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Buzz Watch: Lonely Planet on PSP

Authored by Jay Baage on October 31, 2006 - 1:11pm.
Surfing the blogosphere this morning, I came across the release of Lonely Planet travel guides on Sony Playstation Portable, PSP. This is a great example of innovative new ways of delivering traditional content on new media platforms. This marriage makes a lot of sense, especially since Sony reportedly is pimping up the PSP with GPS hardware and software, due to be released in Japan in December. Which backpacker would not want a sweet PSP along for the ride now?
tags: Internet | CE | Software | Sony PSP | Gadgets | Buzz watch | Jay | Lonely Planet |

THQ Releases "MX vs. ATV: On The Edge" for Sony PSP

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:07am.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ on Tuesday shipped its "MX vs. ATV: On The Edge" title for Sony PSP to retailers. The latest title in the MX vs. ATV series was developed at THQ's Phoenix-based Rainbow Studios unit.
tags: THQ | Sony PSP | Annoucement | MX |

NBA to Offer All-Star Game Highlights Downloads for Sony PSP

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 16, 2006 - 8:10am.
Houston - The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Thursday that it partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment America to offer Sony PSP owners a free download of video highlights from the 2006 NBA All-Star Game. The "NBA All-Star Weekend to Go" package for PSP and other portable media players, in addition to previews such as the "Top 10 All-Star Dunks," will be available for download through NBA.com.
tags: Games | NBA | Sony PSP | Download | Offer | All-Star | Highlight |

Sony PSP to Access Home TV Channels Via LocationFree

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2005 - 3:56am.
San Diego - Sony Electronics announced on Wednesday that it has added the handheld Sony PSP to the list of devices supporting its LocationFree system, which allows users to access their own subscription TV channels, DVDs, and recorded TV content over a wireless home network, and remotely on a laptop via a broadband connection. The $350 LocationFree Player Pak includes a base station that connects to a set-top TV tuner, DVD player and digital video recorder. The PSP can now also be enabled to access LocationFree content from Wi-Fi hot spots, by installing Sony's firmware 2.5 upgrade for the video game device.
tags: TV | Sony PSP | Channels | LocationFree |

Sony PSP Targeted by Trojan Horse Malware

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 7, 2005 - 7:37am.
Cupertino, Calif. - Antivirus firm Symantec announced this week that it discovered a "Trojan horse" program that can infect Sony's PSP handheld game system and render the device inoperable. The malicious software was discovered on several game websites, being offered as a free download that could enable the device to play pirated games. If a PSP owner unwittingly downloads the patch, "The device basically becomes a brick," said Richard Archdeacon, director of technical services at Symantec. "You might as well use it to build a house."
tags: Sony PSP | Trojan Horse Malware |

New "Doctor Who" Episodes Coming to UMD for Sony PSP

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 6, 2005 - 9:18am.
London - 2Entertain, an entertainment media distributor jointly owned by BBC Video and Woolworths, announced that it plans to offer the updated production of the classic U.K. sci-fi TV series "Doctor Who" on UMD format for Sony's PSP handheld. The first three episodes of the series will go on sale on UMD later this month.
tags: Sony PSP | UMD | Doctor Who |

Sony PSP Software Update to Close Hacker Security Breach

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 30, 2005 - 3:21am.
San Francisco - Sony plans to release a software update for its PSP handheld game system that closes a loophole that allowed hackers to create and run their own software and potentially pirated games on the device, CNET News.com reported. "It is not...what the device was designed for," Sony Computer Entertainment America spokesman Patrick Seybold told News.com. "We plan to deal with this issue with the next system update." The release will be the second such update; when hackers cracked the software that shipped with the PSP, Sony offered an upgrade that patched the hole, and also included a Web browser and Wi-Fi photo sharing capabilities in attempt to entice users to download the optional software.
tags: Sony PSP | Software Update | Hacker | Security Breach |

Hackers Crack Version 2.0 of Sony PSP Security Software

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 28, 2005 - 5:06am.
London -Hackers have once again cracked the security technology on Sony's PSP, enabling pirated games to play on the console, GamesIndustry.biz reported. An earlier version of the security software was also cracked, prompting Sony to produce a software upgrade that plugged the hole; the company enticed PSP owners to download the upgrade by including a Web browser and the ability to share pictures over a Wi-Fi connection. Although the current security breach is so small that only tiny applications like a version of Atari's "Pong" can be made to play on the PSP, a development source told GamesIndustry.biz that, "chances are that they'll be able to run full size apps and games on version 2 firmware within a couple of weeks."
tags: Hackers | Sony PSP | Version 2.0 | Security Software |

Sony PSP Selling Briskly in First Week, But Retailers Not Sold Out

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 1, 2005 - 4:46am.
Los Angeles -- Sony's new PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld video game console sold well during its first week of availability at North American retailers, but analysts note the device did not sell out at an impressive number of outlets, Reuters reported. Gartner analyst P.J. McNealy estimated that 575,000 were sold during the week, leaving another 300,000 of Sony's initial shipment still on store shelves, while American Technology Research said just 50 of 150 retailers it surveyed this week were sold out of the PSP. Sony delayed its planned PSP launch date in Europe as it strove to supply 1 million units for the North American launch. "The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has been solid but not spectacular," McNealy said in a note. "We believe that the PSP launch, while not the blow-out event expected, will be considered successful as retailers continue to sell through existing inventory levels."
tags: Sony PSP | Retailers | Selling Briskly |

Electronic Arts Sets Launch Titles for Sony PSP, Support for Blu-ray DVD

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 7, 2005 - 11:14am.
Redwood City, Calif. -- Electronic Arts on Friday announced the slate of six titles it will offer for Sony's PSP handheld gaming system when it launches in the U.S. in March. The Redwood City, Calif.-based developer will offer "MVP Baseball," "FIFA Soccer," "Need for Speed Underground Rivals," "Tiger Woods PGA Tour," "NBA Street: Showdown" and "NFL Street 2: Unleashed." Separately, the company announced that "EA Sports Rugby 2005" is currently under development at Canada-based HB Studios for release in the spring for PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PC. The game will incorporate all major rugby teams and tournaments, including the Tri-Nations and Super 12. Finally, Electronic Arts announced that it has joined the Blu-ray Disc Association, and will release upcoming titles on Sony's high-capacity Blu-ray DVD format, on which Sony plans to build its next-generation PlayStation console. "The delivery of high-definition games is becoming increasingly important to us," said Electronic Arts worldwide studio CTO Scott Cronce. Fellow publisher Vivendi Universal Games also recently announced its support for Blu-ray.
tags: Sony PSP | Electronic Arts | Support | Blu-ray DVD | Launch Titles |

Game Critics Awards Recognize Sony PSP, Nintendo Bongos Accessory

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2004 - 10:46am.
Los Angeles -- The 8th annual Game Critics Awards, which recognize the most promising titles previewed at the video game industry's annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, have announced winners in sixteen categories, with Sony's PSP handheld gaming device taking the award for "Best of Show." Other winners included Nintendo's "Donkey Kong Jungle Beat," which with its unique bongo drum controllers won for "Best Original Game;" Ubisoft's "Splinter Cell 3" ("Best PC Game"); Bungie Studios' "Halo 2" ("Best Console Game"); and Electronic Arts' "Madden NFL 2005" ("Best Sports Game"). The awards are voted on by 35 video game journalists, from publications including TIME, USA Today, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Game Informer and The Hollywood Reporter.
tags: Sony PSP | Game Critics Awards | Nintendo Bongos Accessory |