Tuesday 2 May 2006 Here's a bunch of new screens for Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover, EA's handheld sequel that'll let you start your own rap star-ruckus in Heathrow Terminal 1. Def Jam hits PSP on 21 July, complete with a line-up including Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Method Man and Snoop Dogg himself. With wireless multiplayer and a handful of new moves to boost the appeal, PSP's Def Jam ought to be another successful outing for EA's satisfyingly brutal fighter. We'll be tracking down ...
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Games starring rappers might seem like a bad idea to some, but the Def Jam games have proven the haters wrong twice now. And after establishing itself with two high-quality knucklefests starring a record label's worth of hip-hop artists, the franchise is headed for portability on your PSP. Due out in June, Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takedown more or less adapts the last Def Jam console game, keeping its roster of rap stars-turned-brawlers while adding new characters and features. Its fighters ...
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Electronic Arts has released new screens of Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover for PSP as it extends its hip-hop scrapping series to Sony's handheld. The story of The Takeover actually takes place before the events of the first Def Jam game, Def Jam Vendetta, and so will reveal just how D-Mob came to rule New York City. The game includes new moves and venues but most of the hip-hop superstar fighters have featured in the series before, such as Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, ...
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IGN reports: The current PSP release schedule is pretty much a cut-rate psyche test - is the glass half full or half empty? Folks leaning toward the optimistic answer have been dealt a blow today; THQ has officially canned Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed on the PSP.
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Nov 29, 2007 The first details have emerged on the pre-release demo of Devil May Cry 4... though we don't have a clue when or where it's going to hit. The ten minute demo is a mish-mash of portions from Devil May Cry 4's story; including cut-up sections from Fortuna city as well as a bit from that icy level we've seen a thousand screenshots of. Excitingly a boss character called Berial is also said to feature. Oh Capcom, you're spoiling us! Speculation did kick off on the net that the DMC4 ...
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Nov 5, 2007 Good news tin fans - Capcom sends word that a three-disc Devil May Cry 4 Collector's Edition will be in the shops in time for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases. This $79.99 (£38) edition comes complete with a documentary-packed bonus DVD and the first volume of the Devil May Cry animated series (four episodes, apparently) which we're concerned might suck, but who knows. The bonus DVD includes a making of feature, soundtrack extracts, a digital art book, ...
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Some games just make you shake your head. Is ANYONE really interested in playing THAT? But, as we know, there are niche games for everyone and Sony Protection Group offer for your perusal Diner Dash: Sizzle and Serve.

The game puts has you playing Flo, a digital entrepreneur trying to build her restaurant empire. By keeping her customers happy the money keeps rolling in. Watch out for the restaurant critic! New features include multi-player (ad hoc) to help feed your addiction (get it?). Sometimes your customers have screaming kids who need high chairs, and you're usually either urging that family to quickly finish their food or scrambling to mop up the mess on tables and floors. Why they had want to relive my first job slinging burgers is anyone's guess...but to each their own.
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The very first thing you see when entering their lobby is a curvaceous statue of Lara Croft. The second thing? An intimidating life-size replica of Hitman's Agent 47. But gaming publisher Eidos is offering more than just testosterone and other hormone-driven action games this year. They've also got a surprising number of mainstream-friendly handheld titles in the lineup. The games are simple and straightforward... are they also addictive? We dropped by their offices earlier this week to find ...
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Finally, a game that lets aspiring restauranteurs get the customer interaction experience they'll need to succeed without all those pesky actual people. Diner Dash, recently announced for the DS and PSP, puts you in the comfortable, supportive shoes of Flo, waitress extraordinaire. As Flo, you are charged with serving food, cleaning up messes, and keeping your customers happy. After all, they are always right. From the looks of things, you'll be running a one-woman show on the floor of your ...
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411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days, Raiden IV, and The Beatles: Rock Band.
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