2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, today announced that Ghost Rider, the action-packed combat and motorcycle video game featuring Marvel Comics’ iconic supernatural superhero, is now available in North America for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and Game Boy Advance. The title will be available in Europe as the movie releases in different regions. The Ghost Rider video game reflects the stylized action of the successful Marvel comic series and Sony Pictures’ upcoming Ghost Rider movie.

The game was developed by Climax and its storyline was authored by famed comic writers Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti. In the video game, stuntman Johnny Blaze is brought back as his alter ego, Ghost Rider, to protect others from experiencing his Hell on Earth. Ghost Rider haunts America’s highways, inflicting his righteous wrath upon the souls of the wicked and the damned. The unique storyline takes Ghost Rider to a large variety of scenes and locations, while facing off against familiar faces from both the Marvel comic universe and Sony Pictures’ movie.

“The Ghost Rider video game offers an exhilarating gameplay experience in a fast-paced environment. Ghost Rider can battle multiple enemies from the Marvel Universe using his trademark weapons, the Hellfire Chain and Hellfire Shotgun,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “Fans of the comic book series will love its true-to-form style.”

Features:

-Ride the terrifying Hell Cycle, swinging Ghost Rider’s chain at enemies and using the bike’s powers to ride on water, boost over jumps, and power down under obstacles.

-Travel through several locations from the movie, including the Quentin Carnival and Caretaker’s Graveyard and take a ride down the skyscraper that links Earth to the depths of Hell.

-Upgrade the Hell Cycle, gain new moves and increase Ghost Rider’s stats using the essence of defeated foes as currency.

-Besides possessing superhuman strength, speed and durability, Ghost Rider can force criminals to experience a level of emotional pain equivalent to that which they have caused in others with his Penance Stare.

-Fight in spectacular boss battles with key Ghost Rider villains, including Lilith, which will put players’ combat skills to the test.

-Unlock original Ghost Rider comics, artwork, “making of” footage and developer interviews.

-Extended replay value with bonus characters, challenging players to dig deep into the experience.

-PSP offers new gameplay including game sharing, and Wi-Fi multiplayer racing for up to four players.

These demo’s are official Sony releases of some of the best PSP games available.

PSP Demo Download Instructions (using a PC):

1) DOWLOADING - simply download the PSP Demo you wish to play onto your desktop (you can download it elsewhere but it is easier to find on the desktop).

2) EXTRACTING - right click the zip file and choose ‘Extract All…’ to bring up the Extraction Wizard (built into Windows XP and Vista). Click the ‘Extract’ button and after a few seconds a new window will popup with a single folder in it and should have 4 letters followed by 5 numbers such as ‘UCJS10036′ … some demos have a suffix such as ‘-1′ or ‘-demo’, don’t delete they are important. This is the demo’s folder you need to copy onto the PSP’s memory stick. Right click this folder and select ‘Copy’.

3) TRANSFERRING - the easiest way is hooking the PSP up to the PC via USB. Once the PSP is detected you usually see a popup asking what you want to do, select “Open folder to view files” which will open a window which has your PSP’s folders listed. Open the PSP folder … then open the GAME folder. This is the location you want to copy the demo’s folder. Right click on a blank area of this window and select ‘Paste’. After a few seconds of transfering the demo folder (files are contained) you are ready to disconnect your PSP and play the demo.

KEY TO REGION CODING:

(U) - US REGION DEMO
(E) - EUROPEAN RELEASE DEMO
(J) - JAPAN RELEASE DEMO

The Games:

Airport Hero NaHa
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Airport Hero Narita
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Ape Academy 2
Requires Firmware 2.81 and up - (E)

Ape Escape Racing
Requires Firmware 2.82 and up - (J)

Ape Escape: Saru Saru
Requires Firmware 3.50 and up - (J)

Blokus Club Portable
Requires Firmware 2.81 and up - (J)

Bounty Hounds
Requires Firmware 2.80 and up - (J)

Brain Trainer Portable 2
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Computer Science Lab 1
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Computer Science Lab 2
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

DJ Max Portable 2
Requires Firmware 3.11 and up - (J)

Doko: Let’s Gakkou!
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Eiyuu Densetsu
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Exit 2
Requires Firmware 2.81 and up - (J)

Full Auto 2
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (U)

Go! Sudoku
Requires Firmware 2.71 and up - (J)

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Gurumin
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Homestar Portable
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Hot Pixel
Requires Firmware 3.50 and up - (E)

Intelligent License 2
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Kanji Trainer Portable
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Killzone: Liberation
Requires Firmware 3.02 and up - (U)

LocoRoco #1
Requires Firmware 2.71 and up - (U)

LocoRoco #2
Requires Firmware 2.81 and up - (J)

LocoRoco #3
Requires Firmware 2.82 and up - (U)

LocoRoco #4
Requires Firmware 3.02 and up - (U)

LocoRoco #5
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Lumines 2
Requires Firmware 3.11 and up - (J)

Mawaskes
Requires Firmware 3.51 and up - (J)

Medal of Honor
Requires Firmware 3.03 and up - (E)

Mercury Meltdown #1
Requires Firmware 2.80 and up - (J)

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Mercury Meltdown #2
Requires Firmware 3.02 and up - (E)

MGS Portable Ops
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (E)

MLB 07
Requires Firmware 3.30 and up - (U)

Moto GP
Requires Firmware 2.81 and up - (E)

NBA 07
Requires Firmware 3.03 and up - (U)

Ridge Racer 2
Requires Firmware 2.81 and up - (E)

Shichoka Crossword
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (J)

Smash Court Tennis 3
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (E)

Socom FTB 2 #1
Requires Firmware 3.40 and up - (U)

Socom FTB 2 #2
Requires Firmware 3.50 and up - (E)

Syphon Filter
Requires Firmware 3.03 and up - (U)

ToCA Race Driver 3
Requires Firmware 3.03 and up - (E)

World Tour Soccer 06
Requires Firmware 2.80 and up - (U)

World Tour Soccer 2
Requires Firmware 2.80 and up - (U)

Worms Open Warfare 2
Requires Firmware 3.52 and up - (E)

Xyanide: Resurrection
Requires Firmware 3.50 and up - (U)

TOCA Race Driver 3 ChallengeDeveloper: Sumo Digital Publisher: Codemasters “You’ll need dedication, patience and skill to get the most of TRD3 Challenge,” we said in our review back in March and nothing has changed since. This isn’t a game for those whose idea of racing is to approach corners with the finger firmly on the accelerator button and simply flick the analogue nub (or D-pad) violently to one side. If that’s not you, you’ll love the wide range of vehicles and remarkable balance of ‘playable reality’ on offer here.
The WarriorsDeveloper: Rockstar Leeds Publisher: Rockstar Adapted from a cult 1979 film (and previously available on consoles), this is an often brutal gang-based action adventure that sees you fighting your way across New York’s meanest streets. Thankfully, the third-person combat system is as tough as they come, which combined with a hugely atmospheric setting, superlative production values and seemingly endless variety makes this a supremely entertaining experience all PSP-owning adults (this is 18-rated) should try.
Metal Slug AnthologyDeveloper: SNK Playmore Publisher: Ignition Seven games from SNK’s gorgeous, delightfully playable 2D side-scrolling shooter series may sound like a recipe for broken PSP buttons as a result of the relentless use they’ll endure. For us, though, it sounds like the UMD to have with you at all times. Because despite the odd irritating flaw as a result of the conversion process, there is little on Sony’s handheld that can match this for a quick, gratifying dose of shoot-’em-up goodness.
Sega Mega Drive CollectionDeveloper: Digital Eclipse Publisher: Sega Granted, not all of the 27 impeccably converted games crammed into this UMD are classics, but the majority do represent a selection of the most popular titles to appear on Sega’s old 16-bit console. From various examples of the Sonic The Hedgehog, Phantasy Star, Golden Axe and Ecco the Dolphin series, to Columns, Virtua Fighter 2 and Shinobi III, this is one of the strongest retro compilations to have appeared on any system.
Tony Hawk’s Project 8Developer: Page 44 Studios Publisher: Activision Console owners may be sick of the Hawkster tuning up on a yearly basis, but on PSP his appearances have to date been far less frequent. As a result, when a skateboarding game as delicately crafted and compelling as this rolls along, it’s impossible (and, indeed, unfair) to ignore it. Crucially, Project 8 nails the control mechanism and then follows that with a ridiculous amount of depth through a multitude of mini-goal based missions. It’s emerged as one of the year’s most absorbing games.
Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersDeveloper: High Impact Games Publisher: Sony Taking a much-deserved vacation from their adventures on PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank turn up on PSP only to find themselves needing to embark on a mysterious quest involving a kidnapped girl and forgotten race of genius inventors. Cue the franchise’s many weapons and gadgets, which together with the relentless destruction, pleasing variety, and tonnes of content results in one of the handheld’s best action adventure experiences to date.
Sid Meier’s Pirates!Developer: Full Fat Publisher: 2K Games An update of the classic 1987 strategy-led adventure, whose open-ended mechanic gives you the freedom to amass fame, fortune, land, political power and treasure as you roam around the Gulf Coast, Caribbean and South America, making both friends and enemies. It’s a glorious mix of exploration, mutinies, duelling and sea-battle mini-games, charming and humourous cut-scenes, supported by the kind of sturdy game design even the most determined cannonball can’t dent.
Metal Gear Solid: Portable OpsDeveloper: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami Although out in the US in 2006, Portable Ops qualifies for inclusion here due to the ridiculous five-month wait European gamers had to endure for the game to arrive in our continent. Specifically, it qualifies for inclusion here in such a high position because it’s excellent – a clever and brilliantly designed stealth-based action title that remains true to the essence of past MGS games while introducing a host of new elements, not least one of the strongest multiplayer aspects yet seen on PSP.
Virtua Tennis 3Developer: Sumo Digital Publisher: Sega Wimbledon competitors may have spent more time waiting around that playing on the courts this year but we suspect those crafty enough to have packed a PSP with a copy of Sega’s brilliant Virtua Tennis 3 into their kit bag probably didn’t mind the rain one bit. That would be because this is one superbly refined tennis game, its exquisite control mechanics partnered by the brilliantly balanced difficulty and variety of the content. The resulting digital sporting experience is simply smashing.
CrushDeveloper: Zoë Mode Publisher: Sega Crush is exactly the kind of game the PSP is crying out for. Innovative, daring, fresh, perfectly suited to its host platform and immensely playable, it’s no wonder the game recently won a prestigious Develop Award for ‘Best New Handheld IP’. Don’t let the dry terminology of the award’s label conjure up the wrong image, though – Crush beat its rivals precisely because its vibrant qualities are impossible to miss. From the moment you pick it up, you’re lost in a clever, masterfully designed, multi-dimensional puzzler that will consume your thoughts.