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Sony has announced a trio of new, free applications for Vita owners to dive into. Following up the Welcome Park application, Paint Park turns Vita’s touchscreen into a sketch pad where users can make and share drawings with friends. Next in line is another in the park series, Treasure Park. …
Read More »How easy is it to build your first Vita game?
According to a number of Ubisoft studios, it's a surprisingly welcoming process
Read More »First free-to-play Vita game ‘begins new era’
Framework established for in-game purchase options
Read More »Sony pulls latest PS Vita firmware update
Sony has removed the new software update for PlayStation Vita temporarily due to a technical hitch. PS Vita owners who already downloaded the patch before it was removed will be able to continue using the handheld as normal. Sony says it will notify customers once the latest system software update …
Read More »WRC 3 races to retail this October
Black Bean Games’ rally racer WRC 3 will hit UK shelves this October on PC, consoles and PS Vita. It’s the latest official game of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship and has once again been developed by Milestone. The title has a new graphics and game engine, as well …
Read More »Mortal Kombat Vita release set for May
Good news for PS Vita owners looking for some brutal action on the go, as Mortal Kombat is finally heading to the device next month. Previously the updated fighting franchise prequel was to arrive as a Vita launch title, but ended up slipping back a few months. The version will …
Read More »Space Channel 5 dev working on Vita music game
The technical director of respected Sega rhythm action title Space Channel 5: Part 2 is bringing a new music game to PS Vita. Orgarhythm is a new title that blends strategy and music. It will be published by Acquire and hit Japanese shelves this summer, reports Andriasang. The PS Vita …
Read More »PS Vita game ‘removed after piracy scare’
Hackers say certain games can be manipulated to provide access to handheld's core
Read More »TV ad focus: PS Vita vs other handhelds
Sony launched the PS Vita last month and the TV rating results for its first burst of advertising activity have been revealed. The chart compares the cumulative individual TVRs and number of weeks on air for other handhelds’ TV launch activity. What’s evident is the differing strategies utilised by Sony …
Read More »Silent Hill: Book of Memories on Vita delayed
Silent Hill: Book of Memories will miss its March 27th release date, and it appears it’ll be months before we see the survival horror franchise’s debut on the PS Vita. Online retailers Amazon and Gamefly have both listed a May 31st placeholder release for the title, but at the moment …
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