Looks like Sony is getting ready to take over the hand held consoles market with the new PSP Go. If you prefer to view a video about the PSP Go, check out the video at the end. Otherwise, read on friends.

It features a 3.8-inch screen compared to the 4.3-inch screen that the orginal PSP has. If you’re looking forward to play your original PSP UMD games on the new PSP Go, you might not want to hold your breath for long. It doesn’t have a UMD drive; however, it does have an internal 16 GB memory that you can expand via Memory Stick Micro card.

Okay, not having the UMD drive isn’t a bad thing. That means the PSP Go may have a better battery life. But if you have a huge library of PSP games, that may not be such great news. Many of you have been hoping for a second analog stick, so Sony listened and added that right? Right?

Well, the PSP Go control almost resembles the original Sony Dual Shock controller. It does have space for the second analog stick, however the SELECT and START buttons occupy that area. So no, it does not have what the majority of loyal Sony PSP fans have been asking for.

The PSP Go does add another arsenal to its Wi-Fi capabilities — bluetooth. Not only can you connect to your PS3, it’s possible to connect to other bluetooth hardware. Imagine printing images from your PSP through a bluetooth printer or using a bluetooth headset as you’re playing an online game with friends. Even better, what if you could browse the Web by connecting to your bluetooth enabled cellphone on a 3G network. The latter hasn’t been announced officially but it’s possible. Of course, you could browse the Web using Wi-Fi but what are you going to do if there isn’t any available?

As far as media support goes, it’s practically identical to the PSP.

So here’s the more important information you want to know. The price for the PSP Go has not been officially announced, but the launch date has. Expect to see the PSP Go on store shelves this fall. What about the games?

[...] Koller specifically mentions PSP versions of Little Big Planet, Jak and Daxter, Gran Turismo, and “a new Metal Gear Solid.” Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier had been previously announced and a PSP Gran Turismo was originally shown off way back at E3 2004. A PSP-optimized Little Big Planet has been all but confirmed, and a new MGS game will likely be welcomed with open arms (assuming it’s more like the action-packed Portable Ops and less like the bizarre Metal Gear Acid).

Source: cnet
Image source: Eurogamer.net

Many of you were probably waited a long time to finally watch the new episode of “One Piece” online tonight. However, that’s been now postponed due to a reckless action of an individual.

According to FUNimation, someone has hacked into one of their servers within the past 24 hours to not only steal episode 403 but posted the episode online as well. This lead to the following:

“[...] as a direct
result of this illegal act, all U.S. and Canadian fans will be deprived of
access to this great anime series for the immediate future. We will make every effort to locate and prosecute the perpetrator(s)to the fullest extent of the law and will provide updates regarding this most serious matter.

It’s very unfortunate for the rest of the fans of “One Piece” to suffer the consequences due to one’s action. Sure it’s possible to watch “One Piece” online through other streaming sites; however, not everyone prefers to watch anime online illegally. There are some fans who support companies like FUNimation by watching via their site or affiliated partners’ site.

Will FUNimation decide to try the simulcast again? Only time will tell.

Source: FUNimation

Finally, a good Slurpee promotion worth buying into. Those of you who love Domo-kun and Slurpee will probably be shopping at 7-Eleven a lot more often this fall.

Dark Horse and Tokyopop will collaborate with 7-Eleven in the Domo Slurpee promotion. What are they going to offer in this awesome promo?

• a special Slurpee flavor and cup
• special Domo designer toys from Dark Horse
• an abbreviated version of Tokyopop’s Domo manga

The promotion starts on October 1.

Source: ICv2

KEIJI won’t be able to continue the tour with EXILE due to an injury during a performance a few days ago. KEIJI felt pain in his left foot which forced him to leave in the middle of a concert to visit the hospital. After examination, doctors diagnosed him with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury will require several months of treatment forcing KEIJI to not perform in future concerts.

EXILE will continue their tour, “EXILE LIVE TOUR 2009 ‘THE MONSTER’”, without KIEJI. The tour covers 30 concerts in 9 cities and will end on August 2nd.

KIEJI

Source: tokyograph