PS Vita News
February2012
News Sony Expands Single Price Offers for PS Vita Launch Titles
Buy one, get one free
Sony’s announced that any future PlayStation Vita owners that already own copies of Hustle Kings and Top Darts on the PlayStation 3 will be able to download the handheld versions of the recreational sports titles absolutely free. The offer's set to swing both ways, with those that pick up the PS Vita versions of the titles...
News Rayman Origins Actually Made Ubisoft Some Money
Not quite a commercial distaster
When Rayman Origins failed to even break into the UK software top-forty following its launch in November last year, many suspected the worst for the gorgeous Michel Ancel developed platformer. But contrary to perception, the title has actually been profitable for publisher Ubisoft, and it believes that it will...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gravity Rush Unable to Stop Dwindling Vita Sales
Newton's law
Like the falling apples that formulated Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity, the release of Gravity Rush – known as Gravity Daze domestically – could not thwart the dwindling numbers for Sony’s new handheld in Japan. The snazzy handheld – which releases worldwide next week – managed to sell just 13,939 units, its lowest...
News PlayStation Vita's US Ad Campaign Goes for the Kill
Daggers drawn
If you thought Sony’s European PlayStation Vita ad campaign – dubbed “The World Is In Play” – was thoughtful and evocative, then steel yourself for North America’s aggressive “Never Stop Playing” alternative. Packed with face-melting bass lines, hostile voiceovers and unnerving death-stares, you’d think Sony was...
News StarDrone Extreme Spins onto the PS Vita in March
Zero gravity
Memorable PlayStation 3 downloadable, StarDrone, is to make the jump onto PlayStation Vita next month with cross-game compatibility, exclusive levels and touch-screen controls. The handheld release — dubbed StarDrone Extreme — will allow you to share progress with the PlayStation 3 version, while also boasting unified leaderboards...
News Become a Black Market Trader in Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Swap
Players of the Uncharted games will be familiar with the franchise’s penchant for collectible goodies, but upcoming PS Vita launch title, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, takes things to the next level. The game is stashed with over 300 collectible items called Bounties. These are dropped by enemies throughout the game, though some of which are...
News World Is In Play: Sony Reveals European PS Vita Ad Campaign
Like old times
Sony’s put out some amazing ads over the years. But it’s also done some pretty terrible ones. While we assumed Sony would shoot for the obvious with its PlayStation Vita campaign, it’s actually cooked up something a little closer to its heritage. This is definitely a PlayStation 2 era commercial. The European ad depicts a...
News Sony: Publishers Need To Think Carefully About PS Vita Pricing
Tiered the target
In an age where small change can get you a compelling distraction, Sony’s biggest challenge with the PlayStation Vita is convincing people that £40 is a reasonable price for a handheld game. So far it’s tackled the problem by using a wide range of price tags for its selection of launch titles, spanning £4.79 right through to...
News Sony Details $50 Million PS Vita Marketing Campaign
Never stop playing
The PlayStation Vita may be days away from its Western launch, but Sony’s yet to kick-off any real promotion for the device. Short of the odd poster in dedicated games stores, we’re yet to see any mainstream indication that Sony’s got a new handheld system on the way. That’s a problem: but the marketing campaign is coming,...
News Uncharted: Golden Abyss Launch Trailer Climbs Online
Drake in your pocket
Up until now, our excitement for Uncharted: Golden Abyss has revolved around new hardware. Amidst the hype of OLED screens, rear touch panels and PS3-like graphics, we’d forgotten that there was an actual Uncharted game clamouring for our attention. But this trailer sends that message home. The game’s out on 22nd February...
News Sony Prices PS Vita Download Titles Low
What were you saying about smartphones?
Sony’s announced the UK prices for its first batch of downloadable PlayStation Vita titles, and the news is good. Very good, in fact. Come 22nd February you’ll be able to snap up a copy of MotorStorm RC for a measly £4.79. It’s worth noting that splashing out on the isometric racer will not only reward...
News Take One Last Tour of the PlayStation Vita
Not long now
The PlayStation Vita unofficially launches in North America this week. We say “unofficially” because, well, even though the so-called First Edition Bundle is sanctioned by platform holder Sony, the system’s launch date will officially go down in history as February 22nd. It’s all a bit confusing, but the point is, Sony's eagerly...
News Discover Frobisher Says and tag on PS Vita
Tag the toffs
Of all the PlayStation Vita titles we’ve been lucky enough to sample, Honeyslug’s delightfully daft Frobisher Says stands head and shoulders above the rest. The curious mix of WarioWare and Rhythmn Heaven utilises Sony’s new handheld in some bafflingly imaginative ways, and it presents it in such an odd and assured manner that...
News PlayStation Store Now Open For Business on US PS Vitas
What are yer buyin’?
If you’re lucky enough to be in possession of a PlayStation Vita already, and you're in the US, then you might want to take a look at the system’s on-board PlayStation Store. The digital storefront has opened for business overnight, offering five full PS Vita titles and a firstful of other content. The goods mimic those...
News Gold Pass Beefs Up Ridge Racer Vita's Day-One Offering
Palette cleanser
From what we’ve played of Ridge Racer on the PlayStation Vita, it’s a solid entry into the franchise. But the game’s slender content offering has (rightfully) prompted some fierce vitriol from fans of the drift-heavy series. With just three tracks and a handful of cars on offer out of the box, the game’s a tough proposition...
News PS Vita's Free Augmented Reality Games Make a Splash
Dive in
Sony's uploaded a brand new video showing off two more of the PlayStation Vita’s augmented reality games. Both titles – alongside the previously demonstrated Table Football – will be available for free alongside the new handheld, and utilise the system’s various bundled marker cards. The two games on show are Fireworks and Cliff...
News Vodafone's PS Vita Bundle Includes 4GB Stick and WipEout 2048
Not a bad deal
If you’re looking for a good PlayStation Vita bundle here in Europe and, for whatever reason, you don’t want to shop at Amazon: telecommunications giant Vodafone just might have your back. The mobile company’s uploaded its ordering page for Sony’s slick new handheld, and is offering a free 4GB memory card and copy of WipEout...
News Purchase PS Vita Titles from the US PlayStation Store
Patience
Here’s a juicy little tid-bit for those of you that can’t wait until 22nd February (or 15th February if you’re a First Edition Bundle pre-order holder): a bunch of PlayStation Vita titles can now be purchased from the North American PlayStation Store. You’ll need to search for the titles to find them, but it’s not like they’re...
News Metal Gear Solid HD on PS Vita Uses Rear Touch Controls
Throat slitting
Hideo Kojima knows how to whip up frenzy. Only yesterday did the Metal Gear boss send fans crazy by Tweeting an image of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection running on a PlayStation Vita. Presumably hoping to stay in the headlines, the passionate producer has followed up with some more juicy details about the game. Speaking of the...
News Sony Developers Talk Up PS Vita’s Social Features
So Near, so far
To say the PlayStation Vita is equipped with a wealth of social connectivity functions is an understatement; the device easily outstrips what’s possible on the PlayStation 3 and beyond. It’s in unprecedented territory for a handheld device. This latest episode of Inside PS Vita sheds some more light on each of the device's...
News PlayStation Vita Gets Map App This Week in Japan
Never get lost again
Sony’s announced that the PlayStation Vita will get its first major firmware update (version 1.6) this week in Japan. Available on Wednesday, the free download will bring with it a selection of nifty new features. The first of those is the Map application, which adds satellite navigation to the handheld. You’ll be able to...
News Final Fantasy X is a Remaster Not a Remake
Clarification
Despite conflicting reports to the contrary, Square Enix’s upcoming PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita based Final Fantasy X update is not going to be a full remake. Producer Shinji Hashimoto clarified the situation in an interview at the Taipai Game Show: It’s being developed like a remaster, but the visuals will be much more...
News Kojima Tweets Sneaky Pic of MGS HD Collection on Vita
Coming along nicely
Now that Metal gear Solid HD Collection has finally reached Europe it's time to start getting excited about the upcoming Vita version, with series mastermind Hideo Kojima recently tweeting a photo of the game up and running on Sony's new portable. The photo only shows a pair of logos so isn't much to get excited about, but the...
News Playable PS Vita Demo Units Drop into GameStop
Love at first sight
If you haven’t yet sampled a PlayStation Vita with your own eyes: boy, are you in for an incredible weekend. US retailer GameStop’s just announced that it now has demo systems setup at over 3,300 of its stores. You can find your nearest participating retailer through here. Each demo unit will come equipped with a number of...
News Sony Reckons PlayStation Vita Had a "Good Start" in Japan
Stop panicking
The PlayStation Vita’s early Japanese sales have been a big point of discussion across the Internet since the system’s launch in December. Like the Nintendo 3DS before it, some seem to keen to use the stumbling sales to push their own narrative: that the system is unwanted in a smart-phone dominated world. But Sony itself does not...
News First Mortal Kombat Vita Footage Fights its Way Online
Finish him
We’ve been made to wait a while to get our first glimpse of Mortal Kombat running on the PlayStation Vita – but thankfully the results don’t disappoint. Running at a silky smooth 60 frames per second, the brawler looks largely identical to its PlayStation 3 counterpart, with big chunky character models filling out the PS Vita’s...
News Competitive Play Races into MotorStorm RC
Evolution inspired by Autolog
MotorStorm RC’s heavily publicised cross-platform compatibility might not be quite what we had in mind when the game was first announced, but the title’s still shaping up to be a delightful downloadable treat. Nothing evidences that better than this brand new trailer, which shows off the game’s Playground – a...
News Sony Makes Massive $2 Billion Net Loss For Q3 FY2011
We can feel the hairs on new Sony CEO Kaz Hirai's head turning grey already
No sooner than the party for Hirai's promotion has ended has Sony posted a whopping $2 billion net loss for the quarter ending December 31st, 2011. The company brought in $23.37 billion in revenue, a 17.4 percent decrease year over year. Sony laid the blame on "the impact...
News Gravity Rush Scores Big In Latest Issue Of Famitsu
Defying gravity
Gravity Rush is undeniably one of the most tantalising propositions in the PlayStation Vita's upcoming line-up Buoyed by a stylish art aesthetic and some strong gameplay mechanics to boot, the Japanese Studio developed title sits just behind Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Wipeout 2048 on our most wanted list. And it seems our enthusiasm...
Japanese Charts Tales Of Innocence R Pushes Vita Past PSP
Who's innocent now?
The PlayStation Vita enjoyed something of a minor resurgence in Japan this week — aided by the release of Namco Bandai's Tales of Innocence R. The remake propelled PlayStation Vita sales up to just under 19k, pushing it past its predecessor for the first time since launch. From Software's mech battler, Armored Core V, took the...
News Lumines: Electronic Symphony Features Mylo's 'In My Arms'
All you need to know
Lumines: Electronic Symphony has a killer soundtrack — not least aided by the inclusion of Mylo's Kim Carnes-sampling In My Arms Personal favourite that one, dear readers. But that's not all the game has to offer. There's also Kelly Watch The Stars by Air, Rocket by Goldfrapp and Windowlicker by Aphex Twin. Y'know, when Q...
News PlayStation Vita Titles Will Be Cheaper When Downloaded
Cheaper than chips
Sony's not been particularly efficient at communicating specific PlayStation Vita information. We're still waiting for full details on the 3G system's data plan here in Europe. With three weeks to go, the platform holder's definitely cutting things fine. But one question that's been asking more than most is whether downloadable PS...
News Amazon UK Upgrading PlayStation Vita Orders
Announces new bundle too
If you thought North America was getting all the luck with regards to PlayStation Vita bundles, then you might like to take a note of an email we just received from Amazon.co.uk this morning. According to the message, the online retailer is upgrading all PlayStation Vita pre-orders to include a free 8GB memory card and a...
January2012
News You Can't Deny The Brilliance Of This Live-Action Gravity Rush Trailer
Apples are renowned for their sweet taste and gravitational properties
They're also the star of Sony's brand new live-action Gravity Rush commercial. Uncharted: Golden Abyss and WipEout 2048 may be the PlayStation Vita's headline releases — but we really think Gravity Rush is the star of the system's line-up. Gorgeous, original and totally unique:...
News Sony Sends A PlayStation Vita To Every GAME And GameStation Store In The UK
Sometimes all it takes to sell a great product is to put it in front of people
Sony seems to understand that: announcing that it will be supplying all 600 GAME and GameStation retail stores across the UK with spangly new PlayStation Vita units to display. The top 150 stores will also net a dedicated Interactive Display Unit. Meanwhile, store...
News Amazon Bundles Free Data, 8GB Memory Card And Game With Every 3G PS Vita Purchase [Updated]
We told you it was going to happen didn't we? The PS Vita may look expensive when you glare angrily at its RRP, but it was only a matter of time before retailers started to concoct their own bundles
First in line: Amazon. The online retailer's tempting PlayStation Vita plans see any existing or future orders of the $300 3G handheld ship with a...
News Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus Chops Up A Tank In New PS Vita Trailer
While it's possible to own three different versions of Ninja Gaiden at this point, the upcoming Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus on PS Vita makes a case for purchasing a fourth
Publisher Tecmo Koei's released a brand new trailer of the title ahead of its launch, and it shows off all the features you'd expect from a Ninja Gaiden release: ridiculously...
News Lumines: Electronic Symphony Grabs Bonus MP3s From Amazon
Lumines might be a great puzzler, but a lot of the franchise's underlying appeal comes down to its audio
As such, it's totally befitting that Amazon should be handing out free MP3s to those that pre-order a copy of Lumines: Electronic Symphony for the PS Vita. You'll get three tracks for your troubles, each composed by Makoto Asai and pulled from...
News Amazing: Mr. Miyagi Is The Final Boss In PlayStation Vita Brawler Reality Fighters
Reality Fighters has got a bit of a bad rep since its announcement earlier in the year, but we're quite keen on the PlayStation Vita launch title
Having got our hands on the augmented reality brawler late last year, we instantly took a shine to the game's zany sense of style and accessible gameplay. Needless to say, we're rather excited to test out...
News Asphalt Injection Races Onto PlayStation Vita In Time For Launch
You won't be short of racing games to play when the PS Vita's launch rolls around on February 22nd
With Wipeout 2048 and ModNation Racers: Road Trip both confirmed for the launch line-up, you could be forgiven for overlooking Ubisoft's Asphalt: Injection. But still, at least it's got something ModNation hasn't: online multiplayer. It's also got a...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Vita Dips To 15k As Hardware Sales Plunge
The PlayStation Vita hit its lowest point yet in this week's Japanese sales update -- though hardware was down all around
The newly released Sony portable sold just 15k units, while the Nintendo 3DS managed a whopping 80k. It was a disappointing week for all non-3DS hardware though, with the PSP and PS3 both managing just 21k and 17k respectively...
First Impressions Escape Plan on PlayStation Vita
When Sony debuted Escape Plan at GamesCom last year, we were so infatuated with the game's Tim Burton-esque artstyle that we failed to pay attention to its actual gameplay
It was only when we attended a PlayStation Vita preview event at the tail-end of last year, that we really got a feel for the mechanics behind the Fun Bits Interactive developed...
News The Original PlayStation Vita Design Was Thinner, Says Designer
The PlayStation Vita is a seriously ergonomic device: it might just be the most comfortable handheld we've ever had the pleasure of using
But, as with all electronics, the system's final design wasn't its only design. In an interview with CVG, Takashi Sogabe — head of Sonys Corporate Design Centre and the man behind the original Walkman — has...
News ModNations Racers: Road Trip Could Get Online Multiplayer In Future Patch
ModNation Racers: Road Trip has prompted an unfortunate furore
It's a shame because we were really impressed with the game at a recent hands-on event, but the absence of online multiplayer is a real kick in the nuts. What good is a kart racer without online competitive play — especially in a series that's all about showing off your character and...
News Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Drops Onto PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita In March
We're not sure what we were expecting from Supermassive Games' upcoming Doctor Who video game tie-in, but it certainly wasn't a sidescroller
Still, that's exactly what appears to be on show in this first trailer for Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock. The gameplay looks a lot like Ubisoft's recent TinTin movie tie-in, if you're familiar with that. We...
News Imagine A World Where Remote Play Was Awesome
Remote Play's always felt like a brilliant, brilliant idea completely squandered by a horrible lack of support
We remember testing out the PS3-to-PSP streaming application back in the heady days of '08, and being amazed that we could play PixelJunk Eden in the back garden (just about). But once the initial novelty wore off, we started to wonder why...
News SEGA's Solihull Studio Named Hardlight, Working On PlayStation Vita Exclusive
Cast your minds back to June 2011
Back then, SEGA's European development gaffer, Gary Dunn, revealed that the publisher had established a brand new development team in Solihull, Birmingham. (That's just up the road from us: hey guys!) That studio now has a name: Hardlight. The identity was revealed by an eagle-eyed NeoGAF poster who spotted a...
Rumour Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing 2 In Development For PlayStation Vita?
We loved Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
Our only real disappointment with the Sumo Digital developed kart-racer was that it didn't go far enough. Sure, it was nice getting a glimpse of Ryo Hazuki and Amigo — but we wanted the game to dip even deeper into SEGA lore. Where was the Space Harrier stage? What happened to ToeJam & Earl? These are...
News GAME Announces First PlayStation Vita Bundles
The PlayStation Vita is an expensive system, there's no denying that
Having already got an extensive hands-on with the device, we think it's worth the price of entry — but we can understand some readers being hesitant to splash out the cash, especially with the system's proprietary memory upping the cost quite significantly. Thankfully, British...
News WipEout 2048's Intro Movie Depicts The Evolution Of Motorsport
There are few video game franchises that we'd describe as "classy", but Gran Turismo and WipEout are certainly two properties that fit the bill
Both titles have a regard for quality that runs deeper than the gameplay, and that's exuded in the upcoming WipEout 2048's introduction movie. The footage shows the "evolution of motorsport in Studio...
News Get Your First Glimpse Of Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock For PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Embedded above is your first glimpse of Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock, the Supermassive Games developed video game tie-in due out on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita later in the year
The screenshot doesn't confirm much in isolation — other than that, yes, that does appear to be the current doctor, Matt Smith — but we daresay fans will be...
News Cost Of PlayStation Vita's Raw Materials Estimated At $159
The smart folks at UBM TechInsights have ripped apart a 3G PlayStation Vita, estimating the cost of the system's raw materials at around $159 (~£103)
The experts reckon that the system's screen and touch interfaces are its most expensive components, costing around $50 to purchase. Meanwhile, essential parts such as the battery, camera and GPS come...
Uncharted: Golden Abyss has gotten a bizarre build-up for an Uncharted game
Overshadowed by the launch of a new piece of hardware, we haven't really been privy to all of the story details and behind the scenes footage that usually accompanies an Uncharted launch. But at least we've gotten this video of Nolan North (Nathan Drake) and Richard...
News Super Stardust Delta Demo Explodes Onto Japanese PlayStation Network
It's about time the PlayStation Vita got some new content in Japan
Despite a stacked launch line-up, the system's been something of a barren wasteland for almost a month. That's all starting to change now, though. The release of WipEout 2048 this week has kick-started the system into life — with a demo for Super Stardust Delta the latest content...
News Flickr Application Drops Onto PlayStation Vita In Japan
More of a heads-up for those of you with import PlayStation Vitas, this
As promised, Sony's released a Flickr application for its new handheld in Japan. The application allows you to browse photographs using the system's gorgeous five-inch OLED screen. It's got a pretty spiffing interface, as demonstrated by this hands-on video posted by The Verge...
News Japanese Sales Charts: New Year Lull Brings PlayStation Vita Sales Below 20,000
Before we start rushing for the doomed boat, it's worth pointing out that, while PlayStation Vita's Japanese sales are disappointing once again this week, they are not entirely out of whack with the other trends in the market
Still, the recently released system suffered an almighty dip, selling approximately 50% of last week's tally, a number which...
News Mortal Kombat Fights Its Way Onto PlayStation Vita In Spring 2012
We've already got a pretty good idea which titles will be available for the PlayStation Vita at launch, so now attention is starting to turn to the system's post-release support
Warner Bros has added a big name to that line-up this afternoon, confirming that Mortal Kombat is coming to the PlayStation Vita in Spring 2012. While we already had an...
News Harada 'Considering' PlayStation Vita Release Of Tekken X Street Fighter
With Street Fighter X Tekken already confirmed for release on the PlayStation Vita, Tekken overlord Katsuhiro Harada has hinted that Namco's own brawler, Tekken X Street Fighter, may get a handheld release too
For those of you that haven't been keeping up, Capcom and Namco's crossover partnership will spawn two products — one created by Capcom,...
News LittleBigPlanet Breaks The 6 Million Level Milestone
The world of LittleBigPlanet won't stop growing
Media Molecule's announced that the do-it-yourself game creation platform has now received its 6 millionth upload. That's a lot of levels. According to the Guildford-based developer, 2.5 million of those levels were created in the last year since LittleBigPlanet 2's release. Apparently, up to 40,000...
News You're Not Trendy Enough To Purchase A PlayStation Vita
Sony's released a batch of lifestyle shots showing off the PlayStation Vita in the trendiest ways imaginable
The shots show a bunch of impossibly attractive twenty-something males playing about with their new console in public. The images prove that the PlayStation Vita's way too hip for the likes of us. Look, we don't shop at River Island. Nor do...
News PlayStation Vita Grabs Updated Firmware, Changes Very Little
Despite what Shuhei Yoshida said about the PlayStation Vita boasting a "less obtrusive" firmware system -- the handheld's already received its third update since launching less than a month ago in Japan
The latest version — v1.52 if you're keeping track — supposedly fixes a bug restricting 3G units from detecting inserted SIM cards. Fantastic...
News Shinobido 2: Revenge Of Zen Trailer Details Plot, Weapons And More
With games like Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Wipeout 2048 in PlayStation Vita's launch window, it's unsurprising to see Acquire's quaint ninja title, Shinobido 2: Revenge Of Zen, flutter under the radar a touch
But that's unfortunate, because, as the game's latest trailer proves, it's actually looking pretty cool. The footage hones in on all of the...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz Rolls Onto PlayStation Vita This Summer
Our first impressions of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz might not have been the most positive, but our memories of the original zany puzzle platformer are strong enough for us to maintain some interest in the PlayStation Vita title
Today, SEGA's released some new information about the game — clarifying its launch date for Summer 2012. While...
News Sony Not Concerned By Japanese PlayStation Vita Sales
It's a well publicised fact that the PlayStation Vita's sales haven't been particularly spectacular in Japan
But SCEA's director of hardware marketing, John Koller, insists that the company is not concerned by the numbers. If you look at the word-of-mouth factor, its really strong because people are bringing it home and really enjoying it, he...
News ModNation Racers: Road Trip Does Not Have Online Multiplayer
We've reported on some baffling stories over the past three years, but we think this one might just take the biscuit
Having been thoroughly impressed with the PlayStation Vita version of Play Create Share racer, ModNation Racers: Road Trip, last year, we thought it was a certain pick-up alongside our system next month — but then we read that it...
First Impressions Hustle Kings on PlayStation Vita
Hustle Kings knows it's up against a tough crowd
Like the similarly styled Top Darts, it's vying for attention against Uncharted: Golden Abyss and WipEout 2048 in the PlayStation Vita's launch line-up. What chance does a pub game simulation have against such blockbuster names? At first glance, not a whole lot — but Hustle Kings has the last laugh...
News Touch My Katamari's Prologue Video Is The Dumbest Thing You'll See All Day
The Katamari franchise is well renowned for being a little bit eccentric, but the upcoming PlayStation Vita release, Touch My Katamari, looks poised to take the series to new heights
Don't believe us? Watch the game's "Prologue" trailer after the break. We're not sure whether to laugh or cry. We might do a bit of both.
News Konami Dates Trio Of Silent Hill Titles For March
It may seem like an eternity since we last got to play a Silent Hill title, but at least March should make up for the drought
Konami's announced that three titles in the survival horror series will release during the month, with the Silent Hill HD Collection first out of the blocks on March 6th. It'll be followed by new entry Silent Hill: Downpour...
News Sony Encouraged By Nintendo 3DS' Resurgence
While obviously fierce competitors, Nintendo and Sony are also in the same boat
Both are the target of the mainstream media, who seem keen to push an agenda against the dedicated portable gaming platform. As such, it's unsurprising to hear SCEE executive, Jim Ryan, comment on the Nintendo 3DS' sales resurgence in a positive manner. One of the...
News Unit 13 Brings Social Shooting To PlayStation Vita On March 6th
Sony's deployed a date for Zipper Interactive's ambitious PlayStation Vita debut, Unit 13
The social driven shooter is set to settle onto North American stores on March 6th — shortly after the handheld's February 22nd western launch. Unit 13 is a tactical shooter in the same vein as SOCOM, with some really intelligent social features that make it...
News CES 2012: Sony Shows Off Table Football On PlayStation Vita
One area Sony's always excelled at is augmented reality
The platform holder has been experimenting with the technology for years — way back with the EyeToy on PlayStation 2, and more recently with the PlayStation Move on PlayStation 3. Naturally, the PS Vita extends on all of the tips and tricks Sony's researched over the years — with the...
News Eat A Cheesy Gordita, Win A PS Vita
Sony clearly loves fast food chains
The platform holder's been heavily aligned with Subway over the past couple of years, and now it's jumping into bed with Taco Bell in order to pimp the PlayStation Vita. A new promotion — set to run from January 26th through March 11th — will see diners awarded with a brand new PlayStation Vita every 15...
News CES 2012: Ruin Re-emerges As Warrior's Lair
Looks like Sony's renamed its upcoming PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3 based dungeon crawler, Ruin
In an interview with Engadget, the platform holder showed off an updated build of the action RPG, and referred to the title as Warrior's Lair. Honestly, we're not exactly taken with the new name — but then Ruin wasn't particularly endearing in the...
Rumour Sony Cuts PlayStation Vita Shipment By 50% In France
In news that will almost certainly bring out the mainstream media's pitchforks, Sony has supposedly cut the PlayStation Vita's shipment by 50% in France
The cull is probably designed to better service other regions, but we daresay it will bring out the the "doomed" brigade in the coming days. For what it's worth, the unconfirmed report...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Vita Holds Steady As 3DS Dominates
At this point in time, there's no chance of any system catching up to the Nintendo 3DS in Japan, so there's no point in even discussing it
Nintendo might have seemed "doomed" after a disappointing 3DS launch last year, but it's now conjured up a triple threat of unstoppable software releases. There's nothing anyone can do. As a result, a...