Another PSP On The Rise?

I was reading an article in GameInformer Magazine (you can also read it and see a mock up image here) that Sony was showing their publishing partners the new PSP that could be coming soon. Similar to the Go, it will have the sliding screen. The new things added are that it will have Flash storage, touch controls on the back of the system (and I assume the screen will be too) and will double as a smartphone by running the Android OS software.

My thoughts on this is it would seem like a smart investment in this day of age in tech as we have phones that just about do everything including playing games. To have a pocket game system that can run a phone software could reverse the look of a phone OS on a game system. How cool would it be to be on your PS3 and take a phone call within the system while you're playing a game? The question I have is with Android being the first, will other cell phone service providers come forth and join in? The bigger question is when this PSP comes out, will someone figure out to "hack" it and run the iPhone's iOS on it? Well, of course someone will. That was a silly question.

So, feel free to leave a response with your thoughts about all this.

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The Forecast Calls For Heavy Rain

I was able to see a full game play of the new PS3 game that came out Tuesday called Heavy Rain. One way to describe it would be that it's a suspenseful RPG thriller/murder/mystery type game that will keep you busy and thinking. The way I been describing it is "It's not a game but more like an interactive movie". Unlike a movie, it may take you more than two hours to play it unless you're some kind of cheater and use the gaming FAQ sites. For shame. But, you can still bust out the popcorn and bring over a date for a cheap thrill. A $60 cheap thrill.

The story is about a man, Ethan Mars, who son is kidnapped by who they call the "Origami Killer" due to the fact that they leave a origami figure in the hand of the victims and leave an Orchid on them. You basically go through trial to test how much you love your son.

There are four main characters that you "control", so to say. By control, I mean you are almost a director. There are times where you'll move the characters but mostly what you'll be doing is pressing or holding buttons to determine how the story will advance pending on the path you take. Rumor is there's at least 22 endings so you'll have to work hard.

The graphics are pretty nice but there will be times where you'll have to hold and press buttons that you'll have to hold the PS3 controller weird and risk some kind of cramp but the controls are not too much.

The game is rated M due to... Well, I won't spoil it (YouTube might tho) but let's just say this: Hot n' heavy.

As I said, this game price is 60 bucks. You can get it a little cheaper if you get it used with some trade-in at GameStop. Most people say the game is worth the money due to the replay value (multi-endings and actions) and some say if you just plan to play it and get to the end, it's a rental at most. Some say they will get a PS3 just for this game.

My final judgement: Rent it to try it and should you like it, then buy it.

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What's Some Good Games For The PS3?

If you have a PS3, list some games you think I may enjoy. My top getters would be: Rachet & Clank, Little Big Planet, and Uncharted 1 and 2.

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