Post by Gilvan Blight on Jan 6, 2010 12:41:53 GMT -5
Again from gamasutra:
Rather than focus on portable siblings to console releases, we decided to look at the highly-anticipated properties making their way to DS and PSP in games built specifically for that platform. This is far from a complete list, of course, and we encourage readers to add their own most-anticipated titles in the comments.
Dragon Quest IX (Level 5/Square Enix, DS) - TBA
The best-selling game of 2009 in Japan will come to U.S. shores, bringing classic RPG fans the latest installment of a classic -- this time adding a new character creation system and cooperative multiplayer.
Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (Nintendo, DS) - March 14
The remake of Pokemon Gold/Silver goes beyond a graphics and interface upgrade: it adds numerous new gameplay elements, most notably a pedometer-like accessory that can be used to earn game currency.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (Konami, PSP - May 25
Although Hideo Kojima's fan favorite Metal Gear franchise has seen PSP installments, Peace Walker is the first full-scale sequel for the platform, following MGS3's Big Boss with an emphasis on co-op play.
Valkyria Chronicles 2 (Sega, PSP) - Summer 2010
The original Valkyria Chronicles on PS3 was well-received for its solid tactical RPG mechanics and the depth of its story, and the long-awaited sequel is coming to PSP, promising plenty of elements geared at the fanbase created by the first game.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (Atlus, DS) - March 23
The Shin Megami Tensei games have earned a loyal fan following in the West, and this outing on DS has been fairly well-received in Japan. Intriguingly, it casts players as researchers investigating a mysterious demon phenomenon in Antarctica.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep (Square Enix, PSP) - TBA
The popular crossover action RPG franchise gets a prequel in Birth By Sleep, and fans look forward to seeing the world of the game before the events of original PS2 Kingdom Hearts, with promised explanation for many of the series' later elements.
Rather than focus on portable siblings to console releases, we decided to look at the highly-anticipated properties making their way to DS and PSP in games built specifically for that platform. This is far from a complete list, of course, and we encourage readers to add their own most-anticipated titles in the comments.
Dragon Quest IX (Level 5/Square Enix, DS) - TBA
The best-selling game of 2009 in Japan will come to U.S. shores, bringing classic RPG fans the latest installment of a classic -- this time adding a new character creation system and cooperative multiplayer.
Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver (Nintendo, DS) - March 14
The remake of Pokemon Gold/Silver goes beyond a graphics and interface upgrade: it adds numerous new gameplay elements, most notably a pedometer-like accessory that can be used to earn game currency.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (Konami, PSP - May 25
Although Hideo Kojima's fan favorite Metal Gear franchise has seen PSP installments, Peace Walker is the first full-scale sequel for the platform, following MGS3's Big Boss with an emphasis on co-op play.
Valkyria Chronicles 2 (Sega, PSP) - Summer 2010
The original Valkyria Chronicles on PS3 was well-received for its solid tactical RPG mechanics and the depth of its story, and the long-awaited sequel is coming to PSP, promising plenty of elements geared at the fanbase created by the first game.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (Atlus, DS) - March 23
The Shin Megami Tensei games have earned a loyal fan following in the West, and this outing on DS has been fairly well-received in Japan. Intriguingly, it casts players as researchers investigating a mysterious demon phenomenon in Antarctica.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep (Square Enix, PSP) - TBA
The popular crossover action RPG franchise gets a prequel in Birth By Sleep, and fans look forward to seeing the world of the game before the events of original PS2 Kingdom Hearts, with promised explanation for many of the series' later elements.