New Ape Escape Installments for PlayStation 2 and PSP Announced For North America.

Sony Computer Entertainment America is pleased to announce the January 17, 2006 availability of both Ape Escape 3, exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and Ape Escape Academy, for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.

- Ape Escape Academy, created by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, expands the popular Ape EscapeR series as one of the first party games available for the PSP. Family-friendly, Ape Escape Academy will feature ad hoc wireless functionality and more than 40 mini-games that are diverse and range in difficulty. Combining the franchises trademark personality, excellent visuals and diverse gameplay, the title will offer an engaging experience to players of all ages.

- Ape Escape 3 is back on the PlayStation 2. Playing as either the brother Kei or sister Yummi, get ready to take on these mischievous apes that are on the loose and trying to take over the airwaves. Dash through TV studios capturing monkeys just as their outrageous shows reach primetime primate invasion. Ape Escape 3 features new weapons, enhanced monkey AI and in a collaboration with SCEI and KONAMI, Mesal Gear Solid mode which parodies the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Additionally, players can create their own "mini-films" using Ape Escape 3 content creation functionality.

Jason's Comments: Monkey are fun! I don't care who you are.