Invizimals and Eye of Judgment are looking like two hot PSP properties, using the portable system's camera peripheral to either scan cards or hunt for invisible creatures. The only problem is, it's looking like neither of them will work with the PSPgo, since the camera doesn't fit on the redesigned machine.
The chaps working behind the cool-but-silly augmented reality game Invizimals has confirmed that its game will not work with the PSPgo at launch. The original PSP had the camera mounted on top of it, but the PSPgo's sliding screen wouldn't be able to move if the peripheral were attached. The developers are trying to find a workaround, but it won't be ready in time for launch.
"The camera will work with the go with an attachment," the devs have told Kotaku. "We are looking into it, but it's a matter of logistics."
This is, of course, the problem when you throw a complete redesign at people five years into a system's lifespan. I do hope that the boxes for Eye of Judgment and Invizimals will warn consumers that their games won't work with the newest PSP.
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4:00 PM on 08.22.2009
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Casual Gamer...it's the new synonym for asshole!!
What's the old one? Ravana?
I don't think there's anything casual about a camera-based tabletop card collecting/battling game. In fact, it might just be the most niche proposition imaginable.
And as for Invizimals, that'll probably outsell the PSPgo.
@mountaingorilla
I'm pretty sure it's not Ravana, I don't even think Ravana is a word! But off-topic: you are an asshole !
You mean along with every other boxed game, right? If you're buyin this game in a box for the Go, the camera attachment is the least of your worries.
it will be just like any other card game
"wake up Jimi"