SONY PSP RELEASES - JUNE 2006
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Cars
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Publisher: THQ
Release Date: June 7, 2006
Genre: Racing
Rating: E for Everyone
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Put the pedal to the metal in Disney presents a Pixar film, Cars, the video game. Join Lightning McQueen as he challenges other racers in Radiator Springs or make friends eat your dust in multiplayer mode. This game features over 25 races and over 15 playable characters.
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Gradius Collection
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Publisher: Konami
Release Date: June 7, 2006
Genre: Shooter
Rating: E for Everyone
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Gradius Collection is a compilation of five beloved games in the Gradius series available for the first time on the PSP™ system. Spanning more than 20 years, the five games Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the long awaited Gradius Gaiden (never before released in the U.S.), deliver hours of classic 2D shooting action on the go.
Taking advantage of the PSP system's technology, The Gradius Collection offers a Gallery Mode that is full of unique features. This includes the opportunity to view movies from various games in the series, as well as the ability to listen to the pulse-pounding music from each title. Additionally, gamers can choose their own screen orientation, giving them the option to view the game in the original arcade specs or use the full PSP system screen to increase the game viewing area.
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Race Driver
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Publisher: Codemasters
Release Date: June 7, 2006
Genre: Racing
Rating: E for Everyone
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Race Driver 2006 is the most thrilling and comprehensive racing title on the PSP™ system. Cramming in more auto sports than any other game, it comes complete with real performance cars, real damage, real physics, and intense pack racing – with up to 21 cars on-screen competing for position.
Provides gamers with the most diverse range of insanely fast racing events ever seen. Players will get to compete in a whole host of racing, including GT sports Car Racing, Street Racing and Stockcar Oval Racing.
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Tomb Raider: Legend
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Publisher: Eidos
Release Date: June 7, 2006
Genre: Adventure
Rating: T for Teen
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The gaming world's sexiest and most intrepid adventurer makes her triumphant return in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend! Follow Lara down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts that unleash unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past. With guns blazing, Lara must use her athletic ability and intellectual wits to explore vast, treacherous tombs, riddled with challenging puzzles and deadly traps. Experience the beginning of the new Legend in the most adrenaline-fueled Tomb Raider adventure ever!
Features:
* Lara Comes to Life: The dual-pistol wielding adventurer's polygon count and animation set has been increased significantly, presenting Lara in the finest fidelity to date.
* Return to the Tombs: Lara's new quest brings her to lost ancient realms that guard Secrets of the Past.
* Fluid Movement: The revamped control system provides intuitive and fluid character movement
* Dynamic Action System puts focus on continuous motion giving Lara the ability to seamlessly handle any obstacle and interact dynamically with any surface.
* Move & Shoot: Lara uses her physical prowess to combind gunplay with unique signature moves.
* Variety of Player Choices: Use the environment, technical gear and weapons to overcome challenging situations.
* Physics, Water & Fire Systems bring the perilous environments of Lara's world alive, and challenge the player to improvise solutions to obstacles
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Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch
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Publisher: Bandai-Namco
Release Date: June 21, 2006
Genre: RPG
Rating: T for Teen
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A long time ago, a girl traveled around Tirasweel. Her silver hair shone even in the moonlight, and her eyes were clear as a fountain.
She could cast a glance into the future. When good things happened, people admired her. When bad things happened, people accused her. Some people called her the Moonlight Witch.
A long time ago, a Witch traveled around Tirasweel. She disappeared, leaving many questions behind...
Features:
- AI that "Picks Its Battles". Enemies gauge your strength before attacking, and will "turn tail and run" if they sense you are stronger than they are.
- Random Battles – Be Gone! See your enemies on the world map before a fight ensues.
- Use the "Deadly" Meter to Your Advantage. Fill up your meter after a battle, then unleash a devastating blow on particularly tough bosses.
- Easy to Pick up and Play. Battle in close combat, use weapons or call on support characters to assist with super attacks or drop off power-ups.
- Deep RPG Designed for a Handheld Platform. Outside of battles or events, save at any point in the game, except for during battles and events.
- Return of the "Pet" system. Keep a dog, cat, or rabbit as a pet... treat it well, and it will return the favor!
- Beautiful Environments. Colorful 2D sprites inhabit a rich world with such details as lens flare from the sun, water effects, and beautiful scenery.
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Astonishia Story
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Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: June 28, 2006
Genre: RPG
Rating: E for Everyone
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In Astonishia Story, players embody an honorable royal knight and embark upon an epic journey to recover a stolen sacred relic that symbolizes prosperity and fortune. Players must seek the help of wizards and many other mysterious allies to succeed.
Features:
* Enlist Wizards, Warriors and other skilled allies in your epic quest to recover your kingdom’s sacred Wand.
* Battle a slew of formidable monsters using powerful weapons and magic spells.
* Maneuver quickly in the heat of battle with intuitive one-button commands.
* Humorous and Unique Characters. Witty and clever dialogue adds to the immersive RPG experience.
* Save any time feature.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
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Publisher: Buena Vista Games
Release Date: June 28, 2006
Genre: Adventure
Rating: T for Teen
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Players will be able to play as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann as they explore and brawl across land and sea on a memorable quest in search of the legendary Dead Man's Chest.
The game features thrilling moments from the movie and expands the fantasy of the franchise by offering exciting new adventures and locations inspired by the rich "Pirates of the Caribbean" universe.
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World Tour Soccer '06
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Publisher: SCEA
Release Date: June 28, 2006
Genre: Sports
Rating: E for Everyone
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World Tour Soccer ’06 is designed from the base up to play on the PSP™ system. The game is a collection of quick (4 minutes) points-based game modes, each offering unique soccer challenges requiring players to utilize different soccer fundamentals.
Attempt to dominate the globe in the World Tour Mode as you take on the World’s best from Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Europe. Slide into Medal Mode and experience numerous challenging new mini games where points and medals are awarded for solid soccer play. The competition is calling, are you ready to answer?
Features:
* 10 new modes of play including All Rounder, Classic Challenge, Challenge Plus, Time Attack, Checkpoint, Dropout, Outnumbered, Pass Clock, In The Zone and Shot Clock. Each mode features alternate points scoring systems and a reward-based unlock structure.
* 71 international teams along with more than 1,650 real, world-class players and 8 international stadiums.
* Game sharing compatibility allows WTS '06 owners to share various levels of the game with other PSP™ system owners.