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One Year On: What We Want From PlayStation Vita

Dealspwn.com writes: "The PlayStation Vita turned one in Europe last Friday, and though we wish it many happy returns, Sony are probably less happy with the return they've seen on the handheld thus far. Sales have been sluggish, while woefully inconsistent software support has left huge gaps between the few utterly brilliant leading lights.

We've thoroughly lambasted the Vita's performance thus far. We've teased it mercilessly and screamed about current flaws until we're blue in the face. But only because we love the hardware, and we want to the platform do well as early adopters. So, here are the top ten things that we want from the PlayStation Vita - either in terms of new hardware iterations, unannounced dream projects or just 2013 games we're really excited about."

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CaptainYesterday4069d ago

I agree with all of these it kills me how Ken Levine teased us with a BioShock Vita game! Sign those checks Sony! Also that Borderlands game c'mon Sony get on that!

Blues Cowboy4069d ago

Yeah, can't believe they announced that BioShock game so early. I'd love some Borderlands action too, perhaps at a budget price to apologise for the Aliens SNAFU. wishful thinking.

Hope Soul Sacrifice will live up to those trailers, could be a proper system seller.

CaptainYesterday4069d ago

You should never expect one game to be a system seller, but Soul Sacrifice definitely is! Imagine if they announced Borderlands and BioShock at E3 that would sell a lot more units! :)

murdock554069d ago

this is tripping me out with the ps4 remote play. why the hell did sony allow you to use any hand held device to use remote play for the ps4. if they do that no one will buy a vita due to the fact that everybody has a smart phone already and they can use a smart phone for remote play then waste money on vita.

profgerbik4069d ago (Edited 4069d ago )

Yes because a smart phone is clearly built like a Vita, sorry but the features in the Vita far surpass almost all smartphones especially when it will be used between the PS4 not just for remote play but for the cross platform features that will be used with PS4 games.

You would only be limiting yourself and remote play is not even that big of a deal, I don't get why everyone is acting like remote play is so horrible for the Vita on the PS4, only ending up dooming the device further.

If you think they are not going to use any cross platform features with any new PS4 games with the Vita that is just crazy.

I would much rather stream a PS4 game to my Vita than any smart phone or tablet I have.. It has sticks and buttons for one which gives it a huge advantage.

You also have no idea if this will only be restricted to Playstation certified devices. Which means most people probably won't all have a Sony phone and probably will see it easier to just buy a new Vita instead of another phone that is Playstation certified when they already have a phone that works fine for them.

I can almost bet that with the games you can use the PS Vita with on the PS4 those features will be restricted to the PS Vita.

Like how the new Sly Cooper uses the PS Vita.

For all we know that port on the Vita, that has been a mystery since it's release could very well connect to the PS4 also being used even exactly like the Wii U. Of course that is just an assumption of mine.

There is really no downside to what Sony is offering, it is blowing my mind people are trying to make one out of it.

Like I said all Sony fans practically begged for better PS3 and Vita support but I knew because the PS3 was so old at the time to when the Vita actually came that it was much more likely they would put more effort into the PS4 due to their development times practically being in the same period.

Now that has happened and everyone is complaining about it.. Does anything Sony does make people happy? I mean for fuck sakes.

murdock554069d ago (Edited 4069d ago )

well i hope so that its only streamed to sony devices.

Irishguy954069d ago

Hmm will I get a portable gaming device for 200 quid AND a Ps4? Or will I just get a Ps4 and use my smartphone for portable gaming.

Hmmm.

Well I have a Vita anyhow and I bought it for the exclusive games on it. Just like I buy everything else for. But portable gaming wise...it could be a pretty big blow to the Vita if Casuals pick up on it.

crillinFLIP3374069d ago

When did they say remote play would be available on smartphones/ tablets? I remember them talking about their app which would let you browse content or watch your friends playing games, but for remote play to work you would need buttons and sticks which can't really be replicated on just a touchscreen device unless you covered the whole screen... So, I'm pretty sure remote play will only be available on a Vita

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5210d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens529d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK21219d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

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MrNinosan9d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens529d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens529d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos10d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani9d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum10d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman10d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim9d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

I disagree Batman

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9 Best PlayStation Vita Metroidvania Games

Uncover secrets, defeat challenging bosses, and upgrade your arsenal in these exciting Metroidvania titles on the PlayStation Vita.

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"Class of Heroes 1 & 2: Complete Edition" is coming to PC and consoles on April 26th, 2024

"The London-based (the UK) indie games publisher PQube and Tokyo-based (Japan) video games publisher and developer Acquire, today announced with great delight and excitement that "Class of Heroes 1 & 2: Complete Edition", is coming to PC (Steam) and consoles (PS5 and the Nintendo Switch) on April 26th, 2024." - Jonas Ek, TGG.