US version of "Namco Museum" for PSP gets upgrade

[MegaDrive20XX]

Namco Hometek announced they will release Namco Museum Battle Collection for PSP in US this summer. The US version will contain 10 additional classic games not found in the Japanese version, including Xevious, Bosconian, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Dig Dig 2, King & Balloon and others; bringing the total number of games to more than 20.

http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm <--- source

[Jive3D]

Why is the game called "Battle?"

are the game re-engineered to allow for 2+player modes that didn't exist in their original versions?

[MegaDrive20XX]

I think the wi-fi feature will probably be used in this, so you're probably right.

[Gapporin]

I wonder if the Japanese are going to raise a stink about this. Anybody remember the Final Fantasy VII fiasco?

[digitalpress]

Why is the game called "Battle?"

are the game re-engineered to allow for 2+player modes that didn't exist in their original versions?

Here's the full press release:

NAMCO ANNOUNCES NAMCO MUSEUM™BATTLE COLLECTION
Galaga, Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Other Arcade Classics are Coming to the PSP™ Portable Entertainment System
04/19/2005

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 19, 2005) – Global video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. today announced Namco Museum™ Battle Collection for the PSP™ portable entertainment system. Offering new and original versions of some of Namco’s most beloved arcade classics including Galaga, Pac-Man and Dig Dug, the game will be released with U.S. exclusive titles this summer for the ultimate handheld arcade experience.

Originally released earlier this year in Japan, the U.S. version will be graced with 10 exclusive classics. Xevious, Bosconian, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Dig Dug 2, King & Balloon and others bring the total to more than 20 titles.

“Millions of people around the world have played Namco’s arcade classics, and now we’re able to offer new versions of these timeless games to a whole new generation of gamers with Namco Museum Battle Collection,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director at Namco Hometek Inc. “Namco Museum Battle Collection is a must-have title for anyone that enjoys classic gameplay on an innovative new platform.”

An all-new treatment of its classics for Sony’s new portable platform, Namco Museum Battle Collection brings together many of Namco’s most beloved arcade franchises. Taking full advantage of the PSP system’s wireless connectivity, the game allows up to four gamers to battle it out or play together on these updated classics. Players will also be able to share the great nostalgic gameplay of the original titles with their friends in the Game Sharing Mode by transferring wirelessly to another PSP system.

I am ALL OVER THIS!

[Drexel923]

Now I'm excited...I was one of the people complaining that all they do is release the same games over and over for each system. Now they are finally adding more game...I definitely buying it now.

[Kroogah]

Mappy + Dig Dug 2 = Yash must own this at some point in his life.

[TheHammerGod]

Now come in at a $30 price tag and I am pre-ordering this bad boy.

[Crush Crawfish]

Holy crap, Dig Dug 2?? Well, add that to ever-growing list of reasons for me to buy a PSP. I need money first, though!

[shai hulud]

another SOLID release for the PSP. these types of games are great on handheld consoles as well, i can play for as long as i want and turn it off whenever with no regrets.

[Gamemaster_ca_2003]

I have a few ideas of the other games

Mappy and Xevious Arranged
Pole Position 1 and 2
Gee Bee, Bomb Bee and Cuitie Q
Dragon Sprit
So many More

[ozyr]

yet another reason for me to get a PSP. The list keeps growing, but I keep resisting. Just can't afford it right now! :(

[DTJAAAAMJSLM]

Cool, the new additions definitely make me interested in owning the game.

[Jasoco]

I was already sold on this game, but now its even better!

I wish I knew a release date. I am totally looking forward to this one.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

Cleanup in aisle 3. I just drooled all over the place.

[digitalpress]

I was already sold on this game, but now its even better!

I wish I knew a release date. I am totally looking forward to this one.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=190145

[Querjek]

Now come in at a $30 price tag and I am pre-ordering this bad boy.
Well... I don't know if that will happen, but I do know that I'll definitely get this now--I was a bit iffy before, since there didn't seem to be enough games to make it be worth a purchase.

[Big Papa Husker]

I think im gonna trade the guides I got at Best Buy in to a store and use that credit for a PSP ;)

[Sanriostar]

Dragon Buster? As in "get pinballed by any enemy attack" Dragon Buster?

Tried playing this one again on my PS Namco Museum 2 the other day. Now I remember why I didn't play it too much.

But the other game chices are top-notch. Glad to see something other than Pac, Ms. Pac, Dig Dug, Pole Position, Galaxian, and Galaga again.
Will Mappy Arrangement be on the game pack?

[Tron 2.0]

To bad they couldn't throw in (Rolling Thunder) from Namco Museum Encore ;)

Dunno just seems a waste putting a collection out, with the same games over and over agian.

[Jive3D]

It would be nice if they updated Pac-Man on this collection to be played in the same fashion as Pac-Man Vs. for the Gamecube.

It could be easily done. One PSPlayer is Pac and 3 other PSPlayers are ghosts. I wonder if Nintendo has the rights to that idea though - I'd think that they do. Dang.

[slownerveaction]

Turns out Rolling Thunder is in this one:

http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/namcomuseumbattlecollection/preview_6124412.html

Nice.

[dojosky]

W00T thanks for the 411 ! I'm sold on that one !!!! :D Now I can't Wait !!!