Summer Gaming Doldrums?

          It's that time of year again. The weather's heating on up, kids are out or getting out of school, everyone is thinking of hanging out by the pool or heading to the beach, and the gaming landscape is drying up for a few months till the fall. Or is it?

It seems as if this old tried and true statement is becoming less and less true as the years go on, and of course this goes for handhelds too. You look across the DS and PSP landscape and you see things just aren't so barren through June July and into August this year. Quality titles such as NCAA 2009, Space Invanders Extreme, Final Fantasy Tactics A2, and Etrian Odyssey all are helping to fill the void. Normally this time is reserved for the post E3 hype, descent gaming sales, and overall a breather for gamers so maybe they can catch up on things.

Granted it's not as jam packed as fall, but it's much better than it use to be. Plus things are growing in and every year in the summer gaming space. It's definitely a boost for gamers that have managed to keep up with things throughout the first half of the year and are jonesing for something new. If your behind a bit well at least this year July might give ya a small brief moment to catch your breath.

So for those people that normally do not think of the dog days of summer as a time to watch out for new games think again. Check out your favorite sites like IGN and 1up and magazines like EGM and Game Informer for game reviews, and check out your local game stores for new hot titles hitting in your area... yes even in the Summer!