Magi

counterpoint: I've got dozens of hours into this game (albeit on the PC) and I think it's absolutely amazing. I'm up to level 45 and am completely addicted. If everyone would just stop reading things on the internet and getting outraged at OTHER peoples (mostly manufactured) outrage we'd all be having much better times.

Just a slap on the wrist then. It clearly wasn't THAT big a breach of the Data Protection Act.

As long as it's not "pay to win" in multiplayer and the game could be completed normally without the additional microtransactions, then I'm fine with it.

Vote with your wallet people. Lots of people fuss about the microtransactions but lots of people continue to pay for them. If it wasn't a viable business model (i.e. profitable), then they wouldn't do it.

I'm good until at LEAST 2016 with games I still need to play or finish. No need to announce anything before then.

day "never happening" purchase for me. I'm curious how these purchases will affect the multiplayer component. In other words, can I buy a better gun (claws, etc) with cash to give me an advantage over the rest of the players I may be competing with?

The fallout 3 CE was pretty neat. I didn't purchase it when it released, but I was able to purchase the bobblehead and metal lunch box from ebay. I now use the lunch box for bringing my lunch to work and I display the bobblehead on a bookshelf at work with my Left 4 Dead plushies, a light saber, and Pikachu.

@Azikira
I'm a Microsoft customer and I don't feel ripped off. I've got three 360's in my house in different rooms and I feel pretty satisfied with all of them (not to mention a Zune and several computers running an MS OS that I enjoy.)

No it doesn't matter. At. All. Both systems have great games and both should be in any self-respecting gamer's homes (finances permitting ofc).

I'll take the Left 4 Dead duo any day over this. They're obviously more "actiony" but they're infinitely better looking.

Guild Wars 2

I think (hope?) most rational people know December 21st won't be the end of the world. Still, that doesn't mean I can't have a bit of fun with it in my own way.

With that being said (see how I mentioned RATIONAL up there?), I'm still not leaving the house this 21st.

I've never been a fan of the Tomb Raider series but I'm really looking forward to this game.

@get2sammyb I have those exact same concerns.

Every Vita in the hands of a player is the potential for another "word of mouth" recommendation. I was the first in my gaming clique to purchase the Vita and all the good things I've said about it have already resulted in another 3 Vita sales.

no no no. too....much....backlog.

@get2sammyb
ANY game that can sell more Vitas is a perfect fit.

Got my merc edition late yesterday! I'm not sure when I'll be able to crack it open but the box looks quite nice.

My copy is still sitting in New Jersey.

It would take a VERY special game for me to purchase this on Day 1. I purchased my Xbox 360 and PS3 over a year after they were out. Here's my reasoning:
1. The initial reliability of both of the current gen of consoles was really questionable. I strongly believe that waiting to purchase them saved me from bizarre hardware issues. It's hard not to think about the same issues as the next generation hits store shelves.
2. By the time I get around to making my purchase, there will be a sizeable library of games. A similiar example would be the upcoming WiiU. The only game that appeals to me at this point is ZombieU. I suspect after a year or so, there will be quite a few more games that catch my interest.
3. The most important reason: BACKLOG. There is a GIGANTIC amount of games that I still want on the current gen consoles that I have never had the opportunity to play. I suspect they will keep me busy for a significant amount of time before I have to start worrying about the next latest and greatest.

Will I own a "PS4"? Absolutely. Just not at launch.

How about a PS Plus Vita-only plan, Sony?

Wait, what's the fuss about again? Holy moly...

@Cricket1 I love that too. Makes life easy. Keeps it simple imo.

No zombies = No purchase for me.

I'm not a big fan of military-esque FPS games, but I am a HUGE fan of anything zombie-related. Just the inclusion of zombies may have spurred me into buying this game.

This is a fantastic game, especially if you can co-op with some people you know. I'd give it at least a 9 if you're playing solo. 11 if you're playing with friends.

@Azikira same here!

@Damo HACK THE PLANET!!!!!!!!

lol. good stuff.

Great news for Vita.

Everything will be hacked. It's just the nature of some people's desire to tinker. But with great power comes great responsibility.

Oh, and 10000000000 kudos for the Hackers image. That is such an awesome movie!

I just receved my code via e-mail! Thanks a bunch Grip Games, Sammy, and PushSquare! I tend not to have much luck with winning things, so I was pleasantly suprised to see the e-mail today.

I look forward to seeing what Foosball is all about!

I would love to try Foosball for my Vita because...well...I've never played Foosball before and this would be a great opportunity to try it! :embarrassed:
Preferred Platform: Vita please
Region is NA

Geeze I hope this sells some Vitas.

I can confirm Xenogears works on the Vita via transfer from my PS3. I'm working on FFIX next since I already own it. When I'm finished with that I've seen Vagrant Story confirmed so I'll probably purchase it and give it a whirl.

Have people tossed Nathan Fillion out there as someone they'd like to see play Nathan Drake as well?

Merc edition doesn't float my boat, but I'm looking forward to this game.

For me, the Vita was never really "out of play".

I love my Vita. I bought mine at launch and don't regret it. At the time, I thought the price was fair. The price of memory cards however is a whole different story. I had a handful of "free" Gamestop gift cards that I used to purchase my memory card and three games which made the overall price much more palatable. I can definately see where they should at least include a 4gb or 8gb memory card with the portable at its existing price.

As for games, I purchased Hot Shots Golf, Uncharted, and WipeOut at launch. Since then, I've picked up Escape Plan, Super Stardust, P3P (blecht!), and a few other PSN games. I've still got a pretty good host of PS1 classics I can't wait to transition to the Vita on the 28th. Oh and I picked up Unit 13 over the weekend (it's great!). I've finished exactly ZERO of them, but I like them all. There are still some existing games I'd like to get my hands on as well as a few on my radar that aren't out yet.

tl;dr Love my Vita even at $250. Granted, included mem cards would have been nice. For me, there are more Vita games that I want to play than I have available time.

Love the mess outta this game on my Windows Phone. Kids love it on the DS. Heck, we'll all lover it anywhere we can get it (Vita plz)

@JavierYHL Amen!

Wonderbook: Walking with Dinosaurs?

How about Wonderbook: The Walking Dead! Remake the comics into something like this.

@shinobi88 Love letter? This is more of a "no thanks, but we can still be friends" letter. The folks here are correct; the graphics look weak. Maybe this will be a $3.99 PSN download for the Vita? If this is the case, then rock on Spyhunter 2012!

Can't wait! I've got FFVII, FFIX and Xenogears just waiting to move over to my Vita when they're available to do so. Also, Vagrant Story and a bunch of others. My PSN wallet is going to be looking mighty empty.

Could be fun! I'm a big fan of PvZ.

too funny @Savino

Seriously Sony, how about some Vita love? For the love of heyseuss, give us some good game news!

So OMG-Z doesn't look too thrilling to me. Anyone know of any other decent Zombie-related Mini's I can play on my Vita?

They had me at "$#*! just got bananas"

L4D is one of my most favorite game series. I'd play the mess outta this.

Signed!

Although most of my friends will have it on the 360 so I'll probably do most of my playing with them.

I'll never get sick of zombies.

NEEEEEEEVVVVVVAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!

My "frustration meter" is definitely sliding to the right but my "outrage meter" barely moved. I don't wanna put words in Sammy's mouth but he seems the same.

I should have said, "...but my 360 doesn't need to update this much" but I think we all know where that would have gone.

My PS3 is pretty much just a Blu-Ray player and Netflix viewer. Sometimes I just want to turn it on and watch something, not go through some sort of crazy song-and-dance firmware update EVERY TIME I TURN IT ON. (disclaimer: sure I may be exaggerating but by golly not by much. Heh)

If this weekend is any indication of what this summer will be like in NC (115ish with heat index), then I guarantee there will be no "outside" for me.