With already three handheld titles listed to its name, the Death Jr. franchise takes a bold new step on to the Wii console with its latest iteration, Death Jr.: Root of Evil. In our full article, you can read all about how the development of the game is coming along. Producer James Stanley explains the different changes they had to adjust to in making the transition from handheld to console and much more.

We just got three new gameplay videos for the newly-released PlayStation Portable video game title Sonic Rivals 2. If you still haven't purchased a copy, maybe these videos will finally do the trick for you.

Aside from introducing new characters, Sonic Rivals 2 is also home to an excellent story mode as well as as six different multiplayer battle modes. Check the videos by clicking the "read more" link below.

Here are four new videos for PlayStation Portable video game Sonic Rivals 2. Developed by Backbone Entertainment and to be published by Sega, the title is expected to hit North American shelves on November 13. The game is a sequel to earlier PSP title Sonic Rivals.

One of the main features of Sonic Rivals 2 is the availability of eight different characters that include your favorite hedgehogs as well as new comers Miles Tails Power, Rouge the Bat, and Espio the Chameleon. Check the "read more" link to watch their videos.

With Sonic Rivals 2's release nearing, Sega released another official gameplay video for the Sonic fan in you. Rings Battle and Capture the Chao aside, Sonic Rivals 2 will offer four other multiplayer battle modes for Sony PlayStation Portable gamers. That's six bragging rights altogether, if you stomp the competition like Robotnik's lackeys.

Though the short flashes the official release date yet again, there hasn't been an announcement as to when exactly in November Sonic Rivals 2 sees the light of day. As stated before however, PSP owners in the UK will get to pommel King of the Hill wannabes once the game officially hits their shores in December.

Sonic Rivals 2 is under the development wings of Backbone Entertainment, to be published by Sega.

Looking for more ways to beat the opposition in Backbone Entertainment's Sonic Rivals 2 for the PSP? If giving your enemy an good-'ol-fashioned thrashing via knockout mode isn't your thing, we'll be introducing two more battle modes requiring a wee bit more finesse: the Rings Battle mode, and Capture the Chao mode.

Ring Battle mode will have you competing against your other rivals in a match of resources - collect as many rings as you can to win. It's battle, of course, which means you can still op to attack your opponent, and steal his rings. The other mode we'll be introducing here is Capture the Chao. Put simply, it's a high-speed take on Capture the Flag, where your goal is to snatch the Chao your opponent's carrying - that'd be the Dewy lookalike floating above the character's head.

Sega's bringing back Sonic and friends to the Sony PlayStation Portable in Sonic Rivals 2, the follow-up to last year's Sonic Rivals. This title is a high-speed action platformer developed once again by Backbone Entertainment. It packs quite a few features, including single-disc game sharing and six different Battle modes.

The video features a look at Knockout, one of the six different ways to beat the snot out of your opponent in Battle Mode. There's some pretty fast gameplay footage in this one, so check it out below. Sonic Rivals 2 is currently scheduled for a November release in the U.S. Europe will get this title in December.

To those who are desperately trying to change the course of their high school lives, this is your lucky day. Konami Digital Entertainment just announced that Brooktown High: Senior Year has finally shipped to retail stores across North America.

Senior Year is a social interaction and dating simulation video game that was developed by Backbone Entertainment. Here, the objective is to create your own character which will interact with the rest of the student body against a backdrop of cliques, social pressures, and even flirtatious co-eds.

Aside from meeting various kinds of people like jocks, preppies, rebels, and nerds, players should also attempt to gain the affection of 20 unique students and probably go on dates at different locations such as restaurants, the movies, and the beach. Just like our very own high schools, the game culminates with Prom night (actually, high school culminated with graduation, but Prom was good).

In terms of gameplay, Brooktown High will feature several mini games such as strip blackjack, dancing, and make-out sessions. Each character has a different personality so you better plan your each and every move lest you want your game experience be similar to the very thing you're trying to change.

Oh well, good luck. Brooktown High: Senior Year can be purchased at your regular retail stores for US$ 39.99.

We've seen the official site of Brooktown High: Senior Year and some were even curious enough to see the MySpace profile. Well, we've got a trailer for you and it looks cool in a raging hormone kinda way. Check it out:

Yeah.... Looks like a girly American Pie game to us too, but hey, for some reason we want to play it. The graphics and sounds seem nice enough and the gameplay looks like it can cater to a very creative imagination. You can join cliques, get a job, go on dates and be cool. Get paid and get lucky, we guess...

Aside from the core high school simulation mechanics, there's also a multitude of mini-games that will keep you busy with potentially stimulating rewards. Whether you want to re-live your wasted high school years or you're just looking for some simulation fun, this game won't disappoint you. Don't be ashamed and try it.

Brooktown High: Senior Year is obviously targeted at a younger audience. It wouldn't be surprising to know then that video game developer Backbone Entertainment decided to house the title's official web page over at community site MySpace. Like every single official site, "MySpace.com/BrooktownHigh" will have information, trailers, and screenshots on a regular basis.

Since it's on myspace already, Backbone decided to make it as interactive as possible. By adding Brooktown High as a friend on your own journal, you are entitled to a shot at a sweepstakes where you can win various prizes like games and letterman jackets among others.

Aside from this, each character from the game will have his/her own sub-blog where you can get to know them more. Content on these pages will depend on the different characters. This is quite important if you want to progress in this dating simulation title as hints on how to date them in-game will be revealed every now and then.

Other content are also available on the main journal such as wallpapers, IM Buddy Icons, mobile content like ringtones as well as phone resolution wallpapers. Brooktown High: Senior Year will be available this coming May 22.

Brooktown High: Senior Year is a dating sim game for the Sony PSP handheld system. Now, that might not sound "cool" to some of the more "macho" gamers out there in Gamerland, but this title looks to be one hell of a fun game. Anyway, NetJak managed to score an interview with Backbone Entertainment's Isaac Bender, the lead programmer for Brooktown High: Senior Year.

Bender revealed that there's no multiplayer planned for Brooktown High: Senior Year, but he says that if they get a chance to do a sequel, it's definitely one of the things they'd like to use. Bender also revealed some details about the characters who players will be encountering - and dating - in the game. Here's what he said:

As far as the 20 datable characters go, there's a wide range of guys of girls. We've established four basic cliques - jock, prep, rebel and nerd - and the characters generally fall into one of those categories, though many of them are a combination of two of the cliques.

But each character is really unique and most them have little quirks that make them really fun to interact with. For example, Nigel is paranoid about being hit on the head by falling space debris. If you go on a date with him anywhere outdoors, he's going to be uncomfortable and looking for shelter. Another quirky character is Delia, who is convinced she's half elf.

Of course, fleshed-out NPCs would mean squat without a good player character. Here's Bender on the player customization features that can be found in Brooktown High: Senior Year:

As far as the player character, anything goes. Players can fully customize their in-game likenesses to be whatever they want. We get you started with a "Cosmo-magazine" style personality quiz that sets your gender, personality type and initial stats. Once you set your personality, there's a character creator, where you can customize a lot of things about your character, like height, weight, hair, and skin color.

Another cool thing you can do is select your "emo type" which determines the set of animations your character uses throughout the game, and has choices like Confident, Sexy, Mellow, and Shy. The datable characters do have voiceover, but not of every single word. If their dialogue is lengthy, the first line or phrase will have voiceover, but the rest will not.

With high levels of customization and playback value, we're sure those who've played through their share of dating sims for other systems (one memorable title that comes to mind is Tokimeki Memorial, the game that inspired Brooktown High: Senior Year) will find this one worthy of being the first true dating sim for the PSP.

Brooktown High: Senior Year from Konami and Backbone Entertainment is slated for a May 22 release. For the full interview, click on the "read" link below.