Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2006 Grand Theft Auto - Hardcore Gamer

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Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops is the “missing
link” in the MGS story. In 1970, Big Boss and Roy
Campbell must prevent FOXHOUND from launching
a stolen nuke at Russia. Portable Ops allows Big
Boss to capture and recruit enemy soldiers,
forming a brigade of unique troops. The
squad you build over the course
of the singleplayer mode
can be used to ght
your friends via wireless
multiplayer.
A Sweeping Saga
An Ancient Betrayal
A Battle To End All Battles
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Kojima Productions
Release Date: Winter 2006
Platform: PSP
Genre(s): Action
Category: Stealth, Long Soliloquies
# of Players: 1-4
Travis O’Grady’s just a truck driver making an
ordinary delivery. Unfortunately, it’s in the hours
leading up to the events of the original Silent Hill
, and Travis will have to ght his way back out of
town. Silent Hill: Origins uses a new, Resident
Evil 4 -esque camera, and incorporates elements
of the rst game’s Silent Hill and that of the
movie, featuring familiar locations like Alchemilla
Hospital. Perhaps most importantly, Origins
features a full soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka.
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Konami
Release Date: 2007
Platform: PSP
Genre(s): Survival Horror
Category: Go For The Gross-Out
# of Players: 1
Consider this: SOCOM is to PS2 as Halo is to
Xbox. The long-running series hits the PS2 yet again
and this time boasts some impressive additions.
Four player online cooperative play is in effect,
as well as being able to change your soldier’s
loadout according to your personal specications.
Instant Action mode has been added to the game,
which allows you to essentially play Skirmish-style
missions once you complete a stage.
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Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Zipper Interactive
Release Date: November 7, 2006
Platform: PS2
Genre(s): Shooter
Category: Realistic
# of Players: 1
SOCOM made the transition from PS2 to PSP
gracefully, and now it’s back for more.
Expect everything that made the
original game good, plus plenty of new
additions. There are more weapon
customization options, more Crosstalk,
and deeper stages. The graphics have
taken a step up, as well. The character models
for both your duo and the enemies are sharper
and more detailed. Get your online multiplayer
action on the go again this fall.
I N T E N S E A C T I O N
I M M E R S I V E B A T T L E S
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Zipper Interactive
Release Date: November 7, 2006
Platform: PSP
Genre(s): Shooter
Category: Realistic
# of Players: 1-16 (online)
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