Wow, it’s March already. It feels like just yesterday that we were bombarded with the Holiday deluge of games. Thankfully, things haven’t slowed down too much since then, with the likes of Killzone 2, Street Fighter IV, and more. Read on for today’s headlines:

• Want Trophies in Metal Gear Solid 4? Konami hears you, but that doesn’t mean they will add them.
• Speaking of Trophies, starting tomorrow you’ll be able to show them off on PlayStation.Com.
• If you were hoping for a patch to fix the controls in Killzone 2, don’t hold your breath. Guerilla likes them that way.
• Tenchu: Shadow Assassins will be hitting the PSP later this month.

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Today in PlayStation: March 2, 2009

We’re nearing the end of the month, with Spring (hopefully!) on its way. Unfortunately, this weeks PlayStation Store updateleaves a lot to be desired. What ever happened to weekly free costumes for LittleBigPlanet? Oh well, read on for today’s headlines:

• Patapon 2 has been given an official North American release dateof May 5. Even better, players will soon be able to dress up their Sackboy’s as little Pata people.
• The folks over at NEO GAF have created a truly awesome level based on the 8 bit classic Contra.
• More Home spaces have been announced, this time based on SOCOM and Siren. No word on when we can expect to see them though.
• Criterion has updated the new Burnout Paradise page, which now includes friends and Twitter support.
• It’s not much, we have a few detailsfor the upcoming PSP version of LittleBigPlanet. It’s not being developed by Media Molecule, and it looks like it will be similar to the PS3 version.

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Today in PlayStation: February 27, 2009

Well, it’s certainly a slow new day out there today, but hat’s something that should be alleviated by this afternoon’s PlayStation Store. While there hasn’t been any official announcement, I still have my fingers crossed that Puzzle Quest Galactrix will be available today, if not, well I’ll just continue my addiction to Challenge of the Warlords. Check out today’s headlines:

• It’s not much, but we have a few details on the upcoming portable version of LittleBigPlanet. Unlike the console version, the new game won’t be developed by Media Molecule, but instead Sony’s Cambridge studio.
• Meanwhile the PS3 version is getting an upgrade for search functionality and a few new costumes based on Killzone 2, Heavenly Sword, and Buzz!
• A new space shooter, No Gravity: The Plague of Mind, is coming to the PSP as a downloadable title today.
• It’s far from confirmed, but an analyst has told Kotaku that a new PSP is on the way, this time with out a UMD drive.

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Today in PlayStation: February 26, 2009

While many gamers love it, there is no doubt that the PlayStation Portable has had a troubled existence. In spite of a relatively strong library of games, the powerful handheld system has constantly been in the shadow of the juggernaut known as the Nintendo DS. To make things worse, there has been little in the way of interesting new games of late to keep PSP owners interested. That’s what made yesterday so exciting. We learned about a bunch of upcoming games, including portable versions of LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm, and Assassin’s Creed. But while these may appeal to PSP owners desperate for something new to play, chances are they won’t light the platform on fire in terms of hardware sales.

Now don’t get me wrong, I adore LBP. The game is in constant rotation among my PS3 games, and I’m frequently surprised by the new levels that users are coming up with. But it wasn’t the smash hit that either Sony or Media Molecule expected it to be, and certainly wasn’t a major mover of consoles. And while a portable version of LBP has the potential to be great, what are the chances that it will move hardware unlike its console predecessor? It won’t. At least, not in great numbers. Instead, it will appeal to hardcore gamers, most of whom already already own a PSP.

The same goes for the other new game announcements. Neither MotorStorm or Assassin’s Creed have much cache outside of gaming circles, so it’s unlikely that they will have the reach that Sony desperately needs. The wild card is Rock Band Unplugged. The rhythm genre has some truly widespread appeal, with both hardcore and casual gamers loving the virtual rock simulator. A portable version may sound strange, but Activision was incredibly successful with Guitar Hero: On Tour on the DS, so Harmonix might be able to do something similar. Unfortunately, at this point, we really have no idea of what the game will play like.

What the PSP really needs to breakout is a crossover game that will appeal to the non-gaming crowd. It needs its Brain Age, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing. Instead, we’re yet again getting more portable versions of console games. And that’s something the PSP already has plenty of.

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Opinion: Why LittleBigPlanet Won’t Save the PSP

There’s a nasty bug floating around PSM HQ, so apologies for not posting the news yesterday. But to make things up to everyone, we have some truly awesome game announcements today. Read on:

• The PSP is making a comeback, with announcements of portable versions of LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm, and Assassin’s Creed.
• In the same announcement, Sony also revealed that the Warhawk Command Center would be launching in Home this week.
• It’s official: Atlus is working on a remake of the original Persona for the PSP.
• In yet more PSP news, the first ever portable version of Rock Band, Rock Band Unplugged, will be hitting the handheld.
• In addition to the PSP, MotorStorm: Arctic Edge will also make its way to the PS2.
• If you picked up the Legendary Cars for Burnout Paradise, don’t forget they also come with some brand new Trophies to earn.

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Today in PlayStation: February 24, 2009

We’ve got a healthy dose of news for you today, including a few new updates that should be hitting the PlayStation Network later today. Keep reading for the headlines:

• Following the release of Bejeweled 2, Popcap has announced that another popular casual gamewill be making its way to the PSN: Zuma.
• This week’s LittleBigPlanet update will see the release of the previously announced WipEout HD costumes, as well as some bonus stickers.
• SingStar is going wireless, with new wireless mics coming out in March.
• Mirror’s Edge is getting another dose of DLC, with a second batch of time trial maps.
• Next week’s PSN update will see the release of the PSP space shooter No Gravity.
• On March 5 a new content pack will be hitting Unreal Tournament 3, which adds new maps, units, vehicles, characters and Trophies.

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Today in PlayStation: February 19, 2009

Fact correction time: Yesterday, I said that the Killzone 2 demo would be coming to the PSN. Unfortunately, I had my facts mixed up and the demo isn’t actually hitting the network for two weeks, when the game is released. That is, unless you pre-ordered. Or live in Europe. Anyways, here are today’s headlines:

• There’s a new God of War III trailer out, and it looks just as bloody and violent as the last two.
• A demo for Wanted: Weapons of Fate is coming to the PSN on March 5.
• Black Rock Studio, the same team that brought us the incredible ATV racer Pure, has released a teaser for what its next project will be.
• Today Sony announced that the PSP has sold an incredible 50 million units worldwide since it launched.

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Today in PlayStation: February 13, 2009

The PlayStation Network is quickly becoming an incredible place to find great new games. Seriously, the list of new PSN game coming down the pipe is incredible, and it’s tough not to be excited. Also be on the lookout for the Killzone 2 demo, which should be ready for download on North American PS3’s tomorrow. Here are the headlines:

• Sony has outlined all of the PSN games coming out over the next little while, and whew! it’s quite a list.
• Coming to the PSN this week is a trio of free downloadable themes and wallpapers.
• Unsurprisingly, a new G.I. Joe game will be coming to the PS3, PS2, and PSP to coincide with the upcoming movie.
• The latest issue of Game Informer has all kinds of details about God of War III, though you could have guessed most of them.
• Impressions are starting to be released for the upcoming downloadable PS3 game Watchmen: The End is Nigh, and it looks like the game might actually be pretty good.

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Today in PlayStation: February 11, 2009

It’s Monday, and man am I excited. Not only is flOwer coming out this Thursday, but we have confirmation of a former Xbox 360 exclusive getting a sequel on the PS3. It’s a good time to be a gamer. Check out the rest of today’s headlines:

• Dead Rising 2 has been confirmed, and it’s coming to the PS3. Unfortunately, we have virtually no details on the zombie game, though they should be coming out soon.
• The SingStore is getting a hefty update this week, though the new tracks aren’t the biggest releases available.
• Yet another Bleach fighting game is coming out, and it’ll be hitting the PSP.
• Though the party pack was just released, Criterion has already announced what is next for Burnout Paradise, with the upcoming cops ‘n robbers pack.
• The Punisher: No Mercy has a release window, and should be hitting the PSN later this Spring.
• 24 companies have been given licenses to develop for Home, including Atlus, Q?, and SNK.

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Today in PlayStation: February 9, 2009

The slow stream of news continues today, though we do have a pair of interesting and exciting new game releases. One is a port of a game many missed, while the other is a sequel to a cult-hit. Read on for the daily headlines:

• EA has revealed just what makes the PS3 version of Red Alert 3 so “Ultimate.”
• A remake/port of the original Persona game is coming to the PSP this April.
• You may want to stop holding out hope, as it looks like there is pretty much no chance of Left 4 Dead coming to the PS3.
• A new Western themed shooter is coming to the PS3, as Rockstar has just announced Red Dead Redemption.

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Today in PlayStation: February 4, 2009