Latest Vita News

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  PlayStation Plus Comes To Vita in November; New Vita Colors for Japan

  At TGS 2012, Sony announced that PlayStation Plus – complete with its Instant Game Collection – will come to Vita in November. That same month, new Vita colors will debut in Japan.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 19, 20123 Comments

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  Sony Announces Slimmer & Lighter PS3 Model with Bigger HDD; No Price Drop

  Sony has unveiled a pair of slimmer and lighter PS3 models in 250GB and 500GB HDD capacities but, without a price drop, do these ultra slim models offer enough value for potential buyers?

  by Ben Kendrick | Sep 19, 201247 Comments

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  Abe and Kat Joining ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ Cast?

  Rumor has it that Kat from ‘Gravity Rush’ will be joining ‘Battle Royale’. Meanwhile, the developers at Oddworld Inhabitants would love to see Abe resurrected in the Sony fighter.

  by Riley Little | Sep 8, 201216 Comments

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  Treyarch Not Helping Develop ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ for Vita

  ‘Black Ops 2′ developer Treyarch have revealed they are not helping Nihilistic Software with development on the Vita-only ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 8, 20125 Comments

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  Nariko and Sir Daniel Fortesque Join the Fight in ‘Battle Royale’

  Two more characters have been confirmed for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’. Nariko from ‘Heavenly Sword’, as well as the boney protagonist from ‘MediEvil’, will now officially be getting in on the action.

  by Riley Little | Aug 30, 20126 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Trailer Confirms ‘inFAMOUS’ ‘Evil’ Cole

  A new trailer for SuperBot Entertainment’s ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ confirms the rumor that “Evil” Cole McGrath from ‘inFAMOUS’ will be joining the roster.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 28, 201212 Comments

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  PS Vita Update 1.80 Brings PSOne Classics, UI And Browser Enhancements

  Sony released Vita update 1.80 last night, bringing with it long awaited PSOne Classic support. Unfortunately, only nine games are officially supported for North American users.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 28, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Review

  Read our ‘Madden NFL 13′ review to find out if the title’s new presentation, animation engine, as well as significant defensive and offensive improvements make it a must-buy.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 24, 201211 Comments

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  Media Molecule Working On Unannounced Project

  ‘LittleBigPlanet’ and ‘Tearaway’ developer Media Molecule has revealed that it has yet another project in development, though ‘Tearaway’ is still the studio’s main focus.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 16, 20121 Comment

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  Will the Lack of a Holiday Price Cut Doom Vita to Failure?

  Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida reveals that there will be no PlayStation Vita price cut this year. With no holiday price cut to boost sales, could this be the beginning of the end for Vita?

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 16, 201240 Comments

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  Sony Details PlayStation Mobile Initiative For Android & Vita Game Devs

  Sony reveals details on PlayStation Mobile, allowing both major and indie developers to create games for Android devices, which will also be playable on Vita.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 15, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Killzone: Mercenary’ Announced For Vita

  Sony fully reveals the ‘Killzone’ Vita title, now called ‘Killzone: Mercenary.’ The game will follow a group of mercenaries, fighting alongside the ISA… and Helghast. What did you expect, they’re mercenaries!

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 15, 20122 Comments

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  Four New Characters Join ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’, Buy PS3 Version Get Vita Version Free

  Gamescom has finally arrived, and with it comes news of four new playable characters in ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’. Sony’s Sackboy, Ratchet, and Spike will be joining the roster, alongside Dante from ‘DmC’.

  by Riley Little | Aug 14, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ Trailer: Vita Specific Controls, 4v4 Multiplayer

  The first trailer for ‘Black Ops: Declassified’, the first ‘Call of Duty’ title developed for Vita, has hit, and it brings with it some new information about the game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 14, 201214 Comments

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  Debut Trailer & Screenshots for Media Molecule’s ‘Tearaway’

  Media Molecule has revealed its follow-up to the ‘LittleBigPlanet’ series, and it’s a Vita adventure game set in a papercraft world. Take a look at the debut trailer and screenshots for ‘Tearaway.’

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 14, 20125 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Delayed Until November

  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ has been delayed. SuperBot Entertainment President Chan Park promises to incorporate feedback from the game’s closed beta, but what — if anything — will be changed?

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 13, 20122 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Characters Leaked

  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ has been struck with even more premature reveals, and if these screenshots are accurate then there are going to be a lot of third-party characters in the final roster.

  by Riley Little | Aug 11, 201218 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ Will Deliver ‘True Call of Duty Experience’

  Activision VP Michael Sportouch says that fans needn’t worry about the quality of ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ as it will be a ‘true Call of Duty experience.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 11, 201220 Comments

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  Sony’s Tretton Finds Vita Sales ‘Acceptable’

  As if in answer to Shuhei Yoshida’s admission that third-parties aren’t interested in Vita, Jack Tretton has come to the system’s defense, characterizing Vita sales as ‘acceptable.’

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 10, 20121 Comment

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  Sony Boss Says Third Party Publishers Not Interested in Vita

  If there was one thing that was evident during Sony’s E3 2012 Press Conference it’s that the publisher is struggling to entice third party publishers…

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 9, 201215 Comments

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  ‘LittleBigPlanet’ Vita Preview

  Game Rant goes hands-on with the first few levels of ‘LittleBigPlanet’ Vita, as well as the game’s Create Mode. How is Sackboy’s Vita debut shaping up? Read on for our impressions.

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 9, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Wii U Tech & Features Are Inferior to PS3/Xbox 360 Versions

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ will be available for Wii U at launch. Unfortunately, its animation, physics, and available modes won’t measure up to the Xbox 360 and PS3 iterations.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 6, 201224 Comments

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  ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ Game Modes, Minions, and Items Revealed

  Even more leaks have occurred, revealing a number of new modes, items, and minions that will be appearing in ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’.

  by Riley Little | Jul 30, 20129 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Characters and Stages Leaked

  An alleged leak at SuperBot may have revealed a number of new combatants and stages in ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’. Are these images authentic? Judge for yourself.

  by Riley Little | Jul 29, 201216 Comments

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  Kazunori Yamauchi Talks ‘Gran Turismo 6′ & ‘Gran Turismo’ Vita

  Speaking at a Chinese game event this past week, ‘Gran Turismo’ producer Kazunori Yamauchi spoke about ‘Gran Turismo 6′ and the possibility of bringing the GT franchise to Vita.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 27, 20121 Comment

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  Wreck-It Ralph Set to Wreck the Competition in ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’

  Sega has announced that the star of Disney’s animated feature film ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ will be appearing as a playable racer in ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’.

  by Riley Little | Jul 15, 20121 Comment

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  Cole MacGrath and Jak Join ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’

  Two of PlayStation’s most recognizable characters, Cole MacGrath and Jak, have just been confirmed to appear in ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’.

  by Riley Little | Jul 15, 20127 Comments

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  Gaikai Co-Founder Talks Bringing Service To PlayStation 4

  Following Sony’s acquisition of Gaikai, David Perry, co-founder of the cloud gaming company discusses what the service means for the PlayStation 4.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 12, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Metal Gear Solid 4′ Getting Trophies, Kojima Teases Announcement

  Next month, ‘Metal Gear Solid 4′ will finally receive trophy support. Additionally, Hideo Kojima promises an announcement at August’s Metal Gear Solid 25th Anniversary Event.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 11, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Extended Trailer

  The newest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ shows off a bit more gameplay in the New Orleans setting, along with praise the Vita release is already receiving.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 11, 20123 Comments

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  Gearbox Wants ‘Borderlands 2′ On Vita; ‘Borderlands’ Save Unlocks Skins In Sequel

  Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford would love for ‘Borderlands 2′ to release on the Vita, though his team is not developing it. Plus, players with a ‘Borderlands’ save file will have access to bonus skins in ‘Borderlands 2.’

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 9, 20122 Comments

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  Two Characters Join ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Roster

  Sony’s Japanese mascot Toro and ‘Tekken’ villain Heihachi were just announced as new roster additions for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ via a set of trailers.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 7, 201213 Comments

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  ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ Release Date And Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

  Sony’s upcoming ‘Smash Bros.’ rival, ‘All-Stars Battle Royale,’ has finally been given a firm release date for both its PlayStation 3 and Vita versions.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 7, 20123 Comments

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  Sony Reveals Their Full Comic-Con 2012 Line Up

  Sony unveils its lineup of panels and games coming to San Diego Comic-Con. Titles like ‘Beyond: Two Souls,’ ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘All-Stars Battle Royale’ will be showcased, among others.

  by Anthony Mole | Jul 4, 20122 Comments

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  ‘LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes’ Review

  Is the promise of open world gameplay and the inclusion of Superman enough to make ‘LEGO Batman 2′ more than just a typical Traveller’s Tales’ LEGO title? Read our review.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 2, 20126 Comments

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  Sony Officially Acquires Cloud-Based Gaming Company Gaikai

  Sony has officially announced the purchase of cloud-based gaming company Gaikai, an acquisition that has been rumored for months, but is only now happening.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 2, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified’ Developer Remains Classified

  In true military fashion, the identity of the developer responsible for ‘Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified’ is on a need to know basis, even to those within Activision.

  by Mike Crayton | Jun 25, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified’ Details; Spec Ops Missions and Multiplayer

  A product listing for ‘Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified’, the first in the franchise developed for the Vita, outs the game as being composed of Spec Ops and Multiplayer combat.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 19, 20121 Comment

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  Here’s Why ‘DUST 514′ In-Game Items May Not Cost That Much

  Due to the potential frequency of dying in-game while playing their MMO shooter ‘DUST 514′ and losing kits as a result, CCP Games is keeping the price for high-end gear on the low-end around $0.24.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 19, 20122 Comments

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  Sony: PS4 Needs To Demonstrate A Significant Leap; Vita Better Than Wii U

  Sony isn’t ready to show off the PS4, at least not until they have something worthwhile to show, but they do have more content on the way for Vita and PS3 owners.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 19, 201216 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Resistance: Burning Skies’ Review

  The ‘Resistance’ franchise returns with ‘Resistance: Burning Skies’ on the PlayStation Vita. But is this portable shooter worth your time – or is it just another generic FPS? Read our review.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 9, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Demo Preview

  After officially announcing ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ during the Sony press conference, we had a chance to see the Vita title in action.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jun 7, 20123 Comments

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  PlayStation Plus Shares The Love With Twelve Free Titles

  Everyone enjoys free stuff, and PlayStation Plus members are getting a whole heaping load of it today, including ‘inFamous 2′ and ‘LittleBigPlanet 2.’

  by William Case | Jun 6, 201213 Comments

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  Sony To ‘Increase The Content’ For Vita Rather than Cut Its Price

  After a lackluster showing during their press conference, Sony heads Kaz Hiari and Shuhei Yoshida explain why there will be no Vita Price cut, and their hopes for the handheld

  by William Case | Jun 6, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Preview & Character Reveal

  Game Rant goes hands-on with SEGA’s transforming kart-racer, ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.’ Plus, check out the game’s newly announced, surprise playable character!

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 6, 20122 Comments

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  Big Daddy and Nathan Drake Invade ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’

  The likes of Nathan Drake and Big Daddy from ‘Uncharted’ and ‘Bioshock’, respectively, will be joining the ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ roster.

  by Riley Little | Jun 5, 201212 Comments

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  Vita Announcements: ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation,’ ‘Black Ops,’ & More

  Sony had a bunch of Vita content to show at its E3 conference, including ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ (featuring a brand new female protagonist), PSone Classics support, ‘Black Ops: Declassified’ and new apps.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 5, 20123 Comments

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  E3 2012: Sony Press Conference [LIVE]

  Watch the stream and live blog of Sony’s E3 2012 Media Briefing as the Game Rant team analyzes the latest video game news.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 4, 201210 Comments

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  E3 2012: Ubisoft Press Conference [RECAP]

  Watch the stream and live blog of Ubisoft’s E3 2012 Media Briefing as the Game Rant team analyzes the latest video game news from Ubisoft.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 4, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Soul Sacrifice’ Coming to North America; New Screens & Trailer Released

  Vita owners will be happy to hear that Keiji Inafune’s unique hack-and-slash title, Soul Sacrifice, will be headed to North American markets in addition to being released in Japan. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 3, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Coming To Vita?

  New details and images reveal that ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ won’t just follow a black, female Assassin, but is being developed specifically for the PS Vita.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 2, 20126 Comments

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  YouTube App Coming To Vita This Month

  Fans of free video content are in luck, as the PlayStation Vita will finally receive its very own YouTube app for download by the end of June.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 1, 20122 Comments

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  Sega’s E3 2012 Line-Up Officially Revealed

  With this year’s E3 just around the corner, Sega has decided to reveal which games will be a part of their line-up for the event. Read on to find out which titles are on the list.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 31, 20124 Comments

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  Sony to Announce Cloud Gaming, eBook Initiatives at E3

  At next week’s press conference, Sony is set to announce the acquisition of a cloud gaming platform, along with the introduction of an eBook initiative for their consoles.

  by Jacob Siegal | May 30, 20124 Comments

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  New Trailers & Videos For ‘Arma 3,’ ‘Dust 514,’ and ‘Magicka’ DLC

  New video diaries from ‘DUST 514′ and ‘Arma 3′ provide a look into the development of the highly-anticipated games – while ‘Magicka’ announces (via a new trailer) the release of yet another fun-filled, and action-packed, DLC.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 30, 20129 Comments

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  Sony Registers URLs for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ on Vita

  Sony registers several domain names for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ on the PS Vita, further confirming suspicions that they are bringing the game to the handheld.

  by Riley Little | May 29, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ And ‘Ghost Recon’ Coming To Vita

  No official announcements have been made, but it seems that ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ and a new ‘Ghost Recon’ title might be coming to the PlayStation Vita.

  by Anthony Mole | May 28, 20121 Comment

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 26th

  Topics covered: The creator of ‘Heavy Rain’ talks next-gen, EA’s shutdown of ‘Dragon Age: Legends’, the new Superbrothers/Jim Guthrie collaboration, Ghost Recon Commander & Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances, ‘Battlefield Premium’, Star Trek Starbases and much, much more.

  by Curt Hutson | May 26, 20125 Comments

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  Sony Patents Technology to Display Rewinding Ads

  Sony has patented a technology that would allow them to display ads during games, but then rewinding the experience as if nothing was shown.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 25, 20127 Comments