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Zipper Interactive’s Unit 13 For Vita Hits Shelves On March 6

Ben-Dutka 1 Comment

Whenever Zipper Interactive is involved, color us interested.

According to an update at the PlayStation Twitter page , Unit 13 for the Vita will launch on March 6. Previously, we had heard Zipper say their new title would release "right around" the time of the Vita's launch, so this makes sense.

We had hoped it would be an official launch title, but that's okay. We've got 25 more to choose from on February 22, right? If you've been living under a rock, Zipper Interactive produced the ambitious MAG , as well as several installments in the critically acclaimed SOCOM franchise. Unit 13 is another team-based shooter and we're excited to see how it turns out on Sony's new portable.

To learn more, check out our recent preview . There's plenty to like and once again, it seems as if the studio in question is trying to push the boundaries of a fancy piece of hardware…

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Zipper Interactive Reveals Vita Launch Title: Unit 13

John-Shepard 10 Comments

If there's one developer that could provide us with a fantastic shooter (besides maybe Guerrilla Games) for the PlayStation Vita launch, it's MAG designer, Zipper Interactive.

The team has unveiled Unit 13 , a new launch title for Sony's upcoming portable, which is scheduled to hit store shelves on February 22, 2012. This title was "designed from the ground up" for the Vita; it's a fast-paced third-person shooter with multiple classes.

Players will choose from one of six Operatives (each with unique skills), and then set off to tackle 36 missions across 9 unique locations. The good news is that we should get a lot of variety in those missions, as "some are smaller bite-sized battles; others are longer, more challenging, multi-objective missions that are a good test for any skilled shooter fan." And after completing the more difficult High Value Target (HVT) battles, you can share them with your friends with Vita's "NEAR" feature (which is super cool in and of itself).

With "considerable effort" put into the handheld's Wi-Fi and 3G capabilities, gamers everywhere should enjoy the social gaming aspect of Unit 13 . When playing co-op with a friend, you both can utilize "high quality voice chat," and co-op teams will compete for top spots on the leaderboards. The game will indeed be available alongside the Vita on February 22.

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