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[Noi]

Latest Vita Firmware: [URL="http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/psvita/index.htm"]2.61[/URL]

On December 17, 2011, a handheld was launched that took the hearts of many by storm. Despite it's ups and downs, the PlayStation Vita remains a handheld with a solid library, and this thread's purpose is to discuss the software released on a monthly basis.
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NA
1 - Die!Die!Die!
8 - Worms Revolution Extreme
15 - Atomic Ninjas
Valhalla Knights 3
22 - LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
25 - Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
29 - Angry Birds Star Wars
Free on PS+:
Sine Mora
Hotline Miami

EU
2 - Atomic Ninjas
9 - Worms Revolution Extreme
11 - Dragon’s Crown
25 - Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
29 - Angry Birds Star Wars

Free on PS+:
Street Fighter x Tekken
Touch my Katamari

October Releases with no Dates:
Furmins
Gunslugs
WRC FIA World Rally Championship 4
Proteus


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JPN
10 - Vita 2000
64 GB Memory Card
Getsuei Gakuen: Kou
Danganronpa 1&2 Reload
Slotter Mania V: Gakuen Mokushiroku High School of the Dead
Sakatsuku: Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou!
31 - Neptune Re: Birth 1
Gundam Breaker
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate


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Lookit that gif. Now look at it again. You could be playing that on your Vita right now. Why aren't you playing that right now? It's only the game the people decided was so good it would immediately win Game of the Month for the following thread, over other regular standbys (Sorry Soul Sacrifice, maybe next month if Batman doesn't take the spot first).

Want to learn how to play a game as pretty as that? Head on over to the Killzone Mercenary OT, though do be wary since I think those dudes only care about money.​

How do I backup/transfer my games and saves to and from my PC/PS3?
For PC:
Follow this guide.
For PS3:
Follow this other guide.

How do I switch accounts on my Vita?
Short Version -
First of all, note that:
1. A system can only be linked to one account at a time
2. A memory card can only be linked to one account at a time

To switch accounts, you must:
1. Restore the PS Vita System (Settings > Format > Restore)
2. Format the memory card (if you only have one) or swap in another memory card (if you have multiple)

Long Version here.

(Thanks to Kazerei and The Grim Heaper!)

What does system update X.0X do?
"Improve system stability", usually, unless noted otherwise.

What is PlayStation Plus? Why should I, as a Vita owner, care about it?
PS Plus is a subscription service that not only gives you access to extra perks to use for your PS Vita, but also grants you an Instant Game Collection of 6 games available to try out for free. These perks include:
-1 GB Cloud Storage for all your PS Vita Game saves (PS1/PSP saves are not allowed).
-Automatic Save uploads to the Cloud, Game Updates and Trophy syncs.
-The same features available for your PlayStation 3 console, only with even more games.
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Upcoming Vita Games and Apps for 2013
Vita Compatible PS1 Classics
PlayStation Mobile Thread of Indie Games, and Apps on Android/Vita
Vita NeoGAF Game Reviews
Vita Wallpaper Thread
Vita Tips and Tricks

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Thanks to Monosukoi for contributing the banners and to Dark Schala for assorted help every month!

 

[GalacticMouse]

Not a bad October for the Vita. Batman and Hotline Miami shall be mine!

 

[Noi]

As mentioned before, this'll be my last month overlooking the monthly Vita threads. Both classwork and (normal) work has caught up to me and I don't quite have the time to give these threads the same attention I used to. Back when I agreed to do these, the original idea was for it to be a more collaborative effort, so I'm passing the torch on to whoever wants it. I know he/she can give them more love than I can right now!

Feel free to either continue my current format or come up with your own. It's your thread now, mold it as you please!

You're all still my muffins.

 

[bobbytkc]

Not surprised by the choice of killzone merc for game of the month.

Probably the most interesting killzone game so far.

 

[Baliis]

Looking forward to batman if I can pull myself away from FFXIV, Project Diva, and Ys 7 to find time to play it. Hotline Miami on ps+ is gonna be nice. I own so many indie games on PC but I never want to play them when I'm sitting at home. Is gonna be good to have them to play on the train when commuting.

 

[baekshi]

Oh, finally october. The only release this month i'm looking forward to is Valhalla Knights 3, hopefully its good!

 

[EsotericManiac]

Kind of stink I bought Hotline Miami since it's going to be free. Really good game so I don't mind too much

 

[SmokyDave]

Really looking forward to Batman and Dragon's Crown this month, particularly DC.

 

[Yopis]

Ready for Batman this month.

 

[Foshy]

Really looking forward to Batman and Dragon's Crown this month, particularly DC.

For me it's particularly Batman. Both look very exciting though.

 

[Chronology]

Definitely grabbing Batman later this month. Hopefully it's as good Metroidvania as its pedigree would suggest.

 

[Moobabe]

Hopefully a new job this month to go with some new titles!

 

[OmegaZero]

Looking forward to Batman.
I've been trying to finish my Killzone Plat but killing 10,000 enemies is taking awhile.

 

[Aytrial]

As mentioned before, this'll be my last month overlooking the monthly Vita threads. Both classwork and (normal) work has caught up to me and I don't quite have the time to give these threads the same attention I used to. Back when I agreed to do these, the original idea was for it to be a more collaborative effort, so I'm passing the torch on to whoever wants it. I know he/she can give them more love than I can right now!

Feel free to either continue my current format or come up with your own. It's your thread now, mold it as you please!

You're all still my muffins.

I'm happy to put my hand up for either collaborating with someone or going solo writing up the monthly thread.

Anyway, I'm super excited for Dragon's Crown this month. I've been waiting for ages for a side-scrolling brawler. The itch has kinda been scratched by Muramasa, but the random counters have been far too short for my liking in it.

 

[coolasj19]

The PS+ offerings are better than the releases this time.. Will check out Batman.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

goodbye Noi! thanks for the effort you put in for the monthly threads...Just make sure there is someone who takes it off your hands -i couldn't live with out monthly vita threads.

should be a good october. - lets see if i can finish a game this month on my vita without being distracted to buy buy buy!

edit: snfff - mm new vita thread smell - lots of new vitamuffins in here.

 

[PotatoCat]

New thread! YAAAAAY!


This month's releases are decent, Batman is the only one im a bit interested in.

 

[Fasty]

So psyched for Batman. Hope it's as good as the previews have led me to believe!

 

[Sol1dus]

I'm trying to hold of on buying new games until the eventual Black Friday sale. I've yet to touch like 5games on my Vita and still need to beat Soul Sacrifice.

Ever since I beat Persona I haven't played anything. Piked up SMT4 on 3ds and got bored because of the terrible voice acting.

 

[TheCowboyPoet]

First GAF post, but I've been a Vita owner/lover since day one.
Fingers crossed that we finally get Terraria this month.

 

[MikeJAMoran]

Man, I hope Origins is good.

It might usurp Batman & Robin on the Game.Com as my favourite portable Batman!

 

[EsotericManiac]

First GAF post, but I've been a Vita owner/lover since day one.
Fingers crossed that we finally get Terraria this month.

it probably won't land until 2014.

but at least 1.20 came out on PC last night. hopefully that means they can get back to work on what matters

 

[corrosivefrost]

Yes! Demon's Souls Director's cut, on Vita;

-Streamlined gameplay (ex. no item encumberance)
-New weapons and armor
-Every last level expanded: not just a boss fight but a whole level leading to the boss
-Bonus: Sixth archstone now accessible, contains 4 whole new levels.

FROM pls

No item encumbrance? Are you sure you like Demon's/Dark Souls?
That's definitely a core part of the games in terms of balance. :lol

First GAF post, but I've been a Vita owner/lover since day one.
Fingers crossed that we finally get Terraria this month.

Not likely. It's one of those secret "who knows' releases like Luftrausers, Lone Survivor, Cloudberry Kingdom, Bit Trip Runner 2, etc.

 

[nampad]

Thanks Noi. So who is going to be the new Vita thread overlord? Cyborg?

 

[omg_mjd]

As mentioned before, this'll be my last month overlooking the monthly Vita threads. Both classwork and (normal) work has caught up to me and I don't quite have the time to give these threads the same attention I used to. Back when I agreed to do these, the original idea was for it to be a more collaborative effort, so I'm passing the torch on to whoever wants it. I know he/she can give them more love than I can right now!

Feel free to either continue my current format or come up with your own. It's your thread now, mold it as you please!

You're all still my muffins.

Thanks for the great threads, Noi.

 

[mauaus]

whats with all the demon souls talk, did i miss an announcement??

 

[nampad]

Vitagaf's finest Top 20:

Frost defending the top spot and Takao with a big comeback in September. Not such a busy month for Aytrial but with RalchAC we have a new face in the Top 10.
Overall, over 3000 less posts in September than in August. TGS wasn't as interesting as Gamescom?

 

[Aytrial]

whats with all the demon souls talk, did i miss an announcement??

It's just hypothetical talk about what it would be like on the Vita.

 

[2+2=5]

I forgot that today there was the new thread, good work

 

[Aytrial]

Vitagaf's finest Top 20:

Frost defending the top spot and Takao with a big comeback in September. Not such a busy month for Aytrial but with RalchAC we have a new face in the Top 10.
Overall, over 3000 less posts in September than in August. TGS wasn't as interesting as Gamescom?

I've been giving my PS3 some sweet, sweet loving. That, along with getting hooked on FFXIV, made me leave VitaGAF alone for a bit.

Perhaps Dragon's Crown will fix that?

 

[famousmortimer]

Angry Birds makes the title?

 

[Number45]

Looking forward to Dragon's Crown this month, that's it for now methinks.

 

[nampad]

October Releases with no Dates:
Furmins
Gunslugs
WRC FIA World Rally Championship 4

You can add Proteus to the list.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...s-vita-release-date-announced/#comment-900385

 

[baekshi]

isn't Atomic Ninjas out next week in NA? OP is lists 2 weeks away, did i miss something?

 

[marrec]

Guys, new Kickstarter from Zeboyd Games will come to Vita if funded.

No crazy stretch goal required.

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...heckouts/21133708/thanks?clicked_reward=false

 

[Glass Rebel]

I'm looking at my gaming budget for the rest of the year and I'm having trouble trying to fit in Dragon's Crown. I might have to roll Zelda over to my brother.

Not really convinced by Batman though. I need either a demo or a _long_ gameplay video.

 

[eighty(one)]

Vitagaf's finest Top 20:

Frost defending the top spot and Takao with a big comeback in September. Not such a busy month for Aytrial but with RalchAC we have a new face in the Top 10.
Overall, over 3000 less posts in September than in August. TGS wasn't as interesting as Gamescom?

Yay! My first wall of shame ^_^

Noi, you've done excellent work on the monthly threads. I'm sad to see the changing of the guard, but thank you for maintaining a sterling standard of awesome!

Hugs the Vitamuffin *v*

 

[Noi]

Angry Birds makes the title?

Angry Birds can save the Vita.

Spoiler

People gave me grief over not putting up any game titles in the title last month, so I took it literally.

 

[winjet81]

Anyone hear about any previews with respect to Lego Marvel on Vita?

I assume because we haven't heard anything that it will be another shitty scaled-down 3DS-ified portable version, rather than the open world console version.

I recently finished Lego Batman PSP and Lego Indiana Jones PSP on Vita and was disgusted by the big step back Lego Batman 2 took.

 

[something fishy]

Having just bought mine I am very pleased I lined up loads of PS+ because I've looked on Amazon UK's future games and it has 5 games listed.

is Vita done in terms of any retail released now?

 

[kiyomi]

I'm happy to put my hand up for either collaborating with someone or going solo writing up the monthly thread.

Happy to help out.

 

[Paskil]

Dat new thread smell. Not looking forward to anything this month since my schedule is full, especially with Rune Factory 4 arriving tomorrow and GTA: Online...online.

I am excited to see some reviews and VitaGAF impressions for Batman. I love Metroidvania games and will likely pick it up at some point.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

I'm happy to put my hand up for either collaborating with someone or going solo writing up the monthly thread.

Anyway, I'm super excited for Dragon's Crown this month. I've been waiting for ages for a side-scrolling brawler. The itch has kinda been scratched by Muramasa, but the random counters have been far too short for my liking in it.

Happy to help out.

i absolutely refuse to let you two do it

 

[erpg]

Barely had time to play any games this month. I need to make time for Soul Sacrifice, Dragon's Crown and Killzone.

 

[Boogalogist]

Damn. I'm so far away from the Hall of Fame

Spoiler

or Shame

.

No surprises on KZM winning GotM.

Great that EU is finally getting Dragon's Crown. Lovely game! #TeamLife!

 

[nampad]

Anyone hear about any previews with respect to Lego Marvel on Vita?

I assume because we haven't heard anything that it will be another shitty scaled-down 3DS-ified portable version, rather than the open world console version.

I recently finished Lego Batman PSP and Lego Indiana Jones PSP on Vita and was disgusted by the big step back Lego Batman 2 took.

Well, there isn't a DS version anymore which was used as the base for the handheld version. So it should be better with the 3DS as the lowest common denominator.

 

[Aytrial]

i absolutely refuse to let you two do it

You gave up your right to have any input the moment you passed the torch to Noi.

 

[EsotericManiac]

I must be the only that doesn't care if Demon/Dark Souls comes out on the vita.

 

[Tizoc]

US PSN Vita owners should really make use of US PSN's current October offer, there are a bunch of good Vita compatible PSX and PSP games available. No need to get them asap, but making a list of what interests you will help to plan what you want to get.

 

[Phamit]

Ah its a new thread...I was confused that always page 1 showed up....

Nevermind

Finished Hotline Miami today, maybe i gonna try to platinum it. The levels were quiet challenging, so i think it wouldnt boring to start another run.