[Anexanhume]

Free? tsk tsk. Might want to fix that again, I wouldn't make such an erroneous statement.

Do go on, it's quite obvious you're invested in the system and not here to stir up shit.

Wait...

Well, sleeping *is* about the most goddamned fun I can imagine having with this disaster of a system any longer.

I can't believe I fucking bought one of these.

Troll.

[mykevermin]

?

These aren't PS+ "free" games, they're available for download to everyone for keeps.

Oh, well, then, my mistake. I thought they were PS+ offerings.

Do go on, it's quite obvious you're invested in the system and not here to stir up shit.

Whatever you want to think. This system is great from top to bottom, but the absurdity of the console hit me after about 10 hours of playing Final Fantasy IX on it: *why*, precisely, have I bought this console? It's great hardware, but (as much as I lament the phrase, since it's so hideously overused amongst gamer discussions) it truly has -all for games. Since I subscribe to PS+, I have 7 PS Vita games now. 2 of them are original titles: Uncharted and Gravity Rush. 5 of them aren't: Metal Gear, Mortal Kombat, MLB The Show, Lego Harry Potter, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma.

The system is a magnificent piece of hardware, but the fact that Wild Arms - a 17-year-old RPG - is the highlight of my PS Vita week is a pretty remarkable statement about the system's software.

I'm not a "troll," I'm a Vita owner who is extraordinarily let down with the system and Sony's follow through with generating software for it, reaching out to third party developers to produce titles, etc. Nintendo figured this shit out long before the first year of the 3DS' release, and Sony's continued failure to act with anything but hubris - that speaks to the lessons they have not learned with the PS3, and what should ultimately be the teeth gnashing of many gamers when they reveal the same set of mistakes in the case of the PS4's release.

[OnePunchDad]

So yeah I am waiting for the store to update I guess cause I am not showing any free games on the vita anniversary sale.

[johnnypark]

?

These aren't PS+ "free" games, they're available for download to everyone for keeps.

I could have sworn they were part of PS+ and not actual freebies to any Vita owner. I'll get them either way, though.

[RedvsBlue]

I could have sworn they were part of PS+ and not actual freebies to any Vita owner. I'll get them either way, though.

http://blog.us.plays...new-free-games/

To continue the celebration this week, we’re pleased to offer a special gift for PS Vita owners—by giving away four classic games for free exclusively in the PlayStation Vita Store! In addition, you’ll also find a brand new set of downloadable PS Vita games on sale at a great discount. The promotion starts tomorrow and runs through March 11th.

Here are the free games we’re giving away for PS Vita:

Wild Arms (PS one Classic)
Patapon (PSP)
Piyotama (PSP)
Patchwork Heroes (PSP)

No mention of plus and if you look at the separate playstation plus update on playstation blog for this week there's no mention of these games. It's Vita store only and unless they're being intentionally misleading, they'll be free regardless of your status as a plus member.

[johnnypark]

http://blog.us.plays...new-free-games/



No mention of plus and if you look at the separate playstation plus update on playstation blog for this week there's no mention of these games. It's Vita store only and unless they're being intentionally misleading, they'll be free regardless of your status as a plus member.

Right you are, thanks for the clarification. That is pretty rad of them.

[RedvsBlue]

Right you are, thanks for the clarification. That is pretty rad of them.

That's kind of why I've been so confused about why people are complaining and arguing about this...

Eh, oh well, I'll probably download them and then go right back to using my Vita exclusively to play Persona 4. It'll be nice to have some justification for the bigger memory card I bought though

[OnePunchDad]

How come Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention isn't on playstation + for free when it said so on the update I am confused.

[FriskyTanuki]

How come Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention isn't on playstation + for free when it said so on the update I am confused.

It's coming this month, not today. It never said it was coming today, just Spec Ops: The Line.

[ChunLiBarbie]

I had to go check that out!

Thanks Anexanhume!

:wall:Just noticed I was late. It did say I'd get the $20. I shall see......

[johnnypark]

Just a heads up that firmware 2.06 is out and is requires. I tried to load the PSN store before this week's sale goes away and was greeted by it. At least last-minute purchases can be made on the web store now, but still... really obnoxious.

[MildObstruction]

New quality of life patch out for Montezuma Blitz today - played a quick round and there's a number of improvements (the multiplier now goes up to 20x, time bonuses activate almost immediately, totems activate quicker, etc). Glad that they continue to support the game, it's still one of my daily plays.

[htz]

Playstation Vita Firmware Update 2.06 Released:

• Fixed Browser JS spoofing exploit
• Fixed lag issues in Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus 2

[FriskyTanuki]

Dakko Dakko will be bringing a couple of their Minis titles to Vita with HD remakes:

Dakko Dakko has announced that its two popular PSP releases are to be updated and expanded for the PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) handheld system. Titled The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character and Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD!, both games will benefit from visual and aural overhauls to take advantage of PS Vita’s increased capabilities. Dakko Dakko is readying both games for launch this summer.

The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character and Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD! will both feature pin-sharp visuals in combination with remastered chiptune soundtracks. To take full advantage of their migration to PS Vita, both games will also boast PlayStation Network (PSN) Trophies as well as additional features and gameplay fine-tuning. Notably, The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character adds online leaderboards to its Challenge Mode, and Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD! will allow players to use the PS Vita’s rear touch panel to provide even more scope for skilful play.

Dan Croucher, producer, Dakko Dakko, said: "We're really happy to be bringing these games to Vita. The redrawn and remastered graphics for both games look amazing on the bigger screen, and the music sounds better than ever.” He continues, “All in all, these will be the definitive versions of Dakko Dakko's first two games."

Commenting on the announcement, SCEE’s Senior Business Development Manager Shahid Ahmad said “We are delighted to be welcoming these beautiful and charming titles to PS Vita. The Dakko Dakko team has consistently impressed us with their creative flair and vision and we’re excited about their approach in remastering the HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character and Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD! for their new home on PS Vita.”

I also noticed that MotoGP 2013 will be coming to Vita:

Publisher PQube, along with Milestone, one of the most recognized racing videogame developers for consoles and PC, unveils the new exclusive ‘Game Modes’ included in MotoGP 13, due for release in June 2013.

“This all new reboot of the MotoGP game franchise will offer players a 360° experience based on pure realism”, comments Michele Caletti, MotoGP 13’s Game Director. “We’re working hard on this new project referencing forums regularly , the Official Facebook Fan Page and quotes for collecting feedback which will allow us to create a game as close as possible to players’ needs. For example, we’ve introduced one of the most requested features by fans: SPLIT SCREEN”, concludes Caletti .

MotoGP 13’s Game Modes:

• Grand Prix – Pick your rider, team, track and category, then customise your options, set the weather conditions, opponents’ AI difficultly level, qualifying session update with 2013 new rules or the entire weekend race.
• World Championship – Prove your riding abilities by completing the entire MotoGP 2013 World Championship in either Moto3, Moto2 or MotoGP . In-depth customization gives you the chance to choose a section of the championship (minimum 4 – maximum 18 races), select the tracks, choose a preferred order or repeat one single track until you master it. The aim is to be the World Champion!
• Time Attack – A timeless game mode where you can ride unfinished laps, modify bike settings and participate in technical meetings to improve your performance. The best lap time for each category will be uploaded onto the Worldwide Leaderboard.
• Career –The brand new career mode lets you build your racing career, race after race, from your rookie debut, through Moto3, Moto2 all the way to the MotoGP World Champion title! Advice from your ever present Personal Manager gives you feedback on your performance and assigns objectives. Between races, your Motorhome is the place to be, from here you can customise your rider and career elements or unlock new deals and teams, depending on your Reputation. Be completely immersed in the MotoGP universe!
• Online Multiplayer – Experience the Grand Prix and World Championship modes online, racing against friends! In the Sprint Season mode you can start from Moto3 and jump directly to the desirable MotoGP class by meeting certain objectives.
• Real in-game Events - A constantly updated online feed of events based on actual real-world races, as they happen throughout the 2013 season: Relive all the thrills within days of seeing them live!

Developed by Milestone studio, MotoGP 13 is scheduled for release in 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC and PlayStation Vita.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://blog.us.plays...to-ps3-ps-vita/

Lone Survivor is coming to PS3 & Vita with all of the bells and whistles:

It’s with great pleasure that I can finally reveal the details of the PS3 and PS Vita versions of our horror game Lone Survivor!

Lone Survivor’s rich story continues to provoke heated debate amongst fans and critics alike. The soundtrack has also been consistently praised. I really could never have expected or hoped for such success, from what is a very personal game to me.

But what is Lone Survivor? For those who missed it the first time round, this is a psychological-survival-adventure, where the choice of how to survive is up to you. It’s the last record of our nameless, masked protagonist, holed-up in a city full of diseased monsters, starving and exhausted.

When we join him on his quest, he has already begun to question whether what he sees is even real. You can choose to sneak through the game without firing a single shot, or to kill everything in your path. You can eat and sleep well, or resort to drugs to keep going. You can search for survivors, or try to escape the city alone. You can look after your mental health, or descend into madness…

More than anything, I wanted Lone Survivor to be a game that approaches issues rarely touched on in games – from the shattering effects of grief, through mental health issues, to the examination of drug use and abuse. It’s one of the reasons the game took more than four years to create.

Critics cite the combination of meaningful choices presented to the player (this is a game in which you can genuinely role-play), the ‘virtual pet’ survival mechanics, the ‘invisible psychologist’, and the use of dream-logic as a combination that’s genuinely bold and new.

It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to release one of my games on a console, especially of the Sony variety (the PlayStation family is still my favorite). I have the utmost confidence in Curve, who are handling the conversion, to produce the ultimate version of the game — their excellent track record speaks for itself.

To top it off, I’ve secretly been devoting a lot time and resources into adding additional content into the game, initially exclusive to PS3 and PS Vita. As well as Trophies, Cross-Buy and Cross-Play support, the PS version will feature (amongst other things) 19 new items, new dialogue with all NPCs, two extensive new side quests and a brand new ‘Yellow’ ending, featuring an exclusive piece of music. We are also investigating touch control for movement and inventory use. This version really will be enhanced in every way!

I hope you enjoy the game. For those who’ve already supported it, thank you so much. I can’t wait to share the new content with all of you in July.

[teddybass]

Playstation Vita Firmware Update 2.06 Released:

• Fixed Browser JS spoofing exploit
• Fixed lag issues in Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus 2

still no folder support ... wtf! I want to put more than 100 apps on my vita already:???:

[Anexanhume]

Vita is getting a port of epic mickey 2 later this year.

Given how poorly the game did, it must be an easy port they think they can turn a positive on. Still, I won't knock the vita getting more games.

[dallow]

Seems to have co-op as well. Can't tell if they mean online or not.

Naturally, we’re making the experience even more epic using the awesome controls of the PS Vita, including front touch for greater painting accuracy and tilt controls for racing mode. Not only that, but there’s also a two-player wi-fi co-op mode exclusive to the PS Vita, so you can unleash the power of two on the go anywhere, anytime.

[jkam]

Vita is getting a port of epic mickey 2 later this year.

Given how poorly the game did, it must be an easy port they think they can turn a positive on. Still, I won't knock the vita getting more games.

Yeah I agree. It's seems as if it's slowly picking up steam lately which is a great thing.

[OnePunchDad]

Needs more games, I hope they start releasing more soon. I love my vita but am running out of software to play for it.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://blog.us.plays...s3-and-ps-vita/

The Super Crate Box team has a new game coming to PS3 and Vita called Luftrausers.

[Anexanhume]

Lot's of big items past few days:
Telltale's Walking Dead coming to vita.
Final Fantasy X and X-2 confirmed to be coming this year.
Injustice port possible.
Unity engine coming to all playstation platforms.

Conversation with Don Mesa:

In a conversation with IGN, PlayStation’s Director of Product Planning and Platform Software Innovation Don Mesa revealed that more than 100 titles will come to PlayStation Vita in 2013 alone. Mesa also had a lot of other interesting things to say about Vita, including usage statistics for Sony’s fledgling handheld device.
“I know there’s been a lot of noise about Vita recently,” Mesa admitted. “There were some negative impressions and so forth. One thing we haven’t had the opportunity to do is talk about how our Vita owners are feeling about the platform. It’s a good gut check for all of us, to know what’s happening now.”
As such, Mesa jumped into the numbers. For starters, a third of all Vita games sold are sold digitally through the PlayStation Network, an impressive number. “Our users are embracing the PlayStation Store on the device and finding it very easy to download and get their games on their device and start playing.”
In a survey Sony conducted with Vita gamers, they learned that they enjoy an 86 percent “satisfaction rate” from the handheld’s users. Sony also found that 90 percent of Vita owners play Vita “on a regular basis,” marked as once a week or more. But the craziest stat? The average Vita owner uses the handheld 18.7 hours every week.
And what about those 100+ games coming to Vita this year? Mesa placed a heavy emphasis on upcoming indie games arriving on Vita – Hotline Miami, Thomas Was Alone, Lone Survivor, Frozen Synapse and others – but he also promised that bigger titles are coming too.
When prodded about Sony’s first-party support moving forward (only two Sony-owned studios are currently known to be making a game for Vita), Mesa promised that Sony’s “got some [games] I the works that I can’t talk about right now. There are games that [Sony] Worldwide Studios guys are building that are… going to be very interesting and innovative, but to give it away too early… we’re always worried about copycats,” Mesa concluded, humorously.

Edited by Anexanhume, 22 March 2013 - 05:00 PM.

[FriskyTanuki]

Here's a version of that article that you can read:

In a conversation with IGN, PlayStation’s Director of Product Planning and Platform Software Innovation Don Mesa revealed that more than 100 titles will come to PlayStation Vita in 2013 alone. Mesa also had a lot of other interesting things to say about Vita, including usage statistics for Sony’s fledgling handheld device.

“I know there’s been a lot of noise about Vita recently,” Mesa admitted. “There were some negative impressions and so forth. One thing we haven’t had the opportunity to do is talk about how our Vita owners are feeling about the platform. It’s a good gut check for all of us, to know what’s happening now.”

As such, Mesa jumped into the numbers. For starters, a third of all Vita games sold are sold digitally through the PlayStation Network, an impressive number. “Our users are embracing the PlayStation Store on the device and finding it very easy to download and get their games on their device and start playing.”

In a survey Sony conducted with Vita gamers, they learned that they enjoy an 86 percent “satisfaction rate” from the handheld’s users. Sony also found that 90 percent of Vita owners play Vita “on a regular basis,” marked as once a week or more. But the craziest stat? The average Vita owner uses the handheld 18.7 hours every week.

And what about those 100+ games coming to Vita this year? Mesa placed a heavy emphasis on upcoming indie games arriving on Vita – Hotline Miami, Thomas Was Alone, Lone Survivor, Frozen Synapse and others – but he also promised that bigger titles are coming too.

When prodded about Sony’s first-party support moving forward (only two Sony-owned studios are currently known to be making a game for Vita), Mesa promised that Sony’s “got some [games] I the works that I can’t talk about right now. There are games that [Sony] Worldwide Studios guys are building that are… going to be very interesting and innovative, but to give it away too early… we’re always worried about copycats,” Mesa concluded, humorously.

[MildObstruction]

Lot's of big items past few days:
Telltale's Walking Dead coming to vita.
Final Fantasy X and X-2 confirmed to be coming this year.
Injustice port possible.
Unity engine coming to all playstation platforms.

Conversation with Don Mesa:

Jeepers!

I'd be quite pleased if there's an Injustice vita port. Pile dem fightin games right on there and I'll keep buying em!

Edit: For no reason at all, I'd like to say that I wish Duck Tales would come to the Vita.

Edited by handsomepete, 22 March 2013 - 07:43 PM.

[FriskyTanuki]

http://blog.us.plays...n-comes-to-psn/

Some details on Divekick, an upcoming indie fighting game for Vita/PS3.

http://blog.us.plays...sn-this-summer/

Spelunky's coming to Vita/PS3 this summer.

http://www.joystiq.c...ling-onto-vita/

Limbo's coming to Vita.

http://www.joystiq.c...april-30-in-na/

Thomas Was Alone will be out on April 30.

[iKilledChewbacca]

Hello guys....and gals.

I just purchased a PS Vita from cowboom, I also got a decent amount of memory for the system.

I am wanting to get PS Plus for the various offers and free games, BUT I have a question...If I buy the year of playstation plus does that only include free games for the updated store ? or can I still possibly download Uncharted Golden Abyss for free still even though it was free awhile back ?

Or better yet, does anyone know of a list of ALL free games for the vita ? (not the AR card games, actual games ) ?

[FriskyTanuki]

Hello guys....and gals.

I just purchased a PS Vita from cowboom, I also got a decent amount of memory for the system.

I am wanting to get PS Plus for the various offers and free games, BUT I have a question...If I buy the year of playstation plus does that only include free games for the updated store ? or can I still possibly download Uncharted Golden Abyss for free still even though it was free awhile back ?

Or better yet, does anyone know of a list of ALL free games for the vita ? (not the AR card games, actual games ) ?

http://www.cheapassg...ad.php?t=332063

[wasabi5858]

Pretty sure uncharted golden abyss is part of their instant collection and will "always" be available for ps+.

anyway, it is still currently available.

https://store.sonyen...PLAYSTATIONPLUS

[MildObstruction]

Worms incoming to the Vita:

http://www.joystiq.c...s-vita-in-2013/

[SynGamer]

Worms incoming to the Vita:

http://www.joystiq.c...s-vita-in-2013/

Cool. Fun games. If priced right, I'm in 4 1.