PaRappa, the dog-eared character of legendary rhythm game PaRappa the Rapper, wasn’t always a dog. New early test footage uploaded by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat showed that prior to development on ...

PaRappa the Rapper’s name is kind of a misnomer: The stylish pup isn’t actually much of an artist. In fact, not only are his rapping skills pretty meager, but his two eponymous games might not be all ...

One of the PlayStation's oldest franchises is due for a comeback, and thanks to a fan mockup on Reddit, it's finally here. While PaRappa The Rapper is a far cry from the intense graphical showcases ...

Returning from the feel-good 90s is everyone’s favorite paper-thin street poet, PaRappa the Rapper, in his first appearance on the PSP. A classic franchise and arguably one of the highest impact ...

Now that PS2 games are coming to PS4, Sony has invited fans to submit their suggestions for what classic games they'd like to see made playable on the new hardware. We dig through the vast library of ...

In the case of Parappa the Rapper, it turns out that “B-Side” stands for “Baking Side.” The iconic rhythm game dog was the latest subject in PlayStation Japan’s ongoing series of cooking-related ...

There’s no denying that the young pup himself PaRappa The Rapper is one of the best musicians ever to grace the gaming world. Even though PaRappa only had two game installments, he also has his own ...

Joshua Furr is a DualShockers features writer from North Carolina (home of Epic games and Pepsi) with a passion for pop culture. Since Sonic's debut on Sega Genesis, he's been completely smitten with ...

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Gabriel has been playing games since he was a kid. Loves most RPG games, platformers, and innovative indie games, and can talk for hours about how the first Fallout is the greatest game ever. He ...

When Masaya Matsuura and Rodney Greenblatt were given the go-ahead with their first effort on PlayStation, Parappa the Rapper, the flimsy, 2D characters and happy-go-lucky rap music touched a warm ...

PaRappa the Rapper is from the Parappa the Rapper series. He is most effective up-close with kung-fu moves from his games and anime. With his trademark red cap and ever-present microphone, PaRappa ...