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3 games that can save PS Vita in 2013

PSU.com writes:

"Chalk it up to the cost of the device, the increasing competition from SmartPhones and Tablets, 3DS or simply because people aren’t away of what PS Vita can do, but Sony’s handheld isn’t in the best position. The question is, what happens now? Ultimately, it all comes down to the games; PS Vita is a games device first and foremost, and software is going to make or break it."

MultiConsoleGamer4185d ago

Agree with all three choices, and they need this stuff as soon as possible.

SynGamer4184d ago (Edited 4184d ago )

This should really be a list of "5 games that can save PS Vita 2013"

#4 would be Final Fantasy
#5 would be God of War

I know FFX HD is in the works, but I doubt we'll see it this year. God of War is also rumored to be in the works, so we'll see. I still think Sony should pay Square for a Final Fantasy 7 HD remake on both PS3 (or PS4) and PS Vita. Cloud saves/cross-play, and they'll move units.

MikeMyers4184d ago

I can't wait for the list for 2014 titles that can save Vita. These topics don't really do anything aside from clash with those who enjoy Vita and those who apparently have no faith in the device.

ABizzel14184d ago

Let's wait and see what happens this holiday before claiming it needs saving, but the following games wouldn't hurt if they came out 2013:

America: Grand Theft Auto, God of War, Call of Duty Vita (proper game),

Europe: Gran Turismo, Assassin's Creed V2, Fifa (proper game),

Japan: Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Metal Gear Solid

Add in Tearaway, Killzone PSV, Sly Copper (Cross Buy), Soul Sacrifice, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath HD, Warrior's Lair, and possibly more and the Vita will have an amazing line-up. Make it happen Sony, even if you have to do the work yourself.

Blacktric4184d ago

They only need Monster Hunter for Japan and Grand Theft Auto for West. Then, the sales would skyrocket in those areas. Especially if they can secure exclusivity for Monster Hunter (letting Nintendo take 3rd Ultimate for both their systems was one major f*ck up).

Aggesan4184d ago

I already got a Vita, but what I'm looking forward to the most is Killzone and Bioshock. Of course Monster Hunter, GoW, GTA and Gran Turismo would be very welcome though :)

Donnieboi4184d ago

I'd also like to see Catherine Special edition and a new Shin Megami Game. That would be awesome.

XB1_PS44184d ago

Sony needs an advert that clearly distinguishes it from the PsP. Something with some production value that focuses on the system itself. Something that shows some kids parent that this system is actually different/better than the psp. You know why COD does amazing every year. They advertise the SHIT out of it. I see it 10 times during an nfl game. That's what they need to do with the Vita. Make it a household name.

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360ICE4184d ago

Monster Hunter should seal the Japan sales.

dboyman4184d ago

Tell that to Capcom...

360ICE4184d ago

Another thing on my list of things I want to tell Capcom.

1. New Dante is weird. (not as bad as I thought though)
2. New Monster Hunter would sell Vitas in Japan
3. Please stop screwing up Resident Evil

abzdine4184d ago

People are forgetting a massive thing, GAIKAI!
GAIKAI on Vita would kill it!!!

CalvinKlein4184d ago

COD Modern warfare 4: declassified?

Really Im excited to see gravity rush 2 and killzone mercs: the first good FPS on the VITA.

3-4-54184d ago

Honorable Mention = Sly Cooper

It's going to be the go to platformer for the Vita.

It looks beautiful and fun as well.

I've never played a Sly game but this one looks good.

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AznGaara4184d ago

Gran Turismo = instant system seller.

andibandit4184d ago

I think the Vita needs something stronger, like a unique Flagship game to call it's own. Not some rehash of GT.

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AznGaara4184d ago

Wait... so 9 million copies of GT5 sold and 1 million of that were sold LAST YEAR bringing the franchise total to 67.8 million copies sold and you think the Vita needs something "stronger." I guess those were a couple million people who played on a "gay dualshock." Oh don't forget the PSP version sold 1.8 million in three months just to play on a "tiny screen."

GT5 9 million: http://www.racedepartment.c...
67.8 million: http://www.ign.com/articles...
PsP: http://www.gtplanet.net/gra...

I'm all in favor for a new franchise to be the face of the Vita. I LOVED Gravity Rush. But when it comes to moving units, you can't go wrong with Gran Turismo... it simply sells.

dafegamer4184d ago

yeah cause Gran tourismo is literally the Halo of Europe. Hell i think its even bigger than Fifa in Europe

Yangus4184d ago (Edited 4184d ago )

And exklusive:

Dragon Quest.
Final Fantasy.
MGS.

3-4-54184d ago

Vita isn't getting Dragon Quest.

3DS is already getting DQ7 remake, I would assume because of # of units sold that they would want to put the game on 3DS because there are that many more potential customers.

+ DQ is bigger in Japan, who happens to favor the 3DS thus far over the Vita.

EliteDave934184d ago

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Stories.

NukaCola4184d ago

Yes!

And a Chinatown Wars style GTA.

Snookies124184d ago

Don't you do that! Don't you make me want a game that isn't real! D:

DivineHand1254184d ago

I seriously doubt these would be system sellers since the last handheld GT game was bad and the other 2 have a very high chance being multiplateform titles.

What the vita needs is vita only franchises that takes full advantage of the hardware(i mean the rear touch screen) and not something that can work on either 3ds or ps3. That way people would be forced to buy the system to play the game.

Donnieboi4184d ago

I hate to admit it, but your right -_-. However, imagine a version of Gran Turismo that takes ADVANTAGE of the Vita and its portability? Like: What if you could micro manage the ability to build cars from scratch, which is something that could be fun on the go (but may not be as fun on a home console). Micro management stuff is a benefit for portable games--like the base stuff in MGS Peace Walker.

Also, imagine controlling GT by tilting the Vita to steer the car. There's a few things they can do to completely differentiate the series enough for the portable version.

XB1_PS44184d ago

The rear touch could be amazing for shifting if they implement it well!

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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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XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h 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 6h ago

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

Rynxie21h ago

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

ApocalypseShadow20h ago(Edited 20h 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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Hereandthere11h 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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Notellin17h 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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Hereandthere11h 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.

Hereandthere12h 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.

OtterX1d 9h 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.

RNTody1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h 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 8h 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 6h ago

How did Sony kill the series?

Inverno1d 6h 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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fsfsxii17h 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.

Inverno15h 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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