are any indication. During a presentation of Buzz! Master Quiz for the PSP, producer Emerson Escobar described the in-game medal system for the trivia game, which will have over 5,000 questions divided along three levels. "We've implemented a new medal system for bronze, silver, and gold. You basically have to get bronze to move onto the next batch of questions," beamed Escobar.

Then, around the 12 minute mark of this clip, the producer promised something even more interesting. "The cool thing is it isn't just getting the gold medal," he chimed. "We've also implemented a trophy system. Let's say you answer a question within one second, you get a lightning finger trophy. If you answer a question within half a second, you get a supersonic trophy."

When asked if his comments meant that the PSP was getting trophies, Escobar laughed nervously. "Check back with us later," he said, grinning--and then declining to go into further detail."

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pwnsause5766d ago

if they do this, then that means we might see PSN integration with the PSP in the future. not to mention this can boost software sales as well

Asurastrike5766d ago

PSP trophies won't work because people will just pirate even more to get trophies.

BSigel815766d ago

They could do it like the PS3's trophies where they are not retroactive(but, then again that would only work with online titles). But, if it is integrated into the PSN I could possibly see it happening, where you have to sign-in to view the trophies. Which in turn would call for a separate application.

darkdoom30005766d ago

Well, from what i know, hacked PSP cannot play online games as the network detectes their firmware right??

in that case, im guessing trophy support will be stored inside the system memory, so you cant access it without having it hacked.

If you hack it, copy trophy files to your friends hacked PSP, both of you cannot connect to the network, meaning thoes throphies wont show on your profile??

?? possible?

BSigel815766d ago

I agree with your concept, it's definitely possible it would make that border with PSP and PS3 closer. What if you could look at both your PS3 and PSP trophies from each system. PSP would probably be viewable using Remote Play, but the other would be a possibility.

BlackIceJoe5766d ago

I so hope Trophies come to PSP games because then I would have a reason to replay some of my favorite PSP games again. Plus I like thoughs trophies and if I can get more that would be great news.

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PSPgo - No Free Game Downloads Planned for North America

WorthPlaying contacted SCEA to find out if it planned to match the PSPgo Rewards program announced by SCEE this morning and was told that Sony had no plans at this time to match the European offer.

"There hasn't been any announcement yet that there will be an equivalent rewards program for North America..."

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Elvfam5115331d ago

"There hasn't been any announcement yet that there will be an equivalent rewards program for North America..."

RainOfTerror5331d ago

This is sad .. the Euros are getting stuff, and here in the US they havent even figured out the UMD issue yet either.

Don't they realize this thing is coming out like SOON

callahan095404d ago

I made 200 useless questions, myself. Just 25 sets of 8 questions (junk) for the silver trophy (and it was my final needed to platinum Buzzz). I imagine a HUGE number of the questions are similarly worthless.

Vitalogy5444d ago

and if you ask me i'd say this was a smart move from sony. In my opinion, this space was never finished and ready yet it was launched just to shut users for a while with complains.

Well sony, not all of us are sputid, you'd be surprised with how many get your moves even before you make one!

Biggunz5444d ago

http://blog.us.playstation....

Update: We experienced a minor glitch this morning with the Buzz space in PlayStation. We know what the issue is and we are working to resolve it as soon as possible. Please check back with the blog for an update on when it will go live.