Codemaster have annoucned that they are going to release DiRT 2 on the PSP in 2009.

DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments. This World Tour will have players competing in aggressive multi-car and intense solo races at extraordinary new locations, from canyon racing and jungle trails to city stadium-based events.

Having played the original Dirt on the xBox360, I’ve got to admit I’m looking forward to seeing this on the PSP.

Ok, I’ve talked about my stupid addicition to World Snooker Championship 2007 on the PSP before, and this may be the last time I ever mention it, but I managed to get a 147 (the maximum break in snooker) yesterday while playing in the pot black final.

Its not often I achieve a high score in anything, so I guess I can mark this one down as done. While the game itself may have a few flaws in it, I’ve perservered and have got to be quite good at it.

So, the question is, what bad games do you still play in a masochistic way, and whats the best high score you’ve acheived on any game on your PSP. Are there any games you’ve completed start to end in record time?

Let me know…..

Interesting article picked up on Edge detailing the fact that all kids (aged between 8 and 17) want for Christmas these days is new game for their shiny console.

Not sure I’d limit it to just those in that age group – plenty of grown ups I know wouldn’t think twice about putting a game or two on their list to Santa this year.

Hotest games on the list this year are -

• Guitar Hero World Tour: 17 percent
• Rock Band II: 15 percent
• Mario Kart: 12 percent
• Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party II: 11 percent

Seems that the new age of gaming is really showing now, with 3 of the 4 listed being based around music. The days when the wish-list was dominated by Quake, Unreal, Half-Life and their modern day counterparts is diminishing as gaming becomes more of a mainstream activity, moving away from the dark bedrooms of the 14 to 17 year old males.