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Rumored PS Store Content for 12/17/09

PlayStation LifeStyle writes:

"With only a few weeks left in 2009 the PlayStation Store, each week is going to end the year with a bang. This week we are being treated to a Time Trial demo of Gran Turismo 5. Speaking of demos, we're getting a Guitar Hero: Van Halen demo and possibly a Army of Two: The 40th Day demo as well. For full games look forward to TECMO's Puzzlegeddon and Relentless Software's Blue Toad Murder Files. If you have a Hong Kong PSN account be sure to check out the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker demo for the PSP, which also could make its way stateside. Other than those highlights expect plenty of DLC.

The PlayStation Network sent out emails recently with Final Fantasy VIII listed in the coming soon section, so keep an eye out over the next couple weeks for the PSOne classic to hit the PlayStation Store. For now it's going in our rumored section.

Also in preparation for 2010, we've done a massive update to our coming soon section. Be sure to check it out."

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doctorstrange5238d ago

This looks like one of the best updates ever, can't wait

meepmoopmeep5238d ago (Edited 5238d ago )

woo, if VIII comes to PSN i'll grab it, i haven't played it in so long even though i have the disc version

i loved VII on my PSP and i can't wait for VIII & IX

SuperStrokey11235238d ago

No doubt, thats crazy awesome content. Really looking forward to it. I wonder if FF8 is actually going to come out? I never really liked teh game but i might try it again just because.

GVON5238d ago (Edited 5238d ago )

I know braid is out in the UK

http://blog.eu.playstation....

GT5 is all i'm after though

Wrathman5238d ago

anyone know wot time of the day these updates are released?

uk time (GMT)

PLEASE.XOXOXOXOXOX

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Myst5238d ago

Cool GT5 demo I can finally try out a racing game. Don't really know what to expect, but from all the buzz surrounding the game seems like it would be a nice game to play after my exams tomorrow.

Redempteur5238d ago

it's more a time trial tool than a demo .
we're missing quite a few thing in the time trial that are confirmed in the full game so don't get your hopes too much ....UNLESS you wish to make your way into the gt ACADEMY

Myst5238d ago

Yeah I don't expect a whole much from the Time Trial, but still I haven't played a racing sim on console at all this generation or last. Only some in the what's left arcades. So just wondering what to expect really.

arakouftaian5238d ago

i will enjoy the
GT5 demo
and buy the Socom "cold front " map pack
i know they don't deserve the money
but let give a break this guys are traying

i mean look at MW2 that game is a mess online but
the press give them award and say its the best
how silly the people is and the press

Timesplitter145238d ago

GT5 and possible Army of Two demo, nice

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10 PS1 Games That Actually Need A Remake

With hundreds of games, some of which are considered to be classics that hold up to this day, you’ve got the pick of the litter when it comes to choosing a potential remake

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RaidenBlack15d ago

^This. THIS!
Stop remaking PS4 games!
Remake PS1 and PS2 games à la FF7R, RE1, Mafia, Half Life style ....
Make Legend of Dragoon, Legacy of Kain etc Remakes happen

darthv7215d ago

Legend of Dragoon... WTH is Sony doing just letting this one squander?

-Foxtrot15d ago

I wonder if their mindset is like “meh we have Final Fantasy what’s the point of our own JRPG”

FinalFantasyFanatic14d ago

@-Foxtrot,
Square-Enix had a long period there where it seems they didn't know what to do with Final Fantasy, I think that time period would have been a good time to revisit their classics and remake them. Now it seems they're going full steam ahead with the franchise, so they have less reason to revisit those older games. I wouldn't mind if they subcontracted them out to other developers, that and I don't trust SE to remake their older games.

Cacabunga14d ago

Simply because i do not think it will succeed.. maybe a bad example but e we got Medievil remake after many years fans have beg asking... result is It flopped hard. Remaking a JRPG is so risky. Only a bunch of hardcore gamers who played the original would buy it. If Sony put even more budget into it then it’s even more risky.

As i suggested before, i think they should start remaking like square did with Star Ocean. Or something similar to Octopath Traveller. Build up some hype and try on higher scale later on..

Terry_B15d ago

Let me tell you about PS1 games that should get a remake actually.

Jumping Flash (As a VR game)
Ridge Racer 1-4 as Ridge Racers 3..just like the pretty perfect PSP RR1.-2 games but with even more content
Xenogears
Cardinal Sin which was full of nice ideas for its time but was plagued by technical limitations
Bushido Blade ^^ just like CS
Bust A Groove.
WWF Attitude. With the same roster, same voices,Only slightly updated gameplay but current gen graphics
Dynasty Warriors..yes the fighting game that was similar to Tekken 2 while it had weapons.As nice as the DW games are..its a shame they never released a new fighting game

And while I am at it.

Thrill Kill ...hell yes.

KyRo15d ago

Ah Thrill Kill, the game that was banned/cancelled but everyone had played 😂 what a throwback!

darthv7215d ago

jumping Flash would make a great VR game. Im actually quite surprised nobody has thought to do that one... even on the indie side for something like the meta quest.

GhostMirror15d ago

Big yes to Jumping Flash! and Ridge Racer revivals. Bushido Blade was cool as well; it was pretty deep and so much different from other fighting games at the time. Einhander was another good non-RPG from Square, which was kind of rare for them in that era.

Didn’t Thrill Kill eventually get re-skinned and released with a Wu-Tang Clan license? 😂

FinalFantasyFanatic14d ago

I miss Ridge Racer so much, give me a new game or at least a collection of the older games! I had a blast playing Ridge Racer PSP on my PS4 a few months back.

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FinalFantasyFanatic14d ago

I cannot understand the current business practice of remaking games from the previous generation, especially when they are very much playable today and still hold up well, it's even worse when people are willing buying them again. The PS1 generation is so ripe for remakes, I know more than a few people who would clamour for a Xenogears remake, or almost any game from that list.

Ravenkiss15d ago

and Valkyrie Profile Lenneth. They did Star Ocean 1 & 2 R already, VPL should get the same treatment.

Redgrave14d ago

I assume this to mean that you aren't considering the PSP port to be the remake in this statement? Like a remake of that one?

FinalFantasyFanatic14d ago

That version is quite old though, that was 18 years ago, so doing a remake in the vain of Star Ocean might be worth it (I did not think the PSP was that old until I looked it up).

Knightofelemia15d ago

I'd be down for FF8, and Xenogears. But I would also be down for Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. And I wish Namco would get off their ass and remake or remaster the Xenosaga trilogy.

FinalFantasyFanatic14d ago

There's been talk of a Xenosaga trilogy on the proviso that there was enough demand, I hope that actually happens one day.

Christopher15d ago

1. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
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LoveSpuds15d ago

What a fantastic game that was!

Skuletor15d ago

You forgot Tenchu: Stealth Assassins

Snookies1215d ago

Why does From Software not do ANYTHING with this franchise... It's so sad... Can't they at least outsource it to someone to try a revival?

leahcim14d ago

masterpiece, best OST of all times.

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The 7 Best Sega CD Games and How to Play Them Today

The Sega CD (aka Mega CD) had some classics that still live on today. Here's the 7 best Sega CD games & how to play them on modern consoles.

banger8847d ago (Edited 47d ago )

Series X/S + Dev Mode. It's a shame the retail mode emulators got removed, dev mode looks like a pain in the ass.

Neonridr47d ago

I use the Analogue Mega SG console coupled with a Mega SD everdrive that allows me to play Sega CD games through the cartridge without the need for the CD add-on. Have the 8-bitdo Sega Genesis 6 button wireless controller and it's the closest thing I can get to playing it as it was originally without owning old hardware.

Number1TailzFan46d ago

Final Fight was a great game on the CD, not only on the system but as a fighting game of the time as well. Up there in some ways with Streets of Rage 2 IMO. It's too bad they didn't continue putting the rest of them on there, the music is top notch too.

kevco3346d ago

I bought FF CD as a young teen after having loved the arcade/SNES version (despite the latter being watered down). Loved how immaculate a port it was.

TheBrainZ46d ago

Earthworm Jim is a classic, still have the original somewhere.

OtterX46d ago

There is some wrong information in this article. I just checked for Sonic CD and Shining Force CD on Nintendo Switch eShop (as stated in the article) across 4 different regions, and they are not available.

FinalFantasyFanatic46d ago

I know it's on Steam, but I don't recall seeing either of those games on Switch Eshop, I'm curios as to what region he found them on.

OtterX46d ago

Yea, I checked US, UK, JP and Portugal (my region), not on any of those.

I'd want these handheld, so hopefully I can get a Steam Deck by the end of the year 🙏

ZeekQuattro45d ago

Sega teased big things coming to the Sega Ages line of games but tapped out after about a year. I can't find any evidence that it was added to the Switch. The author must of mistaken it for the Shining Force 1 but even then that's part of the Sega Genesis collection not Ages.

Chocoburger45d ago

Sonic CD is in the Sonic Origins Collection, that's what he meant.

As for Shining Force CD, I don't know if its on the eshop, but it seems unlikely.

OtterX45d ago (Edited 45d ago )

Well I'm really happy you responded with this!

I must have completely missed or forgotten about Sonic Origins. I was just looking at it, and it has the Game Gear titles too on the Plus version! (I had a Game Gear back in the day) Man, especially in handheld, that should be great. I just wishlisted it and will pick it up on the next sale.

Thanks a ton!

Chocoburger45d ago

Glad to have reminded you, but I do recommend checking out reviews on Sonic Origins Collection, while I own it (because I wanted the Japanese exclusive swag that comes with the Deluxe Pack), a lot of people are disappointed by it, and the Game Gear emulation, so some video reviews should help.

A lot of people complained that Sega should have emulated the superior Master System versions of the game, since they run at a higher resolution than the Game Gear ports.

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anast46d ago (Edited 46d ago )

They should release these as is for $100.

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The Best PSP Games of All Time, Ranked

The must play PSP Games every gamer will enjoy.

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jznrpg55d ago

My son and I played a ton of Monster Hunter on PSP