Rockstar Games Confirms Chinatown Wars For PSP News

It seems the success, or lack thereof, of Rockstar Games' GTA: Chinatown Wars on the Nintendo DS has prompted a rethink, with confirmation that the latest handheld GTA outing will be making an appearance on the PSP later in the year.

Rockstar Games ahs confirmed the PSP version will appear on UMD and as a digital download, boasting enhanced widescreen visuals, improved lighting and animation, along with additional story missions.

We just wander how the stylus designed mini-games will suit the PSP's nipple thumbstick, and whether the few PSP owners who are still playing games on the format will take to the adventure after Liberty City and Vice City Stories.

"We're proud to extend this truly unique handheld Grand Theft Auto experience to PSP and offer a downloadable version of Chinatown Wars for PSP(r)go," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds has shown incredible talent in creating games that raise the bar in terms of depth and innovation on portables, and with Chinatown Wars we have a rich, fast-paced, and incredibly addictive entry into the series."

"Rockstar's work with the GTA series has been an enormous part of the success of PlayStation platforms," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. "We're excited to welcome the critically acclaimed Chinatown Wars to the outstanding line-up of great games headed to the PSP platform this fall."