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Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable Review: Killing Bugs Was Never So Fun

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Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable is a Vita port of Earth Defense Force 2017, an Xbox 360 game of almost the same name which came out on the Xbox 360 back in 2007. As a member of the elite Earth Defense Force, developed to protect the planet against hostile aliens, you are the first to fight against the crazy insectoid aliens that invade Earth. With overpowered guns, destructible environments, and hilariously terrible voice acting, the game ends up being just about perfect for the portable environment. But if you’re looking for anything groundbreaking, you’re sure to be disappointed. (more…)

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PSN Today: God of War: Ascension beta, EDF 2017 Portable, Demon’s Souls, more

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If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, the big item in today’s PlayStation Store update is surely the God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta. Also available today is Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable, a Vita-exclusive port of the Xbox 360 classic with added levels and a new character class.

If you prefer to do your gaming on the PS3, there’s a quartet of new choices: the action RPG The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, movie tie-in Rise of the Guardians, PSN newbie Dance Magic, and the beloved Demon’s Souls.

Hit the jump for a more complete rundown of all of these titles and be sure to visit the PlayStation Blog to view this week’s new game add-ons. (more…)

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Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable probes PS Vita on January 8

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D3 Publisher has sent along word that if the world doesn’t end in a few hours, we’ll get to play Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable on our Vitas in 2013. To be more specific, we’ll be able to download apocalyptic alien shooter from the PlayStation Store for $39.99 on January 8.

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable adds seven new levels to the game (bringing the total to 60) and reintroduces the jetpack-powered Pale Wing corps from the Japan-only Earth Defense Force 2. An online multiplayer mode has been added to EDF 2017 Portable as well.

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Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable will invade America in 2013

The bugs are back! D3 Publisher has announced they’ll be bringing Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable to North America in early 2013.

Originally released in 2007 exclusively for the Xbox 360, Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable will add plenty of bonus features to the five-year-old game. Some of the additions D3 is planning include four-player online multiplayer, new missions, and a new playable character named Pale Wing (he has a jetpack and he’s not afraid to use it).

EDF! EDF! EDF!

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