Back in 2013 during an investor briefing it was the late Iwata who said that they wanted to make software development easier
for their handheld and home console devices by using the same software ecosystem and architecture for both.
It's the only game of its kind on the Vita so far and feels right
for the handheld.
The primary reason behind decreasing portable hardware sales is that the Mobile market has now replaced pretty much all usage cases
for handheld gamers.
Sony themselves have deigned to lead the charge with their own Resistance: Burning Skies, and while it handily allays fears that we might still have to continue searching
for a handheld that can do first - person action, it's neither a strong contributor to the Resistance legacy or a notably good first - person shooter.
Nintendo 3DS owners can now download a new update
for their handheld, bringing new functionality to their system.
The 3DS itself is up 14 percent in sales from last July, while software
for the handheld is up 45 percent.
If you're looking
for a handheld game that will draw you in and keep you busy for quite a while, you won't find one better than FFVI Advance.
For handheld gamers, this will be the first Atelier to be priced higher, because this is a Nintendo Switch game and not a PS Vita game.
In a new update released for the 3DS, Nintendo has started to include themes
for the handheld.
Interestedly Levine even expressed his original vision
for the handheld title, stating he was thinking of developing a «Final Fantasy Tactics style thing set in pre-fall Rapture.»
For a handheld game, Dark Dawn has one of the most prettiest looking graphics on the Nintendo DS as it possesses very colorful environments.
Besides the story, the only other complaint I had was the length of the game, which at about 30 - 35 hours seemed a bit extreme
for a handheld, but I guess I should have expected that from a strategy RPG.
The game is a lot of fun and the graphics are pretty good
for a handheld.
Again to anyone who complains about the Vita's analog sticks look into purchasing a pair of PDP Trigger Grips
for the handheld, as they add way more extra grip and better trigger functionality and basically turn the Vita into a controller and a console right in the palm of your hands, I strongly recommend them to anyone who wants to add to the Vita's gameplay and grip of the handheld, and anyone who uses Remote - Play allot, definitely the best attachment you can get for the Vita.
Laurent Fischer, Managing Director, European Marketing & PR at Nintendo of Europe, commented: «We are delighted to be releasing such an extensive Nintendo 3DS hardware and software line - up, and hope this offering demonstrates our commitment to providing the best and most varied gameplay experiences possible
for handheld gaming fans.»
Reggie confirmed a September release for it, before moving onto Mario, saying it's the first 3D Mario created from scratch
for a handheld.
Today is a big day for the PSP, not that anything is coming out today, but some pretty huge announcements
for the handheld have been confirmed.
This is the PERFECT game
for a handheld like the PSVita.
Sony Corp.'s gaming chief Andrew House sees limited global potential
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They only recieved dev kits
for the handheld as of now.
Also, even though it's apparent that the game is impressively massive
for a handheld title, it's weird for zero voice acting to be present even during the rare cut scenes.
$ 400 or $ 500 sounds more reasonable, but I hope it's a little lower considering I'm also in
it for the handheld portion and handhelds are generally cheaper.
I beat the first one (I think) and only played a bit of the second, but I remember them as fun, addicting, and deep RPGs, at least
for a handheld system.
One is designed
for a handheld, and the other, a home system.
Multiplayer has its problems with connectivity but when (or if) you can get into a game, it's rather fun and it's surprisingly deep
for a handheld's multiplayer offering.
The scale of Fairhaven represents a leap forward
for a handheld with a true sandbox experience, and I'm loving the games» equivalent of boss battles, the campaign's 10 Most Wanted drivers.
Konami recently announced that it is gearing up
for some handheld ops and bringing the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection to the Playstation Vita sometime this summer.
Like 505 Games» other recent release, Portal Knights, it's a perfect fit
for the handheld console.
It was also the first to be initially released
for a handheld game console, and the first to feature spawning of enemies, rather than random encounters.
It's been a long road for the Vita, and despite it becoming a small beacon of light
for handheld RPG's and indie darlings, the system quickly lost traction to mobile gaming and Nintendo's 3DS.
The 3DS line has shown that there's still a market
for handheld games, so you can't blame the rise of mobile on Sony's portable exit.
Spiel is a global Game Development & Publishing Company where we focus on games
for Handheld and Online platforms.
Whether that statement will be true come release will remains to be seen, but nevertheless, my anticipation
for a handheld shooter has never been so high.
Now get this, 83 titles
for the handheld has sold over a million units, at least.
Specifically, the grass and character renders can look downright ugly and grainy in the overworld, but considering how large and vast this game is, it is more than understandable
for a handheld game.
Multi-player is AWESOME
for a handheld game.
The PS Vita came out in 2012, with Sony failing to reach its sales expectations
for the handheld (the platform holder aimed for 10m units sold by March 2013).
The environments, most of the time, look just fine
for a handheld, but there is a definite downgrade from the console version.
So it's interesting Sony quietly threw in the release date for the streaming serve
for its handheld.
This is yet another optional piece of this giant puzzle, which is even better suited
for a handheld experience than it was on consoles.
Developing audio
for handheld systems comes with a bunch of challenges: limited memory, mixing for tiny speakers and headphones, which we'd done a lot of in the past.
While the graphics themselves are lackluster, even
for a handheld system, the variety of moves and their accompanying animations are impressive.
Lastly, the game was developed
for handheld systems: the 3DS and Vita.
I would easily say that the PlayStation Vita's biggest strength is its ability to play console - quality titles on a portable platform — while it's always good to see games developed specifically
for the handheld platform, I think the way to the future of gaming is one where console and portable gaming are interchangeable.
For a handheld console with dual analogue sticks, you'd certainly expect there to be a few more first person shooters on it by now.
Super Time Force Ultra is a great addition to the library and stands out (easily) as one of the better games
for the handheld.
The art and animation is pretty cool
for this handheld game and I'd like to capture more, if time allows.
Also, thank you VERY MUCH for yet another GREAT STABILITY UPDATE
for the handheld!
With most outlets charging at least # 100
for the handheld, the addition of Mario Kart 7 or Super Mario Bros 2, makes this # 95 bundle an absolute steal.
Games will still be released digitally
for the handheld - such as indie hit Stardew Valley - but it seems the writing is on the wall for these legacy platforms.