June 24, 2005

PSP MVP Baseball game review

PSP MVP BASEBALL!

Created by EA Sports, the latest in the MVP Baseball series, comes PSP MVP Baseball featuring the Boston Red Sox' Manny Ramirez. This latest version was created for the Playstation Portable handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

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ESRB Rating: Everyone (Content suitable for persons age 6 or older.)

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Game Description: Take the American Pastime with you wherever you go with MVP Baseball for the PSP handheld entertainment system. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base-running are produced like never before to give you complete control over every aspect of the game. Whether swinging for the fences or protecting the plate, you have unprecedented command in the batters box with the EA SPORTS Pure Swing System.

Screenshot from PSP MVP Baseball

Level the playing field with the EA SPORTS Hitter's Eye in PSP MVP Baseball 2005. On the field, make your run for the pennant beginning in a fully featured Spring Training mode. After you've polished your skills, hit the mound as you paint the corners and send a message with the all-new Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unparalleled pickoff control. With unprecedented control of your at-bat, the ability to move in the batter's box, and the power to read the pitch, master the art of hitting and own the plate with superior offensive tools.

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Using the EA SPORTS Hitter's Eye, pick up the pitch the moment it leaves the pitcher's hand with an all-new visual indicator. Admire a sweet swing or learn from your mistakes with the new Hitter's Eye Replay. While on the bases, make user-controlled stretches and dives, and beat pickoff throws with the all-new manual leadoff control. The all-new Owner mode gives you an opportunity to run a franchise directly from the owner's box. Create your lineup based on player progression during Spring Training and build player attributes in a variety of mini games. Use the all-new Create Ballpark Feature to build a pitcher's paradise or a hitter's dream. Spend your earnings to upgrade your ballpark or sign that cherished key free agent as you make your run for the World Series.

Order the PSP Bundle w/ MVP Baseball
To help you start your PSP collection, we've created this special bundle, which includes EA's MVP Baseball game in addition to the Sony PSP value pack which comes with the AC adapter, battery pack, earbud headphones with remote control, soft case, hand strap, and of course the PSP system.

Finally, take your game online to earn online rewards and keep track of your fantasy baseball stats in-game with the latest MLB news and live scores. With all-new unlockable legends and gear and head-to-head online play, PSP MVP Baseball 2005 is the most fun, polished, innovative, and authentic baseball simulation ever created.

  • Dominate from Wire to Wire: Take your team all the way from opening day to the World Series in Season mode.
  • Wireless Head-to-Head Gameplay: Challenge friends sitting next to you or across the room to an Exhibition Game, Homerun Shootout, or Pitcher Showdown.
  • Party Play: Four players can compete in Batting and Pitching mini games using one PSP unit.
  • EA Pocket Trax: This new feature designed for PSP allows you to listen and watch music content via this built in player.

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PSP MVP Baseball Game Review
A gamer - This game, like the console version, blows away all competitors. The SCEA baseball game called MLB 2006 lost many touches that made it the only contending baseball simulator. This game has amazing graphics. However lost is franchise, which no PSP games this year will have and online mode, which MLB 2006 has. However there is still a season mode and you can create players, which you can not do on MLB 2006. MVP also has console quality graphics and the hitter's eye. For those new to the MVP franchise, the hitter's eye is very useful. Right before the opponent throws a pitch, the ball in his hand turns a color for a split second. Each color symbolizes a different pitch. This disc is definately a great buy.

Memory Card for PSP - 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB sizes

Sony Playstation Portable Memory Cards - Multiple sizes available for your PSP.

SanDisk 128 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory CardSanDisk 128 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory Card, SanDisk 256 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory Card - The new SanDisk Gaming Memory Card line turns a handheld game device into a fully loaded multimedia entertainment unit. The product line includes Memory Stick PRO Duo for Sony's PSP (Playstation Portable) as well as SD cards for games with an SD slot such as Gizmondo, or Tapwave Zodiac. For maximum performance and to get the most out of all the advanced features on the device, you'll need a SanDisk Game Card. With SanDisk, you will be able to save your game levels, listen to digital music, play your favorite video, and download and store game cheat codes, characters and game skins. SanDisk game cards maximize your world of entertainment.

SanDisk 256 MB Pro Duo Gaming Memory CardSanDisk game cards utilize exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk, meets all MS specifications, and is guaranteed compatible.


  • Save your game levels, listen to digital music, play your favorite video, and download and store game cheat code characters and game skins
  • Utilizes exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk
  • Meets all MS specifications, and is guaranteed compatible

SanDisk SDMSG-512-A17 512 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo Gaming Memory Card - SanDisk's 512 MB Memory Stick PRO is the perfect solution for anyone who needs to capture and play back DVD-quality video in real time, or store CD-quality music, high-resolution digital images, and any other application that requires high performance, fast data transfer, large capacities and advanced security. Memory Stick PRO offers larger storage capacities (512 MB) than standard Memory Stick cards. The fast transfer rates help prevent data loss when power is suddenly cut-off or if the media is removed accidentally. Memory Stick PRO features advanced security with Access Control Function and MagicGate technology.

  • Save your game levels, listen to digital music, play your favorite video, and download and store game cheat codes, characters and game skins
  • Utilizes exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk
  • Meets all MS specifications, and is guaranteed compatible
1 GB Memory Stick for PSP (Playstation Portable) - The 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media from SanDisk provides you with increased storage and durability. With a storage capacity of 1 gigabyte, the Memory Stick PRO Duo is perfect for use with the Sony PSP mobile gaming system and is also ideal for use with Sony digital cameras that require Memory Stick Duo media. With the included adapter, it can be used in many devices that use Memory Stick PRO media. Now you can upgrade without worrying about losing compatibility with both old and new products.
  • 1 GB storage capacity - perfect for saving large game data files on your Sony PSP!
  • High capacity stick provides more space for data and pictures on one of the smallest portable storage devices on the market!
  • Includes adapter that provides compatibility with regular Memory Stick media slots.
  • Designed especially for use with portable gaming systems and digital cameras.
  • Pro Duo media provides higher capacity and faster transfer rates for all your mobile applications.

June 22, 2005

PSP Bundle with Tiger Woods PGA Tour

PSP Bundle with Tiger Woods PGA Tour

To help you start your PSP collection, we've created this special bundle, which includes EA's Tiger Woods PGA Tour game in addition to the Sony PSP value pack which comes with the AC adapter, battery pack, earbud headphones with remote control, soft case, hand strap, and of course the PSP system.

Created by Electronic Arts, the latest in the Tiger Woods PGA golf series, comes PSP Tiger Woods PGA Tour. This latest version was created for the Playstation Portable (learn more) handheld gaming system from Sony, commonly known as the PSP.

Game Description: Take on Tiger Woods and other golfing greats from the past and present in Tiger Woods PGA Tour on the PSP. Create your own golfer, develop your skills, and step onto the green to challenge the masters on the world's top courses. Play against Vijay Singh, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods in an effort to become a golfing legend. Raise the stakes by playing wirelessly against your friends. Tiger Woods PGA Tour is the ultimate handheld golfing experience.

Screenshot from PSP Tiger Woods PGA Golf
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  • Career Mode: Create a golfer and build his skills and Compete against the pros from past and present in match play events, tournaments and challenge modes, proving youve got what it takes to become a legend of the game.
  • Take on the All-Time Greats: Compete against the pros from past and present including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.
  • 12 Highly Detailed Courses: Tee off the links of Sherwood Country Club, Pebble Beach, Harbor Town, Paradise Cove, and more.
  • Wireless Head-to-Head Gameplay: Challenge your friends to five game modes including the all new Bingo Bango Bongo.
  • Party Play: Four players compete in different game modes using one Playstation Portable unit.

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PSP Tiger Woods PGA Tour Game Reviews
Smithy1185 (San Diego, CA USA) - If you want a portable golf game that is very close to matching the console versions, then look no further. This is a great game that is a lot of fun to play and take with you on the PSP. This version still has the feature where you create your own golfer with lots of customizable options. You can also upgrade their skill points after earning some cash on the green. Its true that the load times are pretty long. Easily the longest I have seen when compared to the other PSP games I have. However, don't let that scare you off from playing a great game. The controls are very well done although its not quite as easy as on the consoles. Also, this game is much better on the PSP than it is on the GBA or DS. Anyways, this game is worth getting if your a golf fan and want a new game for your PSP.

Gerald D. Avery "Movie Buff" (Chicago, Illinois) - I love playing this game. This was one of the first titles I bought for my PSP when it was released. Granted some of the load times are a bit long, but if you have some time to spend you should definitely give this game a shot. The graphics are great for a handheld game. No other game even comes close to matching it. The real fun for me is the challenge of creating a golfer from scratch and improving upon his attributes until he's able to compete with Tiger or Vijay. I play as Tiger and win as much money as I can so that I can improve my created golfer. That's the quickest way to earn lots of money so that your golfer can be competitive in a short amount of time. I highly recommend this game. I think it's well worth the $50.00 you'll spend to get it. I hope this review was helpful...

June 16, 2005

Are We There Yet? DVD/UMD for Playstation Portable

Columbia Tri-Star pictures presents Are We There Yet? featuring Ice Cube on the new UMD Mini (Universal Media Disc) format.

About Sony PSP UMD discs: Universal Media Discs (UMDs) are playable only in the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and are not compatible with contemporary DVD players. The UMD is a newly developed compact, high capacity optical format that can store up to 1.8 GB of digital data on a 60mm disc or an entire feature film on a single UMD video. Movies on UMD will be produced in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and encoded using advanced AVC compression, which provides a high level of picture quality.

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Are We There Yet? DVD for Sony PSP review
blackaciddevil (in the USA somewhere...) - Having had my Playstation Portable for, almost, a month now; I thought I'd get around to getting a movie to watch on it just to see how good things were with watching one on it. Because my choices were limited, I was stuck with choosing between this one or National Treasure. Thankfully, I chose "Are We There Yet?". I'm really glad I did because this movie is downright hilarious. The story goes a lil something like this....Nick, a playboy bachelor, and Suzanne, a divorced mother of two, is threatened by a particularly harrowing New Year's Eve. When Suzanne's work keeps her in New York City for the holiday, Nick offers to bring her kids to the city from Washington D.C. The kids, who have never liked any of the men their mom has dated in the past, are determined to turn the trip a nightmare for Nick. And, boy, is it ever a nightmare. Ice Cube turns in one of his most comedic performances in his career in this movie. I didn't think I'd like this movie too much beforehand but, after watching it, I think it was money well spent. I'm really glad it was the first movie that I got for my PSP. Which, I'd like to add as a sidenote, the PSP's capabilties of showing movies on the system is well past what I expected of it. It's high quality UMD video. I commend Sony for doing such an outstanding job with the PSP(It's, definitely, the Walkman of the 21st century). I can't wait to see what other movies will become available for the PSP now. Who knows, I might start me a whole library of them to watch on the go. Getting back to the review, however, if you hadn't seen Are We There Yet? yet....do yourself a favor and see it. It's a movie the whole family can see.

June 15, 2005

Announcing Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PSP

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for PSPRockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PSP Portable Entertainment System - The latest title in the blockbuster Grand Theft Auto series to be available exclusively for Sony's portable system this Fall

New York, NY - May 17, 2005 - Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. , is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be available exclusively on the PSP portable entertainment system in North America and Europe following the European launch of the PSP system on September 1, 2005. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be shown by invitation only at E3.

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"Returning to Liberty City and bringing it to life on a handheld system has been both nostalgic and extremely inspiring for us," said Sam Houser, President of Rockstar Games. "The incredible PSP system technology allows for fans of the previous Grand Theft Auto titles to revisit Liberty City and see it from an amazing new perspective with an entirely original storyline. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be a bold new experience that has never before been possible on a portable platform."

"We've been very ambitious with Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories," said Leslie Benzies, President of Rockstar North. "By collaborating extensively with Rockstar Leeds, we've been able to create a massive, uncompromising experience on the PSP system that we believe both long-time Grand Theft Auto fans and newcomers will be excited to get their hands on."

"We have worked very closely with Rockstar North to bring the same integrity and production value of the previous Grand Theft Auto titles to the PSP system," said Gordon Hall, President of Rockstar Leeds. "People's expectation for a Grand Theft Auto title will always be very high, and we're confident that we can deliver a revolutionary experience. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be the most intense and epic title created for the PSP system, undoubtedly setting the standard for this groundbreaking platform."

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game in the Grand Theft Auto series and brings an unprecedented mobile dimension to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment, superb voice talent and diverse music that have become pioneering trademarks of the series.

About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP™ handheld entertainment system, the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games and Global Star Software; and distributes products in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two also manufactures and markets video game accessories in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region through its Joytech subsidiary. The Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Madrid, Vienna, Milan, Sydney, Breda (Netherlands) and Auckland.


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Chris Carro, ROCKSTAR GAMES
(212) 334-6633

June 13, 2005

Hitch DVD - UMD for Sony PSP

Columbia Tri-Star pictures presents Hitch starring Will Smith on the new UMD Mini (Universal Media Disc) format.

Will Smith's easygoing charm makes Hitch the kind of pleasant, uplifting romantic comedy that you could recommend to almost anyone--especially if there's romance in the air. As suave Manhattan dating consultant Alex "Hitch" Hitchens, Smith plays up the smoother, sophisticated side of his established screen persona as he mentors a pudgy accountant (Kevin James) on the lessons of love. The joke, of course, is that Hitch's own love life is a mess, and as he coaches James toward romance with a rich, powerful, and seemingly inaccessible beauty named Allegra (Amber Valetta), he's trying too hard to impress a savvy gossip columnist (Eva Mendes) with whom he's fallen in love. Through mistaken identities and mismatched couples, director Andy Tennant brings the same light touch that made Drew Barrymore's Ever After so effortlessly engaging. As romantic comedies go, Hitch doesn't offer any big surprises, but as a date movie it gets the job done with amiable ease and style. --Jeff Shannon

About Sony PSP UMD discs: Universal Media Discs (UMDs) are playable only in the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and are not compatible with contemporary DVD players. The UMD is a newly developed compact, high capacity optical format that can store up to 1.8 GB of digital data on a 60mm disc or an entire feature film on a single UMD video. Movies on UMD will be produced in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and encoded using advanced AVC compression, which provides a high level of picture quality.

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Hitch UMD Movie for Playstation Portable review
Cenk Sumbas (Florida) - I really suprised to see such a wonderful performance from Will Smith. It is a very good comedy. Hitch (Will Smith) is a date doctor and gets always lousy guys who wants very hot and young ladies. He helps them to achieve their objective. But the last client was the guffiest accountant (Kevin James) and he wants inaccessible beauty named Allegra (Amber Valetta). They start to work together and somehow miracle happens. It is a comedy that you can watch it many times and laugh again and again.

June 05, 2005

Kinoma Producer 3 supports Sony PlayStation Portable

Award-winning video encoding software now targets popular handheld gaming console.

Palo Alto, Calif. (Press from PRWEB) May 23, 2005 - Today Kinoma, Inc. enhanced their award winning Kinoma Producer 3 software by adding high quality video encoding for Sony’s popular PlayStation Portable (PSP). Getting video onto a PSP has never been easier – simply select the video files and desired quality level and Kinoma Producer 3 goes to work, transforming the video into a high quality PSP compatible format. The video is then copied to a Memory Stick Duo, ready for immediate playback on PSP. For quick browsing on the PSP, Kinoma Producer 3 automatically creates a thumbnail image for each video clip.

Kinoma Producer 3 is designed for people who don’t want to waste their time becoming video compression experts. With an easy to understand interface and carefully selected video encoding presets, Kinoma Producer 3 takes the guesswork out of transferring video to the PSP. The same power and ease of Kinoma Producer 3 is available for users of both Windows and Mac OS X.

Users of video on computers have long had to grapple with the wide variety of digital video file formats. Kinoma Producer 3 eliminates this confusion by converting most commonly used video files into a PSP compatible format. Both Windows and Macintosh users can convert AVI, DV, MPEG-4, 3GPP, QuickTime, and MPEG files, in addition to most other QuickTime compatible files. Windows users can also convert Windows Media compatible files including Windows Media Video and ASF files, as well as most DirectShow compatible video file formats.

“Kinoma is the first to deliver ‘drag and drop & port’ ease for getting personal video onto the PSP,” says Richard Doherty, Research director for the Envisioneering Group. “Kinoma handles all the tricky audio and video encoding, delivering a wide range of PSP video screen modes and playback economies. That means longer playtime per Memory Stick and faster drag and drop porting as you race out the door.”

A free trial edition of version 3.2 of Kinoma Producer 3 with support for Sony PSP is available for immediate download with registration. The full version of can be purchased through the Kinoma Web site for $29.99. Kinoma Producer 3 requires Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac OS X.Owners of version 3.0 or 3.1 of Kinoma Producer 3 can upgrade to version 3.2 free of charge by downloading from http://www.kinoma.com/downloadhome.html.

Kinoma, Inc. is a privately held company dedicated to bringing outstanding digital media capabilities to handheld and mobile devices. Founded in 2002 by Peter Hoddie, former Chief Architect of QuickTime at Apple Computer, together with Brian Friedkin and Michael Kellner, the Kinoma team has over 40 years combined experience designing and building industry leading digital media solutions and standards. For additional information visit Kinoma's Web site at www.kinoma.com.

Kinoma is a registered trademark of Kinoma, Inc. Memory Stick, Sony, Sony PlayStation, Sony PSP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony, Inc. Apple, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mitchell Weinstock, KINOMA
650-322-8999

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