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Warrior’s Lair, Previously Called Ruin, Canceled For Vita

Ben-Dutka 5 Comments

One of the very first confirmed titles for the PlayStation Vita has officially been canceled.

A Sony representative told IGN that Warrior's Lair , which was originally announced as Ruin , is no longer in development.

It was supposed to be an action/RPG that would support the attractive cross-play feature. Unfortunately, we soon heard rumors of layoffs at co-developer Idol Minds, which was followed by the news that Sony had transferred development to Sony San Diego. That didn't pan out, though, and now the game is no more. We liked the idea of a cool dungeon-crawler coming to the Vita but these days, cross-play isn't anything new. We've seen it before, so maybe the game just wasn't good enough on its own.

And that's too bad because the Vita could really use every ounce of help it can get right now.

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Sony: Warrior’s Lair Isn’t Canceled

Ben-Dutka 8 Comments

It's always concerning when a potentially high-profile game disappears from the public eye.

There have been rumors concerning the possible cancellation of the cross-platform PS3/Vita title, Warrior's Lair (previously named "Ruin"), but Sony has clarified things over at the European PlayStation Blog .

In response to the idea that the game has been ditched and developer Idol Minds has lost half its team, Sony addressed the first part of that rumor: " Warrior's Lair is still in development; it isn't canceled." However, the Idol Minds rumor may actually be true because Sony wouldn't confirm that the game was still in development at that particular studio. Here's hoping it's still in the works somewhere , and it'll be a worthwhile title to add to our collections when it finally arrives.

If you forget, Warrior's Lair is supposed to be an action-oriented dungeon-crawler of sorts, along the lines of Diablo . It certainly has potential; we miss the good ol' action/RPG top-down adventures.

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Vita’s Ruin Embraces Portable Age Of Social Gaming

Ben-Dutka 5 Comments

Uncharted: Golden Abyss is an example of portable greatness on the PlayStation Vita, but Sony's new portable is diverse.

For example, take Idol Minds and SCE San Diego's Ruin (working title), which is an "ambitious multiplayer action/RPG" that features cross-platform functionality with the PlayStation 3, and a deep social network designed to keep you connected regardless of your location.

Head over to the PlayStation Blog to read up on the available information. They talk about how Ruin needed to be "socially sticky" as the teams were looking for better ways to do PvP (Player vs. Player). And it all starts with the Lair, where you'll equip and customize your character. The Lair acts as your defense when you're off the battlefield and adds to your offense when on the attack.

But that's just one interesting gameplay feature. You really have to check out everything this promising project offers, from co-op fun to an in-depth, highly customizable action/RPG experience that breaks all sorts of boundaries. The Vita is "always on" (i.e., connected), as is your PS3, provided you set 'em up that way. Ruin seeks to take advantage of this new generation of gamers who are always plugged in.

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