[Captain N]

What kind of game is it?

http://frimastudio.com/zombietycoon/EN/index.htm

Game Description

Have you ever wished for a zombie breakout; your whole neighbourhood turning into madness full of brain craving monsters? Well, you're not alone. Now, this is it! Z-day! The zombie formula is ready and it's time to use it! From now on, you are the Zombie Tycoon. It's your job to lead the zombies and turn the whole world into mayhem.

For that wonderful dream to come true,

Zombie Tycoon provides you with control over three hilarious zombie squads,

with a unique tale of intrigue and betrayal,

with over 100 quirky items for your zombie horde,

with 10 challenging and puzzle-filled cities

and with a solid combat system allowing you to attack humans AND the places they call home.

Prepare your weapons and sharpen your teeth because you're up against the whole humanity and not a single individual should escape!

[mclaren777]

If Miner Dig Deep came out as a Mini I'd buy a PSP ASAP.

[Captain N]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/...99s-psp-minis/

They make it seem like Tetris & Sudoku will be out next week.

[CamHostage]

It's kinda sad that this thread has more posts arguing about what constitutes a "Mini" than posts talking about the actual games.... :(

That's fair, although the PSP Mini developers have not been promoting their titles yet so there's not a lot to talk about.

For me, I've pretty happy for the support on the professional side that will be with the PSP Minis program, as I think there are a lot of games that could be on PSP but aren't because of the market and shouldn't be because of the pricing disc-based games carry. The EA version of Tetris looks dinky but unless it's awesome like the DS game, I'd rather pay a buck or two (assuming its cheap) for a simple Tetris than one at $20 that tries to justify its existence with a bunch of modes I'll never play. Pac-Man CE is obviously a dream come true. Burn Zombie Burn 2D could also be cool. I think the digital download market will bring a lot of the kinds of games to PSP that I always thought it'd be stocked with, it's just that when a system brings out a Grand Theft Auto game, it's tough to justify bringing a little puzzler or pinball game.


TETRIS PSP

BURN ZOMBIE BURN 2D

On the independent side, some of the games already mentioned are on my list too, but I think the titles I'm currently most in search of are the shooters, as I loved Super Stardust Portable and have not seen nearly enough of that kind of gameplay on the system. (There's a decent homebrew version of Geometry Wars that got abandoned by the developer but is addictive all the same.) MiniGore looks like a fun, and I'm excited for the PSP version of AstroTripper. All of the HalfBrick games look really awesome as well, I've never tried their Xbox games but Rocket Racing, Echoes and especially Zombies caught my eye.


MINI GORE (IPHONE VERSION)

ASTRO TRIPPER

HALFBRICK ZOMBIES (IPHONE, I THINK?)

HALFBRICK RACING

HALFBRICK ECHOES

[Jim]

Info for BreakQuest. No price yet, but I asked. Looks like it could be fun.

Supporting recently announced Sony PSP minis concept, Beatshapers bringing its first title, BreakQuest to PSP platform. BreakQuest is a new concept break-out style game featuring vibrant graphics, sparkling visual effects and funky sound. In addition to the energizing gameplay with a superior physics concept and advanced collision system creates neverseen- before game experience. Features: •Enjoy 100 unique levels especially adapted for PSP widescreen - All of them with their own colorful designs, crystal clear sound and elements behavior. Arkanoid fans must check this out. •Feel the full physics engine with advanced collisions - This allows for a completely new game experience in a freely shaped world and physically responding environment. Breakout was never so flexible. •Discover never seen before power ups and power downs - Including 9 different weapons and much much more. Breakout sat the basis, Arkanoid improved the concept, BreakQuest takes a step beyond. •Flow with the music of the professional gaming music group 'Maniacs of Noise' - Also featuring lots of original, powerful, fun, high quality sound effects. •Command the ship of your choice from 10 different models - Control its fully deformable bouncing surface to save the world, or just to have some fun. Master the ball and clear the latest bricks with the Gravitor. "We are excited with PSP minis concept and opportunities which this platform opens for independent developers", said Alexey Menshikov, Founder and CEO. "Digital distribution market is rapidly grow and its really good chance bring interesting titles to the market and new Sony's initiative really helps. Our first attempt to self-publish game going there and we are very happy that it is a BreakQuest, really amazing game with unique audio/visual style." Beatshapers is a video games developer, located in Kiev, Ukraine. Being licensed to develop on all consoles, they are started publishing with smaller platforms first. Key team members worked on IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (PSP) and Rhythm of War (PSP), IGF Mobile 2009 Finalist. BreakQuest PSP minis expected to be released in the beginning of October 2009.

[Stumpokapow]

finally an awesome looking original Minis title

[Wheeliedude]

I predict the next big custom firmware update will come around the Go's launch. 5.55 GEN is kinda spotty, or so I have heard, so a new M33 would be nice.

[NomarTyme]

Holy crap. Awesome Mini, will be my first purchase!

[HamPster PamPster]

Whatever Sony's is doing to get people to make the Minis seems to working fantastically

I don't think theres a pic on this page that doesn't interest me

Come December I might just be saying Oct - Dec Mini releases >>> Oct - Dec PSP retail releases

[yellowjacket25]

Info for BreakQuest. No price yet, but I asked. Looks like it could be fun.

Looks awesome. I would love a new breakout type game and that one looks pretty creative.

[Blu_LED]

You know what's weird? We haven't seen a single, Sony Mini. I thought they would at least make a few to get people on board, kind of like a tech demo. I hope they make some of their own.

[CamHostage]

Too bad developers have to be legit to bring games to PSP Minis, this LightCycle 3D game is an awesome homebrew title that I would gladly pay for.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMm5b7n_0Ao

[Chris_C]

Too bad developers have to be legit to bring games to PSP Minis, this LightCycle 3D game is an awesome homebrew title that I would gladly pay for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMm5b7n_0Ao

What do you mean by legit? The barriers to entry are very low.

[Massa]

What do you mean by legit? The barriers to entry are very low.

The devkit is cheaper but does Sony allow anyone to buy them? In other words, can two guys in a garage buy one or do they have to prove to be a game company or something like that?

[CamHostage]

What do you mean by legit? The barriers to entry are very low.

By legit, I mean the products have to have all the legal hurdles cleared away. Chances are very low that a company will be able to distribute on Sony's service this ripoff of Tron, for example even though it's great on the system (if you don't have a CFW PSP, check out GLtron instead). No emulators either. No PSPTube or PiMPStreamer, for that matter... :(

[Captain N]

Known launch titles

Hero of Sparta - Gameloft
AstroTripper - PomPom Games
Fieldrunners - Subatomic Studios
Funky Punch - Solus Games
Kahoots - Honeyslug
Pinball Dreaming: Dreams - Cowboy Rodeo
Minigore - Mountain Sheep
FMX - Xendex
Vempire - Impressionware
Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling - Icon Games
Tetris - EA

[RuGalz]

Known launch titles Hero of Sparta - Gameloft AstroTripper - PomPom Games Fieldrunners - Subatomic Studios Funky Punch - Solus Games Kahoots - Honeyslug Pinball Dreaming: Dreams - Cowboy Rodeo Minigore - Mountain Sheep FMX - Xendex Vempire - Impressionware Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling - Icon Games Tetris - EA

Lol finally some form of tetris on psp.

[jvm]

Known launch titles Hero of Sparta - Gameloft AstroTripper - PomPom Games Fieldrunners - Subatomic Studios Funky Punch - Solus Games Kahoots - Honeyslug Pinball Dreaming: Dreams - Cowboy Rodeo Minigore - Mountain Sheep FMX - Xendex Vempire - Impressionware Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling - Icon Games Tetris - EA

*frantically reads and re-reads looking for Pac-Man CE*

*sobs softly*

[Agent X]

Too bad developers have to be legit to bring games to PSP Minis, this LightCycle 3D game is an awesome homebrew title that I would gladly pay for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMm5b7n_0Ao

No Gravity: The Plague of Mind began as a homebrew game playable only by those with hacked PSPs, but was later released on the PlayStation Store and playable by all PSPs. With that in mind, the door appears to be open for a homebrew game to eventually "graduate" into a sanctioned product.

Known launch titles Hero of Sparta - Gameloft AstroTripper - PomPom Games Fieldrunners - Subatomic Studios Funky Punch - Solus Games Kahoots - Honeyslug Pinball Dreaming: Dreams - Cowboy Rodeo Minigore - Mountain Sheep FMX - Xendex Vempire - Impressionware Arcade Air Hockey & Bowling - Icon Games Tetris - EA

Pretty good list so far, although I have to admit I'm still unfamiliar with about half the games on that list. With October 1 quickly approaching, I'd like to see some comprehensive preview of the first batch of PSP Minis. The latest episode of Pulse showed Tetris, but I would have liked to have seen some of the lesser known games as well.

[Captain N]

*frantically reads and re-reads looking for Pac-Man CE* *sobs softly*

there are still 4 unannounced launch titles.

[jvm]

there are still 4 unannounced launch titles.

*looks up from tear-stained pillow*

There is still hope...

[Blu_LED]

I'll probably buy Tetris, Minigore, and HoS when I get my PSPgo. Any word on how Minigore is going to control?

[octopusman]

Thexder Neo is a PSP Mini game and not a PSN title. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYuM8lrmfTM

Holy shit that's awesome.

[Captain N]

I'll probably buy Tetris, Minigore, and HoS when I get my PSPgo. Any word on how Minigore is going to control?

There really isn't any information on any of the psp minis titles. We'll probably have to wait for other people on here to pick them up. I plan to download all the launch titles.

[Blu_LED]

There really isn't any information on any of the psp minis titles. We'll probably have to wait for other people on here to pick them up. I plan to download all the launch titles.

I was going to wait for the reviews of everything other the Tetris. I mean, Minigore is essentially a dual joystick shooter on iPhone right? So I'm assuming that it's going to be the analog stick to move, and the face buttons to shoot?

[CamHostage]

No Gravity: The Plague of Mind began as a homebrew game playable only by those with hacked PSPs, but was later released on the PlayStation Store and playable by all PSPs. With that in mind, the door appears to be open for a homebrew game to eventually "graduate" into a sanctioned product.

Maybe I should have phrased it "Too bad developers have to keep it legit to bring games to PSP Minis." Yes, indies are now a recognizable entity thanks to PSP Minis, but that still doesn't mean that a clear clone of Tron will be able to be posted on Sony's service with no questions asked. Same as how the Beats of Rage project will never be able to get posted for play on uncracked PSPs. And no emulators, of course.

Unfortunately, Sony has also said little about non-game applications on its systems. They sounded a while back like they might be open to it, but no word yet on any movement in that sector. I hope this looser development approach does encourage them, I would love to be able to use PSPTube on my primary PSP.

But never mind that, the good news is that the legit indie scene for PSP is exploding, and going by a lot of forums I've seen about the games, it feels like the gamers are really excited by it too. Anything that Sony can do to make it so that games like Pac-Man CE can be played on a portable, I'm all for.

[Gamecocks625]

peggle, peggle, peggle...

reveal yourself

[MercuryLS]

I'm seriously considering getting a PSP go and Minis is one of the reasons why. The only thing that bothers me is that Sony is limiting devs from putting online modes into these games, let the dev do what they want to do.

[Kanik]

Great, now the PS3 is the only system lacking Tetris.

[Captain N]

I'm seriously considering getting a PSP go and Minis is one of the reasons why. The only thing that bothers me is that Sony is limiting devs from putting online modes into these games, let the dev do what they want to do.

they are going to allow online play in the future. i believe that was only for launch titles..Sony said they can be patched later.

[Big B]

yes, psp finally gets tetris!

not too interested in other Minis except BreakQuest. I wish Rolando 2 would come over.

[whitehawk]

Wait, is this just a thread for small DL games for the PSP Go? Very misleading. The OP made it seems like there was a new PSP system for $10.

[Raistlin]

Great, now the PS3 is the only system lacking Tetris.

PS1 (or PS2 version if you have BC)?

Wait, is this just a thread for small DL games for the PSP Go? Very misleading. The OP made it seems like there was a new PSP system for $10.

:lol

If one was unaware of the Mini initiative, I could see how the OP would look that way (as illogical as it is).

[Captain N]

Thexder Neo will be out October 1st. w00t w00t

[Captain N]

just got an email and Vempire won't be out in America on Thursday.

'Pricing will be around 5$. The game will be out on Thursday in Europe, most of Asia and Oceania while in the US it will be out a couple of weeks later.'

[Flunkie]

If Miner Dig Deep came out as a Mini I'd buy a PSP ASAP.

Holy shit yes. This NEEDS to happen.

[MercuryLS]

they are going to allow online play in the future. i believe that was only for launch titles..Sony said they can be patched later.

Ok, that's good to hear.

[Captain N]

Much like Touch Arcade for the iPhone / iPod Touch..there's a site for PSP Minis.

pspminis.com

It'll start to take off once the minis hit.

[Jim]

There isn't enough Minis coverage in this thread, so I'll add some more.

Funky Punch In the unique world of Funky Punch a musical power called the "Funky Flow" has empowered some with amazing abilities. But Klyde has evil plans for the "Funky Flow" and has built an army of Emoticons to do his bidding and control the flow for himself. Now the battle is at hand. Which side will you choose? Features: Unique free roaming 3D Fighter 12 Unique Fighters 5 Modes of Play 5 Funky Animated Scenes and Sound Tracks High Scores for each play mode 10 Skill Belts to earn to become the ultimate FUNKY WARRIOR!

[Blu_LED]

Holy God that looks awful.

[Jim]

Holy God that looks awful.

Then you better not check out the video. Seriously.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA_IfodhM-0 (it may still be processing)
It's a port of the iPhone game obviously.

[outunderthestars]

How on Earth did Funky Punch get approved?

[Diablohead]

Then you better not check out the video. Seriously. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA_IfodhM-0 (it may still be processing) It's a port of the iPhone game obviously.

I don't remember seeing this on the app store, but i'm certan it's an early community XNA game.

[aznpxdd]

Anyone else thought of the outlined color guys?

[DMeisterJ]

Anyone else thought of the outlined color guys?

:'(

Wollan

[Jim]

I don't remember seeing this on the app store, but i'm certan it's an early community XNA game.

It's an iPhone game: http://wireless.ign.com/articles/907/907034p1.html
IGN game it a 7.0... cost $7.99 when it launched.

There was an "XL" XNA version I think also.

[Blu_LED]

Then you better not check out the video. Seriously. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA_IfodhM-0 (it may still be processing) It's a port of the iPhone game obviously.

:lol That's even worse then I expected from the screens. :lol :lol

[sca2511]

Thexder Neo is a PSP Mini game and not a PSN title. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYuM8lrmfTM

2D Macross, yessssssss

[Captain N]

Then you better not check out the video. Seriously. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA_IfodhM-0 (it may still be processing) It's a port of the iPhone game obviously.

we won't be talking about this when it comes to the best psp minis launch titles.

[Gokurakumaru]

Every single one of those launch titles sound shitty based on the title. I mean Pacman Championship Edition? Fuck off trying to sell us 30 year old games.

I'm all for experimental dev stuff at a budget price, but I won't pay a buck for shovelware.