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Out Today: Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up UK Retail

Persona 4 Golden Brightens Up UK Retail

Can't stop that shine

Amidst the excitement of the PlayStation 4, you could be forgiven for forgetting about the release of Persona 4 Golden in the UK. The critically acclaimed PlayStation Vita JRPG has taken its sweet time making the journey across the Atlantic, but it’s finally available in stores today. A downloadable copy also deployed...

News: Digital Sales on PlayStation Vita Eclipse PlayStation 3

Digital Sales on PlayStation Vita Eclipse PlayStation 3

Business is booming

For all of the doom and gloom surrounding the PlayStation Vita, Sony has revealed that more digital content is purchased for the handheld than the PlayStation 3. Chatting with Destructoid following this week’s PlayStation 4 unveiling, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida explained that the difference is down to all of the...

Store Update: 20th February 2013 (Europe)

20th February 2013 (Europe)

Easy to overlook

Believe it or not, normal life does go on. While all eyes are undoubtedly on tonight’s PlayStation Meeting press conference, Sony has found time to update the European PlayStation Store. New arrivals include Capcom Arcade Cabinet, Persona 4 Golden, and Urban Trial Freestyle. Let’s get down to business, shall

News: Sony: PlayStation Vita's Going on the Offensive in 2013

Sony: PlayStation Vita's Going on the Offensive in 2013

Platform holder has big plans for the handheld

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan president Hiroshi Kawano has admitted that the PlayStation Vita has failed to meet expectations in its home territory – but has promised that the platform holder will be on the offensive in 2013. The comments come days after Sony announced a significant price-drop...

Store Update: 19th February 2013 (North America)

19th February 2013 (North America)

Tourist trophy

Turn your attention away from the PlayStation 4 for a moment – there are still games coming out for the PS3 and Vita, some of which you may just be interested in. This week’s North American PlayStation Store update actually features quite an eclectic selection, including Crysis 3, Urban Trial Freestyle, and Capcom Arcade Cabinet...

News: Evolution of PlayStation Steps Its Game Up with Portable Systems

Evolution of PlayStation Steps Its Game Up with Portable Systems

What's next?

Right on time, Sony has deployed another entry in its ‘Evolution of PlayStation’ series, this time focusing on both the PlayStation Portable and Vita. As with previous releases, the video features a mixture of archive footage and gameplay from the platform holder’s dedicated handheld systems. It also concludes the recap of major...

News: Soul Sacrifice Trailer Shows Scenic Vistas and Colossal Beasts

Soul Sacrifice Trailer Shows Scenic Vistas and Colossal Beasts

One to watch

Even if you’ve never been fond of Monster Hunter mechanics, Soul Sacrifice should absolutely be on your radar. The Keiji Inafune developed PlayStation Vita blockbuster sees you forgoing body parts in order to slay enormous monsters – some of which are made out of precious gems and gold. The game’s due out next month in Japan and...

Talking Point: How Will the PS3 and Vita Factor into This Week's PlayStation Meeting?

How Will the PS3 and Vita Factor into This Week's PlayStation Meeting?

Going concerns

All eyes are on the PlayStation 4 this week. Sony’s widely publicised PlayStation Meeting is set to take place on 20th February, where we’ll almost certainly get our first glimpse at the platform holder’s next generation console. But while the emphasis has been very much on the future for the last couple of weeks, we can’t...

Reaction: PlayStation Vita Is Moving in the Right Direction

PlayStation Vita Is Moving in the Right Direction

One step forward

In a move that’s been on the cards for over a year now, Sony has announced that it will slash the price of the PlayStation Vita from 28th February in Japan. The unexpected revelation was made during a surprise press conference overnight, in which the platform holder also showcased a batch of upcoming software for the struggling...

Interview: Chewing the Cud with Hungry Giraffe Developer Laughing Jackal

Chewing the Cud with Hungry Giraffe Developer Laughing Jackal

Sahara dessert

The news that Laughing Jackal’s excellent ungulate muncher Hungry Giraffe is stretching onto PlayStation Vita had our stomachs growling louder than a cake connoisseur in a posh coffee shop last week, so we just had to reach out to the Essex-based developer in order to grill them about the upcoming re-release. In between bites of...

News: PlayStation Vita Bonus Pack Bundles 32GB Memory Card

PlayStation Vita Bonus Pack Bundles 32GB Memory Card

Solving problems

While the PlayStation Vita is about to get significantly cheaper in its native Japan, the cost of memory cards still remains a problem. However, Sony hopes to rectify that issue by introducing a new ‘Bonus Bundle’ in the region, which includes a 3G console and a 32GB memory card for just ¥24,980 ($269). That’s the same price...

News: Toukiden Demo Tempting PlayStation Vita Owners in April

Toukiden Demo Tempting PlayStation Vita Owners in April

Monster mash

A demo for Tecmo Koei’s historical demon slayer Toukiden will trample Japanese PlayStation Vitas in early April, platform holder Sony announced overnight. The game – which is also in production for the PlayStation Portable – is due out this summer, and is being developed by the team behind the Dynasty Warriors series, Omega...

News: Dragon's Crown Continues to Look Stunning in New Trailer

Dragon's Crown Continues to Look Stunning in New Trailer

Add it to your wishlist

It’s been a while since we last saw anything of Dragon’s Crown, the gorgeous side-scrolling beat ‘em up from Vanillaware. Thankfully, Sony rectified that overnight, with a brand new thirty-second trailer featuring a bevy of action form the upcoming brawler. The game’s still due out this year, where it will be...

News: Final Fantasy X HD Sure Looks Snazzy on PlayStation Vita

Final Fantasy X HD Sure Looks Snazzy on PlayStation Vita

Tidus waves

After a prolonged hiatus spanning almost a year, Square Enix has finally revealed the first footage of Final Fantasy X HD for PlayStation Vita. During a surprise press conference overnight, the publisher apologised for the game’s delay, and promised that a release date for the hotly anticipated PlayStation 2 remaster would be announced...

News: Sony Announces Surprise PlayStation Vita Price-Cut in Japan

Sony Announces Surprise PlayStation Vita Price-Cut in Japan

Shows off God Eater 2, Soul Sacrifice, and Final Fantasy X HD

In a surprise press conference overnight, Sony has announced that it is set to slash the price of the PlayStation Vita in Japan. The company confirmed that from 28th February, you’ll be able to pick up either a Wi-Fi or 3G console for around ¥19,980 ($215), down from ¥24,980 ($269)...

News: First Velocity Ultra Footage Looks Unsurprisingly Swish

First Velocity Ultra Footage Looks Unsurprisingly Swish

Shooting for the stars

The fine folks at Eurogamer.net have finally managed to lure some footage of the upcoming Velocity Ultra out of developer FuturLab’s secret lair. The embedded video features a wealth of action from the full PlayStation Vita re-release, and even includes input from managing director James Marsden. The title’s set to take...