Sounds awesome. Looks like the new Sonic and Sega Racing game will have some portable competition!

Great review and I wholeheartedly agree. It's worth a go for Sonic fans, but at $15 I feel it costs way too much. I did like the boss level designs a lot though. Now where is my Sonic Adventure 2 SEGA?

@Splat It's odd because I almost feel the opposite lately. Every time I'm playing a PS3 game, I can't help but wish it was on Vita instead. A lot of games coming out don't really seem to have any technical reasons for being only PS3 and not Vita as well which makes me wish I could just HAVE it on Vita. Except for games with Move or racing games, I just can't see myself buying a PS3 version over a Vita version if all things else are 'equal'.

@pikmanica @rjejr: CV stands for Curriculum Vitae. There you go. All clear now. Kidding. Basically, a curriculum vitae is just a mega-beefed up resume. Think of a CV as Chris Redfield from RE5 and a resume Chris Redfield from RE4. It goes into much more details regarding education, projects, jobs, and skill sets. I could be wrong, but I think it's a newer thing that is slowly taking over resumes in a few particular job markets.

I've put in a lot of gameplay in Warhawk with my little brother. I tell you, nothing infuriated me more in gaming than some of those uneven matches haha.
Due to the complex strategic side of this game, it sounds like I'm still better off with MAG. Great review Sammy

@DraculaX I definitely wouldn't call it harder, but it was much more frustrating. So much to the point that I never bothered to finish it. Everything just felt long and strung out which took all the fun from it. Demon's Souls to this day is one of my favorite games of all time but I just COULDN'T enjoy Dark Souls at all for some reason.

@hamispink
Peace Walker definitely provided me with the most hours of gameplay in the PS3 edition of this game so I too was disappointed to see it being left out on Vita. I'm hoping that the redesigned controls for MGS2 and 3 make it a more pleasant experience for first timers.

Here's hoping it's far more "Demon's" than "Dark"... There is a difference between cheap/frustrating and difficult. Namco didn't quite get that.

Looking good! Hope to see Phantasy Star Portable 2 and White Knight Chronicles Origins. I'll be a happier campier!

You can use the L2/R2 combined with the D-pad to call out commands. L2 is Defensive and R2 is Offensive if I recall correctly. I haven't played it much recently after a long streak of losses due to drop outs and brain dead cpu players...

@isnchz Just touching on a couple points briefly.
You say games like Uncharted could have been played on the PSP? Absolutely not. Yes, Peace Walker was on PSP but the controls were annoying and took to long to get used to. Overall, the lack of a right joystick hurt the game for many people. Would anyone argue that playing a game like peace walker with one joystick is better than two? They'd be crazy. The graphics on those games simply cannot compare to those on the Vita... there is no way to argue otherwise. Even though graphics shouldn't be the main focus on a game, it helps improve the experience.
I don't feel like getting into the indie dev argument as I feel @slapshop laid out a more compelling argument than I can, but for me, I'm not interested in those quick 1 hour mobile games. I bought my Vita to play "REAL" games without being tethered to a couch. I purchased Stardrone just because it was cheap and I was bored.. in the end I didn't care for it much because I felt it didn't suit the Vita's hardware. With that being said, I also would not play a game like that on my Droid Bionic because those styled games just aren't "fun" for me. (With the exception of DrawSomething)
For the money, I will agree that the PSP is a 'better buy' if you aren't thinking long term. The thing is, this is the case EVERY TIME a new system is released. The idea is the hardware you purchase will grow over time while the other dies out.

(sorry for typing errors, I just woke up)

I don't agree with many of the people saying that iOS games are better than Vita games. There are a couple of Vita games that might work on Android/iOS but a MAJORITY of the games released on Vita could not be played on those devices at all. I'm not hating on the iOS or Android community, but name an action game as deep and well made as Uncharted: Golden Abyss or a fighting game as good as Mortal Kombat. Those are just a couple examples of MANY. If you just want to play a game for a couple of minutes while on the can, sure, Android or iOS might be a better choice but I don't think that is what Sony is aiming for. Vita is designed for console quality games you can take on the go.
A lot are using iOS as an example but what about Android? Most games that you have to pay for on the iOS platform are free on Android.. does that mean Apple is wrong to charge more? In my opinion, I have yet to play a mobile game that is worth paying for as most feel like nothing more than a ten minute flash game. You wouldn't pay $1.99 for a flash game, but you would on iOS?

TL;DR: iOS/Android and Vita are two completely different devices made for different purposes. Games are a bi-product of the mobile phone market. Those devices were not designed for gaming (as the lack of buttons clearly shows) but Vita was made as a GAMING device for gamers. Sure, games cost more, but for the extra cost you receive quality and a superior experience. MOST Vita games should be compared to PS3/Xbox 360 games and not iOS games so arguing price of the two is silly.

This game + my minor OCD = http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/19891470.jpg

@TOMBOY25 Have you played either of them before? UMvC3 on vita is nearly the exact same as the console version.

Swweeeeeetttt. This is a prefect Vita game in my opinion!

I loved playing Socom online on my PSP back in the day! I don't see online multiplayer as NECESSITY, but it's a nice feature.

I don't think a game like CoD which ONLY focuses on multiplayer would do very well on Vita though. I think most "Sony gamers" expect more than a multiplayer with a rushed/tacked on single player campaign. In my personal opinion,a compelling story is more important than multiplayer.

That looks neat and all... but I hope they have classic mode as well. I'm not sure I'd like it being an all touch game.

I bet they mean the PS3 Rayman but I still hope they include the Vita one!

I'm the minority here, but I'll be disappointed if it's either of those two games.

Let's hope it's more user-friendly than that nightmare of a dev kit Move.Me. Anyone else here try and develop using that? I'm not an expert on programming with TCP/UDP but I couldn't get anything to work correctly.

I was playing this game for a couple hours. The music is great and game play is addicting. One of those "just one more level" type of games haha. My biggest complaint is that everytime you fail it tries to have you buy the level skip 'dlc'...

Call it what you want, I just want a MH or clone on my Vita... Ragnarock or w/e is the closest but it's not English...

Easy/enjoyable plat too; just a bit time consuming.

I didn't expect this, but I think this is my most 'wanted' game of 2012.

I spent $400 on a helmet just for the bright color red.. but I'm not sure I'd want a red ps3 sitting next to the rest of my monochrome electronics?

This might make the platinum even more difficult. Getting pure white AND pure black without online play (needed for special weapons/accessories)? Good luck...

Not sure if want? I think it looks really really cool, but I'd like to see more. Also, I've never played a DmC game before.

It's all about product hype. Sony just doesn't have hype anymore. For the amazing product that is Vita, people just don't acknowledge it for what it is. Companies like Apple and Nintendo could sell a polished turd because of hype and lock-in value.

One problem is that while Sony had an AMAZING year last year in terms of quality games, it was difficult to sell consumers so many games in a short amount of time. I know I passed on a few different AAA titles just because I have so many games that are still unplayed in the shrink wrap. Even if Microsoft only had one or two good first party games last year, those games had hype and I would argue a higher % of Xbox owners purchased said games.

TL;DR: Same quality games, less frequent and more hype = problem solved. Easier said than done though

I wonder if "3G support" will be similar to UMVC3. Sure you can log in with 3G but the support is limited to checking leader boards (and replays I think?).

Dumb question, but aren't a lot of those characters also in BattleFantasia? Is it the same series or something? I didn't start following fighting games until SSFIV like a newb.

Yeah, I LOVED LP2 but was very disappointed with Capcom. I felt they abandoned it way too early. That game more than most others in the generation would have benefited from DLC (not just boss rush..). I hope LP3 isn't just spit out to make a quick buck and than left in the cold...

Easily one of my favorite PSN titles. Anyone else here play it?

@Kage_88
I have a super beast of a desktop that hardly ever gets used lol... The problem with comparing a console to a PC is that you can't compare a console to a PC. If you look at the PS3's stats and build a PC to those specs, I can promise you that PC wouldn't play anything in the last year or two. It would hardly run Windows smoothly. It's just completely different coding a game where you know your EXACT resources for everyone. This is why console games will always look much better than a PC game with similar specs.

TL;DR: You cannot compare PC stats with a console's stats

Would this make a lot more sense on Vita rather than PSN?

I got mine and it caused some problems with Netflix lol. Had to re-enter my log in like 10 times for it to finally work....

I can only picture a bunch of Sony executives at a round table:
"We need to fix this security hole but if we release a firmware with no extra features, people will be upset.... so what should we add?....how about caps lock? Everyone cool with caps lock? Cool, caps lock it is"

That's beyond a shame. Zipper was one of my favorite game dev companies to date.
Guess that means no DLC for Unit 13...

Looks like SingStar Player running on a phone to me.

@Slapshot Rofl. I heard it runs on love and fanboy hate.

I'm not interested in backwards compatibility or pre-owned games personally; however, if it doesn't make good use of my Vita WITHIN PS4 titles, I'll hold off until 4096x2160 is the norm.

That's two series crippled. What a shame too... I was hoping to get this one

Hope everything is ok and it's just 'minor'. I remember when he first joined Twitter and we were arguing (joking around) about Vega vs Blanka. Truly a fun guy

Action games aren't the only types doing well. Look at how Silent Hill adapted. Downpour awesome level of exploration and creative puzzle design while still keeping an amazing setting and atmosphere of a survival horror.

I'm beyond hooked on Silent Hill Downpour. While this likely won't be much of a survival horror game, I have hopes that it becomes the first 'true' survival horror game. There's a first time for everything.

I really don't think it's a horrible game at all.. 5/10 is "average". I'd say it would be a solid 8/10 if the follow two things were fixed (easy fix too!):
1. Better hit detection
2. Improved bullet damage (shouldn't take 3-4 headshots with the strongest sniper to kill something imo)

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I just got done playing it a few hours with my good buddy. I really really enjoy the game personally. It clearly has many many many problems that shouldn't exist considering it's a freakin Resident Evil game by Capcom.. but I'm hoping for some patches down the road. Definitely deserving of a 5/10 in it's current state/price.

Also, it's a mix of Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet 2 with a better setting in my opinion. Very difficult on professional too!

My list of hopes. I'll try to be realistic as well.
1.) Unlocked remote play. Let me play my PS3 games remotely!
2.) Media streaming (ps3/pc)
3.) Real HTML5 support via browser
4.) Stability in low power situations
5.) Stability in audio (rarely, audio cuts out and causes system to lock up)

@Squiggle55
Agreed. I don't think people choose between games based on trophies or achievements. Usually, I would think people would just choose one platform and stick with it for overall trophies/gamer score.
I'd PREFER Sony to keep the system the same as it is now. As much as I love trophies, I'd prefer quality over quantity. (Ignore my plat in Sly Cooper plz....)

So far I love it personally. I only put about 2 hours in (and it's my first Silent Hill game), but I love the atmosphere and style.