Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of Spartan warrior Kratos. This new adventure picks up after God of War concludes, telling the story of Kratos' ascension to power as the God of War. In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past.

Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest. Vice City, Opportunity abounds in a city emerging from the swamps, its growth fueled by the violent power struggle in a lucrative drugs trade. Construction is everywhere as a shining metropolis rises from foundations of crime and betrayal.

As a soldier, Vic Vance always protected his dysfunctional family, his country, himself. One bad decision later and that job is about to get much harder. Kicked out onto the streets of a city between glamour and gluttony, Vic is faced with a stark choice - build an empire or be crushed. Daxter is centered around the world of the lovable orange ottsel made popular in the Jak and Daxter franchise. The story unfolds as Daxter searches for Jak, who was imprisoned during the events that led to the start of "Jak II.

To help stamp out a mysterious metalbug infestation, Daxter takes on a job as a pest exterminator, enabling him to explore parts of Haven City in an effort to collect the clues that will lead him to Jak. Daxter allows gamers to play from his perspective offering a distinctive set of moves with agile abilities that allows players to climb walls, creep up on enemies, fit in small places and maneuver vehicles.

Taking a job as a pest exterminator, to fight an ongoing invasion of metal-bugs, Daxter comes equip with gadgets to rid the city of these metal nuisances. Get close up and personal by using your flimsy bug swatter to squash an army of attacking insects or your spray gun to hover around a variety of environments while picking up various upgrades.

The LocoRoco are in danger again, the evil Moja have returned and this time they've brought with them a terrible song that sucks the life out of living things! The LocoRoco must once again save their planet - this time by making lots of sweet music. LocoRoco 2 is easy to play, instantly addictive and guaranteed to make you feel all warm and fuzzy while you hum along to the soundtrack!

Explore 25 new stages, including hidden challenges, and meet a colourful cast of new characters. Enhance your LocoRoco through music and song, learning new actions to overcome the Moja. Perform new actions such as climbing inside shells to destroy thorns, jumping from grass blade to grass blade and swimming underwater. Expand your fun with six new mini games, including an Ad-hoc four player game. We find Gabe Logan once again using a combination of stealth and "run-and-gun" gameplay as he is called into action when a dangerous new technology is hijacked by a criminal extremist group.

In a story that takes him from the depths of the Indian Ocean to the deserts of the Middle East, Gabe is faced with the possibility that his long time partner, Lian Xing is a double agent. Logan's Shadow is complete with a variety of combat mechanics including the ability to force enemies into cover with "blind-fire", an advanced melee system that allows Gabe to use enemies as human shields, and degree underwater combat.

For the first time in the franchise "interactive moments" have been added for increased player interaction, such as airlifting debris and escaping wrist restraints. Returning to the franchise are buddy missions which have been enhanced with a variety of new objectives.

While on a much needed vacation, Ratchet and Clank's rest and relaxation time is suddenly cut short as they soon find themselves lured into a mysterious quest. Following the trail of a kidnapped girl, Ratchet and Clank rediscover a forgotten race of genius inventors known as the Technomites. They soon uncover a plot more dangerous than they could have imagined. Players can utilize the all-new customizable armor system themed for various gameplay to gain upgrades and advance through challenging action-packed areas.

Gain access to different vehicles to compete in races and combat enemies in intense battlefield missions. With wireless multiplayer gaming, up to four players can connect for intense combat and head-to-head action. Virtua Tennis World Tour features three core gameplay modes: World Tour, in which players travel the globe using a custom-created character to win cash; Exhibition, where players can take control of a pro tennis all-star for one-off matches; and Tournament, which puts players in knockout sessions where only the best will see victory.

Play up against the best in the world or play as a star and challenge fellow professional players, including Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Lindsay Davenport and Tim Henman, among others.

Four unique court surfaces to play on. Play around the world on hard court, clay, grass and carpet. Three different play modes: World Tour, Exhibition and Tournament. Create your own player: Accessorise your character with the virtual cash you win in tournaments.

Use your rocket ship to rescue astronauts and carry them through the warpgate to safety. But be careful! The ever-present force of gravity can help you on your journey, but can also bring you crashing down. Hundreds of new animation sequences and a new collision detection system with degree coverage enable players to behave according to their physical attributes. Player speed, direction and strength now determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession.

Plus, contact occurs with shoulders, arms and legs. Stronger players possess the strength to knock down smaller players or use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges. Changes to the animation system reward the skillful gamer during one-on-one situations between attackers and defenders.

Tuned acceleration attributes enable swifter players to possess quicker first steps and gain advantage in sprints. Plus, four new skill moves -- scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls — give you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal to perform just like Ronaldinho. From the moment you step onto the pitch, FIFA 09 challenges you to think and react like a real football player through the popular feature innovation Be A Pro -- now expanded to multiple seasons and featuring the unique Be A Pro camera that tracks your player, re-creating the excitement and rush of racing in on goal.

In Be A Pro: Seasons you choose a professional player and then develop his skills at a single outfield position. Complete individual challenges to develop your player attributes and win glory for the squad. Enjoy top football action at your own level of ability with new Smart Play controls. Passionate football fans new to gaming can play like a professional, controlling only the shooting and passing using a two-button control system and gradually mastering all of the controls as they become adept.

With new smart play controls and an assist from the AI, gamers can learn at their own pace and still play entertaining matches with more advanced players. Gameplay enhancements include more than double the superpowers and customization capabilities, the debut of several new playable characters, over diverse types of enemies, and a breathtaking range of exotic and real-world environments—from the Madri Temple to Egypt.

As the last wandering sage and final hope for humanity, it is up to the protagonist to somehow transcend time and death to unite these legends and their unique powers in one last battle against the ultimate evil lord.

Fast-paced Action for Instant Gratification - A fresh new way to play games, clearing stages in second intervals. Four Completely Different and Unique Game Play Modes - Four distinct storylines and modes that encompass an action RPG, a shooter, an escort mission, and a strategy game, keep the gameplay fresh and varied.

Set in the Warlords universe, Puzzle Quest challenges gamers to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the computer AI as they embark on over challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents via wireless connectivity.

New Music: Get in the groove with up-beat techno tunes that are synched to gameplay. New Mini-Games: Experience varied gameplay with mini-games Rounds that are launched mid-game — they add to the fun, and are a good way to rack up points.

New Twists: Discover exciting twists to the classic game that provide swift, fast-paced game play. New Multiplayer Element: Battle against a friend with the all-new multiplayer element, available on both platforms. Featuring unique controls utilizing the "L" and "R" shoulder buttons, players are tasked with controlling via "tilting or bumping" the landscape of the LocoRoco in order to help them navigate through the level and keep them out of harm's way.

With more than 40 stages, players control and guide the LocoRoco through vibrant, thriving and lush worlds filled with slippery slopes, swing ropes , and more. Featuring six different types of LocoRoco that include their own voices and actions, players will be enchanted by captivating music that communicates the joyous world of these LocoRoco. In addition, LocoRoco features the rewarding LocoHouse, three mini-games , and wireless features.

The peaceful world of the LocoRoco are under attack by the not-so-nice Moja Corps. These evil outer space creatures want nothing but to capture the blissful LocoRoco and take them from their land of blowing flowers, lively creatures and pastel scenery. As the planet where the LocoRoco inhabit, players must tilt, roll and bounce the LocoRoco to safety.

MLB ' The Show for the PSP suits up for the season with the all-new Career Mode for gamers to create a player and take them out to play anytime, anywhere, and a Season Mode that now offers multiple seasons. Users can choose their favorite team, play the regular season, advance to the playoffs, be crowned the World Series Champion and even create their own dynasty. With the new Historical Greats option, nostalgic fans of America's Pastime players can go up against baseball legends.

Additionally, sports fanatics can utilize the new online news service to get the latest MLB news feeds online or save them to the Memory Stick Duo and review them offline at their convenience.

For the first time ever, characters can get in and out of vehicles, as well as ride creatures. Other exciting additions include free-roaming vehicle levels, the ability to switch ships at will in Free Play mode, cool new character-specific attacks and maneuvers, playable mini-kit vehicles, an adaptive difficulty option and more. Unique to its genre, Crush introduces a valuable new puzzle gaming experience that is wholly suited to the PSP system.

Set within a complex, hypnotic 3D world, players use the game's unique crush mechanic to "crush" the environment and transform it into a more simplified 2D platformer. Once flattened, players utilize the 2D space to move to new areas to solve otherwise impossible challenges, and unlock secret items that were previously unobtainable in the 3D environment.

Players then "uncrush" the 2D environment and return to the 3D world. Designed for a wide and varied audience, Crush tells the story of Dan, a man with a lifetime of unresolved issues and bottled up emotions that has turned him into a nervous insomniac who is too tired to turn his life around. Desperate for a cure, he turns to hypnosis. It is during this state that he is given one last chance to sort through the wreckage of his past, before he loses the last thing he has — his sanity.

Providing players with some additional performance incentives, the MLB franchise introduces the new Progressive Batting Performance feature, which both rewards players for superior performance and penalize them for hitting slumps. Specific to each individual batter, players are rewarded with slight contact bonuses, or punished with slight decreases in contact, based on how that batter that performs beyond his "natural ability" while under user control.

On the pitch, critical gameplay fundamentals have been enhanced to ensure that FIFA Soccer 10 mirrors real-world soccer, providing more sophisticated ball control, and physical interaction between players.

In addition, players now move, behave and position themselves more realistically. On attack, players analyze space more effectively, curve their runs in an attempt to stay onside, create passing lanes naturally, and drive for more variety in attacking options.

On defense, new concepts like position priority enable defenders to multitask so dangerous spaces left open by teammates out of position are covered. Plus, slide tackle targeting, press marking, and better-urgency clearance logic provide new options that make defending a tactical skill in FIFA Soccer In goal, a myriad of improvements and refinements to goalkeeper intelligence result in a more responsive and powerful rushing system and ultra-realistic saves.

Better balance on lofted through balls, improved goalkeeper intelligence, more realistic shooting mechanics with less shots hitting the goal posts, a practice arena to perfect skills, and a more immersive soccer experience through continuous play and quick free kicks are just a few of the issues raised by fans and addressed in FIFA Soccer Three new innovations revealed today at E3 have been developed to change the player control experience in FIFA Soccer The first-ever true degree dribbling system gives players finer control of the ball, enabling them to find spaces between defenders that previously were not possible.

Using an all-new animation technology, skilled dribblers now have the ability to face the defender and use highly responsive lateral dribbling to skip past him. An innovative concept called Freedom in Physical Play enables players to perform wider dribble touches and new collision sharing creates a varied, less predictable, and extended fight for possession between the dribbler and a defender.

FIFA Soccer 10 also features a deeper iteration of the ever-popular Manager Mode with more than 50 major improvements, including new match realism, realistic player transfers based on multiple decision points, and true-to-life player growth curves.

Get a dose of hyper reality as you can discover what the outside world is like at the very same time as Rozalin! Enjoy the all-new Axel Chapters, as you get a glimpse of what makes a Dark Hero tick. Now you can take the fight to Overlord Zenon wherever you want to go! The story of Valkyria Chronicles 2 takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game.

A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix takes players on an all new skating blitzkrieg where they embark on the ultimate road trip from Tony Hawk's Underground 2 in addition to wreaking havoc in four never-before-seen city-levels - Las Vegas, Atlanta, Kyoto and Santa Cruz -- that feature original goals, level changing events and unlockable characters. For the first time, players can live the Tony Hawk console gaming experience on a handheld device as they join either Tony Hawk or Bam Margera on a World Destruction Tour where they nail insane tricks with lightning speed or slow motion focus control, pull off mischievous pranks, and conquer sick terrain through 13 single-player levels, or face off against up to three friends in 10 wireless multiplayer games.

Players can import their picture onto the PSP via any memory stick and map their face to create their own personalized game character in an instant. As is tradition with the series, gamers trench race at high speeds in futuristic vehicles outfitted with weapons.

New to the franchise with Pulse is a mag-strip, a part of the track that locks the vehicles onto the track, allowing them to race through loops, degree-angled parts of the track, and steep drops. The game features seven different modes, wireless support, 24 new tracks, and eight teams including one called EG-X.

Downloadable content is available immediately upon release. The game's soundtrack features tracks from Stanton Warriors, Loco Dice, and Mason, but players can opt to play their own MP3 files from a memory stick. SEGA Genesis Collection also features numerous unlockable items that delve into the soul of the Genesis including interviews with the original developers that created the games featured in the collection, a museum area with interesting facts about the games, a hint area to help gamers complete their favorite SEGA Genesis games, and SEGA arcade games from the Genesis era.

The classic, entertaining golf franchise returns to the PSP with new quirky characters, beautiful courses and a huge variety of customizable options that enable you to take your golf game wherever you go. Tee off in Hot Shots tournaments up to 16 players. In-depth character customization with more than options. Experience the fun of Hot Shots Golf with the widely acclaimed classic game play.

Tee off locally with up to 8 players and settle the score via Ad Hoc either head-to-head or in tournament play. Upgrade your clubs and golf balls to execute more accurate shots, longer drives, tighter approach shots and perfect putts. MLB 07 The Show for the PSP system continues to be a fan favorite with its core features and ability to play anytime, anywhere, on the go. Plus, sports fanatics can utilize the PSP system's online news service to get the latest MLB news feeds online or save them to the Memory Stick Duo and review them offline at their convenience.

Mega Man is on a quest to restore peace in the world after Dr. Wily takes control of several robots in hopes to rule the planet. Completely re-designed for the PSP with new bosses and puzzles to master, Mega Man Powered Up is the only action platformer that lets gamers create their own levels and share with friends.

The ambitious multi-perspective, non-linear story of the Siren series gave it a leg up over its contemporaries, but its punishing stealth-focused gameplay made it hard to play. Siren: Blood Curse was no different in that regard. With the power of the PS3, Siren: Blood Curse attempted to push the series toward new technical and visual heights. One of the Siren series' central design conceits is its characters' ability to use a psychic power known as "sightjacking.

Its splendid sound design and art direction also ensured a tense, hostile atmosphere that filled you with dread as you attempted to clear past a group of Shibito without being seen. It's worth noting that Siren: Blood Curse is an early example of Sony experimenting with episodic digital-only releases, which worked in its favor.

Survival-horror games are often exhausting and oppressive experiences, so playing Siren: Blood Curse in bite-sized chunks helped make it feel less daunting to play. While a fun experiment, a physical version was eventually released in Japan and Europe, making getting a copy of Siren: Blood Curse in North America only possible by digital means.

It's either that or securing a physical copy of the European version online, which costs way more than it does to buy the game on the PlayStation Store right now. You've played post-apocalyptic survival games before, but you probably haven't played one as a Pomeranian. Tokyo Jungle envisions the bustling city after humanity has disappeared and nature has reclaimed it, but rather than human survivors fighting through the elements, you play as abandoned pets, zoo animals, and other wildlife.

Each species is fending for its own survival, and many of them are both predator and prey. As you explore Tokyo you'll unlock an increasingly varied pack of animals, from tigers and chimpanzees to deer and beagles. The quirky high-concept pitch made a Western release uncertain, which is likely why it was only released digitally stateside. The wildly inventive concept was a cult hit, though, an unpolished but inventive experiment.

The first impression of Echochrome is that it's an MC Esher-inspired puzzle game, and that really is the core concept, which is great because it's quite rare to have something that bends your mind in such a way. You toy with the perspective of the environment and the shapes that create the paths laid out for the automatically moving character to reach their end goal, so it's a matter of timing and having a keen eye.

It's such a satisfying experience but, admittedly, can also get frustrating. But as demanding as the gameplay can be, Echochrome is a serene experience.

It plays on a simple black-and-white art style and your character is just a walking mannequin. The soundtrack is also relaxing with a soothing string quartet and easy-going violin melodies--it really helps take the edge off. And there's a calming narrator that ushers you from level to level. Echochrome is only available on PSP and PS Vita through backwards compatibility and PS3, so it's one of those neat little games you should snag, especially if you need a chill-but-challenging puzzle game.

It contains the remastered 2D version of the classic RPG, and it preserves the original experience in a faithful way--none of that weird retextured sprite work that you may see in other versions of old Final Fantasy games. You also get the option for the rearrangement of the soundtrack which sounds phenomenal while still fitting the old-school vibe of the game.

I must say that FF4 has one of the best boss battle themes in the series, too--Nobuo Uematsu simply hasn't missed in his entire career. Final Fantasy IV is quite unique in the broader franchise--while it's fairly linear, the story takes so many twists and turns. In certain moments it gets dark and depressing only to jump back into a jolly mood with everything figuring itself out.

Characters frequently shuffle in and out of the lineup, and before you know it, you're off to the moon to take down the ultimate bad guy. The struggle between the dark knight turned paladin Cecil and the dragoon Kain is a classic tale, but there are also great characters like the mage twins Palom and Porom, the badass white mage Rosa, the suave ninja Edge, and the tragic summoner Rydia. You also get the sort-of expansion pack called The After Years, though it largely feels out of place with some hit-or-miss story elements.

It's a shame that this version isn't on more platforms. Final Fantasy Tactics was a revelation when it first hit the PS1 back in and thanks to its strong strategy-RPG gameplay, it has become a timeless classic.

Set-piece battles created all kinds of tactical considerations, and combined with the robust job system, assembling your party and executing was and is an absolute thrill. The twist of permadeath for supporting characters also added an edge to strategy which could leave you heartbroken from losing a character you've worked with the entire game. Tactics was also the birth of Final Fantasy's Ivalice universe, which is built as a sort of medieval-fantasy setting with a Shakespearean tone in its storytelling.

Both Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy XII also take place in Ivalice, but in Tactics, you mainly see things through the eyes of main character Ramza and childhood friend Delita, who grew up in different social classes. As the game goes on, you see how their relationship changes and how that's indicative of the broader conflict happening in Ivalice. The PSP version, dubbed The War of the Lions, has some perks like animated cutscenes that enhance the storytelling, which was not part of the original PS1 version.

This updated version unfortunately features infamous slowdown bugs that affect the combat experience, but that shouldn't deter you from playing Final Fantasy Tactics altogether. Persona 3 Portable is a redone version of Persona 3 that can be seen as the definitive edition of the incredible and emotional RPG.

P3 Portable features a fully controllable party during combat, which is a big deal considering you could only directly control the main character and set tactical behavior for all other party members in the PS2 versions of the game.

However, the best addition in Portable is the inclusion of the optional female main character. The unit was developed and released in in Japan. The following year, in it became available in the United States, Europa and other parts of the globe. The unit we all know is actually the 7th generation of portable Sony console and the main rival was Nintendo DS. There are a lot of interesting and important facts regarding the PlayStation Portable. First of all, it was introduced in and back then it was the most powerful handheld console in history.

It was significantly more powerful than Nintendo DS and all other consoles. It is also the only console that was considered as the main rival to the Nintendo DS. The sequel also utilized 3D glasses to play the entire game in the third dimension, though it could be played without it too. The original Valkyria Chronicles is a cult classic for the PS3, notable for its unique setting and gameplay.

It eventually saw a rerelease on PS4. The two sequels are still only available on the PSP. Of those two, only Valkyria Chronicles 2 is available in the west. Despite shrinking the game down for the PSP, the game is a worthy successor. The series eventually returned to consoles with Valkyria Chronicles 4.

You would be hard-pressed to find a game similar to this series. Forza Horizon 5 addresses you by the name on your Microsoft account, but for some trans players, that has unexpected consequences. Share Share Tweet Email. Jason Wojnar Articles Published.