PS Vita News (Page 9)
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 and Tomb Raider Duke it Out for the Top Spot Once Again
Third number one for Spidey
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Marvel's Spider-Man is sitting pretty at the top of the UK charts for another week. This follows last week's news that Insomniac's superhero blockbuster has become Sony's fastest selling first party title ever, narrowly beating the previous record holder, God of War. We imagine it'll...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 238
Lightning strikes. Maybe once, maybe twice
The weekend has arrived in earnest once again, which means that it’s time to play some good old fashioned video games. As we’re on location at EGX 2018 this week, this is shorter than you’re regularly scheduled WAYP – but we weren’t going to skip it, were we? Alex Stinton, Reviewer: This...
Talking Point What Free October 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will October 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the October 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the October 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? The months seem to come around quicker with every single update, but it’s already time to start thinking about October 2018's roster of PS+ freebies. In this article we’re...
TGS 2018 'No Plans' for Vita Successor, Says Sony
As you'd expect
It comes as no real surprise, but Sony vice president Hiroyuki Oda has said that the company has no plans to release another handheld console. The news comes alongside confirmation that Sony will be discontinuing Vita production in 2019. "Currently, we do not have any plans regarding a new handheld device," Oda said. Whether that...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 Secures Second Week at the Top, Holds off Tomb Raider
Meanwhile, Black Clover bombs
Marvel's Spider-Man has been a bit of a revelation for Sony in Japan. It swung straight in at number one last week, and it's managed to retain its place at the top of the charts. For the second week in a row, Spidey dominated Japanese software, shifting a further 81,000 copies. Total sales now break 200,000, which is...
TGS 2018 PS Vita Production to Cease Next Year in Japan, Says Sony Boss
Vita means life?
We all knew it was coming. Sony's ill-fated handheld has been winding down slowly, but the PS Vita has continued to sell relatively well in Japan. However, in 2019, the platform holder will be pulling the plug on production in Japan. This comes from a report issued by Famitsu, which Gematsu has translated. Sony Interactive...
News August 2018 NPD: PS4 Can't Dethrone Switch as Madden NFL 18 Rushes Software Charts
Sacked
While the PlayStation 4 dominated the United States hardware charts five months in a row earlier this year, the Nintendo Switch kept the throne warm for a second month in August 2018. It's the third time this year that Sony’s ageing platform has fallen just short, but with Marvel’s Spider-Man reportedly ripping up the record books around...
Store Update 18th September 2018 (Europe)
A knockout?
With both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider already out, September’s biggest releases are already available on the PlayStation Store. This week's update is a little more muted, then, but there are still a handful of titles vying for your attention. Transference, the new PlayStation VR curiosity from Ubisoft, certainly...
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 Targets God of War as Tomb Raider Stalls
Spidey's clipping at Kratos' beard
God of War performed impressively for Sony earlier in the year, but Marvel’s Spider-Man is on a different level. The superhero exclusive, in its second week on sale, retained the UK number one spot with a minuscule 42 per cent week-over-week decline, meaning that it’s already closing on the retail sales of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 237
In a spider's shadow
Guess who’s back – back again? Sammy’s back – tell a friend! That’s right, your normal WAYP service resumes this week after Senior Staff Writer Stephen Tailby took the reins last week. It means that the article’s being published late, and arrangements only started being made a couple of hours before we’re...
Indie Bin Super Street: The Game, Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, Sir Eatsalot
Also: Vroom Kaboom, Super Destronaut DX
From the embers of the Push Square Podcast rises Indie Bin – a feature that draws attention to some of the smaller games in PlayStation's busy release schedule. Once the Indie Bin is full, we'll put it out for collection in these consolidated articles featuring several pint-sized reviews. The metric here is...
News Catherine: Full Body Arranges a Ménage à Quatre
Ogle some new screenshots
Vincent looks like he’s going to have his hands full in Catherine: Full Body – and potentially his mouth, too. With pre-orders going live for the expanded PlayStation 3 puzzler in Japan, creator Atlus has released the box art for the re-release, showing the protagonist surrounded by a trio of buxom babes. The game’s...
News Pixelated Metroidvania Timespinner Arrives on PS4 and PS Vita This Month
No time to lose
We know, we know -- here's yet another pixel art platformer inspired by 90s era games with Metroidvania elements. This type of game is plentiful on PlayStation, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing, and Timespinner is doing some interesting stuff to stand out. One of the key aspects of this game is the Time-stop...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Spider-Man Totally Dominates on PS4 as SNK Heroines Struggles
Can't stop Spidey
Marvel's Spider-Man has swung straight to the top of the latest Japanese software charts, shifting an impressive 125,000 copies. By our calculations, that makes Spider-Man one of Japan's biggest Western-made game launches of this console generation. Sony and Insomniac Games will no doubt be happy with that result. On the...
News There's a New PS Vita Firmware Update Out Now
It doesn't do anything
Sony’s stealth released a new PlayStation Vita firmware update, which pledges improved stability and not a lot else. The new patch, v3.69, presumably puts a band aid over some behind-the-scenes issues, but you won’t be noticing any changes. You can download the patch right now, just head to the Settings application on the...
Store Update 11th September 2018 (Europe)
Shadow of the Tomb Raider! NBA 2K19! NHL 19!
While the PlayStation Store updates aren’t necessarily getting bigger, the blockbusters are coming on a consistent schedule now. This week, following Marvel’s Spider-Man, is Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game’s divided critics somewhat, but it sounds like a solid romp regardless of your persuasion...
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 Is the Fastest Selling Game of the Year
Almost doubles God of War's already impressive launch tally
Marvel’s Spider-Man has thumped Far Cry 5’s record and swung away with the fastest-selling game of the year so far accolade in the UK. The early results for Sony’s behemoth PlayStation 4 exclusive are in, and they paint a pretty picture, as the game almost doubled God of War’s week...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 236
Go get 'em, Tiger
Look out -- here comes Marvel's Spider-Man. The long-awaited super hero blockbuster from Insomniac Games is finally here, and we imagine a lot of people will be web slinging through NYC and taking down petty thugs this weekend. Thwip! Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: The Destiny 2: Forsaken grind is on, but I'm going to be hammering...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PES 2019 Scores Top Spot as Naruto: Shinobi Striker Bombs
PS4 numbers also drop
The latest Japanese sales charts see a number of new titles make their way into the top 20, with PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer sprinting straight to number one on PlayStation 4. Konami's footie sim shifted a respectable 73,300 copies, beating out prior software leader Conan Exiles, which, rather impressively, only...
News September 2018's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
It's your destiny
It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means: it's time to hit download on your new PS Plus games. If you're in Europe, the games are available now, and the North American Store will follow in due course. Septemer's lineup is pretty strong indeed -- Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered headline this month's...
Game of the Month The Top 4 PlayStation Games of August 2018
Dragons, cells, sourcerers, and luchadores
Wow, what a good August that was. We've been saying all year that September, October, and November are absolutely nuts when it comes to release schedules, but last month was really strong in its own right. We gave out a number of high scores across a bunch of different genres, which only made voting for our...
News UK Sales Charts: F1 2018 Holds onto Pole Position Ahead of PES 2019
A sporting effort
We're on the precipice of one of the year's busiest months for games, and the UK's weekly physical chart is starting to see some changes. A handful of new releases launched last week, but only a couple made it into the top 10. Most notably, PES 2019 has debuted in second place, while F1 2018 enjoys another week at the top. While...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 235
Web head
There’s just seven days until Marvel’s Spider-Man deploys, so what will you be playing to keep yourself occupied in the meantime? That’s the question we’re presenting in your regularly scheduled WAYP, so let’s get straight into it. Allen Reynolds, Reviewer: This week I’ve found myself doting over Naruto to Boruto Shinobi...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Continues to Look Super Kawaii on PS4, PS Vita
Money matters
Shakedown: Hawaii, the long-awaited sequel to 8-bit open world game Retro City Rampage, has received a new teaser trailer ahead of PAX West 2018 this weekend. The clip shows off the release’s eye-popping new 16-bit visuals, as the protagonist commandeers speedboats and lets rip with flamethrowers in the release’s retro world...
News You'll Be Waiting a While for Shovel Knight's New Stuff
But there's a physical copy coming
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove’s final two add-ons, multiplayer brawler Showdown and mini-campaign King of Cards, will both launch on 9th April next year, meaning you’ve got a while to wait before the bumper bundle wraps up. Yacht Club Games can be forgiven for taking its time, though, as it’s compiled one of...
News PlayStation Plus September 2018 Games Announced
A huge month for PS4
Wow, September is a huge month for PlayStation Plus subscribers. On PlayStation 4, you're getting Destiny 2 (the base game, not the expansions) and the stellar God of War III Remastered. Thanks to cross-buy, the PS4 gets Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition (also on PS3 and Vita), Foul Play (also on Vita), Q.U.B.E...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Conan Exiles Cleaves Its Way to Number 1 on PS4
Well, okay then
Well, we're not quite sure how, but Conan Exiles has leapt straight to number 1 in Japan on PlayStation 4. The survival role-playing game (you know, the one with visible penises) moved 32,000 copies on Sony's system, and that was enough to secure the throne. My Hero Academia: One's Justice also made the top 5 on PS4, but only...
Review Another World (PlayStation 4)
Back off, man. I'm a scientist
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. A tiny team of developers with an independent spirit and a vision of creating a game that’s inspired by classic science fiction...
Talking Point What Free September 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will September 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the September 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the September 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? After last month’s late PS+ reveal, normal service has been resumed for September’s roster of goodies. Of course the release schedule is looking ridiculously...
News UK Sales Charts: Shenmue and F1 2018 Bring the Bandicoot Crashing Down
Eight weeks at number one
The UK's bank holiday weekend meant a delay in the chart data, but it's here, and there's a bit of a shake-up. F1 2018 took pole position in its first week on sale, and Shenmue I & II wasn't far behind, debuting at number two in the chart. This of course means that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy's reign is over; it's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 234
Maria, you've gotta see her
This is it, folks – this is pretty much the last week before the release schedule goes absolutely mental for the holidays. Assuming you’re not already playing something new, then this may be your last opportunity to clear up your backlog. Good luck. Sammy Barker, Editor: I polished off the first Shenmue last night,...
News July 2018 NPD: PS4 Can't Make It Six Months in a Row
Still the best-selling system of the year, though
We figured that the PlayStation 4, in its fifth term, was going to make way for the newer Nintendo Switch in the NPD hardware charts this year, but it’s actually maintained its position at the top for much of 2018 thus far. A slow July means that it couldn’t quite make it six months in a row,...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Sees a Slight Boost During Holiday Week
And that's about it
It's been a slow week for video games in Japan due to Obon, one of the nation's traditional holidays. As such, there were no new software releases. On the PlayStation side of things, the only game really worth mentioning is the Yakuza 3 remaster on PlayStation 4, which dropped from first all the way down to 14th. As...
News A Bunch of New Sales and Offers on European PS Store Bring Big Savings
Summer Sale winds down
The European PlayStation Store's ridiculous Summer Sale has finally drawn to a close, which means we can now have a bit of a breather from the constant barrage of offers. Only kidding -- Sony is kicking off all sorts of new sales, and once again, a vast range of games are going cheap. Three new promotions are starting today...
News Pato Box Punches Out a PS4 and PS Vita Release
Duck and weave
We're sure you've been thinking to yourself, "Wait a minute, the PS4 doesn't have a boxing game starring a man with a duck's head". Well, we've got some great news for you: Pato Box has been announced for both PS4 and PS Vita, and it's arriving very soon indeed. This odd game is an action/adventure boxing title inspired by the...
News UK Sales Charts: Not Much Doing As Crash Bashes the Competition
Bumper Wumpa
Imagine being one of those people who didn’t believe in Crash Bandicoot prior to its PlayStation 4 revival. The maniacal marsupial has just secured his eighth consecutive week at the top of the UK sales charts, and this is all fuelled by the recent Nintendo Switch and Xbox One versions – let’s not forget that the character killed...
News Kickstarter Castlevania Successor Bloodstained Cancelled on PS Vita
Also delayed into 2019
Crowdfunded Castlevania revival Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will no longer release on the PS Vita, as a new Kickstarter update confirms that development for Sony’s handheld has been canned. Backers will have the opportunity to switch to a different system or request a full refund – either way, it’s Game Over for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 233
"Maybe I should play some?"
After months of scorching weather, the grey clouds have descended on the UK, and it’s all feeling rather muggy outdoors. There’s never been a better time to stay in with a nice iced tea and a couple of video games, then, and fortunately the release schedule is reaching that point where there’s about a billion new...
News Unreleased Psygnosis Shooter Launches on PS4, PS Vita Next Year
DICE's Project Hardcore originally made for Mega Drive
A story that’s sure to have editorial overlord Damien McFerran perspiring like former SEGA America chief Tom Kalinske at a 90s PlayStation press conference, Strictly Limited Games has announced that it’s resurrecting an old 1994 shooter that was originally created for the Mega Drive and Mega...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Yakuza 3 PS4 Remaster Punches Its Way to Number 1
Kaz is back again
Whenever a new Yakuza game launches in Japan, it usually jumps straight to the top of the software charts, and the PlayStation 4 remaster of Yakuza 3 has done just that. That said, it only moved 26,000 copies, which is very low for a Yakuza title, but perhaps not unexpected given that it's a remaster. The wacky Fire Pro Wrestling...
News UK Sales Charts: Overcooked 2 and We Happy Few Can't Stop Crash Bandicoot's Reign
Putting on a brave face
The latest information from the weekly UK games charts is finally available, and guess who's sat in the number one throne? Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is now on its seventh consecutive week in first place, and that's despite several new releases coming and going in the meantime. Overcooked 2 and We Happy Few managed to...
Store Update 14th August 2018 (Europe)
Call it a Clem back
There are some huge new games on the European PlayStation Store this week, with The Walking Dead: The Final Season, State of Mind, and Phantom Doctrine all vying for your time and money. Free-to-play shooter Warface is also out, while there are a bunch of smaller indie titles like Wailing Heights eager for your attention. PS4...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 232
Weekend warriors
After a break hiatus following the World Cup, the Premier League has already returned, meaning our weekends will be filled with bickering about the results from now on. NFL has also entered pre-season, meaning that there’s no shortage of sport to look forward to. Of course if you’re not a fan of grown men getting sweaty over...
News Persona Dancing Bundle Includes All Three Games in the Series, Launches December
Available separately, too
Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight now have an official release date, and Atlus has announced that there'll be a bundle that includes both games plus a digital version of Persona 4: Dancing All Night on PlayStation 4. The two new titles are also coming to Vita here in the West, but...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Mega Man X Drops Like a Rock on PS4, Nintendo Domination Resumes
Feeling blue
Well, Mega Man X Legacy Collection's reign at the top of the Japanese software charts didn't last long, did it? One week later and Capcom's remastered collection dropped all the way from number 1 to number 20, shifting just 4700 additional copies. Its fall from the top 10 meant that Nintendo could continue its recent domination...
News August's PlayStation Plus Games Are Out Now
Mafia III leads the charge
August's PlayStation Plus lineup has hit the PlayStation Store, meaning that you can go and download this month's games right now. If your memory's in need of refreshing, Mafia III and Dead by Daylight are your PlayStation 4 picks alongside bonus titles Here They Lie and Knowledge Is Power. You can check out the full...
News Save on Smaller Titles and Pre-Orders with Totally Digital PlayStation Store Sale
Bag a bargain
It's starting to feel like there are more promotions on PlayStation Store than we've had hot dinners. Sony's latest sees the return of the Totally Digital sale, which puts the focus on smaller games, indies, and even a few pre-orders. There are some excellent games to be found here: Gang Beasts, Owlboy, Pyre, and many more are well...
News 99Vidas Pays Homage to The Last of Us in New Expansion Pack
Can't be for nothin'
The thoroughly enjoyable retro brawler 99Vidas is getting a brand new expansion pack named The Last Battle next week – and it looks like it’s been inspired by The Last of Us. Of the three new enemy types being added, one looks distinctly like it’s fallen foul to the cordyceps virus. Other additions include two new stages...
Game of the Month The Top 4 PlayStation Games of July 2018
Endings, overtures, robots, and runs
The summer has so far provided a bit of a lull in activity for the game industry, but that's all about to change rather dramatically as we move into the business end of the year. But before we get swamped in the many, many new game releases of August, September, October, and November, let's first take a...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Earns Sixth Consecutive Number One in Uneventful Week
King Crash
The summer games drought is in full force, as evidenced by a fairly stagnant UK chart. Once again, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy claims the top spot, and LEGO The Incredibles is standing strong in second place. The rest of the chart is similarly predictable, and you can probably guess the top 10. Hello Neighbor debuted in 16th, and No...
