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European PSN releases for December 22
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Wait, it is Christmas Eve, right? These PSN updates always come on Thursdays, and Christmas is on Friday so ... wait, it's Tuesday? Well, it looks like someone at Sony Europe pressed the "Release Stuff onto the PSN" button a bit too early. Either that, or they didn't want to work on the 24th. No, Europeans usually have an unflappable work ethic -- this must be some kind of mistake. Regardless, there's a whole bunch of savory morsels in this week's update, including the LittleBigPlanet Pirates of the Caribbean pack, Vagrant Story and the Adhoc Party application. Check them all out after the jump! Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list: (Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)
European PSN releases for December 17
It's a holiday miracle! Though there are a few intriguing items in this week's PSN update (such as the long overdue release of Braid, a demo for Army of Two: The 40th Day and Beatles: Rock Band's "Rubber Soul" DLC), the highlight of this latest update is the delectable set of discounts. Some games have had their prices temporarily reduced, such as Battlefield 1943 and Burnout Paradise. Others, such as Puzzle Quest and The Cube, have been permanently encheapened. Click past the jump to see the full list of additions and discounts! Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list: (Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)
European PSN releases for October 1
We hope you've been regularly exercising your ocular muscles -- they'll need to be pretty beefy to make it through this weeks European PSN update. There's a smattering of stuff that's been added for the PS3, the most notable of which being Watchmen costumes in LittleBigPlanet, but the star of this week's show is the PSP Go. Check out the list after the jump for a full list of downloadable titles now available for the platform. Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list: (Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)
New Def Jam screenshots
If the hip-hop gangsta scene is your thing, check out the new screenshots of Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover. As a precursor to Def Jam Vendetta, it'll give gamers a taste of the backstory involving D-Mob and his crew. Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman and Snoop Dogg are no strangers to the series either. Expect a March release date for The Takeover.
Def Jam is PSP bound
IGN carries the news that Def Jam will be making a PSP appearance via Def Jam Fight for New York: The Takeover. Billed as a prequel of sorts to Def Jam Vendetta, the latest game in the franchise boasts new modes, including a create-your-own-fighter mode and a wireless match making mode. Currently in development by the good EA (EA Canada), you can expect Def Jam: Fight for New York: The Takeover to beat your PSP to a bloody pulp sometime this Spring.
Def Jam: Fight for New York... Underrated gem?
You know, this game has been out for a few months now, but I wanted to bring it to folks attention heading into the holidays as I'm hugely addicted to it right now. You don't have to be a hip-hop fan to appreciate this game, though it certainly doesn't hurt. In many ways, this is the game the pitiful "Fight Club" title should have been. It's a brutal, no holds barred fighter. Over the top, magnificently violent, and graphically gorgeous. I've been playing this to deat the last few days, and damn... I can't get enough of it. With a ridiculous number of fighters (once they're all unlocked), the match-up's are varied. The areas and type of fights are varied. Only thing I can find to complain about is the ability, or lack thereof, to pick random fighters. With 70+ fighters that's a bit of an oversight. It's a fantastic fighter though. Stylish, very violent (a rarity for an EA title), and hugely enjoyable. Plus the fact it's not every day you get to see the Henry Rollins throw Carmen Electra in front of a train...
Def Jam Fight for NY review
Fight for NY is the sequel to last year's hip-hop wrestling title Def Jam Vendetta. This time around, Aki has added a classic fighting-genre dimension, but the grappling system remains the key to bringing blazin' amounts of pain. The roster is perhaps the most impressive aspect of the package, featuring over 70 fighters (more than 40 of which are real-life celebrities), including Snoop (or 'Crow') your nemesis in story mode. And speaking of the story, "Fight for NY's story is better than Fable's" (IGN). Believe it or not, this game could be a legitimate contender if not for spotty framerate and camera issues, not to mention no online support. Still, it's worth a play, especially if you've got some friends around.
"Mama Said Knock You Out": Def Jam Fight For NY Soundtrack revealed
It's nothing we didn't expect, but nonetheless Fight For NY's soundtack features an impressive lineup of hip hop vets and up-and-comers. The list is as follows (as posted on 1up.com): "America's Most" - Method Man, Redman "Anything Goes" - C-N-N "Are We Cuttin'" - Pastor Troy "Bust" - Outkast "Comp" - Comp "Flipside" - Freeway "Get Into It" - Comp "Get It Now" - Bless "Let's Get Dirty" - Redman "Let's Go" - Shawnna "Lil' Bro" - Ric-a-Che "Make It Hurt" - Busta Rhymes "Mama Said Knock You Out" - LL Cool J "Man Up" - Sticky Fingaz "Mother Mother" - Xzibit "Move!" - Public Enemy "'Nuff Respect" - Big Daddy Kane "O.G. Original Gangster" - Ice-T "Pistol Grip Pump" - Volume 10 "Pop Off" - Joe Budden "Poppa Large" - Ultramagnetic MCs "See About Ya" - Beezle featuring Bonecrusher "Seize the Day" - Bless "Take a Look at My Life" - Fat Joe "Walk With Me" - Joe Budden "We Gon' Hit 'Em" - Deuce, Dub and the Junkyard Gang "What's Happenin'" - Method Man "Yes Sir" - C-N-N
