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The US PSP Launch
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Smiles and Cries
Member
WipeOut Pure looks like the only game I would want - to spend or not to spend that is the question
This would be my first Sony gaming entry hmmm
Where the hell is TALKMAN?
This would be my first Sony gaming entry hmmm
Where the hell is TALKMAN?
krypt0nian
Banned
Mejilan said:
Mine didn't say delayed either. I called them due to someone saying that they called and were told May. eCost just confirmed the delay.
I think Wipeout should hit stores today, it started shipping from distribution centers yesterday so most EB stores should get it today, and also Toys R Us. I haven't been following Twisted Metal as closely, but if I can get ahold of it, I will. My only concern is that I have to work the middle shift today, which is notorious for ending about three minutes before every game store in town closes.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Wipeout is Out. I'm holding it right now. (I don't have a PSP though.)
I'd bet it's in EBs across this fine nation.
There are major control modifications that sound cool as toast, however.
In addition to SideSlide move, you can perform a barrel roll if you're coming off a high enough jump that gives you a speed boost and a slight loss of shield energy.
I'd like to hear how it actually plays for someone who's actually used it. If there's anyone here...who fits that description...
Strategy meets SSX style meets the Thrust System from WIp3out. I can't wait til Thursday Morning.
I'd bet it's in EBs across this fine nation.
There are major control modifications that sound cool as toast, however.
In addition to SideSlide move, you can perform a barrel roll if you're coming off a high enough jump that gives you a speed boost and a slight loss of shield energy.
I'd like to hear how it actually plays for someone who's actually used it. If there's anyone here...who fits that description...
Strategy meets SSX style meets the Thrust System from WIp3out. I can't wait til Thursday Morning.
EB managers are usually working in the mornings/afternoons. It might be a good idea and go at that time asking if they are opening up at midnight. Casually bring up Best Buy is opening up at 8am, 2 hours earlier than normal. I guarantee you he will try and get the store to open up earlier.
Who knows, maybe the store ends up doing a midnight sale.
Who knows, maybe the store ends up doing a midnight sale.
I just wrapped up my Live Blogging of the first two days with the U.S. PSP. I wrote up a quick summary of what I think is good and bad about the device.
If you have any interest you can check it, and all of my other blather, out here:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/live-blogging/index.php
If you have any interest you can check it, and all of my other blather, out here:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/live-blogging/index.php
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Does anybody know when Lumines will be in-store? My gamerush has the date of the 25th. All of their other launch games come in before the launch. (Some are already in.)
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I'm doing the EXACT same thing. I recommend staring at the Progression screen cap in the manual and let your mind wander. Or the zone screen cap, which looks Tronsational.
i just stared at the screenshot on the back of the case, and realized it's pretty close to the actual PSP screen, combined with the area that was cropped out. i wish the cases were horizontal so you could actually play them.
Jeez, i feel like it's Christmas, and i know the toy wrapped under the tree is a game system, but i can't open it for FIVE MORE DAYS.
Jeez, i feel like it's Christmas, and i know the toy wrapped under the tree is a game system, but i can't open it for FIVE MORE DAYS.
Leo the 3rd
Lord of the Manberries
Well got my copy of Wipeout Pure and THUG Remix. Amazing how the PSP just sells itself when you show the store clerk the system in person.
Ok, off to gaming goodness. Now I don't have to stand in line on launch day.
Ok, off to gaming goodness. Now I don't have to stand in line on launch day.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
crecente said:
Crecente, I'll be the first to say that I appreciate your blogging on the PSP experience and all, but calling that thing "Honey" is just disturbing to read on so many levels.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
EB Canada soesn't have Wipeout yet 
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Why, Canada, WHYYY!!! EB here always gets games at least a day later, except if it's something like GTA or Halo.
(Why, Canada, WHYYY!!! EB here always gets games at least a day later, except if it's something like GTA or Halo.
I played the first few stages of wipeout. I have never owned a game in this series, and when I played them it was the early versions. I started on Venom (faster mode) just to see that the sense of speed is actually there since it is a concern. The sense of speed is there (unless you hit lots of walls) and when you boost it almost gets too fast. Because I'm not a veteran I have a really tough time not hitting walls, the game moves fast, and the narrow walls and sharp turns don't help (I'm sure with practice this can be overcome). The analog disc is better than the D-pad for this game IMO. The D-pad feels floaty while the disc offers more precise control. Graphically, it's damn good. I mean, after 4 stages I've seen more variety than what I saw in 3 months of RR. Not to say RR didn't have many diverse tracks, but because it's based on real world places like cities and mountainsides, it's stuff you're used to. Wipeout allows for futuristic tracks and I can see they put their imagination into it because they look amazing. Particle effects are big and flashy, and when one of those bombs blows up near you it engulfs the screen, simply awesome. Audio so far is techno and rave music which fits the theme well, also, the menu screens and load screens are perfect IMO, not cluttered, simple, yet clean and appealing.
I would go more in-depth, but because I'm not a veteran of this series I can't make a good comparison.
I would go more in-depth, but because I'm not a veteran of this series I can't make a good comparison.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
drohne said:the local ebgames has wipeout! i've never been so happy about skipping lunch.
get the impression train rolling, plz.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
crecente said:Alright all you PSP owners, what have you names yours? I don't want the only one to be ridiculed for poor name choices?
p.s. When you first boot up the system it asks you to name the PSP, so I don't want any of this pleading ignorant crap Jim!
Well, to be fair, we're not all putting it in a blog for the whole world to see.
I don't have mine yet. As a mere mortal, I have to wait until next Thursday, but I plan to call mine "Jedi Holocron".
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
The initial name for my PSP will be simply "$250 Wipeout Pure Bonus Feature"
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
I would like if someone could comment if the music in Wipeout sounds MIDI-like, or if it can have lyrics, etc. Or just in general how complex and engineered it sounds.
Leo the 3rd
Lord of the Manberries
Definitely try it with headphones. Much more ambient sounding.
DHGamer said:
Odd too because ebgames.com says Ape Escape is now shipping. Last night the list at the EBGames near me said AE would be in stores on the 18th, and Wipeout would be there the 24th.
Essentially, there's no rhyme or reason to any of this madness. AE's the one game I need sooner than later, too. :/
mrklaw said:
Yes, I'm getting the hang of it and it's very nice. Some new things, I had a friend here at work come down and play the game (he's a big fan of the series) and he was able to do well right away. He almost had a stroke when he saw the game in motion as he's only seen videos so far. after 10 minutes there were 3 guys surrounding the PSP in shock. Another thing is that the particle effects are so damn good that all of those guys said they haven't seen anything comparable on the PS2. There's one projectile that's (pardon my french) fucking great. You've all seen it in videos, it's a huge ball of fire that flows down the track like a tidal wave taking out all the cars in it's path. Needless to say, this will be one of those must haves that so many doubters say the PSP doesn't have yet.
