Free-to-play iOS / Android title Jetpack Joyride has launched in North America this week, available on all three of Sony’s platforms. The game has been downloaded over 35 million times on mobile devices, but the game costs a premium on Sony’s consoles, costing $3.99 instead of being free like on iOS and Android.
The popular iPhone / iPod Touch game, Angry Birds, is coming to the PSP. In Angry Birds, players take control of a flock of different birds as they attempt to retrieve their precious eggs from a fiendish group of thieving pigs. The pigs have taken refuge within levels containing structures made up of materials such as wood, glass and stone.
The Minis range of games for the PSP and PS3 has hit the 1 million download mark, across PAL and US territories. The Minis range was first launched in October 2009 to coincide with the launch of the PSPgo, and has taken nearly 10 months to reach the figure.
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While the PS3 already has Facebook support in a few games and on the XMB, the PSP has yet to see similar treatment. The first Minis title will Facebook support will be 5-in-1 Arcade Hits, from Czech developer Grip Games. The title will be available to download from the PlayStation Store this week for €2.99.
Over the next four weeks, FirstPlay will feature a different free Minis title in each episode. Starting with Episode 007, which is out now, you will be able to download Echoes free. The four minis are worth £12.96 altogether and can be downloaded by purchasing each episode separately or subscribing.
Sony has revealed the top 10 most downloaded minis titles on the PlayStation store in a recent episode of PULSE. Minis are small game, less than 100 MB in size and cost under $10 to buy. Over 50 minis titles have been released since the collection was first launched, and it’s somewhat unsurprising that Tetris is leading.
If you purchased the first episode of FirstPlay, which was released on Thursday, you may have found it a little weak and lacking original content and downloads. Well, you will be glad to know that the second episode will include a free downloadable Minis title, however, the title is not yet known.
Echoes is another mini from Halfbrick and certainly brings a unique change in tone from Blast Off. To promote the game, Sony are giving the soundtrack to the game away for free (see below). Four tracks are available, with each one specific to the individual gameplay mode – Arcade, Jackpot, Survival and Multiplayer.
Today, more minis titles have been reduced in price. Some of the best selling titles from the minis category start from just €1.49 / £1.24. Best of all, the minis work on both the PSP and PS3. The price reduction is only effective for a limited time only, ending on March 4th 2010.
Today, more minis titles have been reduced in price. Some of the best selling titles from the minis category start from just €1.49 / £1.24. Best of all, the minis work on both the PSP and PS3. The price reduction is only effective for a limited time only, ending on March 4th 2010.
