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Vita to Possibly Support Multiple Tiered Pricing

PixlBit | With the dawning of DLC updates, digital distribution and cheap mobile and iOS gaming experiences the long accepted concept of a fixed price structure for video games has come under fierce scrutiny. This is particularly true in the handheld sector, which is arguably starting to feel the sting of the free and $5 game apps that are muscling into territory long unchallenged.

Misterhbk5288d ago

The games prices are tiered in Japan already, at least the digital games are so I won't be surprised to see this happen in western countries as well. Smart move on Sony's part.

nevin15287d ago

He admitted that it would be “foolish and naïve to ignore what’s happening in the smartphone market."

And sony defenders still dont think smartphones are not a threat to dedicated gaming handhelds.

Wintersun6165287d ago

Who said that smartphones are not a threat to dedicated gaming handhelds? I don't remember anyone saying that. What I remember is uninformed people who have failed to grasp the differences between a smartphone game and Uncharted: Golden Abyss, or the differences between controls via touchscreen and gyroscope and touchscreen, 2 analog sticks, 4 directional buttons, 4 face buttons, 2 shoulder buttons, rear touch panel, sixaxis.

Of course smartphones are making a dent in handheld gamings sales, they probably already have. But that does not mean that Vita and 3DS are doomed.

Just like smartphones having 8MP cameras hasn't destroyed the sales of "true" digital cameras, (which are far superior in quality and preferred by "serious" photographers), they won't destroy the dedicated gaming handhelds either. There is a group of gamers who are not satisfied with those extremely casual time killing games that phones and tablets provide us.

Also even though smartphones and tablets are catching 3DS & Vita in hardware power, there is still a long list of reasons why 3DS & Vita can still be preferred in the eyes of a gamer.

And that is why Vita and 3DS are not doomed. No one is saying that smartphone games are not a threat, what we're saying is stop with the doom and gloom articles and comments.

nevin15287d ago

I wont say doomed but again you so called serious gamers have smartphones and you carry it around more than you do your DS/PSP/3DS.

Wintersun6165287d ago

Well duh, If I go buying groceries, would I take a Vita with me? No. If I go on a long train ride, would I take a Vita with me? Of course!

It doesn't matter which device we carry around more, what matters is which device we want to use for our gaming.

Your lack of logic makes me think you have a smartphone and carry it around more than you do your brain.

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Playstation VR - developer video series - A Vision For The Future Of Play

Sony has launched a new video series called, Playstation VR Developer Diaries. The first of the five-part video series, which glances back at the project’s early days is live now, so check it out!

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hoipexn3554d ago

credits and url fixed; ready to be approved people :)

joeorc3553d ago (Edited 3553d ago )

Good informative video in post, but did you notice something in the video that maybe very interesting in further development's for VR in PSVR?

Something Many might have not caught on about PSVR, and its a really good idea to have the Headset built with this functionality in the headset, and its pretty good that it's included..
I know what it is, I want to see if other people caught it..Hint: it has to do with tracking in VR!
Take careful notice in the 1min 9 to 12 second's of the video..

It's there. And it's a real further Key what Sony has intended to add with PSVR in the future of its tracking.

NET_Nomad3553d ago (Edited 3433d ago )

Interesting… notice that during 0:22 – 0:24 of the video, 3 black bands appear, quickly whip around then disappear into PS VR. I think those 3 black bands hint at PS4 Neo's exterior design. [1]

[1] http://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-...

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No Man's Sky dev apologises for erroneous YouTube takedowns

Sony Computer Entertainment, isn't happy about the leaks and went about issuing copyright strikes to remove videos showing unauthorized content.

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uth113575d ago

I kinda figured "The Know" got their story taken down due to their click-bait headline that suggested spoilers. They didn't actually have any early footage and shouldn't have been taken down.

DigitalRaptor3575d ago

I really dislike The Know's click-bait video titles.

Good guys, but I wish they would stop with that crap. Something like that was bound to happen.

TwoForce3574d ago

Well, Everyone want to have more views.

iTechHeads3574d ago

I don't really see why it matters if the title is clickbait or not. I mean if you fall for it, its your fault.
I've been using the internet long enough to spot bull from a mile away.

Kaneki-Ken3574d ago (Edited 3574d ago )

@COCOABROTHER Sony Interactive Entertainment *

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Sony Files For “Twisted Metal” Trademark in Europe

Junkie Monkeys: We recently discovered a trademark filing from Sony, and this time it is for Twisted Metal.

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Relientk774107d ago

Twisted Metal on PS4 would be cool

DarkOcelet4107d ago

I think we can clearly assume it will be in production after Drawn to Death.

The game is just awesome.

Naga4107d ago

Awwwwww shiiii. The world needs a little more Twisted Metal.

Cra2yey34107d ago

Only if its the old school twisted metal and not the reboot... Black 2 would be great

SoapShoes4106d ago

The reboot had way better gameplay and bosses though. The only down side was lack of stories but that didn't bother me.

MONOLITHICIDE4107d ago (Edited 4107d ago )

Yes. The one they wanted to make but needed more ram. And I loved the ps3 twisted metal. Was like warhawk but in twisted universe

tinynuggins4107d ago

This will hands down get me to buy a ps4. I miss twisted metal.

gangsta_red4107d ago

Hopefully if they make a new Twisted Metal it won't be like the last one on PS3. That was not Twisted Metal I enjoyed and played from yester years.

Now Twisted Metal Black...there's a real TM game and if any game needed a remaster/HD version it would be that game right there.

Dan504107d ago

Make it more like TM 1, 2 and Black and less like the PS3 version and I would SO buy it!

SoapShoes4106d ago

No PS3 version had WAAAYYYY better gameplay, stages, and bosses. Take PS3 TM gameplay and put Black like stories in them and we're talking.

Dan504106d ago

I was talking about how the PS3 version tossed single player stories out the window and focused only on multi player.

emilijo7774107d ago

Twisted Metal sold 'fine,' was 'not a dud,' says Jaffe

http://www.joystiq.com/2012...