In February 2012, I was a sophomore in high school with copious amounts of free time on my hands. Being the reclusive outcast I was, I spent more of those spare hours obsessing over gadgets than socializing or playing games. And of all the trendy contraptions making waves at the …
Read More »In loving memory of the PlayStation Vita
Last year Sony confirmed that no more first-party games would be developed for PlayStation Vita (opens in new tab). Although far from the final nail in its shiny black coffin, the message was clear. Despite this lack of faith, and a history of disappointing sales, the Vita is a magnificent …
Read More »European PS Vita owners get over 100 new (old) games. But America only gets to buy 9 of them?
PlayStation Vita finally gets PSOne Classics support today in Europe, allowing gamers to play first-generation PlayStation games on their shiny new handhelds. However, it won’t actually work fully until tomorrow when the PS Store updates. Before then, you can transfer PSOne games from your PS3’s hard drive using the ‘Copy’ …
Read More »PS Vita review
Still trying to decide if the device is worth a chunk of your wages? Or maybe you’ve already bought a PS Vita and need to know what’s next. Either way, we’ve got you covered. Be sure to check out our detailed Buyer’s Guide, our handy A-Z glossary, and our exclusive …
Read More »Hot Shots Golf World Invitational review
A Hot Shots Golf game for PS Vita? Shocking! Thankfully, this one’s as substantial as it is expected. The latest in a casual golf dynasty that dates all the way back to the original PlayStation, Hot Shots Golf World Invitational doesn’t do much to revolutionize the series. But it gets …
Read More »Box Score: The Podcast 002
Are you ready for some fútbol? (opens in new tab) In our second episode of Box Score, Richard Grisham speaks with Matt Prior, the producer and “main man” behind EA Sports’ big FIFA launch title for the PlayStation Vita. The guys chat about all the hats a game’s producer has …
Read More »Gravity Rush preview still the prettiest Vita game weve seen so far
Gravity Rush looks gorgeous, but aside from a few brief demos to demonstrate the basic gameplay mechanics, much of the game is still a mystery. At a recent Vita event, we got to sit down and play a few of the game’s earlier missions to get a feel for how …
Read More »Dynasty Warriors Next import preview hands-on with the full Japanese game
The PlayStation Vita doesn’t arrive in North America and Europe for another two months, but we’re way too excited and impatient to wait that long. Thanks to the earlier Japanese launch, we’ve already got a system in office and we’re already diving into our most anticipated PS Vita games. Visit …
Read More »Touch My Katamari PS Vita video walkthrough
We weren’t too sure what to think when we heard about Touch my Katamari. Sure, we were excited to roll over more things whilst growing in size (as Katamari games usually allow us), but we really hoped that the series would, eventually, add some new elements. Thankfully, likely in part …
Read More »MotorStorm RC Vita preview – taking things back to the NES days
Ever play the old RC Pro AM on the NES? How about Super Sprint or Super Off Road? MotorStorm RC for the Vita is setting its sights on replicating the feel of those very old games by translating the MotorStorm franchise into a miniaturized format. Instead of driving giant monster …
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