[nhlducks35]

http://thesilentchief.com/2012/08/08...r-the-ps-vita/

As we approach the first anniversary of the PS Vita’s Japanese debut, worldwide sales of Sony’s flashy new portable system can be described as slow but steady.

Despite an initial offering of what has been described as one of the strongest software lineups for any piece of hardware, Sony is still finding it difficult to attract third party developers to the Vita.

“We’re having a more difficult time than we had anticipated in terms of getting support from third-party publishers, but that’s our job,” Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studio President Shuhei Yoshida told PlayStation: The Official Magazine in a recent interview.

“We will continue to talk to development communities and publishing partners and tell them why Vita can provide a great experience for the IPs they have and I hope the Assassin’s Creed game will prove that.

The exploding popularity of mobile/ social sector has developers anxious to shift focus to that growing market, according to Yoshida. However, he still believes Sony can attract small, independent studios with the Vita and PS Mobile.

Coupled with the terrible sales in Japan (The 3DS has sold half on the Vita LTD in the last two weeks) and loss of 3rd party support, is the Vita done?

[ClovingWestbrook]

SHOCKING!

[Strike]

No shit. Where are the moneyhats?

[TDLink]

SHOCKING NEWS

[neptunes]

Same old vita news, different thread

At least sony is saying they're actively trying to rectify the problem.

[xclaw]

I hope not, I love my Vita.

Make games people!

[Duffyside]

ABANDON SHIP!

[fluffydelusions]

Saw this article too much today...

[diamount]

http://thesilentchief.com/2012/08/08...r-the-ps-vita/ As we approach the first anniversary of the PS Vita’s Japanese debut, worldwide sales of Sony’s flashy new portable system can be described as slow but steady. Despite an initial offering of what has been described as one of the strongest software lineups for any piece of hardware, Sony is still finding it difficult to attract third party developers to the Vita. “We’re having a more difficult time than we had anticipated in terms of getting support from third-party publishers, but that’s our job,” Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studio President Shuhei Yoshida told PlayStation: The Official Magazine in a recent interview. “We will continue to talk to development communities and publishing partners and tell them why Vita can provide a great experience for the IPs they have and I hope the Assassin’s Creed game will prove that. The exploding popularity of mobile/ social sector has developers anxious to shift focus to that growing market, according to Yoshida. However, he still believes Sony can attract small, independent studios with the Vita and PS Mobile. Coupled with the terrible sales in Japan (The 3DS has sold half on the Vita LTD in the last two weeks) and loss of 3rd party support, is the Vita done?

Not unless they decide their first-party studios to do games for it.

[Meisadragon]

He's pretty honest but this was expected considering the install base is insignificant at this point. I don't think the Assassin's Creed game will do all that well either.

[Skyzard]

Same old vita news, different thread At least sony is saying they're actively trying to rectify the problem.

That's basically what I took away too. Long live Vita.



Seriously though. They are! Shadap Sony.

[ohlawd]

Assassin's Creed III: Liberations and Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified are the Vita's life support at this point.

Let's see if these two deliver.

[alr1ght]

Steal quotes from Playstation mag, add a bit of snark, there's your news story gaming press.

[Wuthering_Heights]

Steal quotes from Playstation mag, add a bit of snark, there's your news story gaming press.

Yep, then post it on GAF.

[DJ Crimson]

Shame, such an excellent handheld.

[TDLink]

Same old vita news, different thread At least sony is saying they're actively trying to rectify the problem.

Trying to rectify the problem = he is literally saying "after AC: Liberation sells well third parties will for sure jump on board, you'll see!" ?

[diamount]

Assassin's Creed III: Liberations and Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified are the Vita's life support at this point. Let's see if these two deliver.

With that resistance game not playing all that well, I don't think FPS are suited for it.

[OldJadedGamer]

Lead by example. You can't expect good dev teams from third parties if Sony themsevles won't put their own AAA teams on making games for the system.

Assassin's Creed III: Liberations and Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified are the Vita's life support at this point. Let's see if these two deliver.

AssCreed is a B team and the developer for COD has not been announced. Look past the names of the games and look at the devs behind the titles. Resistance is a good series but was handed off to a B developer and it sits at A 60% on metacritic.

[DonMigs85]

small, independent studios (with small budgets) usually means the games may not really take full advantage of the system's power. Unless it's Shin'en.

[GundamBanshee]

It figures I start seeing "Vita is dying" stories everywhere a few days AFTER I buy a Vita. Oh well...I'm having a blast with it now and hoping it'll get over its rocky start like the 3DS did.

[lordfroakie]

No shit. Where are the moneyhats?

Going to indie and small devs instead :)

[metalslimer]

Gamescon and TGS are going to be interesting as hell. No system doing as bad as Vita has ever been able to recover, so Sony looks to be hoping for a miracle.

[LuchaShaq]

I think it's telling that I could get a vita for 160 with a 16 gig mem card and 2 games off craiglist. Many other similar deals out there.

[Wuthering_Heights]

It figures I start seeing "Vita is dying" stories everywhere a few days AFTER I buy a Vita. Oh well...I'm having a blast with it now and hoping it'll get over its rocky start like the 3DS did.

The Vita is Doomed crowd isn't ever going away, so.. just enjoy your amazing handheld. :)

[ohlawd]

With that resistance game not playing all that well, I don't think FPS are suited for it.

Well the Resistance franchise have never been system sellers so I don't think it's fair to use that as a gauge for FPS games at least.

Aside from Uncharted, AC and CoD are two really big and established franchises so maybe they'll do something.

[HamPster PamPster]

In the end the Vita will burn twice as bright for 1/8th as long

::BigBossSalute.jpg::

[Hero_of_the_Day]

It figures I start seeing "Vita is dying" stories everywhere a few days AFTER I buy a Vita. Oh well...I'm having a blast with it now and hoping it'll get over its rocky start like the 3DS did.

Should have bought one the afternoon before their e3 conference. I had full faith in them knocking shit out of the park. It was a shitty night wondering if I had just thrown money away on a dead system after that shit conference.

[SuperSonic1305]

What's with the honesty Yoshida? This isn't how you do PR. Needs more spin.

[diamount]

Well the Resistance franchise have never been system sellers so I don't think it's fair to use that as a gauge for FPS games at least. Aside from Uncharted, AC and CoD are two really big and established franchises so maybe they'll do something.

But I mean the game went the traditional FPS route but the system just isn't suited for that type of play. It just feels sluggish and unresponsive.

[mooooose]

Sony is also having troubling giving the Vita first party support.

WHOOPS.

[LiquidSolid]

Seems to me like they're having a difficult time getting first party support for the Vita as well.

[Totobeni]

It figures I start seeing "Vita is dying" stories everywhere a few days AFTER I buy a Vita. Oh well...I'm having a blast with it now and hoping it'll get over its rocky start like the 3DS did.

Vita is doomed threads are here on weekly basis (and daily/multiple threads per day sometimes) since the 3DS pricecut/MH announcement.

[Derrick01]

No shit. Where are the moneyhats?

They need money in order to moneyhat.

[GoofsterStud]

Sony is also having troubling giving the Vita first party support. WHOOPS.

Those darn first party developers have a mind of their own.

Note: Even they don't want to be downsized if it doesn't meet Sony's sales expectations.

[olimpia84]

Assassins Creed, Black Ops, Persona, New Madden, New FIFA, that 999 sequel, BioShock Vita...no reason to freak out (not yet at least).

[Vyse The Legend]

Sony is also having troubling giving the Vita first party support. WHOOPS.

Ding ding ding. We have a winner.

[yn-neko hates a cat]

No shit. Where are the moneyhats?

Sony doesn't pay for exclusives.

heh

[jgmo870]

With that resistance game not playing all that well, I don't think FPS are suited for it.

Huh?

[Kagari]

What's with the honesty Yoshida? This isn't how you do PR. Needs more spin.

That's just how he is. He's a pretty cool guy who will typically answer your questions on Twitter as well.

[Jarsonot]

I'm hoping it recovers... I dove into the PSP fairly late into its life and was really happy with it. As much as I like my 3DS I'd like to see some competition and Sony is providing a different handheld experience. It'd be too bad if that went away.

[diamount]

Huh?

Sorry, but I just feel the Vita is more suited for a shooter on rails.

[Mr_Appleby]

poor vita. i'm always half tempted to pick one up, then i look at the games lineup.

[Wuthering_Heights]

Sorry, but I just feel the Vita is more suited for a shooter on rails.

Yeah....

[jgmo870]

Sorry, but I just feel the Vita is more suited for a shooter on rails.

Did you even play the game?

[DiscoJer]

Sony doesn't pay for exclusives. heh

Actually though, I think the bundles are moneyhats. Maybe not out and out giving companies money, but they are essentially guaranteeing X amount of sales by having the bundles.

I mean, we know there is an AC one and a Madden one, and I'm sure there will be a CoD one this holiday.

[Vyse The Legend]

Assassins Creed, Black Ops, Persona, New Madden, New FIFA, that 999 sequel, BioShock Vita...no reason to freak out (not yet at least).

Assassin's Creed does look awesome. However...

Black Ops is as good as vapor ware at this point. No one will even admit to working on it, and the fact that we have box art before screenshots screams shovel ware. Persona is a director's cut. EA Sports games are on everything. Good People Die is on 3DS too. And, Bioshock Vita will never see the light of day.

[The Praiseworthy]

I'm a big fan of SONY... I think they are the best gaming company IMO of course, and I truly believe that Vita is a great handle hardware.

But.....

IF they couldn't get the Vita to do better in the upcoming months.....

IF they couldn't get the right support for it.......

IF it started to put their gaming department in danger.....

then it's better if they leave the handle market and never ever look back at it, and focus all their powers on the console market because they are MUCH better at it.

Of course I hope the Vita picks up somewhere in the future because it's such a shame if it didn't.

[GoofsterStud]

poor vita. i'm always half tempted to pick one up, then i look at the games lineup.

In all honesty it's feeling like the Dreamcast... It gives me little faith in the PS4, which is bad....

[kuroshiki]

No shit. Even first party is actively avoiding vita. Sony get your shit straight.

[adversesolutions]

Betting everything on Ass Creed and CoD...smh.