Tag Archives: PS Vita

Wed, May 22, 2013 | 11:51 BST

Panopticon: PS Vita exclusive revealed as Freedom Wars, launching 2014

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Freedom Wars is the final title of Sony Japan Studio’s recently released exclusive, codenamed ‘Panopticon’. The game has received a new trailer which is largely the original clip, but with more subtitles and insight into what’s going on.

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Fri, May 10, 2013 | 09:42 BST

Sony dev teases “amazing big title” for PS Vita

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PS Vita could be getting some sort of megaton announcement soon, acording to a threadbare tease from Shahid Kamal Ahmad, senior business development manager at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Seriously, it’s threadbare.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 14:27 BST

Vita update 2.12 offers improved stability, out now

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Sony has issued a minor, optional update for the PlayStation Vita system software, updating the machine to version 2.12.

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Tue, Mar 12, 2013 | 15:45 GMT

PS Vita 3G price-cut across Sony US stores by $100, could be discontinued – rumour

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Sony’s US stores have slashed the price of PS Vita 3G editions across America, a new report suggests. Employees at two stores have said that the model is being discontinued by Sony.

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Fri, Mar 08, 2013 | 10:04 GMT

“The cupboard won’t be bare”: Sony UK exec promises more PS Vita games soon

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Sony’s UK managing director Fergal Gara has promised UK gamers that their cupboards won’t be bare, due to a new wave of PS Vita titles this year. It comes as part of a new interview, where the exec admits that the handheld’s software slate has been a bit barren lately.

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Fri, Feb 22, 2013 | 16:04 GMT

Sony offers Ratchet & Clank: QForce buyers two free games after second Vita delay

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Sony will offer buyers of Ratchet & Clank: QForce two free Vita games after the handheld version of the game received a second delay.

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Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 15:52 GMT

Sony admits PS Vita sales are below expectations, discusses price drop

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Sony has stated that PS Vita sales are currently behind the company’s projections, but that the console’s newly-announced price drop will get more people playing the handheld moving forward.

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Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | 10:38 GMT

PS Vita is Japan’s most-desired console, says Famitsu poll

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Japan is going ape for PS Vita, according to a reader’s survey carried out by Japanese gaming rag Famitsu. Make of the below results what you will.

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Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | 09:35 GMT

PS Vita firmware 2.0 rolls out from tomorrow, all the updates here

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PS Vita is to receive its firmware 2.0 update this week, adding new web browser capabilities and PS Plus support to Sony’s handheld. It starts rolling out in the US from tomorrow and other territories throughout the week. Get the details below.

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Tue, Nov 13, 2012 | 17:53 GMT

PS Plus coming to Vita with software update 2.00

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PlayStation Vita’s system software update 2.00 will add PS Plus functionality to Sony’s handheld. Current PS Plus subscribers will be able to enjoy extra benefits on Vita with no extra cost from November 21.

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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 10:48 BST

PS Vita & PS3 bundle could be possible before 2013, says Sony

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PS Vita and PS3 could be sold in a bundle deal before Christmas, Sony UK head Fergal Gara has suggested to CVG.

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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 09:22 BST

Soul Sacrifice gets new TGS footage, Inafune offers new multiplayer details

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Soul Sacrifice has received more TGS footage courtesy of Sony – just in case you missed it the first time around. Creator and ex-Capcom developer Keiji Inafune has discussed

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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 06:19 BST

New Little King’s Story launch trailer

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Konami has released the launch trailer for the download only sequel to Little King’s Story. The game is to be released only days from now on 2 October for PS Vita.
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Tue, Oct 02, 2012 | 21:09 BST

PSP Comic Store set to close

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SCEA announced that the Comic Store for PSP on the PS Store is set to close on 30 October and that content will not be purchasable after this date.
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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 05:19 BST

PlayStation All-stars characters have all been revealed

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Sid Shuman, senior social media specialist for Playstation Blog has stated that the full launch lineup of characters for PlayStation All-stars: Battle Royale has been revealed.
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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 04:19 BST

Yoshida disappointed in third-party support for Vita

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Worldwide Studios President for Sony, Shuhei Yoshida, has expressed disappointment in the lack of support the Vita is receiving from third-party developers. He has said he is ready to show developers that Vita is the right hardware for games.
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Mon, Sep 24, 2012 | 09:19 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3 & Liberation screens show both stars fighting back-to-back

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Assassin’s Creed 3 and PS Vita’s Assassin’s Creed Liberation have received a new batch of screens from Ubisoft. The shots show young Connor in action, Aveline hunting crocodiles and both characters fighting back-to-back against a pack of attacking British soldiers. Check them out below.

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Wed, Sep 19, 2012 | 15:33 BST

PS Vita: red and blue models get official product screens

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PS Vita is getting two new colours in Japan – Cosmic Red and Sapphire Blue. The new handhelds were revealed at TGS last night, and the bad news is that there are currently no plans to bring these consoles to the West. Still, don’t these official shots look lovely?

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Thu, Aug 30, 2012 | 12:08 BST

PS Vita owners reporting problems with PSone Classic transfers

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PS Vita firmware update 1.8 makes it possible to play PSone classics on Sony’s handheld, but many gamers have spoken out regarding an issue with the content. It seems as if PSone games can’t simply be downloaded to your PS Vita and played directly. There is a solution however.

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Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | 11:21 BST

Hot Shots Golf 6: PS3 Screens show off slot mode and new course

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Hot Shots Golf 6 – or Everybody’s Golf PS Vita if you’re living in Europe – is getting a PS3 port. We reported on the game’s new features yesterday, but now Sony has unveiled the first batch of gameplay screens. Check them out below.

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