It looks like the Playstation Portable is going to be having a really good year. There's Chains of Olympus, SOCOM and another Syphon Filter. Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow takes plac in the Middle East with Gabe trying to figure out what happened to his partner, Lian Xing, and if she is a double agent. The story is written by Greg Rucka, who wrote the Queen and Country novels, and features the music of composer Azam Ali.

While the game takes away rolling, for some odd reason, it now features some new combat mechanics like blind-fire, using enemies as human shields and 360 degree underwater combat. The game will also include grenade launchers, sticky mines, smoke grenades and flash bangs.

Unfortunately, this was one of the games at the show I didn't have time to check out myself. I watched someone play it for a few minutes, but didn't get my paws on it. Looks impressive though. Brian Crecente

Syphon Filter : Logan's Shadow
FACT SHEET

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Bend Studios
Platform: PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system
Genre: 3rd Person Shooter/Military Strategy
Players: Single-player
Launch Date: Fall 2007
Rating: "RP" for "Rating Pending"

OVERVIEW

Gabe Logan makes a dramatic return this fall in Syphon Filter : Logan's Shadow exclusively for PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system. This original title created by Sony's Bend Studio is the sequel to the award winning action title, Syphon Filter : Dark Mirror and features all-new combat mechanics, weapons and an engaging storyline that will leave you wondering who to trust.

In an all new story, written by Greg Rucka, author of the Queen and Country series of novels and graphic novels, Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow provides a sophisticated and gripping storyline that is sure to resonate with comic book lovers and action enthusiasts. We find Gabe Logan once again using a combination of stealth and "run-and-gun" gameplay as he is called into action when a dangerous new technology is hijacked by a criminal extremist group. In a story that takes him from the depths of the Indian Ocean to the deserts of the Middle East, Gabe is faced with the possibility that his long time partner, Lian Xing is a double agent.

Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow is complete with a variety of combat mechanics including the ability to force enemies into cover with "blind-fire", an advanced melee system that allows Gabe to use enemies as human shields, and 360 degree underwater combat. For the first time in the franchise "interactive moments" have been added for increased player interaction, such as airlifting debris and escaping wrist restraints. Returning to the franchise are buddy missions which have been enhanced with a variety of new objectives.

KEY FEATURES

Havok physics engine provides life-like physical reactions on both characters and environments
New and improved weapons, such as grenade launchers, sticky mines, smoke grenades, and flash bangs
New character actions enable players to force enemies to take cover with "blind fire" or protect health with the new "human shield" features
Underwater physics allows players to experience 360 degrees of water navigation to explore shipwrecks and target enemies with new underwater weapons like the bolt pistol and spear gun
Improved buddy mechanics
New mini game features, brand new to the Syphon Filter franchise.
All new story written by Greg Rucka, critically acclaimed author of comic books and novels (Batman, Gotham Central, Queen and Country)
All new sound track featuring award winning composer Azam Ali.

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