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The one positive aspect of PS Vita launching in the West two months after Japan is that it gives Sony an opportunity to iron out a few kinks and add some new firmware features.
There have been a couple of minor firmware updates since the Vita’s Japanese launch, but today’s update (version 1.60) is the most significant thus far.
It’s been over a year since the PS Vita was first revealed, and amazingly we’ve now reached the point where just two weeks separate us from the system’s worldwide launch.
If you’re the kind of gamer who feels incomplete unless your console is connected to the internet, then the latest episode of Inside PS Vita is definitely for you.
So the rumours were true: Corporate Executive Officer and Executive Deputy President of Sony Corporation and president of the Consumer Products and Services Group (i.e. head of Sony Computer Entertainment) has today been named president and CEO of Sony Corporation.
Current president and CEO Sir Howard Stringer will remain in his roles until April 1st, at which time Hirai will officially take on his new duties.
Hirai said of his promotion:
Those of us who’ve been following the PS Vita closely have long suspected that new game releases will cost less on PSN than they will at retail. This is currently the case in Japan where new PSV titles are up to 20% cheaper on PSN than they are in the shops.
Gravity Rush (known as Gravity Daze in Japan) is the latest brainchild of Silent Hill creator Keiichirō Toyama. The game features an innovative gravity-shifting mechanic which is essential for both combat and navigation.
With the PS Vita’s US and European launch less than a month away, there’s never been a better time to get acquainted with what the system is capable of.
Episode 4 of Inside PS Vita (embedded below) takes a look at some of the innovative connectivity features you’ll be able to take advantage of once the handheld is out in the wild. One such feature is Cross Play, which serves to unite the online communities of supported PS3 and PSV titles such as WipEout and Hustle Kings.
The MLB: The Show series is a PlayStation exclusive renowned for its attention to detail and solid gameplay mechanics. Unfortunately it never gets released outside of North America so those of us in other territories have to go the import route to sample one of the most complete sports games of this generation.
If you’re like me and have been comparing prices online for PS Vita accessories of late, then you’ll know that many sites don’t yet have packshots up for the official product range at launch.
Many PlayStation gamers I speak to have never heard of ‘The Tester’ before, which is unfortunate because it’s one of the most entertaining and enjoyable reality shows around.
Each season of The Tester features twelve gamers competing for a coveted position at Sony Computer Entertainment America. The first two seasons’ winners literally became testers for SCEA after claiming victory, whereas the winner of season 3 will earn themselves a job as a Production Associate at God of War developer Santa Monica Studio.
The PS Vita will have no shortage of quality launch titles when it releases in multiple territories (including South Africa) on February 22nd. However, there are also a number of stellar ‘launch window’ games to look forward to during the weeks following the PSV’s release.
One such game is Unit 13 - the latest third-person shooter by SOCOM developer Zipper Interactive. Unit 13 offers a variety of mission-based objectives with support for two-player co-op, as well as plenty of online connectivity features such as daily challenges.
We’ve brought you Microsoft’s response to The NPD Group’s analysis of videogame sales in the US for December 2011, now let’s turn our attention to what Sony has to say about the PS3’s performance for the month.
According to Sony the “PlayStation 3 closed out a banner 2011 with a bang, showing increases in hardware, software and peripherals year to date.”
I don’t know about you, but I’m literally counting down the days until the PS Vita is released on our shores on February 22nd. The appeal of owning the most powerful handheld gaming device in the world and regularly feasting my eyes on the PSV’s stunning 5-inch OLED display is definitely not lost on me.
What’s been the big rumour doing the rounds this day, January 6th 2012?
Why, nothing less than news surrounding the formal announcements of Sony and Microsoft’s next consoles at E3 this year.
The FIFA titles on PSP are somewhat underwhelming but EA Sports is looking to raise the bar considerably with FIFA Football on PS Vita.
The game has most of the bells and whistles of FIFA 12 on PS3, along with a number of exciting new features which give football fans unprecedented control over where the ball goes during passing, shooting and set pieces (such as free kicks).
The European launch of PS Vita is still two months away but that doesn’t mean gamers aren’t busy stashing away as much money as possible to be able to afford some of the excellent games and accessories available at launch.
The EU PlayStation Blog recently published a list of the recommended retail price (RRP) for a variety of PS Vita game cards, memory cards and peripherals which will be available at launch. For South African readers - you can estimate the price of an item in our currency by multiplying the cost of it in Pounds by 12.
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