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Sony killed it at E3, but their Vita news was a huge letdown

GameZone writes, 'To Vita owners watching Sony’s press conference at this year’s E3, the brief stage time probably felt like another nail in the coffin. Sony showed a handful of games, games that, aside from the God of War Collection, had already been announced in one way or another. Jack Tretton described the Vita as the ultimate companion device to PS4 with Remote Play, and spoke of a future game library bolstered by indie developers. Then, they moved on to PS3 and PS4.'

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Automatic793970d ago

Its an excellent system hopefully sony can turn it around.

truthteller3970d ago ShowReplies(5)
sarshelyam3970d ago

@Prime

I generally play one game on my 3DS, while the Vita has offered me numerous experiences within the realm of my gaming habits.

Currently Muramasa Rebirth is in the card slot and it is beautiful. I could never get into it on the Wii, comfort of the Wii controller perhaps? On the Vita, it's perfect.

I also have nearly 100 titles between physical purchases, digital only purchases, and free PS+ content. Each and everything on there is a blast. I can't say the same for the 3DS which has always been hit or miss for me. Right now it's Animal Crossing...and that's about it.

FriedGoat3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

This is what I mean, Anyone who owns both consoles has a valid opinion. One can speculate about what they don't own but unfortunately that is pointless.

Vita is definitely my go-to handheld, 3DS is great, but it's more of a bitesize experience rather than full blown entertainment. Luigis Mansion kept me occupied for a bit, but that was it. I think if you owned a DS the 3DS just isn't a big enough leap.

minimur123970d ago

sony killed it at E3, they also killed their Vita even more.

Being a vita owner, I am pretty happy about how I've got PS Plus, it's awesome as I've finally picked it up again. But I really want a system seller. A must have game. Games like GTA, God Of War, Devil May Cry, and alot more.

People, cam you name any AAA game coming out for the Vita other that Tearaway and Killzone?

DONT google it ;) :)

sarshelyam3969d ago

@minimur2...

...see, the problem arises with the vernacular of your question. Are you asking based on the caliber of what a AAA should possess, or on its budget. If it's the former, that's incredibly subjective.

For example, I loved the hell out of "Stick it to the Man" at E3. I certainly think that's a AAA offering. Batman Blackgate is up there too, as is Dragon's Crown, 1001 Spikes, and easily a dozen other experiences I enjoyed like Hohokum, Walking Dead Season One (I'll be playing it again with that bonus episode), and Flower.

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CaptainSheep3970d ago

As a Sony fan, I admit they let me down with the Vita news. *BUT* Gamescom is coming up, and I remember reading something about Sony saying that Gamescom will be a Vita show. So I'm really looking forward to it.

xYLeinen3970d ago

That is correct and I was about to write the same thing. Sony has been very clever how they takled 2013 if this is true.

Pre PS4 show to get news rising before E3. The best show at E3 (personally). Vita on Gamescom. A few exclusives at TGS who we all have been waiting for.

extermin8or3970d ago

If they announce a port of Kingdom Hearts HD remix 1.5 for vita-that's it I'm happy- they announce a new assassins creed, im happier, they announce a new title from sony bend-i'll die of happiness there and then. That's all I need for vita-Rayman legends at the end of august :D I can't wait :)

Gamesgbkiller3970d ago

I hope the announce more than 5 BIG games.

At least 2 of them coming this fall.

Knushwood Butt3970d ago

Still holding out for a 64GB memory card.

superterabyte3970d ago

Still holding out for an affordable memory card =(

fattyuk3970d ago

PS4 games can run on PSV.

Yeah vita news was bad! I love my vita ever since ps plus included vita games... I actually use it now lol and psyched to see how the ps4 and vita link up is like!

As a vita owner I though e3 was fine.

Oh and 1 word.... tearaway.

TheFirstClassic3970d ago

I didnt buy a vita just to use remote play. Its really only getting three big releases this year, tearaway, soul sacrifice, and killzone. Needs more big releases, not just indie games. Really looking forward to killzone mercenary tho, loved the gameplay shown at e3.

CoryHG3970d ago

Who needs games when you will be able to play any ps4 game on it anywhere as long as there's connection?

fattyuk3970d ago

Who needs games... when you got ps plus :D

extermin8or3970d ago

Well we need new games to be added to the service otherwise they'd run out fo games to give us :(

SonyNGP3970d ago

For an extra $400+ along with the $250+ you paid for the Vita.

soundslike3970d ago

Got my vita for $150 in new condition with all the accessories.

I plan on getting a ps4 as with most of the gaming community.

So...its not an inconvenience at all. Its just a gigantic bonus

soundslike3970d ago

Got my vita for $150 in new condition with all the accessories.

I plan on getting a ps4 as with most of the gaming community.

So...its not an inconvenience at all. Its just a gigantic bonus.

CoryHG3970d ago

paid $150 for mine off craigslist in spring 2012 with case, 3 games.

Mr_Nuts3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Right I'll be honest with how amazing the PS4 looks....I couldn't give a crap about the PSV. I hope we'll get more PS4 news at Gamescom. I'm not trying to say I don't care about it as in "I hope it fails", obviously I would like to see it do well but it had plenty of time to shine...now the PS4 has been announced and is coming I want to see more announcements for that instead

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night DLC Adds Free Gameplay Modes

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has received a bunch of new DLC, including two new gameplay modes, for free.

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From base building to swinging willies, here are the best survival games around, which include a couple of less than obvious picks.

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Microsoft once tried to nab LittleBigPlanet from Sony after a few drinks

It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel3d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga1d 22h ago (Edited 1d 22h ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1821d 21h ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie1d 11h ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere1d 2h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin1d 7h ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere1d 2h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

ApocalypseShadow12h ago

Lying to yourself is unbecoming.

Article link tells you all you need to know in Sarah Bond's own words.

Hereandthere1d 2h ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

ApocalypseShadow12h ago

At least you and others get it. Note drank the Kool aid and asked for seconds thinking it was refreshing.

Most don't even know how it all played out but it's there in black and white for all to see. Microsoft brought it up for years until the MLB forced Sony's hand. It was a win win for Microsoft. Kill one reason to buy a PlayStation or kill the game by dropping it in a cheap service to kill Sony's sales numbers on PlayStation.

OtterX2d ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

Cockney7h ago

They chose well, Sony gave them the backing to pursue their dreams with no restrictions even tho their games especially dreams have very niche appeal. Media molecule and Sony deserve respect for this in an age of risk averse publishing.

RNTody2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno1d 23h ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Sheppard7t31d 21h ago

How did Sony kill the series?

Inverno1d 21h ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii1d 7h ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno1d 6h ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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