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Pac-Man World 3

Genre: Action
Publisher: Namco
Release Date: December 6, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 6.9

Celebrate Pac-Man's 25th anniversary with the latest in the popular series, Pac-Man World 3. Help Pac-Man uncover Erwin's evil plot and save the real world from the collapsing Spectral world. Fortunately, Pac-Man is not alone this time - Pinky and Clyde, the classic Ghosts, will help him along his journey. Pac-Man World 3 will have an arsenal of power-ups that will let Pac-Man be victorious and save everybody from Erwin's evil plans.

Payout Poker & Casino

Genre: Casino
Publisher: Namco
Release Date: August 15, 2006
ESRB Rating: Teen
IGN Rating: 4.0

Players will get ready to travel the globe to five of the world's most exclusive casinos, each shown in a unique 3D interface allowing players to roam the casino floor and choose their favorite game. Run the table and own the game with Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, Baccarat, Slots, Roulette and much more! Players will even have the opportunity to customize their own character with physical features like hair, face and body types as well as a wide variety of clothing accessories.

Peter Jackson's King Kong

Genre: Action
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: December 20, 2005
ESRB Rating: Teen
IGN Rating: 6.9

In this epic adventure [a truncated version of the console game with 15 levels], you will experience the fateful legend of Kong from the perspective of both man and beast. Survive Skull Island as unwitting hero Jack Driscoll in first-person shooting action, and unleash the staggering power of the 25-foot-tall King Kong in third-person action sequences. Use everything in the jungle to your advantage, exploiting the natural food chain of the prehistoric predators and grabbing objects from the environment to kill those hunting you.

Pinball Hall of Fame

Genre: Pinball
Publisher: Crave
Release Date: December 7, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.0

A compilation of 11 of Gottlieb's greatest tables recreated in a 3D environment, the Pinball Hall of Fame authentic visuals and sound effects takes players back in time to when pinball machines ruled the arcades. The PSP collection includes tables such as Aces High, Central Park, Big Shot, Genie, Black Hole, and Victory, plus three tables never before seen in a Pinball Hall of Fame game. In addition, pinball aficionados will also enjoy the historical art and fun facts from the golden age of the game. Two player can link for "game sharing" via wireless connection with one disc for multiplayer pinball play.


Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Genre: Action
Publisher: Buena Vista
Release Date: June 27, 2006
ESRB Rating: Teen
IGN Rating: 6.0

Based on the follow-up to the blockbuster original movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest follows the movie's unlikely heroes as they explore and brawl across land and sea on a memorable quest in search of the legendary Dead Man's Chest. The games not only features thrilling moments from the movie, but also expands the fantasy of the franchise by offering exciting new adventures and locations inspired by the rich "Pirates of the Caribbean" universe.

Platypus

Genre: Shooter
Publisher: Mumbo Jumbo
Release Date: November 14, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 5.0

Platypus is the first ever claymation side-scrolling shooter game to be launched on the PSP system. Guide your ship, the Platypus, through 30 challenging and action-packed levels, destroying everything in your path. Play in either single-player or multiplayer modes through waves of enemies, picking up electrifying power-ups as you take on invading enemy forces.

Pocket Racers

Genre: Racing
Publisher: Konami
Release Date: November 14, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 4.4

In Pocket Racers, you and your friends are trapped in tiny, shrunken cars -- and you the only way back to normal is on the racetrack! Race to the finish line in order to save yourself or risk losing your soul forever. It's a high speed chase and you are in the driver's seat to control your fate. Be sure you cross that finish line in time, or you and your friends will really be running on empty. Race against the evil Nemesis to protect your friend's souls and foil his evil demise

Popolocrois

Genre: Rpg
Publisher: Agetec
Release Date: December 6, 2005
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.4

Sony Computer Entertainment's popular cel-shaded RPG series comes to the PlayStation Portable system with a return of the original adventures of Prince Pinon of the first and second PlayStation installments of the series, enhanced with new elements and updated details. Playing as Pietro, prince of the Popolocrois Kingdom, you head off on your first adventure in order to find a way to awaken your mom. Battles are now grided strategy, with you moving your party members in turn with enemies. In addition to standard attacks, magic attacks and character combination attacks, the game lets you summon beasts to help out. Dungeons also feature prominently in the game, requiring that you work through traps when not in battle.

PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient

Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: D3
Release Date: January 11, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 7.4

PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient has players solve a series of graphical puzzles set in a virtual world. Puzzles include such tasks as moving blocks into required positions while avoiding obstacles. Based on the amount of time and number of moves it takes you to solve the puzzles, the game determines your IQ. As the main focus of the game is to determine your IQ, controls are being kept simple. You'll interact with the game only with the D-pad and with the circle button, which should leave your mind free to think about the solution to the puzzle. PQ uses the PSP systemââ‚Ã⠀šÃ‚¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢s Infrastructure Mode and allows players to post their PQ score on the worldwide ranking site to see how they rank against other players around the world.

Prince of Persia: Revelations

Genre: Action
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: December 6, 2005
ESRB Rating: Mature
IGN Rating: 6.0

The Old Man said to the Prince, "Your fate has been written. You will die." Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind's greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship -- and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life.

Pursuit Force

Genre: Racing
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: March 8, 2006
ESRB Rating: Teen
IGN Rating: 8.4

SCEA's PURSUIT FORCE for the PSP brings players awesome car combat just like the classics. The game has plenty of challenge, variety, and excitement for the racing fan who likes a bit of combat and violence with a little third person shooting tossed in. Players are put in the role of a rookie cop in a new division of the Capital City police force. Headed by a old, crotchety chief, players will be sent on missions to apprehend the five different gangs of the city

Puzzle Challenge: Crosswords and More

Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: Crave
Release Date: May 30, 2006
ESRB Rating: Everyone
IGN Rating: 6.4

A collection of more than 1,000 crossword puzzles, word searches and other brainteasers, Puzzle Challenge: Crosswords and More! offers puzzles ranging from easy to difficult standard crosswords, codebreakers that require the player to determine number matches assigned to each letter of the alphabet, puzzles with cryptic clues, diamond shaped puzzles and backwards puzzles where the player fills in their own black squares. Word searches come in standard or themed versions. Profiles can be set for multiple players so that the entire household can use the software. Exclusive to the PSP(tm) system version is a two-player game sharing mode that enables two people on separate handheld consoles to play the game via wireless connection using one disc.