Hi everyone. Today I’m here to talk to you about Ghostlight’s latest JRPG release, Fate/EXTRA. Developed by Imagepooch and TYPE-MOON, Fate/EXTRA is an epic PSP title set in a parallel universe to that of the hugely popular Japanese visual novel Fate/Stay Night.

At first glance, Fate/EXTRA appears to be set inside a Japanese high school. However, it soon becomes clear that something far stranger is at work, as the school itself is in fact an elaborate computer simulation designed as a battleground in the fight for the Holy Grail, a powerful artefact which will grant the victor’s desire. The students themselves are either mages seeking the grail, or merely NPCs created to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.

Summoning legendary heroes from the depths of the past (called ‘Servants’) to battle alongside them, the mages must battle each other to be the one to claim the Grail. But the stakes are high and only death awaits those who fall in battle.

Fate/EXTRA also features a truly original battle system, which, despite being simple to learn, has real depth and rewards those with the ability to think several moves ahead. Knowledge really is power, as the more you know about an enemy the more of their moves you’ll be able to see in advance. The ability to find out more about your upcoming opponent and learn an enemy’s favoured moves is crucial, and having to input six attacks at a time means that knowing when to use a skill to break an enemy’s combo, or working out which slot would be best accompanied by a healing item, separates the victorious from the vanquished.

Fate/EXTRA’s unique combat system, strong characterisation and clever plot twists make for a PSP JRPG that should not be missed. The Collector’s Edition of the game includes a stunning hardback digibook featuring the Official Soundtrack CD and artbooklet all housed in a special collector’s box. It will be released on PSP on 4th May priced at just £39.99 and what’s more, if you buy through the Ghostlight Store you’ll also receive a highly collectible Fate/The Facts magazine as well as an exclusive gigantic A1 poster featuring the box art in all its glory.

You can get all the news from Ghostlight over on the weekly Ghostlight Blog. You can also find us @GhostlightGames on Twitter, as GhostlightGames on Facebook and on our Ghostlight Google+ account.

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We have some more price dropped PSP games for your enjoyment. The prices will vary from title to title, but you’ll be sure to find some as little as €7.99/£6.99/AUD $11.95!

With the release of the PlayStation Vita, we’re delighted gamers are enjoying our new entry to portable consoles but we also know a lot of die-hard PSP fans still exist. This price reduction allows you to have even cheaper access to great PSP titles – some of which are even PS Vita compatible (to see which content is compatible, visit the PlayStation Store and you will be able to see in the products description).

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Hello everyone – just when you thought it was safe to start thinking about April’s Plus content (and the update will be announced here on the blog this afternoon) we throw even more value at you in the shape of PlayMemories Studio.

You may already be aware of PlayMemories and Filmy, two applications available on PlayStation Store that allow you to manage your photos and home-videos respectively, to create slideshows, edit, filter and view what you capture on your HDTV via PS3.

I am pleased to announce that from today, PlayMemories Studio will be replacing both the original PlayMemories and Filmy applications. (more…)

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So you may have wondered why I’ve seemingly disappeared. I haven’t. I’m still around and I’ve been working on bringing you guys some of the best offers we can possibly get. With that said, you may have noticed selection of PSP games on the PS Store getting a price drop. The prices will vary from title to title, but you’ll be sure to find some as little as £7.99/€9.99!

With the release of the PlayStation Vita, we’re delighted gamers are taking well to our new entry to portable consoles but we also know a lot of die-hard PSP fans still exist. This price reduction allows you to have even cheaper access to a myriad of titles – some of which are even Vita compatible (we’ve marked compatible games on the list below with a *; ask in the comments if you want to check the compatibility of any games not listed below).

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Happy belated New Year to all our friends and fans on PlayStation Network! This is Tatyana from Creat Studios here but I speak for the whole team when I say that we are incredibly excited to announce our latest game, the minis title Mecho Wars, is coming to the PlayStation Store for €4.99 on January 25th as well as to PlayStation Plus on February 1st at a discounted price. Based on the characters, world, and distinctive visual style crafted by Luc Bernard, Mecho Wars is a turn-based strategy game where you command your troops to expand into enemy territory, control and collect resources, and conquer your enemy’s structures.

Jump into an exciting war between the Winged Crusade and the Landians! The story of Mecho Wars details the rise of the Winged Crusade in the distant land of Divination Deserts. This is not your typical desert, however, as there is plenty of water that separates land masses. To sustain your army capture factories to expand your maximum army support, take-over cities to earn gold from the rich economic hubs, and defeat the enemy by capturing their HQ building while simultaneously defending your own. Don’t forget strategic unit composition and troop positioning as each unit type has its own strengths and weaknesses. The game even features a day/night cycle where the water that normally restricts your movement paths during the day freezes at night, allowing for unexpected skirmishes and ambushes. In addition to the rich, story-driven campaign, the Mecho Wars minis title features a new and extended soundtrack, a special set of individual challenge maps, and remarkable local multiplayer support on a single device for both the PS3 and PSP!

Mecho Wars achieves the perfect balance between the intense competitive strategy of army composition and troop placement and the invitingly casual and leisurely gaming experience lent by its turn-based combat system. The beauty of Mecho Wars is you can spend hours on end formulating the perfect strategy, unit composition, and battle placement tactics to best defeat your foe, or you can take your time and casually complete a turn every once in a while as you eat lunch or watch the news.

Everyone here at Creat absolutely loves playing Mecho Wars and we believe that, if given a chance, it can become one of your favorites as well. Thank you for the continued support you all have given us and we will continue to work our hardest to deliver awesome and ridiculously fun games to you guys. We always value fan feedback so leave us a comment below or get in contact with us on Facebook or through Twitter for all of our latest news and announcements.

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