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Why the PS Vita deserves more love

Gameskinny: "The current handheld market is tough. Not only does PlayStation Vita have to contend with its long-time rival, the Nintendo 3DS, but it also has to compete with mobile gaming, which has seen an increase in popularity so vast it now rivals the console market itself."

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Nonscpo3229d ago

I agree that the Vita needs more attention, but I question some of the points brought up in this article in terms of relevance. AR is also possible on the 3DS, and touchscreens aren't anything new or revolutionary.

TwilightSparkle3228d ago

Cause paying customers paid for this device to play games

vongruetz3228d ago

In hindsight, the inclusion of the AR stuff was unnecessary. The Vita was trying to do too much right out of the gate that it didn't have the singular focus that the PS4 launched with. It also didn't help that the system shunned children when it launched with few (if any) games that kids would enjoy.

I'm also convinced that their early marketing campaign was horrible. It was solely focused on being able to take your console game on the go, which to me is not the main selling point of the Vita (and to a lot of others who rarely leave their house with their Vitas).

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5 Amazing Side Quests In Games That You Need To Experience

While gamers usually take notice of the mainline missions, these 5 side quests deserve more widespread attention for how entertaining they are.

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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?

ravens5229d 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.

MrNinosan29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

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

ravens5229d 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.

VIK212128d ago (Edited 28d 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

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

MrNinosan28d ago

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

ravens5228d ago

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

ravens5228d 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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Barlos29d 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.

Barlos29d ago (Edited 29d 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.

Tapani28d ago

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

Rebel_Scum29d ago

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

I_am_Batman29d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim29d 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_Scum29d ago (Edited 29d 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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