HowIPendragon Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Today the US PlayStation Blog posted an article informing us that the Vita 2000 is now available in America. A user commented on the lack of big-name AAA-quality titles (like Killzone and Uncharted) on the Vita and received this reply. "Thanks for your support. As for the big games: The economics simply don't work with the traditional process. We have to do something different to get AAA games on Vita. We accomplished it to a certain degree by making PS4 games work on Vita via remote play. PS Now will be another way, streaming PS3 games on Vita. I can't wait until PS Now is out on Vita - I hope you'll try out the experience and let me know what you think." This reply came from the author of the article and Playstation's Director of Product Planning and Platform Software Innovation, Don Mesa. I wouldn't have been too worried if this came from one of their bloggers but the fact that this came from an actual person working so closely with the PS Vita team is some troubling news for current and potential Vita owners. From the looks of it, it seems like Sony is not willing to invest much money on making big titles that are exclusively for the Vita. Now, I'm not posting this because I believe the Vita is lacking in its games library. I think it has some great games. But if this is all Sony has planned for the Vita's future, it doesn't look very promising. Here's a screencap of the reply. i.imgur.com/dqpP2RH.jpg Edited May 7, 2014 by rsoto1125 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Well that is unfortunate. While I think the Vita has some absolutely amazing games, Sony really needs to focus some of their attention to the device and deliver even more great experiences that you won't be able to get on your PS3 or PS4. If people have the option to play a game on the PS4, PS3 or Vita, more often than not people are going to choose the bigger version. Ah well, here is to hoping we see even more awesome exclusive Vita games in the near future. Parker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChickenExotic Posted May 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2014 i dont mind that at all...to me vita is more of a indie games and the ocassional AAA...im not paying $50.00 for a COD on the vita, FUCK. THAT. i love my vita because i enjoy simple titles on the go away from home. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar83x Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 i dont mind that at all...to me vita is more of a indie games and the ocassional AAA...im not paying $50.00 for a COD on the vita, FUCK. THAT. i love my vita because i enjoy simple titles on the go away from home.Agreed, though I rarely leave my house with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenExotic Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Agreed, though I rarely leave my house with it. I love taking my vita everywhere I go...sometimes i have some of the models play with it and get me some trophies...if the game is easy enough lol they love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzero4812 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 very disappointing while the games on the rpg and imprort division is picking up neglecting to provide any kind of AAA titles seems like they never intended the vita to be a serious handheld to begin with and while i applaud the success of these indie titles i would rather keep my cell phone for such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExHaseo Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just because Sony isn't planning on making "AAA" games(which an incredibly subjective term anyway), it doesn't mean that there won't be high quality games from other developers. The vast majority of the higher quality games on the system now weren't made by Sony anyway, so it's not like anything is going to change. This just means that they aren't dumping millions of dollars into making Vita games, which is totally fine. I would rather play games like Uncharted on a TV anyway. I love the way the Vita is now with the collection of indie and niche games. The point is, just because a game isn't considered "AAA" doesn't mean it's a bad game, and just because Sony isn't focusing on "AAA" games doesn't mean there won't be high quality games anymore. This isn't troubling news in the slightest, it's not even really news. It was obvious they stopped putting lots of money into making expensive and high quality Vita games. That's why there hasn't been another Uncharted, or Killzone, or anything like that, and why the only Vita game that's even being worked on right now by Sony is Gravity Rush 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antithesis Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cross-buy makes the most sense as the business model for Vita. Also, PS4 Remote Play on the Vita is awesomesauce, as I imagine PS Now will be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_ Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) If Sony thinks all people have money to go buy PS4 to play a few games they are mistaken, bad strategy as always lol and yes no news at all for what Sony is. Edited May 7, 2014 by Nelson_Otaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Stinking Hobo Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) i dont mind that at all...to me vita is more of a indie games and the ocassional AAA...im not paying $50.00 for a COD on the vita, FUCK. THAT. i love my vita because i enjoy simple titles on the go away from home. I'm sorry because you can't triple sweg like me on COD. I hope you get better. YOLO (only joking with you ). Edited May 7, 2014 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVader66 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 i dont mind that at all...to me vita is more of a indie games and the ocassional AAA...im not paying $50.00 for a COD on the vita, FUCK. THAT. i love my vita because i enjoy simple titles on the go away from home. Amen, I got the vita because i saw some of the games for it even though their not triple AAA games, I still wanted to play them so that is why i got a vita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Stinking Hobo Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cross-buy makes the most sense as the business model for Vita. Also, PS4 Remote Play on the Vita is awesomesauce, as I imagine PS Now will be. You have to think tho. "Where is there vita developers doing right now?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antithesis Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) You have to think tho. "Where is there vita developers doing right now?". Losing money on Vita game development...apparently. There simply isn't the sales volume for Vita software to justify the resources required for AAA game development. Though I'd like a bigger catalogue of AAA Vita games, I'm quite happy to use it as a PS3 / PS4 supplement with cross-save support. Edited May 7, 2014 by ant1th3s1s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Stinking Hobo Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Losing money on Vita game development...apparently. There simply isn't the sales volume for Vita software to justify the resources required for AAA game development. Though I'd like a bigger catalogue of AAA Vita games, I'm quite happy to use it as a PS3 / PS4 supplement with cross-save support. Is this why Golden Abyss 2 has not been announced? I can't believe in 2 years, a console is now deemed as a "sinking ship". Even the Wii U will get a sales boost in this year. Edited May 7, 2014 by Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 i dont mind that at all...to me vita is more of a indie games and the ocassional AAA...im not paying $50.00 for a COD on the vita, FUCK. THAT. i love my vita because i enjoy simple titles on the go away from home. I don't want COD games on it either, but I'd like something more than just indie games. I can't believe in 2 years, a console is now deemed as a "sinking ship". Even the Wii U will get a sales boost in this year. It happens. Dreamcast lasted 2 years and Sega Saturn and Atari Jaguar lasted about 3 in America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I don't want COD games on it either, but I'd like something more than just indie games. It happens. Dreamcast lasted 2 years and Sega Saturn and Atari Jaguar lasted about 3 in America. July 21st, 1995-March 2nd, 1996 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goekie Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Losing money on Vita game development...apparently. There simply isn't the sales volume for Vita software to justify the resources required for AAA game development. Though I'd like a bigger catalogue of AAA Vita games, I'm quite happy to use it as a PS3 / PS4 supplement with cross-save support. Just shows Vita would be nowhere without the big brother's support, PS3 and now PS4. The console is 2 years old and all we're seeing is Indie games. Nintendo still top dog when it comes to handheld games 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrickenBiged Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 During the week, my Vita definitely sees the most play. I would like to see more games which are larger in scope, but they don't have to be "AAA". I thought Guacamelee was perfect on the Vita, and much better than it was on PS3. More Metroidvania games would be fantastic... IMO. I haven't tried any of the JRPG games on their yet, and I'm sure I'm missing out... but I have a backlog to work on! I appreciate what the guy says about the economics just not working. Personally, I find it irksome to spend console prices on handheld games. Maybe I've just been spoiled by my past use of mobile games - of which I haven't played a single one since I got my Vita - but the idea of spending >£20 on a handheld game just feels... wrong somehow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 July 21st, 1995-March 2nd, 1996 Damn, I didn't know it was that short lived. I'd honestly rather play that instead of the Jaguar. Only thing the Jaguar had going for it were good Wolfenstein, DOOM and AVP ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zemirah Posted May 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Just because Sony isn't planning on making "AAA" games(which an incredibly subjective term anyway), it doesn't mean that there won't be high quality games from other developers. The vast majority of the higher quality games on the system now weren't made by Sony anyway, so it's not like anything is going to change. This just means that they aren't dumping millions of dollars into making Vita games, which is totally fine. I would rather play games like Uncharted on a TV anyway. I love the way the Vita is now with the collection of indie and niche games. The point is, just because a game isn't considered "AAA" doesn't mean it's a bad game, and just because Sony isn't focusing on "AAA" games doesn't mean there won't be high quality games anymore. This isn't troubling news in the slightest, it's not even really news. It was obvious they stopped putting lots of money into making expensive and high quality Vita games. That's why there hasn't been another Uncharted, or Killzone, or anything like that, and why the only Vita game that's even being worked on right now by Sony is Gravity Rush 2. this. unfortunately, I dont play or like most of the "AAA" games they mentioned. because I'm a fan of jrpg and vn games. and this year lots of these type of game keep coming to vita and I'm happy with it. I hope they keep coming in the future too. Edited May 7, 2014 by Zemirah 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRANGEgenius Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Not surprised. Platformers are the best on Vita, and Indie games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelato1990 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Yes, AAA games would solution to save Vita, but it's also true that they can't focused on that right now. PS4 is booming, there is so much room for it to grow, plus they thought they already fix the Vita but link it to remote control. Only thing that Vita need is games. I live in Asia and there is so many Japaneses games around here. We get 1 or 2 games in every month, so Vita did much better here. I wish they could at lease re-localize some games from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSNP is crap i left Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Oh well...but i won't give up on the Vita. It's just too good of a handheld to just let go of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I don't know about anyone else, but I've been refusing to use the Remote Play function with my Vita, be it on PS3 or PS4. If I plan to play a game on either console -- need to play a game on either console, I'm sticking to using the controllers I own for said console. It just sucks that I've continuously funneled my money into this handheld (just purchased my fourth yesterday), but they keep sidestepping the actual life of it by reminding us of Remote Play. But whatever -- guess I have no choice but to stick with the occasional ATLUS, NIS, or XSEED release and PS+ freebies. *sigh* 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRadiance Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I don't care if they make AAA titles or not, I would rather see them localize the bundles of games that are only in Japan as there are potentially dozens of great games in that mix that aren't AAA titles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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