Sony’s pre-TGS conference revealed the Vita’s Japanese launch date, price, data plan, corgis, some lovely menu music and many other capabilities. As we said earlier, it is a very sexy piece of tech.
But what about the GAMES at the Tokyo GAME Show?
Really, is this any odder than Kobun’s Marvel vs. Capcom 2 appearance?
I lament modern AAA games’ over-reliance on guns as a vital gameplay mechanic, but all that pseudo-intellectual critical analysis went out the window when I had the opportunity to test drive Lightbox Interactive’s Starhawk. A third-person shooter slated for release in 2012, Starhawk is the spiritual successor to WarHawk, but with a focus on single player combat. But oh, Starhawk is no ordinary shooter.
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online leads Sony’s PSN Play promotion.
Mortal Kombat character Skarlet makes an appearance, Killzone 3 gets a retro fix with it’s new map pack, and Virtua Tennis 4 gets a Move and 3D demo.
How did the Big Three fare this E3? Microsoft played it safe with no big reveals and loads of dull, family-friendly fare. Though to be fair, they have something for everyone, which is also what Nintendo’s aiming for. Sony’s still the core gamer’s best friend with a variety of exclusives and an impressive handheld in the Vita with a competitive price. Too bad AT&T’s their sponsored provider. Nintendo unveiled the first new home console in years with tech bewildering and impressive all at once. Strong first-party and finally strong third-party will most likely ensure their spot in the top. Though announcing a new Smash Bros. with no details or footage was a little cruel.
