Patapon

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to direct download, Sony says that "all" new PSP games will continue to be available on UMD, too. We have to wonder how long that'll last, given the fact that the company seems to be embracing digital-only distribution on titles like Patapon 2. ...

I also doubt that Patapon 2 will be the last game sold as a download voucher inside a plastic case, although we don't have any firm information about that strategy at this time. Both of these projects have been talked about for some time, ... Sony PSP Go a definite Go for E3 PMP Today

Sony has yet to confirm either a new Sony PSP or Sony PSP rental service, but with the recent download only experiment with Patapon 2, we'd be surprised if the company wasn't working on something similar right now. Luckily with E3 around the corner, ... BetaNews - GameSpot

Sony already offers games for sale via digital download, including the download-only Patapon 2. The survey goes on to ask basic market-research questions about pricing, subscription periods, maximum monthly rentals, and what number of new games ...

 Canada Rumors have been circulating since earlier this year that a new PSP model will ship without a UMD media drive, opting instead for an all-digital distribution model. The company released Patapon 2 as a download-only title as a "test case" in April, ...

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 CA On the PSP, it is hard to tell what Sony has planned. The recent download-only release of Patapon 2, along with increasing rumors of a hardware revision that nixes the UMD drive, suggest that Sony will drop its current retail-focused model and consider ...

 NJ May the Patapons live for all time! PATA PON DON CHAKA! PS It is true that this game is not in a UMD format. As far as I heard, the retail case of Patapon 2 only has a download voucher for the PSN. Either way you go, retail or PSN, it'sa digital ... Review: Patapon 2 (PSP) GameFocus all 2 news articles

 NY Patapon 2 was first going to be released as a PSP game via disc, then the US decided to go down the digital download road instead. This can very well be the first of many digital downloads expected to hit the PSN store for upcoming PSP titles. ...

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 Australia By Mike Fahey on May 8, 2009 at 10:30 AM The first download-only PSP title hits the PlayStation Store this week, along with the PS3 debut of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and an oddly-priced set of downloadable Disgaea 3 content. ...

 NY The first download-only PSP title hits the PlayStation Store this week, along with the PS3 debut of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and an oddly-priced set of downloadable Disgaea 3 content. This marks my first time posting the PlayStation Store Update, ...

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 ...

 CA - Laura June by Laura June, posted May 5th 2009 at 10:15AM Joystiq reported back in April that Patapon 2's release would be a UMD-less affair, and now it's officially here. The followup game is now available as a digital download on the PSN, and as a redemption ...

 PA - John Scalzo, John Scalzo Sony's Patapon 2, a quirky rhythm game, is coming to the PSP this week as a "boxed digital download." Buying the game from the store gets you a code to download the game from the playstation Store, which is of course not able to be resold. ...

PSP Go! may be available in two storage models: 8GB and 16GB. This rumor makes perfect sense due to Sony's digital download-only release of Patapon 2. Concurrent with the device's launch, Sony may to release 100 downloadable games in its store, ...

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Capcom today announced that the upcoming PSP anime fighting game, Fate/unlimited codes, is the second PSP game that can only be downloaded from the Playstation Store. It will follow the footsteps of Patapon 2 when it releases this summer on the ...

 Belgium Sony is zo vriendelijk geweest om een trailertje op het net te zwieren met enkele leuke multiplayer beelden van Patapon 2, de opvolger van het verrassende Patapon. De game is een download-only titel voor de PSP en is vanaf 7 mei beschikbaar in de PSN ...

The upcoming game Patapon 2 will be abvailable as a digital download only, further emphasizing this shift in marketing strategy. The all new 5.50 firmware upgrade means you no longer need a PlayStation Network account to do a quick bit of window ...

After announcing that Patapon 2 would be released on the PSP as a download-only title, Sony has revealed what will come in the game's box that will be found in stores on May 5. According to a post on the PlayStation.Blog, the Patapon 2 box will contain ...

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 ...

 CA by Michael Lee Sony of America announced that the upcoming PSP title Patapon 2 will be sold as a digital product. Consumers can either buy it online or buy the download code at retailers. Patapon 2, the sequel to hit rhythm strategy game Patapon, ...

 CA by Kris Graft As the case for digital distribution strengthens, Sony Computer Entertainment America will be testing the market's waters with a digital-only release of Patapon 2 for PSP, the company has confirmed. "We're considering a digital only ...

 UK There’s been lots of news for portable gaming fans today too: Patapon 2 for PSP will be download only, and more rumours emerged about the Zune HD, suggesting it might even run Xbox Live Community games. Will it run the Halo mobile game we’ve heard ...

 UK Sony has confirmed Patapon 2 for PSP is going on sale as download-only title in the US, with no UMD version going to retailers. It’s described as a “test case” to gauge player’s interest in digital only content. Rumours are already suggesting that ...

Don't expect a UMD to drop out of your Patapon 2 box when picking it up on May 5. The News: After reports earlier today that the upcoming PSP game Patapon 2 would be selling at retail with a download code in place of an actual UMD in the box, ...

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 UK SCEA has confirmed that the critically acclaimed PSP game Patapon 2 will not be released on its proprietary UMD-disc format in the US, instead being released as a digital download only. Gamers who wish to buy Patapon 2 at retail will purchase a box ...

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 UK SCEA has confirmed that the critically acclaimed PSP game Patapon 2 will not be released on its proprietary UMD-disc format in the US, instead being released as a digital download only. Gamers who wish to buy Patapon 2 at retail will purchase a box ...

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 NY Don't expect a UMD to drop out of your Patapon 2 box when picking it up on May 5. By Chris Pereira, 04/13/2009 The News: After reports earlier today that the upcoming PSP game Patapon 2 would be selling at retail with a download code in place of an ...

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 PA Sony plans to launch Patapon 2, a four player co-op game for the PSP, on May 5th in the United States. The game, released earlier this year in Japan on UMD, is going to be available via digital distribution channels only confirmed Kotaku. ...

 CA Ars Technica’s Ben Kuchera has word from a “reliable” insider — with a proven track record of breaking stories — that this will happen for the upcoming PSP game Patapon 2. Kuchera suggests that Sony is testing this retail download model to gauge ...

 NY Sony may be taking a rather unusual step at retail with Patapon 2, making the PSP a digital download only, but still offering a boxed copy at retail. How would that work, exactly? According to Ars Technica's unnamed sources, Sony will release the ...

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...

By Dawdle Last year's Patapon for the PSP had a similar preorder promotion, although that time it was through Gamestop/EB, and you got a physical UMD of the demo instead of a download code. Does this early demo stuff work for you? Or would you rather get real, unique content for your early devotion?

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By tocino For an unlimited time only, you’ll also be able to download the Patapon PSP demo over your PS3 as well! Oh Pata-SNAP! So make sure your PSP’s Memory Stick Pro Duo is good and ready to download and transfer the demo from your PS3 over to ...