#16: Critter Crunch on Playstation 3.

We said: “With bearded fluff-balls, rainbow-tinged vomit, and a parachuting professor; it’s hard not to recommend Critter Crunch.”

#17: Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood on Playstation 3.

We said: “Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood is to the wild-west what Call Of Duty 4 was to modern warfare. It’s a roller coaster ride of engaging characters, plot twists and action sequences. Juarez will have you hooked from the get-go.”

#18: Resistance Retribution on Playstation Portable.

We said: “The Resistance franchise returns emphatically, this time on the PSP. Resistance Retribution offers splendid visuals, cohesive storytelling and likable characters, all within a package that fits inside your pocket.”

#19: Shatter on Playstation 3.

We said: “Shatter is an audio-visual delight compounded by frantic gameplay and clever mechanical twists on an aging concept. Shatter is the PSN’s shining beacon in the growing “New Arcade” market.”

#20: Dissidia: Final Fantasy on Playstation Portable.

We said: “Dissidia: Final Fantasy is a mix of fan treatment and compelling gameplay, but above all, it’s about as addictive and rewarding as PSP titles come.”

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Why Doesn't The PSP Have Trophies Yet?

Here in PushSquare towers, we’re currently playing the PSP version of Buzz!: Brain Of The UK [expect a review in the next couple of days - Ed]. One thing we noticed was the way the game has it’s own inbuilt trophy system. It’s a theme that’s shared by other PSP games; Resistance Retribution and No Gravity: The Plague Of The Mind spring to memory. What’s stopping Sony putting trophies in all PSP games?

You can already access the Playstation Store from the PSP, you can already login to your PSN account to play online multiplayer. Heck, you can even play PS3 games on your PSP via Remote Play. Why not unlock trophies too?

There are a number of reasons that would make trophies on the PSP an excellent idea. The most prominent being the sense of unity between platforms. Not only will PSN users be able to showcase the success they’ve had in their Playstation 3 games at home, but what about the progress they’ve made on the bus/train in their PSP games? Trophies are widely considered inferior to the XBOX 360’s achievements, but cross platform showcasing is something that Microsoft can’t boast (well, unless you factor in the PC).

With firmware updates around the corner, and a strong focus on the PSP’s games library, we can only hope Sony start to work on PSP trophies sooner rather than later. Get them in, and made standard, before the onslaught of upcoming releases drop.

European Playstation Store Update: March 19th 2009

Playable Content

• SOCOM Confrontation full game (£19.99)
• PowerUp Forever full game (£6.29)
• Silent Hill PS1 game (£3.99)

Add-on Content

• Call of Duty World At War map pack 1 (£7.99)
• FIFA 09 Ultimate Team pack (free)
• Midnight Club Los Angeles South Central map pack (free)
• Midnight Club Los Angeles South Central premium upgrade (£7.99)
• LittleBigPlanet Killzone 2 costume kit (£2.39)
• High Velocity Bowling “Jill’s Totally Straight” pack (free)
• Street Fighter IV Shadaloo pack (£3.19)
• Rock Band DLC (continued)
• Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (continued)

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Sony Occupy 60% Of The Japanese Software Top 10.

Playstation 3 has been kicking some ass in Japan lately. Literally. With the Wii floundering of late and the 360’s lack of presence, the charts have been open to Sony domination for a few weeks now. This week is no different, with six Sony titles in the Japanese top ten.

Resident Evil 5 slipped to second place after an amazing launch. It fell to the hands of Warriors Orochi Z which sold 112,000 units. The game is not even a full sequel, more a combination of two PS2 games.

Other Sony games propping up the charts are Yakuza 3 (which is on it’s way to selling a million copies), Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G and the excellent Resistance Retribution.

Resistance Retribution May Be The Best Of The Series So Far.

It seems odd crowning Resistance Retribution, a game not developed by series creator Insomniac Games, as the best in the series. However we are fastly being converted to the idea that the PSP iteration of the popular shooter really is the best in the series. Yesterday we gave the game 4 Squares in our review. Naturally, the multiplayer doesn’t compete with the massive focus in Resistance 2 (although it does hold its own). However it’s the single player campaign that’s had us most impressed.

Here are the top five reasons that Resistance Retribution is a real winner on the PSP:

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Resistance Retribution on Playstation Portable Review.

The Resistance franchise returns emphatically, this time on the PSP. Resistance Retribution offers splendid visuals, cohesive storytelling and likable characters, all within a package that fits inside your pocket.

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American Playstation Store Update: March 12th 2009

Qore

• Annual Subscription ($24.99)
• Episode 10: March 2009 ($2.99)
  Qore visits the Big Surf Island expansion to Burnout Paradise and visits Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena developer Starbreeze Studios.

Playable Content

• Red Baron Arcade demo (free)
• Red Baron Arcade full game ($9.99)
• BUZZ! Junior: Jungle Party full game ($4.99)
• Astro Tripper full game ($4.99)
• Wheelman demo
• The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena demo (free)
• WWE Legends of Wrestlemania demo (free)

Add-on Content

• Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds — Playable Sackboy ($1.99)
• BUZZ! Quiz TV — National Geographic: Prehistoric Pack ($7.99)
• Burnout Paradise (continued)
• Street Fighter IV — Shadaloo Pack ($3.99)
• Rock Band DLC (continued)
• Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (continued)

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