After much thinking, I've decided against getting a Vita after all. With the price of the machine and accessories plus the lousy support; it's just not worth getting one (especially considering all the incredible games coming out for the other consoles).
It'll be interesting to see what Sony has in store for the machine at E3.
@JavierYHL - Actually, the DS is the highest selling console of all time.
I do hope Vita gets out of its slump (especially since I've decided to cave-in and buy one!), but the financial situation at Sony isn't good. I'm not about to say they're going out of business, but Hirai and crew really need to turn the situation around.
After all, I'm sure many people thought SEGA would turn the Dreamcast's ailing fortunes around too...
Great! I hope it's true, as I enjoy the Killzone series. I'm willing to bet it's a Vita version (after all, there WAS a Killzone tech demo shown for the handheld a while back).
@get2sammyb - I agree. I've always found the world, characters, etc, of the Killzone games underrated. In fact, I've always believed that the original four protagonists (Jan Templar, Luger, Rico and Hakha) were some of the best-written characters in any videogame I've ever played.
My wish list is a showing by The Last Guardian, The Last Of Us & maybe a Jak & Daxter sequel.
I'd also really love to see a Vita game explosion. As LittleBigVita said, pretty much any major franchise on the machine would be welcome...though I wouldn't mind great new games much like Gravity Rush & Escape Plan.
I would imagine that Cole McGrath would be a shoe-in for the game; he's one of Sony's strongest new characters, from one of their best new franchises. I'd also like to see Gabe Logan from Syphon Filter make an appearance.
Also, I wonder if there will be any Resistance characters in the game...
Miyamoto's right; the Vita's situation doesn't seem unlike the PS3's initial troubles. Sony's handheld seems confused as to what it wants to be; a game device? An all-in-one ala iPad? I hope Sony relises that unique games that can ONLY be played on Vita is key; I mean, what's to stop publishers from porting Vita games to PS3 in a bid to make a few more dollars (much like the PSP software)? What position would that put Sony's handheld in?
@IrishYort - Eh? 3DS has plenty of quality software - Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, Ocarina of Time, Resident Evil: Revelations, Street Fighter IV, Kid Icarus - just to name a few. Far more 'over 75%-ers' than what Vita currently has.
'Multiplayer won't be tacked on'...I'm pretty sure the makers of Bioshock 2 & Dead Space 2 said the same thing...
Bitchiness aside, I do hope there will be some sort of split-screen mode for those of us with lousy internet connections. Killzone 3 & Uncharted 3 had it...
Shorter single player also doesn't sound good...I have a strange feeling THAT will be the 'tacked on' mode. Still, I hope I'm wrong.
One thing's for sure though; that cyclops looked damn amazing!
Well, if Sony didn't have any right to mock Nintendo before (which they didn't), then they sure as hell don't now.
I'm sorry to bring negativety into this thread...but I just need to get this off my chest. How many times does Sony need to plagiarise Nintendo's successes? Christ, as if the PSN hack didn't make them enough of a laughing stock.
Well, Sony better use E3 to announce some big things for the Vita (which I'm sure they will).
The fact that Monter Hunter and Dragon Quest are exclusive to Nintendo (for now) was a huge kick in the nuts for Sony. Like Slapshot said, all it takes is a few killer apps to help rejuvinate the handheld's fotunes.
Interesting...and by 'interesting', I mean I haven't got the foggiest idea what those specs mean.
Anywho, it'll be really cool to see just what kind of games the Orbis will be able to handle. Nicer graphics are a given, but what about other details such as AI, game-world size, on-screen object count, etc.?
I'm not much of a PC gamer...but I do know games have progressed leaps and bounds compared to PS3's ageing hardware....
So I ask anyone on this site with a killer PC set-up...do you think the Orbis will run games akin to PC Battlefield 3? Or do you think they'll be even bigger and better than that?
I knew this game was going to be something very special when I first learned of it; and it looks like I was right!
Games like Journey show what the videogame medium is truly capable of; if only more developers would have the courage of abandoning the 'videogame style' train of thought when making their software, we would have more games like Journey, Heavy Rain, Flower, etc.
Of course, it would be a bit presumptuous of me to label this an 'instant classic' without even playing it...but what the hell, it's an instant classic!
Definitely one of the strongest Sonic games I've played. I probably wouldn't give it a 9 (maybe a 7 or 8), as there are definitely some things I don't like about it. The later levels aren't as good as the earlier ones (Planet Wisp in particular is terrible), and the traditional Sonic bugbears are present (button unresponsiveness, butter-on-skillet movement, dodgy level design & annoying friend-based gameplay).
I'm a HUGE MGS fan - but I'm not sure if I'll be getting this. I already have all the titles, plus there are a ton of other (new) games I still need to play...
It sucks that the original Metal Gear Solid isn't in this pack, but this looks to be an otherwise great purchase for people who are unfamiliar to the series!
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Re: Cole, Jak and Daxter Jump Into PlayStation All-Stars
No surprise these guys are in the game, but it's nice to see they're actually confirmed.
I'm a big fan of both inFAMOUS and Jak & Daxter...I just hope players will be able to choose between good and evil Cole.
Still waiting for a level based on Shadow of the Colossus...
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Hardware Sinks, Vita Stinks
After much thinking, I've decided against getting a Vita after all. With the price of the machine and accessories plus the lousy support; it's just not worth getting one (especially considering all the incredible games coming out for the other consoles).
It'll be interesting to see what Sony has in store for the machine at E3.
Re: Pachter: Exciting Unannounced Vita Title on the Horizon
Breaking news!
A Vita game will be released.
Oh, Pachter...
Re: Talking Point: Why Vita Criticisms Are Premature
@16 - Ah! So it is. My mistake
Re: Talking Point: Why Vita Criticisms Are Premature
@JavierYHL - Actually, the DS is the highest selling console of all time.
I do hope Vita gets out of its slump (especially since I've decided to cave-in and buy one!), but the financial situation at Sony isn't good. I'm not about to say they're going out of business, but Hirai and crew really need to turn the situation around.
After all, I'm sure many people thought SEGA would turn the Dreamcast's ailing fortunes around too...
Re: Take a Peek at Beyond Good & Evil 2's Environment Tech
Looks quite a bit more gritty than the first game...
Love the music!
Re: Debut Soul Sacrifice Trailer Focuses on Self Mutilation
Love the twisted art-style.
Can't wait to see what type of game Keiji Inafune can make now that he's free from Capcom.
Re: Pachter: Grand Theft Auto V Will Launch in October
Michael Pachter: The Jar-Jar Binks of analysts (and that's saying something).
Re: Rumour: Killzone Dialogue Prompts Sequel Speculation
Great! I hope it's true, as I enjoy the Killzone series. I'm willing to bet it's a Vita version (after all, there WAS a Killzone tech demo shown for the handheld a while back).
@get2sammyb - I agree. I've always found the world, characters, etc, of the Killzone games underrated. In fact, I've always believed that the original four protagonists (Jan Templar, Luger, Rico and Hakha) were some of the best-written characters in any videogame I've ever played.
Re: Sony to Showcase 20 Games at E3 2012
My wish list is a showing by The Last Guardian, The Last Of Us & maybe a Jak & Daxter sequel.
I'd also really love to see a Vita game explosion. As LittleBigVita said, pretty much any major franchise on the machine would be welcome...though I wouldn't mind great new games much like Gravity Rush & Escape Plan.
Oh, and (while unlikely) a PS4 teaser!
Re: Rumour: Cole MacGrath Supercharges PlayStation All-Stars
I would imagine that Cole McGrath would be a shoe-in for the game; he's one of Sony's strongest new characters, from one of their best new franchises. I'd also like to see Gabe Logan from Syphon Filter make an appearance.
Also, I wonder if there will be any Resistance characters in the game...
Re: Miyamoto: Vita Needs More Games
Miyamoto's right; the Vita's situation doesn't seem unlike the PS3's initial troubles. Sony's handheld seems confused as to what it wants to be; a game device? An all-in-one ala iPad? I hope Sony relises that unique games that can ONLY be played on Vita is key; I mean, what's to stop publishers from porting Vita games to PS3 in a bid to make a few more dollars (much like the PSP software)? What position would that put Sony's handheld in?
@IrishYort - Eh? 3DS has plenty of quality software - Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, Ocarina of Time, Resident Evil: Revelations, Street Fighter IV, Kid Icarus - just to name a few. Far more 'over 75%-ers' than what Vita currently has.
Re: God of War: Ascension Single-Player a "Little Shorter" Than Previous Titles
'Multiplayer won't be tacked on'...I'm pretty sure the makers of Bioshock 2 & Dead Space 2 said the same thing...
Bitchiness aside, I do hope there will be some sort of split-screen mode for those of us with lousy internet connections. Killzone 3 & Uncharted 3 had it...
Shorter single player also doesn't sound good...I have a strange feeling THAT will be the 'tacked on' mode. Still, I hope I'm wrong.
One thing's for sure though; that cyclops looked damn amazing!
Re: Feature: Why We're Excited About PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Well, if Sony didn't have any right to mock Nintendo before (which they didn't), then they sure as hell don't now.
I'm sorry to bring negativety into this thread...but I just need to get this off my chest. How many times does Sony need to plagiarise Nintendo's successes? Christ, as if the PSN hack didn't make them enough of a laughing stock.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Stagnates
Well, Sony better use E3 to announce some big things for the Vita (which I'm sure they will).
The fact that Monter Hunter and Dragon Quest are exclusive to Nintendo (for now) was a huge kick in the nuts for Sony. Like Slapshot said, all it takes is a few killer apps to help rejuvinate the handheld's fotunes.
Re: Get Your First Look at Shinji Mikami's Next Project
Moody indeed!
That scene reminds me of the level-select screen from Shadows of the Damned.
Re: SingStar Dad Raises £2,800 for Hospital, Breaks World Record
Wow, how awesome is that? I don't know how he managed to keep his voice after such a long session...
As someone who has had a seriously ill family member; I congatulate Julian for his incredible achievement. Well done!
Re: Resident Evil 6's Campaign Is About 30 Hours Long
Ummm...where does he say 30 hours?
EDIT: Nevermind! Just saw the quote. slams head on table
Re: Resident Evil 6's Premium Edition Costs a Whopping $1300
$1300? I'll buy two!
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Dips Below 10k Units
Wow that sucks. Still, proclaiming the death of Vita is indeed foolish.
A price cut and some more awesome games is all it needs to turn things around. It worked for 3DS!
Re: Rumour: Early Orbis Tech Specs Leaked
Interesting...and by 'interesting', I mean I haven't got the foggiest idea what those specs mean.
Anywho, it'll be really cool to see just what kind of games the Orbis will be able to handle. Nicer graphics are a given, but what about other details such as AI, game-world size, on-screen object count, etc.?
I'm not much of a PC gamer...but I do know games have progressed leaps and bounds compared to PS3's ageing hardware....
So I ask anyone on this site with a killer PC set-up...do you think the Orbis will run games akin to PC Battlefield 3? Or do you think they'll be even bigger and better than that?
Re: Slant Six Responds to RE: Operation Raccoon City Reviews
I'm a big fan of Resident Evil, but I'm in no hurry to buy Operation Racoon City. Aplogies to the folks over at Slant Six...
Re: Play Corpse Ninja With Mortal Kombat Vita
Too bad it's banned again in Australia...
...yet Darkness 2 gets a free pass.
God I love this country.
Re: Rumour: Shenmue HD Was Finished Over a Year Ago
Hope I'll get to look for some sailors in HD soon!
Re: Review: Journey (PlayStation Network)
I cannot wait to download this!
I knew this game was going to be something very special when I first learned of it; and it looks like I was right!
Games like Journey show what the videogame medium is truly capable of; if only more developers would have the courage of abandoning the 'videogame style' train of thought when making their software, we would have more games like Journey, Heavy Rain, Flower, etc.
Of course, it would be a bit presumptuous of me to label this an 'instant classic' without even playing it...but what the hell, it's an instant classic!
Re: Sony Staying Focused with Australia's PS Vita Launch
Nah, I won't be getting one. I'll be waiting for a price drop and/or hardware revision.
Re: Review: Sonic Generations (PlayStation 3)
Definitely one of the strongest Sonic games I've played. I probably wouldn't give it a 9 (maybe a 7 or 8), as there are definitely some things I don't like about it. The later levels aren't as good as the earlier ones (Planet Wisp in particular is terrible), and the traditional Sonic bugbears are present (button unresponsiveness, butter-on-skillet movement, dodgy level design & annoying friend-based gameplay).
Still, it sure as hell is better than Sonic '06.
Re: Unreal Engine 4 Already Running on Next-Gen Consoles
It'd be interesting if one of them was Wii U...
Either way, I was unimpressed with Epic's Samaritan demo...it was just so 'meh', IMHO.
Still, I AM curious to see how Unreal 4 will actually look during gameplay.
Re: Review: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (PlayStation 3)
Great review Nathan!
I'm a HUGE MGS fan - but I'm not sure if I'll be getting this. I already have all the titles, plus there are a ton of other (new) games I still need to play...
It sucks that the original Metal Gear Solid isn't in this pack, but this looks to be an otherwise great purchase for people who are unfamiliar to the series!
I can't wait for Metal Gear Rising!