Crisis Core? Looked interesting, but since I have a DS and not a PSP, I think I'll go for Dragon Sword.

KM91

Looks like I'm one of the only ones picking up sleeper title Viking. I'm going to hold out on reviews about Dark Sector before I make a purchase.

LordNova

@slacker164: Octomania ISN'T published by Atlus, its published by Conspiracy Entertainment and developed by Idea Factory. Click on the link of Octomania in the article if you don't believe me.

excel_excel

@ShineyBlueShoes: For those of ya wondering how we set up the control scheme, I just put an image of the controller layout online:
[www.petroglyphgames.com]

Personally, I'm really looking forward to seeing what platform eventually holds the top leaderboard spots.

driph-PG

Ironically i've just started playing FF7 for the first time, and have just helped Aeris out the church.

lazyartist

Im kinda low on cash for gaming but im sure picking up the Frisky Dingo season one check it out here. [www.amazon.com]

ive been anxiously waiting for this to hit stores since im usually asleep when they show new episodes.

and the extras on the dvd might be rather interesting.
70/30 is always worth following.

Go Team Venture

Crisis Core and Octomania should be enough for me.

DTJAAAAM

patapon, chains of olympus, now crisis core. epic month for psp. ooh-rah.

mister_shhh

KRULL!!

mariospants

You forgot ObsCure2! Failz.

BlindsidesDork

I'm picking up Viking and the artbook. The game looks great. Vikings, norse babes and ultraviolence? Hell. Yes.

Hopefully there's a custom soundtrack option. Ripping some Mithotyn during huge, epic viking battles = GOTY

Madeira

@Aflack: Likes slushies: No. Unless you're a rabid fan of the story, you'll just be buying a cool anime CG movie with some boring gameplay in between.

Thank God that Zack's got a good and funny attitude, I was getting tired of Cloud's constant emoness.

Ashurahori

@Magic Emperor Anima: zack ftw!!!

scarletisred

oh man, I remember Krull...

noesmano

Crisis Core for me when it's out in Europe.

Alazar

Just Crisis Core. Still trying to decide if I should head into the city for the launch event.

getbonus

I played a round of DoW the other day, after that i went straight onto CnQ3 only to realise how booring the game is. (imo ofc)

And i don't understand why people hype dark sector, Mebe i haven't done enough research. But the game just screams AVERAGE to me.

The_nub_next_door

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII.

Jay

CC and Dark Sector for me

Morphine16

@budash2: I'm there on the "giddy" bus, right along with you buddy.

sascha23

Is CC worth buying if you haven't played FFVII? I know that Aerith dies but that's about it.

Aflack: Likes slushies

Am I the only person who cares about Universe at War on the 360? Anyone else out there? No? Ok, just checking...

Mini-Boss

boobies!!!

pwn-master3001

@trelantana: I mentioned it.

Torgen thinks AAA means “Costs $60”

VIKING!

Machane

That Viking game might be good provided the combat is deep.

C&C will be worth a look at some point too.

For the most part though, nothing to see here, move along.

ErskinPig

Wow.

Still no mention of Opoona, the lovable, family friendly tramp that will thrust his bon-bon at your face in a completely suggestive way.

And now, a short, descriptive story about Sony and their products:

I remember, many years ago, when I was a man that lived a full life, or at least as full a life as a 10 year old child could live. Then, as if springing forth from the void itself, a mechanized destroyer of happiness entered my world. My dreams were from then on haunted by the things this bringer of destruction introduced me to; obese Italian plumbers, carnivorous pink blobs, blue murderous androids, even demonic hedgehogs that could appear out of thin air to devour your soul. My life ended the day the engine of my downfall walked upon my doorstep. That is, it ended until the day that the angelic-savior came into my life. An angelic savior that had the same sole function as the doom machine, but was amazingly inferior at completing this task.

The doom machine's name was Sness. The angelic savior's name was Plai Stashun The Third. In case you haven't noticed yet, I am telling the story the opposite as it really happenned. The SNES introduced me to gaming and made me happy. The Playstation 3 set out to destroy everything and everyone I have ever loved.

trelantana

Kane's Wrath, too? God, I hate this month.

Tale

I suspect I'll be getting nothing this week.

darthmole12

Crisis Core looks nice, but I haven't found myself much interested in the more recent FF games, much less spin-off of old ones. I'm sure I'll find myself with a copy of it here in the next year or so anyways. Although I'm looking forward to Dissidia. I shouldn't be picking up anything new anyways, way too many games to catch up on first. Chronic incompletionist here.

Sight

I'll definitely be picking up NG:DS as soon as possible, maybe relase day.

Heartwork

I'm getting Metal Gear Essential Collection since the local store I shop at hasn't gotten it yet, possibly Crisis Core, depending on if I have money or not after groceries.

Squishy3

I'll just be buying music to put into Audiosurf.

InsidiousTuna

Well this was an easy one. Ninja Gaiden, and if the CC3 expansion comes on Steam i'll pick that up too.

I'm really, really divided about Dark Sector, mostly because DE's last game was exactly what i hoped it wouldn't be (the quintessential generic FPS), and Dark Sector looks like a loving tribute to RE4 and little beyond it. I'll wait for some reviews and word of mouth, unless they do a demo. That would really help me decide

Sunjammer

@Krytha: Well some stuff looked interesting and for the time being I just wanted some action game to play that was a bit different than the others Ive been playing lately.

Although I need to worry about if its region locked or not. :x

Witzbold

@2NinjasTapedTogether: While he is naked get noticed by a guard and then press him up against the torture wheel thing. The results are epic during the clearing.

Knight-Zero

@Demonbird: According to the reviews I've read, Crisis Core should be around 20 hours. Much MUCH longer if you decide to delve into all the side missions.

thecharlie

mmm...Crisis

demonspawn2578

Anyone know about how long Crisis Core is?

Demonbird

Well, getting Crisis Core on Tuesday. But that's not what's got me excited. I found an old copy of Guilty Gear X2 at a Gamestop! Going to be playing it all week now.

Polywhirl

@JimElNino: Same here i got the game 4 days ago and im no where near beating it know wat im going to play it RIGHT NOW!!!! ---------"SPEEDS OF TO GET GAME" oh and im getting dragon sword!

DarkLuigi likes to point and laugh :D

about a year ago spin offs started really hurting the appeal of main lines for me. i will be staying as far away from crisis core as possible. at least ff8 and ff9 had no true spin offs, only minimal fan service payed in some "fighting games". new graphics and flashy textures tarnish the memories of resourceful storytelling or the emotions conveyed through giant eye shapes and genius deformed limb manipulation. some people never noticed real artistic talent and the deep thought behind scenes in ff7 but im afraid for those that did crisis core will forever keep those fond memories buried.

dragon sword for me.

Crazy_Buffet_Happens

@excel_excel:
Simply being a budget puzzle game doesn't mean it's crap shovel-ware like the titles you listed. Octomania is being published by Atlus. You know, the people that brought us Persona, Trauma Center, Odin Shpere, Etrian Odyssey, etc. Just being published by Atlus doesn't make it good of course, but it's definitely in a class above other crap shovel-ware like the games you listed. It's a quirky Japanese puzzle game, and for $20, I'll probably pick it up.

slacker164

pretty excited for dragon sword... my DS has been getting ignored as of late.

ForAllThatEverWas

Probably gonna buy Octamania this week.

Mr. Fap☆Fap!

Yeah I heard Crisis Core was easy. Good thing they made a Hard mode for us Westerners to address this issue.

greeble

I forgot about that viking game, all the vids looked kind of cool. Although I can't really say I have any idea what that game is about. You can hack limbs off I know that.

Pornosaur

Picking up some portable games I guess. CC and NG:DS.

ph15h

@2NinjasTapedTogether: Well you really should know what it'll be like by now if you've played the Xbox/PS3 games. Very pretty, looks really cool and you'll spend the whole time pretty much mashing the same control over and over trying to ignore that fact and enjoy the cool looking-ness of it. Come to think of it that's pretty much the formula for Devil May Cry as well.

ShineyBlueShoes

@CHU BOI: There is only one attack button in Crisis Core so that would be why it's a "one button" game. However, blocking, dashing and dodging all play huge rolls and there's a Hard mode that most definitely is very hard. Even normal can be really hard if you do the optional missions and such.

I really like it.

EggmaniMN

@2NinjasTapedTogether: I'm going have to sleep with the lights on tonight *shudder* why did you have to have Raiden naked Kojima....WHY

excel_excel

I'm curious about Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword but... I've been hurt before, Tecmo. Tread lightly on my heart.

Though I'll probably wait and pick up the MGS pack instead... I know I won't be hurt by that. Except naked cartwheels.

They haunt my dreams.

2NinjasTapedTogether

@Witzbold: Eh? Shouldn't you save the money for stuff you're genuinely impressed with?

Krytha

Staying low till GTA hits.

Real low...

Fyren

@Chissu: "Yea, I also think the gameplay was lacking, very repetitive... But hey, almost everything else was EXCELLENT. Voice acting, FMVs, story.. Awesome."

So, that more or less makes it a good movie. damn you square enix!

bigman88zz

@Witzbold: I guess that extra money you have coming in is good for games. You can even justify it by saying that games are why you get that extra money.

FANBOY of ceilings

Im gonna get dark sector anyways, even though it wasnt all that impressive what I played at the TGS.

Witzbold

@sascha23: Actually, it was just a bonus on my check. I haven't finished my taxes yet and that will be 3x as much money.

FANBOY of ceilings

I'm going to pick up FFVII and Dark Sector, I'm hoping Dark Sector will at least give me some satisfaction in the single player that looks somewhat similar to Gears of War.

ShadowFFVI

I might pick up Octomania, if I see it in stores ... otherwise, I just have Ninja Gaiden pre-ordered (for the katana stylus!). My birthday is Saturday, so while I'm interested in FF7: CC, Viking, and maybe Harvest Moon, I'll wait and see what I get.

I may wait on the reviews of Viking, but it looks like my kind of thing ...

jayntampa

hurah for the UK not recieving most of these games for months!

Are PSPs region free? If not, guess I'l go finish FF7 again to -remind me-

Jekht

@See Lynn? Fanboy!: Looks like someone decided to spend their tax return right away. Well worth it in my opinion. ;)

sascha23

@pot3ntial2suck: I would say the PS3 game drought ended in the Fall of last year, but I feel what you're saying. The system's on a roll with no intention of stopping.

Now, if they could rush Too Human or Alan Wake so I can finally purchase a 360 game in 2008.

sascha23

viking: battle for asgard for me!.. i think this will be a sleeper hit, and while i'm still in ESP mode, LA LAKERS 2008 NBA Champs.. but i have been wrong before.

jBat17

Considering I just bought myself a 4 blu ray movies, a PSP, Patapon, and a starter kit, I can't buy any games for a while.

FANBOY of ceilings

I'm holding out for Okami Wii. It's so close, I can almost taste it. Mmm, acrylic paint.

TwinkyC

FF7 looks so cool.

chacho

nothing for me this week :( I'm still 3rd degree burned by PES 2008 and the unplayable lag on xbox live. WTF did they do to the network code, bastards.

Pornosaur

I'm all over Crisis Core, can't wait to play it. I'll be picking up Dark Sector (PS3), and possibly Viking depending on how bad the reviews end up being. I love me a good hack and slash game.

weasl

Crisis Core is definite purchase. Dark Sector may be a purchase for the PS3, depending on how the overall press response is. I don't have enough faith in it for a blind purchase unfortunately.

sascha23

man, I wish Dark Sector came out last week when I had a chance to get any game. Oh well, now I will wait to pay for it myself this summer...

Soralinkyuna

Opoona (Wii RPG from Koei) also comes out this week. Interesting that it didn't get mentioned. Unless you think it's even more shovelware than Octomania.

Torgen thinks AAA means “Costs $60”

Final Fantasy games have been overated for the last 10 years. I think I going to rent Dark Sector and Universe at war.

thechain212

Yeah, I imported Crisis Core, really liked it, definately filled in a lot of what was not told in FF7.

Balmung576

@Michael McWhertor: A game revolving around shooting those individuals who continue the 'First!' habit of posting on threads/forums/articles?

Ha!
/include Alf laugh.

Ampillion, now with the hair stylings of TVs Frank

I'm just glad it doesn't suck, like the rest of the FFVII spinoffs.

jinpei05

If I had money, I'd be checking out Gaiden on the DS, just to play with it and see just how well the touch controls are. And, even though I absolutely disliked FF7, I'd probably check out Crisis Core too, just to see if a much more updated look and a (hopefully) more finely honed story/characters would make me change my mind about FF7 as a whole.

Ampillion, now with the hair stylings of TVs Frank

Mental note published on the internet: look up what "first-person shooter" means.

Michael McWhertor

for

HALO-32

@cebukid:
Reviewers are saying 4-6 hours for easy mode... then you unlock hard mode. And it's replay factor is one of the highest on the DS (or so I've heard).

Superstar90

I'll be picking up Crisis Core this week. I'm always a stickler for good RPG-ness, regardless of platform. We'll see how long it holds my interest!

Archaotic

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for the PSP, there is a special secret at the end that is very temping to hope and see.

dexterr

Dark Sector of me this week

HALO-32

@cebukid: The early reviews from like IGN weren't saying quite that short I don't think but I remember it definitely was single digits.

ShineyBlueShoes

Ya know I'm actually really interested in Universe at War. It looked kind of interesting if not unique but my interest for something like that's really been piqued with all the SC2 media out there lately. Hopefully the controls have really nailed it as tightly as some have made it sound.

ShineyBlueShoes

So can anyone confirm if Ninja Gaiden:DS is only a 4-hour game. If so, I'll pass.

cebukid

also, Koei is releasing Warriors Orochi for the PSP this week

OldManGaming

I've been sold on Dark Sector lately. If the reviews don't thrash it and average an 8 or higher I'll definitely be picking it up for PS3. The PS3 game drought is finally coming to an end!

pot3ntial2suck

@Yeux de nouilles:
Glad i'm not the only one who got that lol Good one. I imported Crisis Core and it's a really solid game. Like someone stated, it does get rather repetitive, but it's a worth addition to the series. It tries something new and i think it worked out really well. the game looks phenomenal as well. Those guys at Squenix are Texture Gods.

Shin_Ein

I like the DMW to an extent, but I really have to admit... I MISS THE EXPERIENCE POINTS, MY FELLOW PARTY MEMBERS, AND EXPERIENCE POINTS.

Napalm Death

No love for command and conquer? must have been outted by dawn of war and sins of a solar empire...

K-Squad! (Badass Edition)

@JimElNino: Scoff? Never. I've played all of the eleven "real" Final Fantasies. Finished none, came close on a few. And I consider myself pretty "into" RPGs. That is, I have played numerous other RPGs to completion.

I'm getting NG:Dragon Sword. Thanks to whomever gave the heads-up on "free Dragon Sword with purchase." Pre-order, rather.

Xiedo

Well i'v been eyeing Viking for a while now so i'll probably pick that up this week. I'll wait on Dark Sector and Universe at War though.

ArmyofJuan

Crisis Core... It's fun at first but then you start realizing it falls short on many points: poor level design and no "exp" system, instead it revolves around the DMW, which is the worst idea I've ever seen in an action RPG...

Zeag

I am getting Crisis Core but recently I also have been looking at Viking. At first it didn't interest me but I can't say that is the truth now.

Desi

I just bought a PSP yesterday from a friend, but oddly enough not for Crisis Core. Spin-off stories in general don't float my boat. To me they come off as forced.. and I can never shake that "Cash in" feeling. It's a feeling that hit it's peak around the time "Dirge" came out.

But I digress, Patapon here I come!

romBox

I'll be picking up Crisis Core myself. I am really happy with all the positive reviews it has been getting.

IIGrayFoxII

Hmm, Crisis Core. Last year I looked at it as being the reason for me to finally get a PSP (It reminded me of Kingdom Hearts and I'm a KH whore). The graphics are absolutely scrumptious but I'm hearing it's a one-, no, Win-button game. I think I'll pass. Gameplay trumps graphics when it comes to handhelds for me. I think I'll be playing Dragon Sword this week when not playing Brawl and CoD4. The touch controls are intriguing and I just have to see it they work.

Yup, looks like I'm still not shelling out for a PSP just y-*Remembers sweet-ass red PSP coming soon*

CHU BOI

So...Darksector looks pretty sweet, after i checked out the guide book.

ManjiKengo

Oh god, the title makes me crave another Gradius game. :(

And maybe I'm the only one, but I think the new Ninja Gaiden looks awful.

Yeux de nouilles

I can't wait to unveil some more of the C&C storyline next week. KANE LIVES!

DigiMish

@Ashurahori: Yea, I also think the gameplay was lacking, very repetitive... But hey, almost everything else was EXCELLENT. Voice acting, FMVs, story.. Awesome.

So, if you're a fan of FFVII, I really recommend the game. The story tells alot and tells it beautifully.

Chissu

@Draylorn: You've pirated it already?! Man...couldn't you just save your pennies and buy it?! Sheesh.

pylon_trooper

@JimElNino: Bah dont worry Crisis Core is before regular VII so it will gie you the back story and that could help motivate you to beat regular VII.
I KNOW for a fact that i will get Crisis Core some time this week along with that little UMD cover.
OR GOD help those poor poor little bastards at the store where i shop if i dont get my fanboy needs filled.

GUNDAM-RX-78-2

So I pirated the game already, and it's actually a lot better than I thought, even having tried the Japanese version previously. The combat is more fun now that I know what I'm doing (though it's not exactly Kingdom Hearts), and the story is very well presented, though a little baffling at times. I would have liked to play as the other SOLDIER members, and having the same sword through the entire game is a little weird, but nevertheless, it's hard to have any real complaints about Crisis Core.

Like so many others have already said, this is one of few games that make it worth having a PSP.

9/10

Draylorn

No brainer for me, Crisis Core baby! Ninja Gaiden for ds can wait till May and i still need a little convincing for Dark Sector and Viking: Battle for Asgard both for PS3.

resetbutton

Crisis Core is basic. Only get it if you're interested in the sub-story, because gameplay-wise, it's very dissapointing.

Ashurahori

Forgot Kane's Wrath was coming out this week... looks like I've got something new to play! Fun!

PatMan33

Just bought a PSP this week. And I couldn't be any less interested in CC than I already am.

Square is trying my patience. How do you know when you have milked the cow too much? When the cow itself gets sucked into the milking machine.

Edge of Blade

@JimElNino: well crisis core is a prequel so it could fill you in on some FF7 stuff

mossberg

@ghnvt: Oh instant classics

excel_excel

Two great must have handheld games on competing systems. I am excited to get both titles and of course im not referring to Harvest Moon!!!

Xcite79

I'm sooooo giddy about crisis core. Should I be? Maybe not. But alas, YIPEEEE!

budash2

@excel_excel:
What are you talking about aren't those games amazing.......mmmmmm.....portzzzz...

ghnvt

Crisis Core snuck up on me, didn't realize it came out this week.

Of course I never finished FFVII, so I probably shouldn't play it anyway....

Yeah I had an N64 when I was a kid, I only bought FFVII a few years ago and never got around to finishing it. Go ahead and scoff...

JimElNino

Dark Sector is a third person shooter...

AZRoboto

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excel_excel

Yea, i am picking up Crisis Core and Viking. Play mag gave it a 9.5 which is probably high but I love Norse Mythology and it looks pretty fun.

Thiefcat

I'll be getting Crisis Core. Got a $20.00 best buy reward zone giftcard, might as well use it for that.

Doomstink

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword BABY!!!
They even gave it the DS subname!! ah bless!!

oohh looks like my friend might get his PSP stolen for a few days with crisis core coming out...no coincidence

excel_excel

Damn it, I want Crisis Core! Can't really shell out any cash at the moment, so I'ma have to wait.

It is cool to see both the PSP and DS get a big title each. Question is....Zack or Ryu?

Magic Emperor Anima

CC: FFVII, I'll finish it one setting.

Knight-Zero

I might pick up Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, but I haven't decided yet.

Stormrider

cc:ff7, dark sector and kane's wrath for me. also dark sectors a third person shooter just thought i'd point that out.

DarkTravesty

Ok. So. Get Crisis Core. You won't be disappointed. Promise. No, Go. NOW. Or...Tuesday rather.

Jechticknight

Hmm, finally got a job again, it's nice to know that when I get around to buying a psp that crisis core will be out, looked pretty good from previews I've been seeing.

boxofthegods

since when is dark sector an fps?

nolifedopestar (PSN: noliferuin)

whats final fantasy?

Chumpy576

Crisis Core is the best game on the PSP system that I have ever played. It plays just like a real console game, it doesn't feel gimped or downgraded from a real console game, Square Enix went all out. The Story is great and doesn't embarrass the Final Fantasy VII name like some of the Compilations have. The story is amazing and really fleshes out the characters of Sepheroth, Cloud, Aeris, and most importantly Zack and Genesis. The graphics are stunning with some of the best CGI scenes paired with them. The game play is great, the fighting plays like kingdom hearts does. The writing and characters are great and the english dubs are impressive, one of Square Enix's best games since Final Fantasy X. With this Patapon, and God of War, it's a great month for the PSP.

cbg2113

I have been playing through Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for about a week now and it is amazingly done. I suggest every one who likes rpgs to grab a copy.

jamiedee

Hmm...Dark Sector first person? Nice. And by nice, I mean wholly inaccurate. Reference aside.

gestault

I chose a great time to buy a PSP. First God of War: Chains of Olympus and now Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Now all I need is the portable copy function for my PSP.

GlossGreen