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Namco Battle Museum Collection

Genre: Arcade
Publisher: Namco
Release Date: August 23, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.5

A collection of Namco classic arcade games from its early days as a gaming pioneer, and also featuring four remixed versions of the games with improved graphics and new gameplay. The original Japanese game featured seven games, while the North American edition brought the total up to over 20 games. Arrangement versions include: Pac-Man, Galaga, New Rally-X and Dig Dug.) Classic featured games include Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig-Dug, Rally-X, and New Rally-X from the original Japanese game, plus Xevious, Bosconian, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Dig Dug 2, and King & Balloon.


NASCAR

Genre: Racing
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: September 6, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 6.8

Feel the speed in your hands as you outmaneuver real-world NASCAR teams and battle for the checkered flag. Bump your friends and ignite a pileup with wireless multiplayer action for up to 4 drivers (via ad-hoc wireless connection). Or race aginst the pack in a number of modes customized for PSP. The Season Mode here allows you to compete wirelessly in a 4 player racing season, forming a team in co-op racing (2 and 4 player). Lighting Challenge pits you against one of 31 different scenarios and must prove they have a solid grip on the wheel to earn Thunder Plates that unlock hidden drivers, tracks and paint schemes

NBA

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: March 24, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 6.0

NBA for the PSP handheld entertainment system will provide gamers with all the fast-breaks, precision passing, and above the rim action that fans have come to expect from their sport. Supporting up to two players via wireless multiplayer connectivity, NBA for the PSP will test the skills of all hoopsters with a variety of gameplay options including Full Season Mode, Paint Mode, where gamers compete against the Artificial Intelligence (AI) or go head-to-head against another player in a color-the-court challenge; the PlayStation Skills Challenge Mode, and the 3-point Contest. During both single and multi-player gameplay, NBA for the PSP features the ‘Clutch’ Shooting Mechanism, a gamers skill and timing along their ability to pull off spin moves, jukes, pump fakes and other special moves will determine if the shot goes or clanks off the rim.

NBA '06

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: October 4, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.5

NBA '06 for PSP provides all-new gameplay features, animations, and mini-games for high-flying NBA action on-the-go. Running at 60 frames per second, NBA '06 for PSP makes every shot, pass, and dunk as smooth and realistic as the real deal. Two new mini-games, Dodgeball and HORSE, allow gamers to step away from traditional 5-on-5 basketball action and engage in some classic schoolyard battles. A new virtual trading card system allows gamers to collect virtual cards with freeze frame snapshots of highlight-reel plays and exchange them with friends via Ad Hoc mode. In addition, NBA '06 for the PSP features the "Clutch" Shooting Mechanism and a simplified play- calling system, while team and opponent A.I. have been improved.

NBA '07

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: September 26, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 8.0

An all-new Conquest Mode in this '07 entry in the b-ball franchise allows players to take a team and challenge NBA squads across the country, while a new Pick Up Mode give gamers a chance to choose from 10 different NBA players for a playground-style match-up. In addition to the instant replay function, a new Highlight Reel option provides players the opportunity to view a select reel of highlight shots, passes, steals, and dunks at the end of each game. Players will also have more choices of quick pick-up-and-play mini-games, including an all-new rhythm-based dunk contest as well as carnival-style games including skee-ball, pinball, and pop-a-shot.

NBA Ballers: Rebound

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Midway
Release Date: May 9, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.4

Throw it down and live it up in the PlayStation Portable version of Midway's b-ball game. Play as one of today's most popular basketball players in some of the most intense one-on-one hoops competitions available. Take a friend to the hoop over a wireless multiplayer connection, and follow the action off the court and into the luxurious surroundings of your favorite NBA player's homes.

NBA Live '06

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: October 4, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.8

All thirty teams from the NBA appear with true names in this portable entry in the NBA Live series. Super star players are classified into four types, power, high power, play maker and scorer, and have certain actions that other players don't have. The game also includes slam dunk and 3 point contests.

NBA Live '07

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: September 26, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 6.0

NBA Live 07 was created to make you feel like you're really out there on the court, playing for the championship.. Command every action on the court like never before with a dynamic array of explosive moves at your disposal. Run the show in Dynasty Mode and manage every detail of your franchise on your way to the NBA Championship. Featuring next-generation gameplay, dazzling new visuals and ultra-realistic player movements and emotions -- the hardwood is yours for the taking in NBA Live 07. Former Chicago Bulls star Steve Kerr joins the legendary Marv Albert courtside -- together they call all the action from the best seats in the house

NBA Street Showdown

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: April 25, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 8.0

Rule the streets in this big-time baller game, based on the console arcade-style NBA game. Take on the biggest stars of the NBA in full Street style, battle it out with a 3-on-3 game, or go on the ultimate quest to become a Street legend in the King of the Court mode. Create your own Baller and add your personal style. Two unique PSP modes feature unique gameplay for the portable -- earn style points in Shot Blocker and Arcade Shootout modes and enhance your status as the game’s newest street legend. Wireless head-to-head play allows you to go one-on-one against a friend in the original Pick Up game mode, while Party Play lets up to four players can compete in two high-flyin’ game modes, Shot Blocker and Arcade Shootout, using one PSP.

NCAA Football '07

Genre: Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: July 17, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 6.9

The 2007 edition of EA's college pigskin franchise and debut edition on the PlayStation Portable. Whether playing for the National Championship or taking on your biggest rival, go for broke and turn the tide in your favor as momentum can shift in a single play. Experience the true passion of college football as you build a dynasty, challenge friends in multiplayer mode, and relive the greatest games in history. With NCAA Football 07 for the PSP system, the college football season never ends.

Need For Speed Carbon: Own The City

Genre: Racing
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: October 31, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.0

Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing as players face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads. What starts in the city is settled in the canyons as Need for Speed Carbon immerses you into the world's most dangerous and adrenaline-filled form of street racing -- for the first time on PSP, the whole city is available in open-city level design! You and your crew must race in an all-out war for the city, risking everything to take over your rivals' neighborhoods one block at a time. As the police turn up the heat, the battle ultimately shifts to Carbon Canyon, where territories and reputations can be lost on every perilous curve.

Need for Speed Most Wanted: 5-1-0

Genre: Racing
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release Date: November 15, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.5

The new speester in EA's successful series combines the tuner customization of Need for Speed Underground with an expanded take on the police chases of the Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit series. The game will feature a Rap Sheet option that works hand in hand with a player's street reputation as they move up from the "Black List" to the A-List. Users will also be able to go head-to-head with their opponents while simultaneously trying to avoid more than six different police cars at once through a dynamically changing open-ended world. Get your car peaked for outrunning the po-po by cuctomizing your muscle cars, supercars, tuners, and sports cars.