The Grim Heaper
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Latest Vita Firmware: 2.11
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.
Title: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san game is out AND NOT MUCH ELSE, so it's a wasteland.
NA
?? -Velocity Ultra
Hotline Miami
Quell Memento
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery
Hotline Miami
Quell Memento
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery
EU
01 - Soul Sacrifice
Machinarium
Farming Simulator
15 - Velocity Ultra
?? - Hotline Miami
Quell Memento
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery
Machinarium
Farming Simulator
15 - Velocity Ultra
?? - Hotline Miami
Quell Memento
Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery
Soul Sacrifice
Soul Sacrifice is one of the biggest upcoming titles(or even biggest games ever) the Vita has to offer. Developed by Marvelous AQL and Japan Studio, the game is designed by famous gaming industry figure Keiji Inafune and has a large cast of well known designers and composers behind it, including music from the always amazing Yasunori Mitsuda.
Prepare yourself for a brutal combat experience where every decision made will have consequential results. Soul Sacrifice is a co-op action game full of brutal combat and consequential gameplay choices. Take on the role of a slave who stumbles upon a forbidden book that allows its readers to relive epic battles between sorcerers and monsters of the past. In order to use the magic during fierce battles, the player must be willing to make a sacrifice in exchange -- ranging from personal belongings, a limb, or even a life. What price will you pay for power?
Velocity Ultra
Velocity Ultra is a remake of the original PS Minis game and features trophies, online high scores and a completely overhauled visual style at native PS Vita resolution.
In 2212 the distant star Vilio exploded into a red giant, sending an electromagnetic pulse surging into our deep space mining ships, colony cruisers and Special Forces fighters. Now the star is beginning to collapse into a black hole, pulling our stranded fleets to their doom. To make things worse, our warring neighbors have deployed scavengers to prey upon our people. Only one craft is capable of a rescue mission, the Quarp Jet -- a spacecraft capable of teleportation.
Take control of the world’s first quantum teleport craft in this innovative shooter, using a range of teleport controls to outsmart enemies, solve action puzzles and rescue survivors from their deep space hideaways. Features genre-busting game play and music from Joris de Man (Killzone.)
23 - Valhalla Knights 3
30 - Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Nafushigatai Game no Yona Mono
30 - Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Nafushigatai Game no Yona Mono
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Nafushigatai Game no Yona Mono
A fucking Nyaruko dating sim/adventure game/visual novel kinda thing. There's mini-games and stuff in it, too. Based on Nyarlathotep(Nyaruko) and other Lovecraft creatures. Spooooky moe~!
It's like you guys were expecting a different game, c'mon. Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus may seem like a complete joke on the surface, a game made for the fanservice and nothing else. How wrong many of you are. Behind the fanservice is a VERY competent and fun game that boosted sales by a whole lot in Japan and even outsold both the 3DS titles, combined! It's a 3D fighter similar to titles like the Musou series and such, but it's much more fluid and you have far more control over your character. Sort of like Sengoku Basara but even more control! The cast is very unique, including the lovely Hikage. <3 And while multiplayer is a total blast and reminiscent of Power Stone, it requires an online pass... not a big deal, but frustrating if you're importing it. The DLC characters, Rin and Daidouji, are amazing as well, being more complex than most of the main cast.
See more information in the OT: Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus |OT| Wrap your Hometown in Happy Boobs #1
Feel like your Vita skills are up to the test? Then take part in this monthly challenge where we find out who among you is the best of the best. The winner of this challenge gets to choose which game gets highlighted as "Game of the Month" in next month's OT!
May Challenge: Jack O' Sacrifice(Soul Sacrifice Double Jack Speed Run)
The Challenge: Avalon Pact IV (Atonement) -> Flaming Desert Heat
Objective: Use any means necessary to complete this quest in the shortest time possible! If there is a tie, the winner goes to the person with the highest quest score.
How to Enter: Take a screenshot of your results screen(score AND time) in a PM.
The cutoff date for this challenge is May 31st, 2013. Good luck!
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.
Is Persona 3 Portable as bad as people say it is?
It's not. There are some downgrades, unfortunately, but a lot of the gameplay tweaks make it a greater experience than Persona 3 FES in some aspects, while worse in others.
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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Game OTs
Soul Sacrifice |OT| Sacrifice your wallet to save the Vita
Thanks to Monosukoi for most of the banners and assorted help, ZeroAKA for assorted help, and BlackLagoon for some dates!
