E3 2011: Uncharted: Golden Abyss Gameplay (PS Vita)

One of the first games shown for the PS Vita back when it was revealed under the code name 'NGP'.

Nathan Drake takes his adventures over to the portable platform with a new game. Players can traverse the environment by either using the buttons or tapping ledges and stuff using the OLED touchscreen. Other touchscreen "minigames" such as scratching items to reveal hidden messages and solving puzzles kinda reminds me of a lot of DS shovelware.

It's gimmicky but as long as it doesn't hinder the rest of the game then I'm fine with it.

Just look at those graphics! And it'll be in the palm of your hand this holiday season when Sony releases the PS Vita.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ce9p1kF1yE&w=560&h=349]

E3 2011: ModNation Races (PS Vita Gameplay)

Aside from the new easy / quick track creation option, this game looks pretty much the same as it's PS3 counterpart. But the new track creation is a really cool looking gimmick when you see how it works.

You draw on the field using the OLED touch screen infront to draw out the course, then you can start shaping mountains and tress using the back touchpanel. You can also share the courses you've made online and vice versa.

There's probably a bunch of other game improvements such as new weapons, tighter controls etc btu I haven't played the first game to really know the difference.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lejty2xH53c&w=560&h=349]

E3 2011: Sound Shapes

I love how some of these indie games can just go all out when it comes to innovation. They try to make the best out of what little they have and make it look awesome.

In Sound Shapes you control a little ball and try to make your way across a stage. Obstacles in the environment makes sounds as they interact with each other and you and when these sounds comes together they make a really cool little beat. Kinda reminds me of some of the Bit Trip games in that respect. This is going to be a PS Vita game and even though it doesn't boast the best graphics, this looks like a really good game on the go.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3Uqoqvk3E&w=560&h=349]

E3 2011: The PS Vita is looking really good [prices and video line-up included]

Sony's successor the PSP is the next big thing in portable gaming. Sony could nto stop talking about this little piece of delicious hardware that will be living in your pocket.

With more than 80 games in development for the PS Vita and with publishers like EA, Ubisoft, Capcom, THQ and Activision working on them, how can you not be excited for it? Titles such as Uncharted, Wipeout, Little Big Planet, Modnation Racers, Super Stardust, Ruin and even Street Fighter x Tekken being announced and show during the Sony Press Conference. The starting line up of the PS Vita looks to be vast and varied and I like it.

There will be two models available on release. A WiFi only model and a 3G+WiFi model. Now here's the news that you've been waiting for, the prices.

Prices:

WiFi only model: $249.99 €259 ¥24,980

3G + WiFi model: $299.99 €299 ¥29,980

Pretty good deal if you ask me. I was scared it would exceed $300 so I'm definitely looking forward to it.

Oh and did I mention that it's coming out this holiday season 2011?

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIaJHh60hQY&w=560&h=349]

E3 2011: Little Big Planet for the PS Vita [Update: with video]

Little Big Planet looks delicious for the Vita. This is how you do touch and title controls right. Being able to use the touch panels for the mini games / game creations, the back touch panel for the rear areas, tilt controls for to manipulate the environment, even the cameras to take pictures and use them to customize your sackboy.

The PSP Little Big Planet was a good game but felt nowhere near as fun as the PS3 version and did not do nearly as well either. This looks to be a solid portable Little Big Planet and one to say I am very excited about.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiTPX24uf68&w=560&h=349]