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Sony explains why no Vita UMD transfers for US
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Feb 22, 2012 2:15PM PST
How come Japanese Vita owners can pay a few dollars to get digital copies of PSP UMD games, but we can't? According to Sony's Shuhei Yoshida, it's down to two main reasons: the PSP is more popular in Japan, and games are cheaper in the US. Read more
MotorStorm RC revs up for a March 6 release
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Feb 22, 2012 1:30PM PST
MotorStorm RC, the latest racer from Evolution Studios which features remote-controlled cars, has received a March 6 release on PS3 and PSVita, along with a new gameplay trailer. Read more
Wipeout 2048 review
by Matt Cabral, shacknews.com, Feb 22, 2012 1:00PM PST
A reunion with an old friend for fans but modest updates leave Wipeout 2048 shy of being a system seller for the new PS Vita. Read more
Street Fighter X Tekken getting large Vita roster update
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Feb 21, 2012 11:30AM PST
The PlayStation Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken will bring an expanded roster of 12 new characters, in addition to the 38 standard and 5 special characters already planned. Read more
Call of Duty Vita coming later this year
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 21, 2012 8:30AM PST
Sony’s senior vice president of brand marketing revealed that Call of Duty will be on Sony's handheld later this year. Read more
PS Vita firmware 1.61 released
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Feb 21, 2012 7:30AM PST
If you're going to pick up a PlayStation Vita on launch day tomorrow, you have a treat to look forward to in the form of its system software update v1.61. Read more
Retro City Rampage confirmed for PC, PS3 and Vita too
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Feb 20, 2012 10:00AM PST
Vblank Entertainment's Retro City Rampage has always looked awfully nice, but it was a shame the open-world love letter to ye olden days was only headed to WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade. Rejoice, then! It'll also hit PC, PS3 and Vita in May. Read more
New video game releases of 2/20-2/26
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Feb 19, 2012 10:00AM PST
Next week brings the official launch of the PlayStation Vita, so we're getting a handful of extra Vita games too. We'll also see the release of FPS reboot Syndicate, wacky 'em up Asura's Wrath, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, and more. Read more
Wipeout, Hustle Kings Vita-PS3 cross-play detailed
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Feb 16, 2012 9:00AM PST
One of Vita's most compelling features is the ability to play content that's been purchased for your PS3. Read more
Street Fighter X Tekken full lineup revealed, PC version dated
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Feb 15, 2012 6:00AM PST
Akuma, Jin, Ogre, and M. Bison are rounding out the lineup in Street Fighter X Tekken, with the full roster now officially unveiled. Capcom has also announced that the PC edition will launch on May 11, two months after it hits consoles. Read more
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