Japan Gaming Guide

The latest version of Gradius is out now on Wiiware for 1000 points. The challenging side-scrolling shooter is another new title made in the retro style, like the latest Mega Man game. [Read]

An all new redesigned PSP is coming out in October. The PSP 3000 features an enhanced screen and a built in microphone. The screen has better contrast, faster response time and anti-reflective technology making it easier to use outside. The microphone will enable the PSP to be used as a communication device. The cost of […]

Pokemon Platinum is out on September 13th in Japan. The game is a remake of Diamond and Pearl and promises mysterious new Pokemon to collect as well as items to trade over wi-fi. If you’re a fan of the adorable little creatures, you won’t want to miss it. [Official Site]

At long last the summer heat is easing off. Don’t be fooled into going outside – download these instead: Famicom (500 points) Detective Saburo Jinjuji: Yokahama Port Serial Murder Mystery Wagyan Land Super Famicom (800 points) Secret of Mana Space Invaders: The Original Game Nintendo 64 (1000 points) Mario Golf 64 Megadrive Sorcerian (700 points) […]

Koei’s MMORPG, Sangokushi Online, is getting a bit bigger on September 25th. Level caps will be removed for characters and raised for weapons and equipment, plus there will be new areas to explore with more things to slice into pieces. [Read]

Bomberman Online Japan is about to go into beta. The game is the sequel to Online Bomberman, rather than the Dreamcast’s Bomberman Online. The graphics look absolutely gorgeous, but retain the personality that certain other updates failed to capture. We’re not sure of the payment structure yet but if it’s free it might just tempt […]

Sony have now sold 10 million Playstation Portables in Japan. The DS has sold 24 million, but the PSP has been catching up in recent months. [Read]

From September 25th the Phantasy Star Universe client software will be freely available to download on PC. Users will have to purchase a ‘game key’ for Y1000 to activate the online mode and then pay the usual charges after a 10 day trial period. [Read]

Games Radar just posted a great article on videogame systems of the ’70s. All the old favourites are in there, Atari, Intellivision, Magnavox and there’s a load of stuff we’d never seen before. Pictured above is the Telstar Arcade which shipped with a neat gun – fun for all the family! [Read, via GameSpark]

PSP owners will soon be able to connect to the internet for free, courtesy of a deal between Sony and FON. FON are a Spanish based wireless network provider with over 44,000 access points in Japan. Users of the new service will be able to download game demos, videos and wallpapers along with custom themes […]