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Velocity releases on PSN in March; free for PS Plus
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Feb 9, 2012 4:00PM PST
Developer FuturLab has announced Velocity--a space-based shooter with a teleportation mechanic--for PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation Vita in March. Read more
PSP backwards compatibility for Vita detailed
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 9, 2012 3:00PM PST
Unfortunately, not every PSP game will be available to play on Vita on day one. An official list shows there are 275 PSP titles available to buy and redownload for Vita. Read more
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection adds rear touch controls on Vita
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 7, 2012 6:15PM PST
In addition to cleaning up the graphics, the upcoming re-release of MGS 2 and 3 will take advantage of Vita's unique control methods. Specifically, the games will utilize Vita's odd rear touch panel. Read more
Two-thirds of handheld owners also have iOS device
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Feb 7, 2012 1:45PM PST
Nielsen's annual report on gaming trends shows mobile and tablet devices on the rise, and contributing to an overall rise in gaming. Read more
Final Fantasy X for Vita and PS3 is an HD 'remaster'
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 6, 2012 10:30AM PST
At the Taipei Game Show, Square Enix’s Shinji Hashimoto confirmed that Final Fantasy X for PS3 and Vita is a "remaster" versus a full "remake." Read more
Sony Entertainment Network to replace PlayStation Network name
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 6, 2012 7:00AM PST
The PlayStation Network name will be phased out starting tomorrow. "PlayStation Network accounts" are being replaced with "Sony Entertainment Network" accounts. Read more
Vita firmware 1.60 adds map, video recording, OS X support
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 6, 2012 6:30AM PST
As with the PSP and PS3, Vita will demand firmware updates--some of which will add significant new features to the system. Firmware 1.60 will add a map, video recording, and OS X support. Read more
Mortal Kombat Vita's uncomfortable new challenges detailed
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 3, 2012 12:30PM PST
The upcoming PS Vita version of Mortal Kombat includes all the DLC from the console version and additional exclusive content. But some of the touch-screen features seem entirely tacked-on. Read more
Capcom net sales slump 29%
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Feb 2, 2012 5:15PM PST
Capcom has reported a 29% year-over-year drop in net sales for the period ending December 31. Its sales were weak compared to the prior year, which had more big hit franchises. Read more
Disgaea 3 for Vita adds more content, GPS support
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 2, 2012 1:00PM PST
Nippon Ichi's hardcore Disgaea series is coming to the PlayStation Vita with a brand new subtitle and brand new content and will take advantage of the Vita's GPS and rear touch features. Read more
Most Anticipated PS Vita Games
- Batman: Arkham Origins BlackgateRelease 10/25/2013
- Killzone: MercenaryRelease 9/17/2013
- Muramasa RebirthRelease 6/27/2013
- Dragon's CrownRelease 8/6/2013
- TearawayRelease 10/22/2013
















