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Portable gaming holiday: What to take with you
Original at CNET News.com
• Wed, Dec 16
Patapon 2: Forget Rock Band. Sony's rhythm-based warfare-strategy game is infectious and has plenty of addictive replayability as you level up. ...
Games in Review: 2 (Machinima)Original at howcast.com
• Tue, Dec 15
Patapon 2Sony's follow-up to their innovate rhythm game for the PSP trys to beatmatch their previous success. Can they deliver an encore fans ... howcast.com
PSP Year in Review 2009
Original at IGN
• Mon, Dec 7
This year packed Resistance: Retribution, Patapon 2, Hammerin' Hero, Rock Band Unplugged, MotorStorm: Arctic Edge, LittleBigPlanet PSP, a ton of other ... and more »
The best video games for any gamer
Original at Scripps News
• Thu, Dec 3
Its cute factor is matched only by "Patapon 2," a download-only title (in North America, anyway) that keeps the tiny eyeball monsters searching for Earthend ...
Holiday gift guide: The best video games for any gamer
Original at Tampabay.com
• Wed, Nov 25
Its cute factor is matched only by Patapon 2, a download-only title (in North America, anyway) that keeps the tiny eyeball monsters searching for Earthend. ... and more »
Sony reveals another bizarre PSP game
Original at Destructoid
• Wed, Nov 18
Sony can't get enough of those weird PSP games. Following in the footsteps of such titles as LocoRoco, Patapon and Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!, ... One Million Ton Barabara falling onto PSP in JapanJoystiq (blog) all 2 news articles »
Adhoc Party Hands-on
Original at IGN
• Wed, Nov 18
but that means you need to have your PSP in a wifi hotspot and keep it there whenever you want to play a game. Games like Patapon 2 have launched with ...
2 - Launch Trailer by Gameswelt.deOriginal at Gameswelt
• Wed, Oct 14
Pata, Pata, Patapon! Das abgedrehte Rhythmus-Spiel für die PSP bekommt ein Sequel spendiert, zu dessen Start auch ein passender neuer Trailer ... gameswelt.de
Review: Patapon 2
Original at WA today
• Mon, Jun 15
Australia Those tiny, eyeball-ish creatures, the Patapon, continue their march towards Earth's End, guided every step of the way by you, the player. As the silhouette-like terrain scrolls from left to right, your small army runs a gauntlet of challenges, ...
Opinion: 'Patapon 2' gives series a great new beat
Original at Herald & Review
• Thu, May 14
Herald & Review, IL By AIMEE GREEN Lee News Network When I started playing "Patapon 2," I was a little worried. The missions and even the story seemed horribly familiar, as if the game was going to be just a rehash of the original. Luckily, my fears were unfounded. ...
First impressions: The beat goes on in 'Patapon 2'
Original at USA Today
• Thu, May 14
Keep the beats going and the Patapons enter a fever state, during which their attacks and defenses increase. Some rhythms also perform special abilities, such as calling for rain. During each battle, the Patapon warriors -- ranging from ax-wielding ...
Review: 'Patapon 2' leads parade of rhythm games
Original at Today's Zaman
• Sat, May 9
Turkey You control the Patapon -- an army of eyeballs with arms and legs -- by tapping out rhythms on the PSP buttons. Various beats cause them to march, retreat, attack or unleash special powers. “Patapon 2” gives you more of everything: more beats, ...
Review: Patapon 2 for PlayStation Portable
Original at blog.seattlepi.com
• Fri, May 8
Patapon places you in the roll of a benevolent deity looking over a tribe of little cartoon guys named Patapons. The first Patapon game ranked up with Okami and Fl0W as one of the more successfully different PlayStation games. ... Review - Patapon 2 (PSP) Loot Ninja
Opinion: A god among Patapons
Original at PSU Daily Vanguard
• Wed, May 6
If you remember, it'sa song for offense and rallying the troops, beaten on a Patapon drum of war. The Patapon series is so named for the Patapons themselves—a tribe of cute, tiny cyclopean warriors that exist against a backdrop that's something of a ... Review - Patapon 2 (PSP) Loot Ninja
Sony tests download delivery with new PSP game
Original at Globe and Mail
• Tue, May 5
Patapon 2, sequel to last year's critically acclaimed rhythm/strategy hybrid Patapon, is everything its predecessor was and more. Players once again take command of a primitive tribe of googly-eyed warriors, beating out simple but strategic rhythms ...
Opinion: Sony's Patapon 2 unleashes its rhythm magic download-only: Will ...
Original at CNET News.com
• Tue, May 5
Expect a weird combination of beautiful art from French artist Rolito, trance-like rhythm-based attack minigames, and obsessive character leveling. More character classes, a well-explained evolution tree for the Patapon warriors you bring to life, ...
Joystiq review: Patapon 2
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, May 3
By Jem Alexander At a glance, Patapon 2 looks almost identical to its 2008 predecessor. However, Sony's Japan Studio has, as it did with Loco Roco 2, expanded upon the original game, resulting in a sequel that retains the simple gameplay and charm of the original but offers a much larger list of features and...
Opinion: Patapon producer 'listening to' requests for PS3 version, more sequels
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Apr 30
By Kevin Kelly Hinojosa-Miranda told us that the development team continues to get requests for a downloadable PS3 version of Patapon that features online modes, which he says the studio is "listening to." The team is also looking at licensing out more of those popular Patapon plush dolls (in case you m...
Review: Patapon 2 hides hardcore strategy in casual clothing
Original at Ars Technica
• Thu, Apr 30
As you play, you gain items and equipment, and the game offers a robust system of using the spoils of war to create new Patapon warriors with different traits for your squads. Or you can simply level up the Pataponians you have. ... Review: Patapon 2 Bitbag
Patapon 2 Review
Original at IGN
• Mon, Apr 27
CA If you're just joining the Patapon craziness here on IGN, I'll do my best to explain what's happening in this game. The Patapon tribe is a group of one-eyed warriors trying to make a life for themselves in the great, wide wilderness. You are their god. ...
Patapon hack HOW TO PLACE IN PSPOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Apr 25
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Opinion: The Story of Success
Original at TotalPlayStation.com
• Sat, Apr 18
And on May 5th PSP owners can finally get their hands on Patapon 2 exclusively via download through the PlayStation Store. If you're looking for some great PSP action today, then check out our Hammerin' Hero review right now! That's a lot of great news ...
Sony blames legal hurdles for lack of downloadable UMD games in America
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Mar 25
By Andrew Yoon The PlayStation Store in Japan is completely different than the one featured here in the States. Not only is it filled with classic PSone content, PSP owners can digitally download most modern games such as Loco Roco 2, Patapon 2 and even Resistance Retribution. The US Store features none o...
Patapon 2 Review – Beat your tribe
Original at iTWire
• Mon, Mar 23
Australia There are three types of basic Patapons to command, some are better at defence, others carry melee or ranged weapons, and new to the series are Heropons, robust individuals with special powers including the ability to resurrect and to change Patapon ...
Review: Patapon 2
Original at Stuff.co.nz
• Tue, Mar 10
New Zealand By GERARD CAMPBELL - The Press At last year's Tokyo Game Show during a presentation for Patapon 2, the game's designer Hiroyuki Kotani asked for some volunteers to join him in a four-player co-operative session of the rhythm game. ...
Patapon 2 UK Review
Original at IGN
• Fri, Feb 27
CA The premise for Patapon 2 is pretty much the same as the first game. As the Almighty you must guide your army of loyal Patapons to victory, tapping out rhythms in time to the beat to advance, attack, defend and so on. As the story unfolds new Patapon ...
Preview: 'Patapon 2' packs quite an eyeful
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Thu, Feb 19
PA You reprise your role as The Mighty Patapon, the unseen leader of the patapon tribe on a quest to reach "It" at Earthend. What "It" is even the patapon don't know. Of course, this hunter-gatherer tribe is beset by beasts and enemies, and it's up to you ...
Patapon Video Review 1
Original at GameSpot
• Sat, Jan 17
Justin Calvert purges the Zigaton army in this review for Patapon. www.gamespot.com
Patapon Ultra Detail Figure - New Import, In Stock
Original at NCSX Import Video Games & Toys
• Tue, Dec 30
By noreply@blogger.com (©NCSX) «©NCSX» Members of the Patapon Tribe are small of stature but they're also hardy, resilient, and when the occasion calls, relentless. Medicom has much respect for the Patapon. They have so much respect that they've created five Ultra Detail Figures based on the Yaripon and Tatepon warrio...
How to Install Mac OS X on PSP - wikiHow
Original at wikiHow
• Sun, Nov 16
By 204.14.13.65 Related Articles. Play the Patapon Game for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) · Put SNES, NES, Sega, and Other Classic Games on Your Sony PSP · Use Your Sony PSP · Make Your PSP Appear to Run Windows Vista ...
Newsbits for 11/13/08: Dissidia, Patapon, VGA, Strike Force and more!
Original at PSP
• Thu, Nov 13
Well some pretty exciting news for you today! God of War Chains of Olympus and Patapon have been nominated for best handheld game of the year, a new PSP-3000 bundle is on the horizon, and Sony is launching a new ad campaign! More news below: A new trailer for Gundam Japanese Rocket. If your a Fi...
TGS 08: Patapon 2: bigger, badder and more badass
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Oct 15
By Andrew Yoon While critics and fans have embraced Patapon's unique gameplay, the new content expansion should make the sequel much more appealing to newcomers and veterans alike. The core gameplay remains largely untouched -- each of the face buttons represents a certain sound, and pressing butto...
Patapon 2 trailer and screensOriginal at That VideoGame
• Thu, Oct 9
• 6 related articles
By Luke Walker Furthermore, SOE designer Hiroyuki Kotani has revealed that in the sequel it will be easier to keep the beat, thus ending the only source of frustration Patapon had. Now, once players keep the beat and go into Fever mode, it will be easier to keep the Fever because the first mistake causes th...
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SCEJ: PSP Firmware 5.0 Drops October 15
Original at eXophase.com, the Gamer's Phase
• Thu, Oct 9
By x3sphere Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has confirmed that the direct PSP store will officially launch on October 15, alongside the release of a new system software update: firmware 5.0. The update adds an XMB icon that allows users to access the PlayStation Store straight from their PSP.
Sony Bringing Fourteen "Unannounced" Games To TGS 2008
Original at Siliconera
• Tue, Sep 30
By Spencer Sony plans to have a huge presence at this year’s Tokyo Game Show with LittleBigPlanet, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, Patapon 2, and Resident Evil 5 at their booth. In addition to big, established brands they have fourteen unannounced games to show (!). Twelve of them come directly from S...
Patapon - PSP Game Review -
Original at Computer Savvy's Weblog
• Fri, Jun 20
By computersavvy Graphics: 9/10 - Really really great…very innovative…and very pretty looking..one of the best on the PSP. Lasting Appeal: 9/10 - You will want to do every combination of Patapons…and unlock certain special items ...
How To: Patapon and the rain juju
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Fri, May 23
By the_four Okay, for those who have Patapon, i have a question. I got the Don drum and the Rain JuJu, and when it takes me to the tutorial on how to make it rain in the desert, i can get it to work, but then when i NEED it for that part where its ...
25 excellent PSP games at a bargain price (part 5 of 5)
Original at Qj.net
• Tue, May 20
By Rio S. In case you've been living under a rock, this rhythm video game is pretty simple. You've got a tribe of little cyclops called Patapon and they've lost their land to the nefarious Zigoton. You'll have to communicate with the little critters using the war drums and lead them to victory. Certain...
PS Fanboy Week in Review: 3/10 - 3/16
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Mar 16
By Andrew Yoon Umihara Kawase demo (PSP) Obscure Japanese platformer for you to try. Reviews PSP dev unsurprisingly chooses Sony. Video: Adding yen to a Japanese PSN account Online + camera = ass. PSP Headlines Loco Roco teaches Japanese kids how to divide and multiply
Sony Responds To February NPD Sales, Seems Pleased [Corporate Gloating]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Mar 13
By Michael McWhertor PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) continued its trend of strong sales with 243,115 PSP hardware units sold in February, representing a year-over-year increase of 38%. Power of the PlayStation Portfolio Jack Tretton, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Frankenreview - Patapon (PSP) [Review]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Feb 27
By Mark Wilson LocoRoco had massive amounts of hype, but feel flat during a time when the PSP needed another Lumines. But the developers of LocoRoco are back with a new title called Patapon, a mix of rhythm game, RPG and RTS that's even more beautiful than its predecessor.
Opinion: Download Patapon to your PSPOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Feb 27
By rss@youtube.com (jbellyfish) Read a review here: http://www.squidoo.com/sonypspgamemoviedownloads The PSP is more than just a great gaming system -- it's a portable multimedia device. You can listen to music, watch videos, surf the web, and even connect to the Playstation 3. With more and more solid games and new appl...
Win an exclusive Patapon Be@rbrick figure!
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Feb 25
By Andrew Yoon Are you as excited for Patapon as we are? (Read our review to see why we're in love with the game!) To celebrate the release of this unique PSP-exclusive music action game, SCEA has provided us a very exclusive Be@rbrick figure to give away. To enter, have a Patapon avatar on your Blogsmith pr...
Sony Responds To January NPD Sales, Seems Pleased [Corporate Gloating]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Feb 14
By Michael McWhertor PlayStation Hardware Momentum PS3 Outsold Xbox 360: PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3 ) demonstrated continued momentum in January 2008 with 269K hardware units sold in January, 17% higher than Microsoft. Jack Tretton, CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Today in Joystiq: February 14, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Feb 14
By Ross Miller Try on Patapon: demo comes to PSN today Microsoft acknowledges Xbox 360 shortages in US No classification for Dark Sector in Australia EA responds to BioWare/KOTOR MMO rumor Sony execs talk backward compatibility, PS3 comeback PSN Thursday: Demo MLB 08 twofer, Patapon
Sony Responds To December NPD Sales, Seems Pleased [Corporate Gloating]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jan 17
By Michael McWhertor PlayStation by the Numbers - December 2007 PlayStation platforms had three software titles in the top ten list across all consoles for the month of December: Guitar Hero III for PS2 sold 800K units, Madden NFL 08 for PS2 sold 655K units and Call of Duty 4 on PS3 sold 522K units.
Patapon Review (Eurogamer)
Original at Patapon
• Thu, Jan 10
By Anthony The way it works is that you issue commands to your army of tribesmen by tapping out simple, predefined rhythms using the PSP’s face buttons. Different rhythms make them perform different tasks as they advance across a horizontal, side-scrolling battlefield. The game is broken up across...
Patapon & ASCII Logo
Original at my.opera.com
• Thu, Dec 27
By address-withheld@my.opera.com.invalid () The goal of Patapon is (AFAIK) to hunt down animals (collecting meat), create servants, provide them with weapons / armor and destroy the enemy tribe(s). To hunt or attack you'll need those little creatures. To control them, simple-yet-rhythmic sequences are required. Here is an example...
Joystiq Podcast 030 - Holiday edition
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Dec 20
By Justin McElroy It's nearly Christmas and we've got a gigantic, jam-packed, hour-and-a-half long Joystiq Podcast to mark the arrival of the Yule. Featuring: Another quick Suicide Girl visit, Patapon hands-on and our very special video-game related holiday memories. Also, your usual Brush With Fame,...
Joystiq hands-on: Patapon (PSP)
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Dec 16
By Andrew Yoon We've been spending some time with a localized near-final version of this PSP exclusive, and we have to say we're impressed. We wouldn't expect any less from the team that brought us LocoRoco. It's hard to pinpoint a genre to this innovative title, as it fuses elements from the music and stra...