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PSXE Vita Game Giveaway Winner Gets A Couple Freebies

PSXE Vita Game Giveaway Winner Gets A Couple Freebies

Last week, we had our standard party in the PlayStation Home Community Theater to celebrate the arrival of the latest episode of the PSXE Show. There were a ton of people around for most of the night (big update day ...
More Buy 2, Get 1 Free Vita Goodness Found At Amazon

More Buy 2, Get 1 Free Vita Goodness Found At Amazon

Yesterday, we told you about GameStop's Vita game deal , where you can buy two Vita titles and get one free (from a set select list). Well, now there are two ways to take advantage of that deal; the second ...
GameStop Offers Buy 2, Get 1 Free Deal For Vita Games

GameStop Offers Buy 2, Get 1 Free Deal For Vita Games

When it comes to new pieces of hardware, savvy gamers are always on the lookout for deals that will ease the damage done to their wallets. Well, the PlayStation Vita launches on Tuesday and if you plan to pick it ...
Should The Vita Be Scared Of The 3DS...Or Vice Versa?

Should The Vita Be Scared Of The 3DS…Or Vice Versa?

While there's no doubt that both portable gaming units appeal to different groups and demographics, the bottom line is that both are handheld devices that play video games. Hence, the comparisons are inevitable, especially when it comes to consumer interest ...
Sony: Call Of Duty Vita Set For Fall, Will Make A Big Splash

Sony: Call Of Duty Vita Set For Fall, Will Make A Big Splash

Plenty of established franchises from third-party publishers are heading to the PlayStation Vita. One of them is the industry-leading Call of Duty . Sony had mentioned before that the mega-blockbuster series would be portable-bound, but they never provided us with ...
Sony: No PS4 Any Time Soon, It Would Be A "Distraction"

Sony: No PS4 Any Time Soon, It Would Be A “Distraction”

Contrary to any rumors you may have digested over the past few months, Sony remains firm on the subject: they're not planning to release a new console any time soon. During an IGN interview , SCEA President Jack Tretton said ...
Sony On Vita Losing Third-Party Support: "An Extremist Quote"

Sony On Vita Losing Third-Party Support: “An Extremist Quote”

This is what happens when an exaggerated quote leads to extremist headlines. Recently, a Nikkei report stated that many third-party game designers are shifting their focus from the PlayStation Vita to the Nintendo 3DS. This was due to an unknown ...
Vita Will Play PS1 Classics, But PS2, PS3 Games Are Out

Vita Will Play PS1 Classics, But PS2, PS3 Games Are Out

A lot of people are wondering: what can the PlayStation Vita currently play, and what might it play in the future? This question often revolves around PS1 classics, especially among hardcore veteran fans. The good news is that Sony's new ...
New PSXE Show: Come Party, Get A Shot At 2 Vita Games!

New PSXE Show: Come Party, Get A Shot At 2 Vita Games!

The latest episode of the PSXE Show airs today (Wednesday) in the PlayStation Home Community Theater. I hear there's an interview with David Jaffe, too, so expect plenty of people to visit the Theater! As usual, we're going to have ...

Vita’s “Never Stop Playing” Campaign Kicks Off…Now

The PlayStation Vita ads should be both frequent and prominent, as Sony is dropping $50 million on launch promotion. The "Never Stop Playing" campaign is going to hit its stride for the February 22 release date, and as Guy Longworth, ...
After All This Marketing, There Better Be Enough Vitas Available

After All This Marketing, There Better Be Enough Vitas Available

While everyone wonders how well the PlayStation Vita will sell, I'm actually reminded of the last major PlayStation platform launch...are you? Yes, the PlayStation 3 got off to a rocky start; only Resistance: Fall of Man seemed like a true ...
Resistance: Burning Skies Dated: Gotta Love Those Sticks

Resistance: Burning Skies Dated: Gotta Love Those Sticks

After hearing that Insomniac was ditching the Resistance franchise, many shooter fans were disappointed. But as the studio said at the time, other teams would continue to keep the Chimera invasion alive. A great example of that is the upcoming ...
PS Vita - The World Is In Play

Vita TV Ad Spotted, Features “World Is In Play” Slogan

It's not a bad slogan- "The World is in Play." I would've gone for something more catchy like "Livin' la Vita Loca," but I imagine Sony would run into some licensing issues with that one. ...still like mine better. Anyway, ...
Vita Is Sony's "Largest Platform Launch In Terms Of Marketing"

Vita Is Sony’s “Largest Platform Launch In Terms Of Marketing”

Sony has been called out for not supporting big-name exclusive software with enough advertising and marketing. But the company has frequently said they've learned from past mistakes in regards to their new portable, the PlayStation Vita. Hence, expect some hefty ...
Will Gamers Prefer Vita's Touchscreen Over The Analogs?

Will Gamers Prefer Vita’s Touchscreen Over The Analogs?

Now, I find this to be an interesting question, and it's primarily because - as far as I can tell - the answer is obvious. Most people who grew up with the PlayStation brand love the Dual Shock controller, and ...
Sony: Vita Launch Lineup Appeals More To Western Gamers

Sony: Vita Launch Lineup Appeals More To Western Gamers

Typically, Japan loves their handhelds. But according to Sony, US gamers might actually respond better to the new PlayStation Vita. Why? Well, basically, it hinges on the major launch titles. In speaking to Venture Beat , Sony President of Worldwide ...

Vodafone UK Stores Offering 3G Vita With Free Bonuses

Okay, this is for our friends across the pond. Retailers are going to find ways to make the new PlayStation Vita more attractive, so gamers everywhere should look around for interesting promotions. This one can be found at any Vodafone ...
PlayStation Vita: More A New Console Than A New Portable?

PlayStation Vita: More A New Console Than A New Portable?

You know, I've been thinking: how we view a product is immensely important. It defines its existence on store shelves. Now, the pessimists simply see the new PlayStation Vita as just another handheld. A fancy, highly advanced handheld, but a ...