PS Vita News (Page 2)
Feature 10 PS3, PSP, PS Vita Games You May Not Realise Had a Physical Release
Plug the gaps in your physical collection
After the news that Sony is closing down its older PlayStation Stores, we’ve been taking a look at the PS3 and PSP/Vita games you won’t want to miss out on. Players can continue re-downloading t
News PS Plus Oversight Is a Bummer for PS3, PS Vita Owners
Issues everywhere
The PlayStation 3 is almost 15 years old, so it’s hardly surprising it has some irksome quirks – but with the closure of the system’s store on 2nd July, subscribers to PS Plus should probably be aware of a potential problem. While your downloads will be retained, you’ll only be able to play any titles you claimed through...
Feature 10 Digital-Only PSP, PS Vita Games to Buy Before the PS Store Closes
Grab those handheld games before they disappear
By now, you’ve likely seen Sony’s plan to close down the PlayStation 3 and Vita stores this Summer. We had our suspicions for some time — after last year’s redesigned PSN web store dropped both sets of games — and news officially came through earlier this month. You can still re-download...
News Astro Aqua Kitty Aims to Be One of the Last Great PS Vita Games
RPG shoot-'em-up also available on PS4
PS Vita’s storefront may be shutting in August, but the software support keeps on coming. Tikipod is aiming to release one of the last great games for the handheld in the form of Astro Aqua Kitty – an intergalactic shooter with RPG elements. “It’s [a bit] sad to see the store closing soon, but we hope...
News Ex-Sony Employee Sheds Light on Thinking Behind PS Vita's Proprietary Memory
Platform holder was petrified of hacks
The great PlayStation Network hack in 2011 had a huge cultural impact on Sony, and may have played a part in its decision to controversially utilise expensive proprietary memory in the PS Vita, according to a former employee. As part of an AMA on Reddit – moderators verified the ex-staffer, although their...
News Around 2,200 Digital Games on the Chopping Block When Sony Closes PS3, PS Vita, PSP Stores
Rough analysis reveals scale of shutdown
Just how many digital games will be lost when Sony closes the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PSP storefronts? According to VGC, we’re looking at some 2,200 titles that will not be available to purchase on PlayStation in any form once the PS3 and PSP servers shutdown on 2nd July and PS Vita servers close on...
News Many PS Vita Devs Cancel Projects After Sudden PS Store Closure
Others rushing to finish titles in time
Sony’s closing the PS Vita’s storefront on 27th August, despite new games being in development for the platform. The short notice – and poor communication from the platform holder – has resulted in the cancellation of numerous projects over the past 48 hours, while other indie developers are scrambling...
News ScourgeBringer Will Be the Final PS Vita Game Released Digitally
Available for just 128 days
When it releases next month on 22nd April 2021, ScourgeBringer will become the final PlayStation Vita game to be made available digitally on the platform's storefront. That is before it is pulled just 128 days later as Sony closes the online shop. Director Thomas Altenburger confirmed the unwelcome news over on Twitter...
News The PS Vita Messaging System Is Also Going Offline
Starting 28th June
Sorry PlayStation Vita fans, this is a bad day for you. As well as taking the handheld's built-in storefront offline, Sony is also pulling support for the device's messaging system. Starting 28th June 2021, PS Vita users "will no longer be able to use the messaging service", an email from the Japanese giant reads. We can't imagine...
Reaction Sony's Storefront Closures Put PS5, PS4 Backwards Compatibility Efforts Back in Focus
It hurts to see PlayStation's history left behind
Alongside long overdue confirmation of the closure of its PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PSP storefronts today, Sony noted that the changes will allow the organisation to “refocus our resources for PS Store on PS5 and PS4, which will enable us to enhance the customer experience even further”. It’s...
News Sony Confirms PS3, PS Vita, PSP Store Closures, Downloads Will Be Retained
Shifting focus and resources to PS5, PS4
Sony has officially confirmed the closure of its legacy PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PSP storefronts. As previously reported, PS3 and PSP will be closed on 2nd July, while PS Vita will shut on 27th August. While you will still be able to download all of your previous software and video purchases – including...
News Sony Must Communicate Its Plans for PS3, PS Vita, and PSP
We need clear information
This week, a report revealed that Sony plans to disable the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PSP’s storefronts for purchasing. According to the article published by The Gamer, the PS3 and PSP shops will go offline from 2nd July, and the PS Vita will be disabled on 27th August. We’ve asked the platform holder to elaborate on...
News PS3, PS Vita, and PSP Online Stores to Close This Summer, Says New Report
Happening this July and August
According to a new report from Kirk Mckeand of The Gamer, Sony plans to shutter the online stores associated with its PlayStation 3 console and handheld devices PS Vita and PSP. This means you won't be able to purchase digital versions of any of the games listed on the storefronts. The PS3 and PSP shops are supposedly...
News PS Vita Owners Have a New Game to Look Forward to Playing
ScourgeBringer also comes to PS4
Rejoice, PlayStation Vita owners! We now have official confirmation that another game will be released on the portable platform, and it just so happens to be ScourgeBringer. Also launching on PS4 on 22nd April 2021, we've heard very good things about this one following its release on other platforms last year. In...
News PS Vita Visual Novel Sharin no Kuni: The Girl Among the Sunflowers Canned
After developer couldn't deliver in time
One of the few remaining upcoming PS Vita games has been binned, as Frontwing has cancelled the crowdfunded handheld version of Sharin no Kuni: The Girl Among the Sunflowers. As part of a long and detailed Kickstarter update, the team essentially explained that the studio responsible for porting the visual...
Mini Review Habroxia 2 (PS4) - Retro Arcade Shooter Will Hold Your Attention
Beam me up
In an industry overloaded with choice, there’s a modesty to Habroxia 2 that’s easy to appreciate. The successor to Lillymo Games retro-inspired arcade shooter humbly thanks you for playing the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita release each time you load it up, and while cynics could hand-wave the gratitude and declare it disingenuous, we get...
News New Releases on PS Vita's Store Updated for First Time in Eons
It's been almost a year
For the first time in almost a year, Sony has updated the new releases segment of the PlayStation Store on the PS Vita. For those of you who haven’t touched the forgotten format in a while, you may not know that the ‘Latest’ section has been abandoned for 10 months, meaning although new software has been deploying on...
News Official Killzone Website Shut Down, Some Services Affected
Clans in Shadow Fall inaccessible
Developer Guerrilla Games has retired the official Killzone website, meaning it is no longer accessible in its original form. A redirect to PlayStation.com has been set up in its place alongside a quick message from the Dutch team. It reads: "The official website for the Killzone franchise has retired. Going...
Guide Is It Worth Buying a PS Vita in 2021?
The state of play for Sony's handheld
Is it worth buying a PS Vita in 2021? Sony’s well-liked handheld may have been a commercial flop, but it continues to retain an engaged audience almost a decade after its original Japanese release. So, what is it like playing a PS Vita in 2021? Are there any upcoming PS Vita games worth paying attention to?...
News PS Vita Network Issues Solved After 24 Hour Outage
Can now access the PS Store again
Update: PS Vita is now back online and working correctly, meaning you can once again access the PS Store to purchase and download games for the device. You can also transfer software from your PlayStation 3. It took a while to get fixed, but all's well that ends well. Original Story: It’s flying under the radar...
News Throwback Space Shooter Habroxia 2 Fires to PS4, PS Vita on 3rd February
Physical edition pre-orders open soon
If you didn’t play the original Habroxia, then you should dig out your PlayStation 4 or PS Vita and remedy that right now. Despite looking like an uneventful arcade shooter, Lillymo Games proved that it has a good command over old-school gameplay mechanics, and we found ourselves glued to this one for a good...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 349
Rollercoaster of love
For many of our American readers, this will be your last weekend before your PlayStation 5 arrives, which is insanely exciting news. Of course, there’s still absolutely tons to play on the PlayStation 4, so we’re sure you’ll find a way to pass the time. Shall we WAYP? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve been busy with the PS5...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 348
Trick or treat
Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s not going to be the same this year given the current climate, but we reckon it’s important to make the most of what you can right now, so whether it’s enjoying a spooky movie or huddling around a scary game – make the most of what you can! Sammy Barker, Editor: There’ll be no spooky games...
Talking Point What Free November 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will November 2020's PlayStation Plus games be announced?
What’s the November 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free November 2020 PS Plus games be announced? October 2020's PS Plus lineup brought two relatively big names to the subscription service, between Need for Speed: Payback and Vampyr. However, all eyes will be on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 347
One weekend closer
Another week comes to a conclusion, and you know what that means? PlayStation 5 is now one week closer to release! Of course, only a select few will be playing the next-gen console this weekend, so let’s talk about which PlayStation 4 games we’ll all be enjoying to pass the time. Sammy Barker, Editor: Having successfully...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 346
Another weekend closer to PS5
As another week concludes, we’ve learned a bunch more about the PlayStation 5 and its various features. Gone are the days where Sony kept us in the dark, because it’s had quite a rhythm these past few weeks, and we now know all of the essentials about Sony’s console. Good stuff! Sammy Barker, Editor: I dived...
News September 2020 NPD: Marvel's Avengers Hulk Smashes Its Rivals
Tony Hawk 1 + 2 kickflips fourth
What a strange launch Marvel’s Avengers has endured! The game has, by all intents and purposes, sold well – but it’s perhaps failed to meet the behemoth expectations put upon it by publisher Square Enix. Case in point: the title topped the USA sales charts for September 2020, securing the second-best superhero...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 345
The week after all the PS5 news
That concludes an absolutely colossal week of PlayStation 5 news. Are you feeling more knowledgeable than you were this time last weekend? We hope so! There’s almost a month until the system launches now, so let’s WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m playing Mortal Kombat 11 and FIFA 21. Unfortunately, I keep...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 344
It's about time
It’s been a much quieter week in the PlayStation Nation after the theatrics of the Bethesda buyout last time around, so there’s no real need for escapism this time around. Nevertheless, with the weather turning bad, we’re looking forward to some time inside with our favourite games. Sammy Barker, Editor: I can't seem to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 343
And breathe
It’s been a pretty – how shall we put this? – tense week, hasn’t it? Between the whole Bethesda buyout, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered mishaps, and general mood online, we’re all due a bit of downtime. What are you playing this weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: I wanted to finally beat Grand Theft Auto V over the next week or...
Talking Point What Free October 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
Subscriber hype
What’s the October 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free October 2020 PS Plus games be announced? September 2020's PS Plus lineup was met with a mixed response, as many felt there was too much of an emphasis on multiplayer with the addition of both Street Fighter V and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Regardless, it added...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 342
The weekend after the PS5 showcase
We go into this weekend knowing the PS5’s price and release date, which was information we had no idea about last time out. As such, we can’t help but feel some sense of relaxation, as we settle down for our Saturday and Sunday gaming sessions. Sammy Barker, Editor: I don’t expect to be doing much gaming...
Random Here's Super Mario 64 Running on PS2
And on PS Vita
With the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars looming large, we suppose a scrappy PlayStation 2 port of Super Mario 64 isn’t all that interesting in isolation. Except, from a pure curiosity perspective, it is. The gameplay footage embedded below is riddled with texture bugs that make the title almost unplayable, but the homemade port...
News August 2020 NPD: EA Sports Lands a One-Two Combo on US Game Charts
In the game
While it may feel like the quality of EA Sports’ output has taken a nosedive, its sales are not exactly hurting, as the publisher has landed a one-two punch on the US sales charts for August 2020. Madden NFL 21 was ranked the best-selling title by dollar sales, with EA Sports UFC 4 sitting closely behind in second place – what are...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 341
Hawk stuff
A strange week has come to a conclusion, in which we learned pretty much everything about Microsoft’s next-gen launch plans, but nary a word from Sony. Nada. Nacht. Nevertheless, there’s still tons of gaming to be done on PlayStation 4 for now, so here’s what’s keeping us busy this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: After reviewing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 340
Heroic weekend
We still don’t know the PS5 price or PS5 release date, but the holiday season is in full swing now, and there are lots of games releasing to enjoy. That means our team are trying out an eclectic selection of software. Here’s what’s on the docket for our illustrious squad of scribes. Sammy Barker, Editor: My dreams of joining...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 339
Football and Fall Guys
The nights are drawing in and the weather’s really turned here in the UK, which means that summer is gradually coming to a close. Traditionally, this weekend would be a busy one because Gamescom should be in full flow, but 2020’s proved a wash-out and we’ve got a long Bank Holiday weekend to blitz through some reviews...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 338
Rest and relaxation
Another week has come to its conclusion, and it’s been a quiet one when it comes to PlayStation news. Sure we got the PS5’s first ever commercial, but it’s been dismal other than that. Fortunately, the weekend brings an opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy some games. Here’s what we’re playing this time. Sammy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 337
Break stuff
The time is moving faster than ever before, but here’s the positive: we’re one week closer to the PlayStation 5. Sony may be reluctant to date its new device, but we can be sure whenever it comes out, we’re getting closer every single day. Logic. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m trying to wrap my head around some of the finer details...
News July 2020 NPD: Ghost of Tsushima the Next PS4 Exclusive to Top the Chart
Sony dominance
After dominating the UK sales charts for close to a month, selling out in Japan, and surpassing 2.4 million copies sold in just three days, Ghost of Tsushima has now found itself at the top of the best-selling games chart in the US for the month of July 2020. The PlayStation 4 exclusive is now the fifth best-selling game of the year...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 336
Too fast
It’s another roasting weekend in the UK at least, so we’re thinking of cooking our eggs on the pavement tomorrow morning. Just kidding – that would violate the five second rule, and would probably ruin our fry-up. Sammy Barker, Editor: I don’t really know what’s happened to me lately, but I’ve found myself hooked on GTA...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 335
Ghosted
And thus concludes another week. If you're here in the UK, then you'll have spent much of your time claiming it's "too hot", even though you've been complaining about the cooler temperatures for the remainder of the year. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm nearing the conclusion of Ghost of Tsushima, which is a fantastic game that only gets better...
News Dragon Quest XI S Isn't Cross-Platform Between PS4 and Vita, Square Enix Confirms
Shocking news, we know
Update (29/7/20): As expected, the PlayStation Store page was mistaken. Square Enix has confirmed to us that the "Cross-platform" symbol appeared on the game's listing erroneously, and there's no such functionality with Vita. Here's its full statement: There was an error on the PS4 pre-order page which has now been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 334
Japanese retreat
Guess who's back? Back again! Sammy's back, er, let's WAYP? It's been a couple of weeks since your humble host spearheaded an issue of Push Square's longest running series, but MC duties have been reclaimed, so let's dig into the meat of this week. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm putting a lot of time into Ghost of Tsushima at the...
News June 2020 NPD: The Last of Us 2 Tops the Chart Across the US
The biggest June since 2009
Not only was The Last of Us: Part II Sony's quickest selling PlayStation 4 exclusive ever and the most downloaded title from the PlayStation Store for the month of June, it has also topped the sales chart in the US. NPD reports that Naughty Do
News Danganronpa Games Will Be Pulled From PlayStation Store in September
Vita is the worst hit
If you've been thinking of picking up digital versions of Danganronpa titles, particularly on PlayStation Vita, you'll want to act sooner rather than later. Publisher NIS America has announced that multiple entries in the visual novel franchise will be taken off the PlayStation Store in September without any obvious reason why...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 332
The one Barker skipped
What's this? A weekly issue of What Are You Playing This Weekend not penned by Push Square overlord Sammy Barker? That's right, he has scrapped his duties this weekend for a nice little getaway along the south coast of England. It's not like he can do too much down there, considering the current circumstances, but we'll still...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 331
Something for the weekend
Have you finished The Last of Us 2 yet? It’s a difficult title to replace really, isn’t it? Fortunately, the promising Ghost of Tsushima is right around the corner. Some of us are already playing it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I fancied something light to follow up The Last of Us 2 with, so I've been playing Spyro...
News These Are the Five Most Redeemed PS Plus Games Ever
And the most played multiplayer titles
As reported earlier, PlayStation Plus has handed out over 1,000 games since it debuted a decade ago, but which titles have been redeemed by the most members? An infographic released by Sony shows the most popular freebies thus far, accurate as of April 2020. They are as follows: Call of
News PS Plus Has Given Out Over 1,000 Free Games Since Launching
Play time
If you’ve been a PlayStation Plus subscriber since it launched exactly 10 years ago, then you’ll have been able to add over 1,000 games to your library over the course of the decade. The statistic comes courtesy of a Sony infographic designed to celebrate the service’s 10th anniversary, which we’ve embedded below: The platform...
