playstation2

Launching in late 2000, Sony's shadowy PS2 stormed the gaming scene and toppled all who stood before it, namely the Nintendo64 and Sega's Dreamcast.  Riding the wave of popularity generated by its predecessor (PSone), the PlayStation 2 quickly began outselling everyone, despite widespread hardware shortages.

A console is nothing without good software, though, and this was one of the system's strongest points.  Many now famous franchises debuted or were revived on the PS2, including Metal Gear Solid, Prince of Persia, and Grand Theft Auto, to critical acclaim and great commercial success.

With its successor the PS3 on the market now, PS2 sales have slowed somewhat, but it remains popular for its relatively low price and huge catalogue of excellent software, containing immensely popular hits like those mentioned above, as well as unique exclusive gems like Ratchet and Clank, Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, Drakan, and the original God of War games.

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• Capcom Classics Collection Volume 2

  
  GConsole.info — Authority: 126
  1941 Avengers Black Tiger Block Block Captain Commando Product DescriptionCapcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 reacquaints players with the revolutionary games of their time. Enjoy countless rounds of great gaming entertainment, without losing all your quarters. Each of these treasured favorites contain bountiful bonus ...
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• PlayStation Store Global Update – January 17, 2012

  
  PlayStation LifeStyle — Authority: 628
  Each week Sony brings PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday and Wednesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update . ** ...
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• Amy

  
  CSICON — Authority: 426
  I’d like to take the time to review one of the worst games I have ever played. It’s actually so bad that this writeup needs to be published to warn you people about not playing this game. The game generally revolves around Amy. And her caregiver Lana. Already, are you as ‘meh’ as I am? If not, you should ...
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• Next Generation: 10 Features We Want To See In The Xbox 720 & Playstation 4

  
  The Smoking Section — Authority: 631
  Words By AJ & S. Cadet Don’t get too excited about that shiny new Playstation 3 that you got for Christmas. If “unnamed sources” are to be believed, the PS3’s [...]
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• Phantom Brave [Beta / Concept - PS2 Wii PSP]

  
  Unseen 64: Beta, Unreleased & Unseen Videogames! — Authority: 106
  Phantom Brave is one of the many Strategy-RPGs created by Nippon-Ichi Software. Phantom Brave offers some twists on the traditional SRPG formula (no grid-based movement, but characters freely move within a movement circle), along with ludicrous amounts of customization, and emotionally engaging story and characters. ...
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• FIFA goes forth

  
  Games Asylum — Authority: 109
  Last week wasn’t a great one for UK videogame sales. FIFA 12 holds onto the top of the chart for a fourth week running even though sales were down 54% from last week. Just Dance 3 climbs to #2 with The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim , Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 finishing off the top 5. ...
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• Metallica The Game [Cancelled - PS2]

  
  Unseen 64: Beta, Unreleased & Unseen Videogames! — Authority: 106
  A game featuring the band Metallica was in development  by Black Label Games and it would have been published by Vivendi Universal Games for the Playstation 2. There is little known other than it was to be a racing gaming looking possibly like twisted metal type using vehicular combat game play inspired by ...
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• Star Ocean Till the End of Time

  
  GConsole.info — Authority: 126
  Fate and Sofia are on vacation when the attack begins. As they separate, they’ll travel to different worlds and fight to reunite across worlds Traditional role-playing action goes to a new level with an in-depth story, fantastic anime-style graphics and a more advanced fighting system Incredible features like ...
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• Persona 3′s Thanatos Gets His Own D-Arts Figure In April

  
  Siliconera — Authority: 696
  Atlus online store has a listing for a D-Arts Thanatos figure.
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• PS2 Wireless Controller 2.4G

  
  GConsole.info — Authority: 126
  Features External Two “AA” alkaline batteries, capable of use for above 10 hours continuously: Support multi-loop signal, simultaneous control. no mutual interference Support DIGITAL and ANALOG mode; With double vibration motor excellent expression; Operation distance in 8m up to 10m maximun Product Description ...
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• PlayStation 3 320GB System/PlayStation Move Bundle

  
  GConsole.info — Authority: 126
  The PlayStation Move places you in the game through ultra-sensory precision. PlayStation Move gaming is accessible and characters are easy to control Challenge friends online, download games, movies, and more, with PlayStation Network Watch high-definition movies via the included Blu-ray player Enjoy immersive 3D ...
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• Xbox & PS2 Games That Need to be Remade or Re-released (Please?)

  
  Wouldyoukindly — Authority: 118
  Sony confirmed on Wednesday that the PS2 classic first-person shooter Killzone  would be getting released to the Playstation Network for the cheap price of $9.99. While I personally wasn’t a fan of the title, there are some franchises that I think could do well with either PSN or XBL re-release or HD upgrade. ...
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• West over East: A Complete Chaos – Part: Five

  
  GameDeville — Authority: 92
  Many, included me wanted RE 4 to head down the familiar sci-fi thriller path, but what that once-made video brought before the fans was a stylish, cool, and awesome treat. Devil May Cry (DMC) – for the first three game anyways – mixed Western concepts with Japanese style, traditional sword-dance, and Anime ...
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• The R/R/R Files: Case #005 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3

  
  MediaKick — Authority: 127
  Skating into the future?
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• Sly 2: Band of Thieves

  
  GConsole.info — Authority: 126
  Features Combines stealth, platforming, combat and strategy — all in a single, huge game world Pull your crew together to plan and execute the most daring heists possible All-new moves to help players pull it off – pick pockets, crawl through vents, hop rooftops and attack from the shadows Realistic and ...
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• Scenes From The Live Sakura Wars Show

  
  Siliconera — Authority: 696
  While Sega hasnt released any new Sakura Wars games in years, the series lives on through cafes, slot machines, and stage shows like Sakura Wars: Budoukan Live 2 – Teito, Paris, New York.
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