Vita PSN Game & Service Thread | December 2013 |

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LostAnkh said:
I've finally joined the VitaGaf family!
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WELCOME !! Rule #1, Buy Lots Of Games. Don't worry if you can't play them all, a backlog is a Vita owners best friend.
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I GOT IT!!
PS BuyAVita.
PlayStation BuyAVita
Either,or. Boom.
 
Tygamr said:
;_;

Bu..but the 32GB was supposed to answer it... The goal posts just keep moving :'(

Seriously though, I'm prolly gonna wait for the 64 to release in the US first, and if it's cheaper to just import it, then I'll buy it that way (if not, I'll buy it locally). Just don't want to deal with worrying about importing- only thing I've ever 'imported' is like, phone parts from eBay.

Should I just sell my old memory cards, or keep them handy?
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I always keep stuff I bought... although that 8 GB Vita MC is not going to be used for anything anymore I guess... Maybe I should just give it to someone for free.
 
Takao said:
Because as someone who lives in North America, the sales directly dictate the amount of software Vita can get here.
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I live in North America. Doesn't mean it matters if the hardware that SCEA doesn't advertise at all doesn't sell 600k a month. It matters if the games sell.

Software sales dictate the support more. Especially for those already localizing content.

Why would they bother in 2013 if they cared about hardware sales? They don't. You think niche publishers require 40 million units to be sold a day for them to localize niche games? The Vita has proven to have a fanbase to support niche content. So niche publishers support the system in the west. Even with 5 billion units, niche content isn't going to set the world on fire. It'll still sell to the same niche it always has.

If we continue to buy the games, they will continue to bring them. Niche publishers seem fine. Indies seem fine.

Only mid to large tier publishers seem to have issue with Vita, and that's largely due to little to no effort put into the system outside of Japan to begin with. And in some cases, little to no effort in Japan either. *cough*SquareEnix*cough* And while people love to talk about Japan loving mobile now, which is true, the publishers in the west are doing the same shit.
 
Elvick said:
I live in North America. Doesn't mean it matters if the hardware that SCEA doesn't advertise at all doesn't sell 600k a month. It matters if the games sell.

Software sales dictate the support more. Especially for those already localizing content.

Why would they bother in 2013 if they cared about hardware sales? They don't. You think niche publishers require 40 million units to be sold a day for them to localize niche games? The Vita has proven to have a fanbase to support niche content. So niche publishers support the system in the west. Even with 5 billion units, niche content isn't going to set the world on fire. It'll still sell to the same niche it always has.

If we continue to buy the games, they will continue to bring them. Niche publishers seem fine. Indies seem fine.

Only mid to large tier publishers seem to have issue with Vita, and that's largely due to little to no effort put into the system outside of Japan to begin with. And in some cases, little to no effort in Japan either. *cough*SquareEnix*cough* And while people love to talk about Japan loving mobile now, which is true, the publishers in the west are doing the same shit.
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The Vita is stuck in a loop. It's really a catch 22 with publishers.
 
Fox1304 said:
So ... have been a bit out of the loop on vita.
How's Terraria ? Is the port good ? Controls , fluidity & else ?
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There were some good impressions a few pages back.
Overall consensus is that people are a bit miffed that it's hit Vita at "full price", but it's a solid port.

It controls surprisingly well; definitely a bit slower than with a mouse, but the charm of piecing together your little world in the palm of your hands is very strong. The right stick acts like a mouse, and you can swivel it a certain distance around your character either in "Smart" mode (locks on to the nearest thing; good for mining, fighting, doors, etc.), or "Manual" mode (for more precise aiming, building, etc.).

Fluidity? It runs as perfectly as you'd expect, if that's what you mean. I have yet to encounter anything which might slow things down, but I imagine it'll do a better job than my laptop if things get crazy. It also loads nice and fast as well. First time creating a Large map took a minute or so, but each consecutive time loading the world only takes about 10 seconds. Standby/sleep mode are godsends as well, although you're warned about dropping from online when pressing the PS button.

My only (tiny) gripes are the horrible 'splash' screen upon startup, and the fact that you can't zoom out. You can zoom in, and the default view is plenty for doing anything, but I would have liked the ability to see more of the world around me without reverting to the map (I guess this was the same on PC?)
 
Echo the above, once you get used to the controls it's great. The low res splash screen is a mystery to me as well, bubble icon could use some love also.
 
Elvick said:
I live in North America. Doesn't mean it matters if the hardware that SCEA doesn't advertise at all doesn't sell 600k a month. It matters if the games sell.

Software sales dictate the support more. Especially for those already localizing content.

Why would they bother in 2013 if they cared about hardware sales? They don't. You think niche publishers require 40 million units to be sold a day for them to localize niche games? The Vita has proven to have a fanbase to support niche content. So niche publishers support the system in the west. Even with 5 billion units, niche content isn't going to set the world on fire. It'll still sell to the same niche it always has.

If we continue to buy the games, they will continue to bring them. Niche publishers seem fine. Indies seem fine.

Only mid to large tier publishers seem to have issue with Vita, and that's largely due to little to no effort put into the system outside of Japan to begin with. And in some cases, little to no effort in Japan either. *cough*SquareEnix*cough* And while people love to talk about Japan loving mobile now, which is true, the publishers in the west are doing the same shit.
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Very well said
 
Skyzard said:
Great post in the portable screenshot thread. Really makes it obvious how washed out things are in screenshots, not just the compression.
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I forgot to mention that those are not my screen, i took them from a ridge racer thread, posted by dark10x
 
Omerta said:
Very well said
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I won't care about Vita sales if XSEED, NISA and friends keep bringing me more Ys, more Kiseki, more Toukiden and more japanese games in general. I think retailers won't move away completely the Vita from the shelves because it's from Sony, and they won't want to piss them off. If there is enough shelf space, niche titles keep selling both in retail and digital I'll be a happy owner.

But reading things like Tearaway selling 14.000 units in USA is heartbreaking. Sometimes I just wish I didn't pay attention at all at the gaming industry. But... well, if it wasn't for VitaGAF and other internet forums I'd never bought a PSVita, so there is that xD

Flightmare said:
New PS+ games for EU
Soul Sacrifice
Blazblue
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Yeeeeeeeees!!! Oh god yeeees! I'll finally be able to play Soul Sacrifice while waiting for Delta to be a day one buy. Awesome.

I'll probably try BlazBlue too. I'm hesitating about buying P4Arena. The idea seems neat, but Persona 4 Golden ending was so perfect that I feel I don't want to play that game. I've never played any ASW fighting game before, I'm not a big fighting game fan xD
 
Zhao_Yun said:
Very nice! I was hoping that Soul Sacrifice would enter Plus in EU as well!
How is Blazblue on the Vita?
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Amazing. The visuals are amazing and it controls tightly.
If you like playing solo it's also great but the online is kind of umm.. empty. lol
It's hard to find a decent match and most players online are trolls. They just Tager or Ragna for their cheap combos. Overall though the game is good.
 
B-Genius said:
There were some good impressions a few pages back.
Overall consensus is that people are a bit miffed that it's hit Vita at "full price", but it's a solid port.

It controls surprisingly well; definitely a bit slower than with a mouse, but the charm of piecing together your little world in the palm of your hands is very strong. The right stick acts like a mouse, and you can swivel it a certain distance around your character either in "Smart" mode (locks on to the nearest thing; good for mining, fighting, doors, etc.), or "Manual" mode (for more precise aiming, building, etc.).

Fluidity? It runs as perfectly as you'd expect, if that's what you mean. I have yet to encounter anything which might slow things down, but I imagine it'll do a better job than my laptop if things get crazy. It also loads nice and fast as well. First time creating a Large map took a minute or so, but each consecutive time loading the world only takes about 10 seconds. Standby/sleep mode are godsends as well, although you're warned about dropping from online when pressing the PS button.

My only (tiny) gripes are the horrible 'splash' screen upon startup, and the fact that you can't zoom out. You can zoom in, and the default view is plenty for doing anything, but I would have liked the ability to see more of the world around me without reverting to the map (I guess this was the same on PC?)
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SteveWD40 said:
Echo the above, once you get used to the controls it's great. The low res splash screen is a mystery to me as well, bubble icon could use some love also.
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Awesome, thanks a lot for the summary :D
Will buy in a few minutes then !
 
I bought Terraria last night at 6pm. The missus came downstairs at about midnight and suggested I should probably go to bed. About an hour later I made my way upstairs.

I balked at the price originally, but fuck me the game's great. I haven't played the PC version for ages so there's all sorts of stuff in there that's new to me. I can see me putting a lot of time into it.

Now to shop around for a nice Vita deal so the missus can join me.
 
killatopak said:
Now I wait for the inevitable NA question.

Edit: Is this yearly or for next month?
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Next month
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013...anuary-dmc-soul-sacrifice-borderlands-2-more/
In summary:
Leaving PS Plus:
24th December: Grid 2
24th December: Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen
24th December: Sonic and Allstars Racing Transformed
8th January: Contrast
Entering PS Plus:
24th December: DmC Devil May Cry
24th December: Borderlands 2
24th December: Soul Sacrifice
24th December: Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend
8th January: Don’t Starve
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Flightmare said:
New PS+ games for EU
Soul Sacrifice
Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend
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Nice!

I have a question - when add Soul Sacrifice to my download list (and download it on memory card, if it's necessary), would I be able to use my physical copy of the game (I bought it few months ago) with the online pass from the PS+?
The online pass from the physical copy is redeemed to other account, and I don't really like to switch accounts on the vita, so I hope I can use only the online pass from the Plus.
 
Flightmare said:
How is the game?
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Deep mechanics, but looks amazing on that OLED. The timing for some of the more complex combos takes a lot of getting used to, especially on the Vita's smaller buttons. That said there is a lot to do even with single player and challenges, haven't done much online with it as never felt I was ready, so much to learn. But it's deep and gorgeous with plenty of substance so its defo worth checking out.
 
Manac0r said:
Deep mechanics, but looks amazing on that OLED. The timing for some of the more complex combos takes a lot of getting used to, especially on the Vita's smaller buttons. That said there is a lot to do even with single player and challenges, haven't done much online with it as never felt I was ready, so much to learn. But it's deep and gorgeous with plenty of substance so its defo worth checking out.
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Thanks, I enjoyed the story mode in Persona 4: Arena, so hopefully I'll like this as well, but I don't really like fighting games.
 
SmokyDave said:
I bought Terraria last night at 6pm. The missus came downstairs at about midnight and suggested I should probably go to bed. About an hour later I made my way upstairs.

I balked at the price originally, but fuck me the game's great. I haven't played the PC version for ages so there's all sorts of stuff in there that's new to me. I can see me putting a lot of time into it.

Now to shop around for a nice Vita deal so the missus can join me.
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Is there any significant difference between Terraria PC and Vita version Dave? I never buy Terraria, so I need to know whether the PC version support something like mods or not. If it the latter I will buy it for Vita then.
 
My 64gb card arrived!

But as I was away from home. The fedex fellow said over the phone "it's alright, you'll have your delivery on monday". Bu-but I wanted it today. :(
 
incpdo said:
So , RO Ace will not be released till 2014 on NA? Someone has any impressions about Injustice ? I might dip on that
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nampad had some impressions from the previous thread:
nampad said:
Here are some Injustice impressions. First of all, the game is 3122MB big and has the ugliest bubble I have seen so far ;)

Initially, I was underwhelmed by the graphics. The offscreen videos looked better and everyone said they were impressed by the graphics so my expectations may be a little bit too high. Still, without movement the game looks bland and everything seems low poly. While playing, the graphics are ok, especially when the effects are in play. Compared to the cutscenes the difference is staggering which breaks immersion a little bit. The cutscenes themselves have a noticeable compression so it looks a little bit pixelated.

The gameplay is smooth and fun. Haven't played the game before and wanted the Vita version because the controls align perfectly with my taste (4 button fighter is ideal for the Vita, blocking by back on dpad).
The tutorial explained a lot of stuff I already forgot, I am not a fighter player.
The story mode with its campaign style playthrough is presented very well even though the story seems kinda silly.

I like the game so far.
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Basically everything is like the PS4 version except for some textures that are downgraded. All the DLCs are also contained inside and it has some additional mini-games exclusive to the PS Vita because of the touch screen and other stuff integrated.
 
killatopak said:
Basically everything is like the PS4 version except for some textures that are downgraded. All the DLCs are also contained inside and it has some additional mini-games exclusive to the PS Vita because of the touch screen and other stuff integrated.
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So I get to touch Zatanna?

Finally.
 
Today's sale is:
The Walking Dead (PS Vita)
Was €19.99/AU$24.95/£14.99, now €9.99/AU$14.95/£6.99
Additional 10% discount for PS Plus members
 
As I'm new to PS+ and having a Vita (few weeks now) this sale hasn't been too bad but I can see why some people find it lacklustre. Every second day if I'm disappointed I put what i was going to spend into my PSN wallet, then after the sale is over I will spend that on some PSP games I am eyeing up.. So far:

BoFIII (Uk store)
Alundra

So thats 9.99 towards my PSP/Classic games fund as finished Walking Dead on PC.

Any more suggestions for must play JRPGs as i missed the last ten years or so...
 
swnny said:
Nice!

I have a question - when add Soul Sacrifice to my download list (and download it on memory card, if it's necessary), would I be able to use my physical copy of the game (I bought it few months ago) with the online pass from the PS+?
The online pass from the physical copy is redeemed to other account, and I don't really like to switch accounts on the vita, so I hope I can use only the online pass from the Plus.
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I think you can just download the online pass to unlock online in your bubble.

DarkLordMalik said:
They haven't given a decent discount for any VITA game yet. This one is good but nowhere as good as some of the US discounts.
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Well, that Rayman Legends deal for 13,50 was pretty good, IMO. Outside that I find the Christmas sale kinda lackluster. I think I'm not buying TWD, I have other priorities and I'll prefer to keep my money and see what's next.
 
Manac0r said:
Any more suggestions for must play JRPGs as i missed the last ten years or so...
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PS1:
Alundra
Arc The Lad 1-3
Chrono Cross
Chrono Trigger
FF:I-IX
Front Mission 3
Grandia
Parasite Eve 1-2
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Wild Arms 1-2
Xenogears

PSP:
Castlevania Symphony of the Night( Buy Dracula X Chronicles then unlock SotN)
Class of Hereos 1-2
Corpse Party
Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days
Dissidia 012: Duodecim (An arena fighting game with RPG elements)
Fate/Extra
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of The Lions
Gods Eater Burst
Growlanser Wayfarer of Time
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
Gungnir
Innocent Life: Harvest Moon
Half Minute Hero
Hexyz Force
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble( More Brawler than RPG)
Lord of Arcana
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony
The Legend of Hereos: Trails in the Sky
Mana Khemia: Student Alliance
Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite
Patapon 1-3
Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero
Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!
Ragnarok Tactics
Riviera: The Promised Land
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Persona 3
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
The 3rd Birthday (Story is Confusing though gameplay is great)
What Did I Do To Deserve This, My Lord?! 1-2
Wild Arms XF
Yggdra Union
Ys: Seven
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Z.H.P.
 
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