Power Stone Coming to PSP

[SEGA-SAMMY]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6144541.html

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Capcom collects Power Stones
Enhanced versions of Dreamcast brawlers brought together for PSP release later this year.

A pair of oft-overlooked Dreamcast brawlers are getting a second chance at life later this year in the form of a portable compilation. Capcom today announced Power Stone Collection for the PSP, a one-two punch of Power Stone and Power Stone 2. The game is set for a North American release in the fourth quarter of 2006.

The Power Stone series of 3D fighters eschewed the dense layers of strategy one might find in a franchise like Virtua Fighter in favor of a more frantic, lighthearted take on the genre. One of the series' big selling points was its array of interactive environments, which sought to deliver the simple thrill of beating people up with whatever furniture was at hand. For Power Stone 2, Capcom upped the chaos inherent to the series' fights by adding four-player melees to the mix.

Capcom is promising a number of enhancements and revisions for both games, starting with ad hoc wireless multiplayer battles using just one copy of the game. Both titles will also feature a number of new weapons and a new camera system designed with the PSP in mind; players will be able to toggle between wide, close, and midrange views of the action in the middle of a fight.

There are also a number of game-specific enhancements included. The original Power Stone's roster will be joined by the four new characters from Power Stone 2, and the game's interface has also been overhauled with redesigned health bars and arrows on the radar screen indicating the location of loose power stones. For Power Stone 2, Capcom is including an adventure mode that retains the original's item creation mechanic with several new items added to the mix, and a Bomber Battle minigame that wasn't included in the Dreamcast version of the game.

For more on Power Stone Collection, check out GameSpot's full coverage of Capcom's Gamers' Day event.

It's good to see Capcom hasn't forgotten.

[Cmtz]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

[Daniel Thomas]

They haven't released anything NEW in ages, especially the fighters. Power Stone 1 & 2 were excellent games on the DC, even though they were overshadowed by Soul Calibur. It's good to see them revived for another platform, and it's good to see the good games slowly appear on the PSP. It's going to really be a great handheld in a couple of years.

[Richter Belmount]

:| blashemy! ^

[PDorr3]

Oh fuck yes! I dont give a crap if these are just ports, my god I am so happy that they are releasing these two awsome games again! I simply love power stone, maybe this is hope that they will be making power stone 3 :D Thank you for making my day

[Joker T]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

[Cmtz]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

[ubersaurus]

Powerstone 1 and 2 are good and all...but I'd really prefer to see a Powerstone 3 on a console.

Still, it's one more thing trying to get me to buy a psp.

[Joker T]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

They are almost exactly the same game :hmm:

[Gamereviewgod]

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

Uh yeah. Kinda hard to hate one but not the other, or vice versa.

Definitley a great sign though. Not a huge fan of the series, but at least they have a chance to find a bigger audience. That said, Capcom is a bit too port happy on the PSP. Excluding the remade Mega Man games and Monster Hunter, is there anything from their end on the PSP that's original?

[comrade]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

They are almost exactly the same game :hmm:

Dude, you know the buttons are totally different right? Duh! :roll:

Anyway, glad to see that Capcom hasn't forgotten about one of my favorite games. This might even make me buy a PSP.

[stressboy]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

You are really on a roll tonight.

[exit]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

All they really did was add a new game for Ada, which doesn't evem make a difference in the long run. Or is this just an anti-GC rant.

[MegaDrive20XX]

Hey Hey...is this a RE thread or a POWER STONE thread?? Come on guys, lay off, the series is getting tired and we all know it...it's 4pm...and time for Resident Evil's nap! Do what it says or else it'll cut off your big toe! YEOUCH! that's tender :) *bleeding toe*

Back on topic....it's a shame that this DC exclusive had to be portable...I wish it had a console release (Xbox or PS2 at least)

I think Sony is being greedy with Capcom...then again, this wouldn't be the first time (i.e. Mega man series on PS1 days...and now on PSP...ironica isn't it?)

[meancode]

Oh my god, its like, another port!

Yes Power Stone is a great game. Yes I owned it on the DC, and YES I even have Virtua Tennis on my PSP now. A trend?

[THATinkjar]

This is awesome news. I'm surprised it took them so long to drag this franchise back into the limelight.

[McBacon]

Powerstone 1 and 2 are good and all...but I'd really prefer to see a Powerstone 3 on a console.

Still, it's one more thing trying to get me to buy a psp.

Maybe, if this game sells well, it will lead onto Power Stone 3 and we'd all be happy.

I wish Capcom would give the DS a bit more love, i mean we have Deadly Silence and VJDT, but PSP has Street Fighter, 4 Mega Man games, Viewtiful Joe, Monster Hunter, Darkstalkers Chronicle, Power Stone 1+2, Capcom Puzzle World and a Retro Compilation.

[snes_collector]

Powerstone 1 and 2 are good and all...but I'd really prefer to see a Powerstone 3 on a console.

Still, it's one more thing trying to get me to buy a psp.

I agree. Once I saw this topic, I thought there might be a new PS game but since it's just ports I can play on my DC, there's not use in having it. I thought this might be another game to convince me to get a PSP, but it's just another port :(


I wish Capcom would give the DS a bit more love, i mean we have Deadly Silence and VJDT, but PSP has Street Fighter, 4 Mega Man games, Viewtiful Joe, Monster Hunter, Darkstalkers Chronicle, Power Stone 1+2, Capcom Puzzle World and a Retro Compilation.

I couldn't agree more. I really would like to see some fighters on the DS. Maybe a new Power Stone, or even an origional fighter, some Capcom hasn't done in awhile.

[Cmtz]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

All they really did was add a new game for Ada, which doesn't evem make a difference in the long run. Or is this just an anti-GC rant.

How could you say that the graphics are way better on the PS2 than GC.

[THATinkjar]

How could you say that the graphics are way better on the PS2 than GC.

Why can't you stop talking?

[dbiersdorf]

How could you say that the graphics are way better on the PS2 than GC.

Are you retarded or something?

I never got a chance to play a Power Stone before, so I'm psyched to pick this up (especially considering the DC version of Power Stone 2 is $30 some bucks).

[diskoboy]

Power Stone 2 has the adventure mode intact, so I'm buyin... Even though I still play my DC versions constantly.

This game seems like it would be more fun now, being portable and all. But this game needs an infrastructure mode. Especially the Adventure Mode.

Sharing items via the web would be pretty interesting. Not to mention the insane 4 player brawls.

Finally, the PSP gets a good port.

[unwinddesign]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.

Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.

I don't understand why you think Resident Evil is so great. Maybe the PS2 version was good, but the Gamecube sucked big time.

All they really did was add a new game for Ada, which doesn't evem make a difference in the long run. Or is this just an anti-GC rant.

How could you say that the graphics are way better on the PS2 than GC.

omg rofl can't breathe need air rofl omg dying

...

-ahem-

Back on topic, I loved both Power Stone games for Dreamcast. It's really good to see them getting another release, as they're a lot different than anything else on the market -- and they're good stuff to boot! I really wish this had internet multiplay as opposed to just local adhoc. Oh well. Here's to hoping for a PS3 (heh) if this sells well.

[Cmtz]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

[stressboy]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

I am a big Sony fan myself and even I am smart enough to know that the Cube can put out better graphics than the PS2.

If you are trolling on purpose, have you ever though about a new hobby, like, for instance, actually playing games?

[comrade]

Ok, how the fuck did cmtz get 2097 posts? Are they all as idiotic as the ones I have seen?



Capcom is promising a number of enhancements and revisions for both games, starting with ad hoc wireless multiplayer battles using just one copy of the game.

Here's hoping for an added infastructure mode. If Capcom would add that little bit in, this would be a no brianer.

[Joker T]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

I take it you have played "all the Gamecube games"

[Cmtz]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

I take it you have played "all the Gamecube games"

No, but everyone says that Halo is the best gamecube game and it does not impress me at all.

[meancode]

Ok, how the fuck did cmtz get 2097 posts? Are they all as idiotic as the ones I have seen?



Capcom is promising a number of enhancements and revisions for both games, starting with ad hoc wireless multiplayer battles using just one copy of the game.

Here's hoping for an added infastructure mode. If Capcom would add that little bit in, this would be a no brianer.

Considering they didn't get infastructure into SF Alpha 3 Max and are noot going to have it in Moster Hunter PSP, I hate to say this, but NOT GONNA HAPPEN.

Why do developers hate the PSP so much?

[comrade]

Considering they didn't get infastructure into SF Alpha 3 Max and are noot going to have it in Moster Hunter PSP, I hate to say this, but NOT GONNA HAPPEN.

Not having some sort of online mode for Monster Hunter is a horrible idea. Nuff' said.

How about we all just cross our fingers for infastructure on this bad boy? ;)

[stressboy]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

I take it you have played "all the Gamecube games"

No, but everyone says that Halo is the best gamecube game and it does not impress me at all.

Don't believe the haters man. Halo is by far the best Gamecube game, and the N-Gage port was not too shabby either, especially when played on Live!

In fact, I think you should walk to your nearest EB and tell them about your hate for Halo on the Cube. Make sure you go there when it is busy.

[Joker T]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

I take it you have played "all the Gamecube games"

No, but everyone says that Halo is the best gamecube game and it does not impress me at all.

Don't believe the haters man. Halo is by far the best Gamecube game, and the N-Gage port was not too shabby either, especially when played on Live!

In fact, I think you should walk to your nearest EB and tell them about your hate for Halo on the Cube. Make sure you go there when it is busy.

Yep I'll go back to playing Zelda on my Xbox 360.

[THATinkjar]

What look at God of War. It looks way better than all the Gamecube games.

I take it you have played "all the Gamecube games"

No, but everyone says that Halo is the best gamecube game and it does not impress me at all.

Don't believe the haters man. Halo is by far the best Gamecube game, and the N-Gage port was not too shabby either, especially when played on Live!

In fact, I think you should walk to your nearest EB and tell them about your hate for Halo on the Cube. Make sure you go there when it is busy.

Yep I'll go back to playing Zelda on my Xbox 360.

You know they're going to release all the Xbox 360 games on the PlayStation 2 as well... oh... wait... that's already true :)

Honestly, where are we going with this?

[Joker T]

I don't know, lets get back on topic.

There is a video of the game on IGN, looks like it remains almost entirely intact from it's Dreamcast days.

http://media.psp.ign.com/media/811/811807/vids_1.html

[THATinkjar]

I don't know, lets get back on topic.

There is a video of the game on IGN, looks like it remains almost entirely intact from it's Dreamcast days.

http://media.psp.ign.com/media/811/811807/vids_1.html

Great find, Joker. Looks splendid! As long as the framerate holds up, we're in for a treat.

[comrade]

I don't know, lets get back on topic.

There is a video of the game on IGN, looks like it remains almost entirely intact from it's Dreamcast days.

http://media.psp.ign.com/media/811/811807/vids_1.html

I suddenly feel the need to buy a PSP.

Ceramic whte, maybe?

[Lothars]

Sorry for the double post

[Lothars]

How could you say that the graphics are way better on the PS2 than GC.

Why can't you stop talking?

Well I think lately he's just trolling in this thread at least on purpose but man it's annoying

but anyway

I am pumped for this definitly another good reason to get a PSP which now there are at alot of games I do want for the PSP

I am excited for this, I love the dreamcast versions of them.

though I still would love to see a console release of this as well.

It's all good though

[PDorr3]

thanks for the video link, game still looks amazingly fun, so cant wait to go portable with tihs!

[DonMarco]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.
Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.
Seconded. And I'm not being sarcastic. Really.

[Joker T]

Capcom has not released anything good in years.
Your right Resident Evil 4 is a horrible game.
Seconded. And I'm not being sarcastic. Really.

Everyone has their opinions.

[kai123]

Who else picked this up today? I am having a blast with it right now. The graphics are not as sharp as the DC but having Powerstone on the go is very nice.

[segagamer4life]

Who else picked this up today? I am having a blast with it right now. The graphics are not as sharp as the DC but having Powerstone on the go is very nice.

LOL... I was going to get this sooner or later, how is it, and so far, what are the "unlockables" if any? Also how are the load times?

[Mark III]

How's the multiplayer? With how frantic part 2 got with 4 players I would not have thought it would translate well to the smaller psp screen.