Patapon is the name of a fictional tribe who has fallen on hard times and the name of a new PSP game. The player is the Patapon deity. Over the years the Patapon tribe has been forced to move from their lands at the hands of the Zigoton army. With the help of their deity, they hope to prevail. The goal of the game is for the Patapon tribe to go to Earthend so they can find a sacred object referred to as “IT.”

You, the deity, are able to communicate with the tribe by using drum beats. The drum beats must be constant through each mission using different sequences of four drum notes. As you proceed through the game, the sequences become more complex and you learn a variety of commands such as charge, attack and retreat.

Basically, the deity’s role is to assist the Patapon in overcoming hazards, including environmental problems, dangerous native creatures, predators and the Zigoton forces.

As the deity you are able to control the weather. There are four different weather/nature related patterns you are able to control. Being adept at weather control can assist the Patapon in their adventures, such as by creating a timely earthquake or a tailwind to assist the marksmanship of the archers.

The player must choose which tribe members will take part in each mission. The missions consist of battles, hunts and defeating bosses. You will choose your tribe members depending on what the goal of the mission is. Strategy is very important in this aspect of the game.

You are Nomad and your mission is to investigate the discovery of an alien artifact found underground near the Philippines.

The artifact is not built by man and is much older than the human race. Of course, you start out with a really cool, high-tech super suit. It comes with some really neat stuff that just might help you stay alive. Along your journey, you have the chance to find all kinds of guns; you may even find a nuclear grenade launcher. “Crysis” utilizes a very advanced AI, allowing the enemy to seem almost real. The AI in this game is so advanced that you can actually sneak up on the enemy and catch them sleeping. The game offers both single and multi-player modes and gives you the chance to challenge an opponent head-to-head. In the multi-player mode you compete against another team for points and you can use these to get all kinds of neat upgrades. The overhead for this game is a bit high but not out of the ballpark for most gamers. EA does offer something called “Crysis PC.” It is a system designed specifically for “Crysis.” Unlike most shooters, Crytek decided to create the story then the game with “Crysis.” This gives the game a much richer plot line then most games of this type. The standard alien invasion, end of man plot is evident here, but the difference is the way you can venture through the game. The programming allows you to have a completely different experience every time you play.

“Crysis” for PC is a basic first person shooter, but with a very big difference. State of the art programming and the use of an advanced artificial intelligence engine ensures you a challenge not seen before.

If you are planning a weekend getaway but just cant decide where to go, then why not visit St. Mystere via the Nintendo DS game Professor Layton and the Curious Village? It is a quaint little village with some really odd town folk. They like talking to each other in riddles. They also each have a small problem you, as Professor Layton, may be able to help them with.

In the game's main story, a wealthy baron named Augustus Reinhold recently passed away. He left a treasure buried somewhere in the village and the folks here are trying to find it. Professor Layton and the Curious Village is a mind-bending adventure with puzzles, mazes, and brainteasers. You get to play Professor Layton, and with the help of your assistant Luke, you set out to find the treasure. Problems ensue though as soon as you arrive. It seems that another member of the ill-fated Reinhold family has died under somewhat suspicious circumstances.

The townsfolk are very friendly and helpful, provided you are willing to help them with a multitude of riddles and brainteasers first. Professor Layton and the Curious Village is an exercise in thinking. It is not just about math. You will be thinking outside the box during this game. Many classic riddles and some new ones promise to keep you guessing throughout. Just as you think you have it figured out, something new pops up just around the corner. With over 130 different puzzles to solve, your brain will be kept busy for hours.

The game brings together many aspects of other games. There is puzzle solving and very nice 2D picture screens for question and answer sessions. This is a game that will be enjoyed by young and old alike.

According to the programmers, the story line of this incarnation of the Final Fantasy franchise is to "tie up loose ends." If you have not played any of the previous versions, you should wait to play this one.

The game takes place seven years before the very first Final Fantasy. The Shinra Company is present and increasing its influence. Many of the original characters are also there. And because of the other games, we all know what happens to Zak in the end. The game centers on the disappearance of an operative known as "Genesis". The main players, known simply as "SOLDIER", are highly trained combat troops. Zak is part of this group. He is a SOLDIER 2nd Class who dreams of joining the elite SOLDIER 1st Class.

PSP has introduced something called the D.M.W (Digital Mind Wave) system, for Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. It brings the full potential of the PSP hardware to life. As you investigate the mass desertion of the SOLDIER operatives, you become immersed in the 16:9 widescreen graphics. You will really be amazed.

Considered one of the best RPGs released in years, Crisis Core presents a story line that is both emotional and involved. Your battles are not always where you would expect them, so be careful and stay alert. As with previous incarnations of the game, action points are critical. You are introduced to new attacks and equipment not found in other versions. There are also some new characters for you to discover.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, is a surprising and involved game, even though you know what is going to happen in the end.

The fashion conscious Japanese set a life and death struggle inside a shopping mall. The game, The World Ends with You, entails food, fashion and cell phones. Released in Japan in 2007, it did not reach the states until April 2008.

The game begins with "the chosen dead" being brought to "the Underground." You get to play Neku, a 15-year-old teenager who finds himself transported in "The Reapers Game." The game allows you to interact with other players, swap cool stuff, and team up against the bad guys. You have one week to solve seven challenges; failure means elimination. You must keep an eye out for bad guys called "the Noise." These critters really want to do you harm. The only way they can be defeated is a two-sided attack, so you better try and make some friends while you are here.

As you make headway, you will discover "pins." These odd things give you the ability to do some really cool stuff. You can read minds, throw big stuff like cars around, and even erupt a volcano. The split screen of the DS is what really tricks out this game. That is where you keep track of your partner; you really need this when you take on the bad guys. Characters like the Composer and the Conductor, are Reapers. It’s their job to stop you from completing your challenges. Characters like the Producer and the final Game Master, can make this a bit confusing to follow sometimes. It is truly worth the time to learn how. The World Ends with You also provides some insight into life lessons and gives you the chance to learn some stuff you can use in this world.