Weaving our way through the nether of the Interwebs, we've compiled a list of about two dozen games for the PlayStation Portable that came, saw, and conquered the hearts of PSP gamers worldwide. The best part is, their price tags are near-irresistible. A Greek historian once said, "Nothing is cheap which is superfluous, for what one does not need, is dear at a penny." Too bad ol' Plutarch isn't here to check these bargains for Sony's portable console, because he'd probably make an exception. Find out why after the jump.

Fans of the Syphon Filter series are without a doubt looking forwards to Sony's newest Gabe Logan epic, Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow. This follow-up to Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror revolves around Gabe's partner Lian Xing. Picking up shortly after the events in Dark Mirror, Logan's Shadow starts with Lian going missing and accused of being a double agent.

The various goggles and weaponry from the first title are once again making an appearance in this title. Gabe has apparently learned a few new tricks though, such as the ability to blind fire around obstacles and corners. Other characters from the franchise's history can also be commanded to provide backup for Gabe.

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow is slated for a Winter release. In the interim, here are a bunch of screenshots from the game.

   

More screenshots after the jump!

Sony Computer Entertainment America, in conjunction with the second anniversary of the PlayStation Portable and the official North America price drop, also announced in an official press release that Daxter and Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror are now added to the PSP "Greatest Hits" collection.

Ready At Dawn's Daxter was a phenomenal hit with the PSP gaming community, and R.A.D is interested in bringing their God of War franchise to the handheld with an even bigger bang. Didier Malenfant, President of Ready At Dawn Studios, said:

Ready At Dawn couldn’t be more pleased with our success bringing Daxter to the PSP platform last year, and now we have another opportunity to blow away expectations of what a developer can accomplish on a portable when Kratos hits the ‘small screen’ in God of War. PSP is an ideal platform for us to work on because we have a high level of freedom to be creative, and we can deliver gameplay experiences that rival ones you'd get from a computer entertainment system.

With the addition of Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Daxter to the Greatest Hits collection, the titles will now be available in a value-filled price tag of US$ 19.99 each. The "Greatest Hits" program by SCEA will help generate strong consumer interest and drive PSP software sales, as well as the hope of revitalizing demand for the Sony PSP.

Hoping something new will come crashing your way and on to your PSP soon? How about "now"-soon? Soon enough for you? Yep, the wait is over, 'cuz we have here not just one, nor two, but... oh, alright. We've got a whole lot of new stuff for your PSP. Uh, okay, so let's peg that at eight, shall we?

Anyway, keeping the facts (and my head) straight, us.playstation.com has just put up on their site the February Content Pack. And it's a pretty --er-- healthy pack, actually. From playable demos (which require the latest system software), to wallpapers and screenshots, your PSP sure will be one happy burper once it gets its fill of this goodies.

So, without further ado:

• Killzone Liberation Playable Demo
• Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror Playable Demo
• After Burner Black Falcon screenshots
• Arthur and the Invisibles screenshots
• Chili Con Carnage wallpapers
• Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai- Another Road wallpapers
  
• Driver 76 screenshots
• PlayStation February wallpapers

Go check out the PlayStation site (via Read) to check out what else is there, and of course, to get the downloads. Oh, and have we said already? It's free.

For those who never got a chance to get the game when it was first released last year, Sony's PlayStation website has just put up a downloadable demo for their title Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, just like they said they would. Anyway, if you happen to be unfamiliar with this game, or would like to introduce this title to a friend, now's your chance.

The game follows the exploits of the special operative Gabe Logan, who is sent to investigate the mysterious activities within an Alaskan oil reserve. However, our hero finds out that he has barely just scratched the surface of a vast, international plot that may put the lives of millions of people in danger.

Now, we're not gonna spoil it for you in case you haven't looked up the entire plot on Google yet. Go ahead and download the demo via the link below, take a dip and see if this game is your cup of tea.

Download: [Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror PSP demo]

Here's some good news for all the PSP owners out there. According to IGN, new demos, including ones for Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 will be made available for download through the official PSP site or the PlayStation website in the coming weeks. More demos from both first-party and third-party developers are also in the offing, so watch out for those.

The Killzone: Liberation demo is there now so if you're looking for something to try you might want to consider getting that one. You can also download firmware 3.10, which is also available now, but if you're a homebrew fan we don't know why you'd want to do that. Just so you know, though, the latest firmware update from Sony contains a new Dynamic Normalizer feature which automatically adjusts sound settings.

Fez from our PSP Games Forum was kind enough to give us a head's up on how you can acquire four new and exclusive maps for Syphon Filter.

You have to visit the official site of Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror to be able to download said maps. When you get to the site, you'll see two pieces of broken glass labeled Mission 1 and Mission 2.

When you accomplish the first mission, you'll gain access to the first pack containing MP3s for gunshots and videos about Syphon Filter. A code will also be given to access Mission 2 where you'll be given more access to several Sony goodies which include the following:

• an interview video with the voice of Gabe Logan
• a Spy Pack that has a copy of Dark Mirror, a PSP, an infra-red camera, and other spy tools
• another downloadable pack containing videos, wallpapers and the four exclusive maps ready for download

Fez has also provided us a picture of the prompt in which the content comes in to show you he's telling the truth.

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With the release of Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, the PSP finally gets the definitive game by which all other PSP titles will be judged. The video game is expected to do what Tomb Raider did for PS, Grand Theft Auto III for PS2 and Halo for Xbox. The game is a welcome relief for PSP owners looking for breakthrough titles. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror maximizes the system's muscle with its detailed graphics, precise controls and playability.

As one reviewer said, “If you have a PSP and like the action-espionage genre of games, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror shows what the little system can do. At some points, you'll even forget you're playing on a pocket-sized PSP since the game delivers nearly a PS2 level experience.”

The game features Gabe Logan, a member of a special military force that takes on super sensitive military missions. How sensitive? So sensitive the government burned his birth certificate and fakes amnesia when asked about his covert assignments. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is packed with “explosive real-world action adventures” that stretches from Finland to Bosnia, Alaska to Peru. Gabe’s objective: recover the elusive Project Dark Mirror.

Fresh from E3, here are the screenshots that will soon rock your PSP:

PSP3d has just published an indepth review of Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror including video captures of actual game play. Receiving a 9 out of 10 Syphon Filter has lived up to the fans expectations.The astounding graphics set it apart from many other portable games with great attention to detail to levels and character models. Even game play lives up to the same standards set out in its incredible graphics bringing the same feel found with console games.

"Get your back against the wall, peek around the corner, aim while still peeking behind the corner, and then pop out and surprise your enemies with a headshot. This is the type of full-console gaming you're experiencing with this game, not some cheesy, rashly put together, two hour non-stop, use as much ammo as possible to brute force your enemies, shooting fest. No, this game takes skill, and stealth"

"Think it can't get any better with Dark Mirror? It does. Dark Mirror supports both forms of multiplayer gaming, Ad-Hoc (local) mode, and Infrastructure (Internet) mode, both allowing anywhere from 2-8 players in a match. Playing from a wireless access point at 30% signal on the PSP, we believed that there was no way the game would run with 7 other players all around the US without lag. Once again, Dark Mirror threw us a surprise and played/performed flawlessly."

Check out the other reviews

Well, the review scores for the upcoming PSP title, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror are already starting to pour in. What are people saying? Well, lets just say it is doing very well in the review circle. Check out the scores it has been receiving:

• IGN - 9.3 / 10
• Gamespy - 5 / 5
• GameSpot - 8.8 / 10
• 1UP - 8 / 10
• Yahoo - 4.5 / 5
  

Average - 91%

Gabe Logan is a highly-trained Precision Strike Operative, commanding a black box U.S. Agency that, legally, doesn't exist. Using Precision Strike Tactics, advanced vision technology, and the latest in high-tech weaponry, Logan's specialty is covert operations requiring deadly force. Logan and his team perform "surgical strikes": missions too sensitive for a military response, too dangerous for civilian intelligence forces. Logan's job is to infiltrate, recon and execute decisively. Once inserted, Logan is his own authority.