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Upcoming PSOne Classics on the Playstation Store

While there hasn't been a single PSOne Classic title released in 2009 so far, Sony does have several games in the pipeline.

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Raoh5475d ago

To the U.S. or Japan only? cause if its for japan only who cares.

TheTimeDoctor5475d ago

agreed, i bet i couldn't even find japan on the map

SoapShoes5475d ago

It's rated by the ESRB. That's North America and not in Japan.

@the4time, I hope that's sarcasm...

News4fanboys5475d ago

@ THE4TIME

yea dude that was a really wierd comment that made no sense wutesoever.

OT: im stoked that these games are making their way here,i apsolutely LOVED both spyros so ill def be picking up tho's.

i need me some ps1 classics Fix.

ZuperAmazingCooKie5475d ago

How about all those niche great games that we missed due to lack of availability at retail? Or how about games that would be pretty much obsolete? I mean I have Street Fighter Alpha 3 for PSOne and I could play it on my PS3 but even if I didn't, there are already remakes of Street Fighter II and Marvel vs Capcom 2 in HD with online play, why go back to SFA3 which has low res textures and no online play and no achievments/trophies? Hell SF4 is here already!

You bet your ass that Capcom is gonna have their own Arcade in XBL and PSN and eventually get all the Street Fighter Alphas, SF EXs, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Capcom vs SNKs and Darkstalkers with higher resolutions (and poly counts in case of the 3D games), online play and lots of new features.

I suggest you do not buy any games that could potentially be better with online play, achievements/trophies and so on because eventually they probably will do that. Get games that can't get much better, like single player games that are not likely to get online play.

cayal5475d ago

"agreed, i bet i couldn't even find japan on the map "

Makes sense you're a Boston fan then.

KwietStorm_BLM5475d ago

I definitely know what you're saying, but at the same time, there's a reason they're called PSOne Classics. They're going to re-sell guaranteed hits to maximize profit. It's smart business.

That being said, I do agree with you. As much of a huge, long time Street Fighter fan I am, there are games I would rather see before Street Fighter Alpha 3. I would LOVE Return Fire, for instance. I would also very much like to see Loaded/ReLoaded, Bushido Blade, Vigilante 8, Phiolosoma, and Soul Blade.

poopsack5475d ago

lol actually really slow. he was being sarcastic cause saying "who cares" about a place like Japan is a really dumb thing to say.

s8anicslayer5475d ago

Why wont capcom release RE2 on PSN? Time is due and I loved that game

DarkSavior5474d ago

US PSN PS1 games are pathetic compare to that of Japan's! RE2 is on Japan's!!!!!!

WhittO5474d ago

Sev (from Playstation Lifestyle) told us weeks ago.

Loads of sites seem to be taking the info they post and acting like it is from "their own sources" and that this already hasn't been said.

DaTruth5474d ago

They should just re-publish all the PSOne greatest hits. It's not like they won't make their money back on a port whilst providing one more reason for people to buy a PS3! I need Tenchu and tomb Raider 2 on my PSP. And now that you guys mention it res series would be awesome too.

Tidus115474d ago

Why would they put a game like medal of honor on the ps store. I wouldn't buy a shooter like that when i could have a much better version that isn't as dated.

KwietStorm_BLM5474d ago

Yea, shame on Sony for not specifically taking you into consideration

Mini Mario5474d ago (Edited 5474d ago )

I just want super street fighter 2 hd remix is NOT released in australia yet...its out on the 360 .....why not on the ps3 here yet. Everywhere else in the world it out.

Its getting ridiculous

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LinuxGuru5475d ago

Street Fighter Alpha 3! Yeaaaaaaah

rogimusprime5474d ago

Spyro the dragon? Sorry if I don't jump out of my seat for that one. I loved wipeout XL but would play wipeout HD before that any day. Where the hell is resident evil 2 in the US? Einhander, Omega Boost? Colony Wars?

Sony could really be doing a lot better. There is no way in hell xbox originals should be able to compete with the ps1 line up, outside of halo 1 and ninja gaiden. I'm glad to see they are doing SOMETHING, but they gotta get of their collective a$$es and figure out a plan.

Leaving money on the table during a recession? Stupid....

truehunter5475d ago

Alrighty got the alpha collection. Next thing u see Megaman 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 x x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8, Breath of fire 1, 2, 3, 4 mayb 5.
Capcom mite as well release all there games on PSN for crying out loud.

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Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell Of Ar Ciel Retro Review – Love Conquers All

Gary Green said: You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of the Ar Tonelico trilogy. The previous two games arrived so late in the PS2’s life-cycle that they simply went unnoticed. While most were tinkering with their shiny new PS3s, Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia and Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica were being ‘returned to sender’ by your local Game stores. Luckily, you won’t need to have played them to understand and appreciate this third and final chapter, Qoga (pronounced k-yoga) tells the story of a racial war between humans and Reyvateils, a breed of biologically produced female cyborgs capable of reproduction, while still having a digital mind.

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Giga_Gaia2d ago

Oh my god. I kinda wish this would get a remaster on PS5, it would be awesome. One of my favorite games on PS3.

That and 3D Dot Game Heroes. It's a shame that some stuff is stuck on PS3.

Knightofelemia1d 22h ago

Ar Tonelico 3 is good I still prefer the first AT game. The music is solid in all the games and Akiko Shikata is a very talented singer bringing life to the game. Only annoying part is well I find is Saki I always choose Finnel or Tyria. KOEI so needs to HD remaster the franchise along with Ar Nosurge and Ciel Nosurge since it never came to North America. I would day one the Ar Toneliceo games and Ar Nosurge if they were remastered.

TheColbertinator1d 21h ago

I still have the limited edition of Qoga unopened. Unfortunately it never went up in value like I had hoped all these years.

Father__Merrin1d 17h ago

Used to own all these quirky JRPG on ps3 good times. Wish I would have kept them all

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Mugen Souls Retro Review – Sexy Demon Space Adventure

Gary Green said: We have a juxtaposition of 2D and 3D visuals, flashy turn-based combat, quirky anime characters with cheeky dialogue with plenty of partial nudity; Yes, this is a Compile Heart JRPG. Whilst the engine is borrowed from Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, Mugen Souls is more of a Disgaea spin-off. It’s not a strategy RPG as such, it merely sits within Disgaea’s ever-expanding universe (Multiverse? Netherverse? Your guess is as good as mine). You won’t find cameos though, since Mugen Souls is a franchise which aims to stand on its own two feet.

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

ChasterMies3d ago

Some of these low paid video game “news” writers weren’t born before 2007.

just_looken2d ago

Here here

Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.

I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing

CrimsonWing693d ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker3d ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing693d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

Profchaos3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.

I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.

I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.

But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.

Gameseeker_Frampt3d ago

Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.

2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.

just_looken2d ago

It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5

Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.