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Sony’s drum-beating charmer of a strategy game, Patapon 3, is soon to hit PSPs in North America. The game will launch at retail and on PSN on April 12 for the low price of just $20. Bargain! Multiplayer makes a return in this second sequel, along with a single-player campaign and four-player co-op.

Hopefully we’ll have a release date for Europe/Australia soon. Will this be Patapon‘s encore? Could the NGP’s touch screen breathe new life into the series?

Fans of 2008′s Sins of a Solar Empire will want to keep their eyes peeled throughout 2011; publisher Stardock has promised “important announcements” for the franchise in 2011.

In an annual customer report, CEO Brad Wardell stated: “We will also be making some important announcements regarding Sins of a Solar Empire in 2011.”

Is it sequel time for the strategy game?

Well it’s looking like Assassin’s Creed is one of the most popular game sagas out at the moment that doesn’t feature assault rifles, which looks good for Ubisoft, as the latest stab-em-up has sold over six million units.

The company’s third-quarter sales report shows an “outstanding performance” from dance titles including the Just Dance series and Michael Jackson: The Experience, as well. Investment on the Xbox Kinect has also paid off. Ubisoft’s Chief Executive Officer, Yves Guillemot, has stated that “Ubisoft has also made its mark as a creator of new game genres, with its two flagship brands, Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance.

“The record performance achieved in thirdquarter 2010-11 as well as the fact that three of our games were among the best sellers over the crucial Christmas period is further evidence of the relevance of our strategy. Going forward, we intend to continue to innovate and pursue our refocus on key franchises in the high definition segment, while investing in upcoming opportunities in digital, in the casual segment and in future consoles, notably the 3DS and the NGP.”