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Nintendo’s 3DS Going Cheap at GameStop Just Before Sony’s PS Vita Release

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Joystiq reports that GameStop are further reducing the price of Nintendo’s 3DS. It seems that the reduction is a deliberate attempt to gain a few extra DS purchases before the real competitor arrives in a few weeks time.

Through February 12, GameStop has Nintendo 3DS systems, including the Pearl Pink version launching on the 10th, on sale for $149.99, a $20 discount. We’re sure the timing of this sale is perfectly innocuous — it’s just a coincidence that a competitor’s handheld gaming system will be in stores two days after this sale is over.

Just sit tight with this one. The temporary price drop of the 3DS won’t scare Sony in the slightest but with evidence of the Vita sales being a bit drab lately in Japan, the chances of Sony doing well with this in the Western part of the world is unnerving. My predictions are that Sony’s handheld will be performing very similar price reductions… fast.

[Original source: Joystiq]

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Vita Launch Titles Get Early Release At GameStop and Playstation Store

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Playstation Vita games are now being downloaded direct from the Playstation store in time for the release of the handheld due out very soon. Not only are you able to download them now but you can run to your nearest GameStop to purchase boxed copies of all the first-party titles reports Joystiq.

GameStop currently has copies of Little Deviants, Uncharted, Hot Shots,Wipeout 2048, and ModNation Racers in stock online right now. They ship within 24 hours, the site notes, or you can use the site to check for stock at your local store.

The Vita hardware will officially be available February 15 in the First Edition bundle, but it’s possible you already have a Japanese unit, in which case you should be able to play these cartridges.

Great stuff if you already own an imported PS Vita straight from Japan seeing as the PS Vita is region free. Majority of downloaded PS Vita titles are at a slight discount within the Playstation store, however ‘Uncharted’ appears to be the same price as the physical copy at $49.99.

[Original source: Joystiq, GameStop]

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The Return of the Neo Geo Pocket

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It seems the Neo Geo is back. Gameinformer reports that SNK is bringing back a new officially licensed portable handheld with 20 Neo Geo games built in. The device will host a 2GB internal storage with an SD slot for additional memory and a 4.3 inch screen.

Controls include four face buttons, a d-pad, four shoulder buttons, a menu button, a start button, and buttons for volume and brightness. Ports include headphones, AV and an SD card slot. No pricing or release date has been announced.

The games included are the North American version with English text:

1.WORLD HEROES
2.ULTIMATE 11
3.TOP PLAYER’S GOLF
4.SENGOKU
5.NAM-1975
6.MUTATION NATION
7.LAST RESORT
8.KING OF MONSTERS
9.FRENZY
10.CYBER LIP
11.FATAL FURY SPECIAL
12.ART OF FIGHTING
13.SUPER SIDEKICKS
14.LEAGUE BOWLING
15.METAL SLUG
16.MAGICIAN LORD
17.BASEBALL STARS PROFESSIONAL
18.SAMURAI SHODOWN
19.KING OF FIGHTERS ’94
20.FATAL FURY

If you haven’t got the list of games already then this re-release will be ideal for those into classic portable gaming or if you’re willing to pay out extra to recall a few of those memories. If you don’t want my opinion, well you’re going to get it. I think it looks highly typical of many past devices. Maybe they’ll bring a few changes to the design but so far the images look tacky and way too classic. Maybe that’s the purpose of a classic portable device. Portable gaming for North America and Europe will see the PS Vita hits shelves in February and with that in mind I’m sure this gadget has a lot to live up to. No price has been reported yet and neither has a release date.

[Original source: Gameinformer]

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Angry Birds Record 6.5 Million Downloads on Christmas Day

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Angry Birds has had a very Merry Christmas according to a report by AllThingsD. Rovio had stated that Angry Birds reached a record of 6.5 million downloads on Christmas day alone. That’s nearly equal to the number of Smartphone’s activated on Christmas day. So nearly everyone receiving smartphones this Christmas had in some way downloaded a particular version of Angry Birds. The total combing all downloads for Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio both Free and paid for Apps.

“We’re really excited to have such a massive number of new people get acquainted with Angry Birds over the holidays — we have exciting new releases lined up for 2012, and can’t wait to introduce them to the public,” Rovio’s Ville Heijari told AllThingsD.

This just goes to show that Mobile gaming is becoming the must have with the likes of Smartphones and Tablets. Will the Sony PS Vita really shine when it comes to paying additional prices for quick snappy mobile gaming and not to mention PS Vita’s hefty price tag.

[Original Source: AllThingsD]

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Looking Forward to the Future of Gaming

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With the New Year we are all anticipating a whole load of new games which will be released in the coming months. 2011 was full of great titles a couple of my personal favourites include LA Noire and of course Skyrim which has consumed most of my Christmas holidays, and I am still only level 27!

Being a major Bioshock fan I have to say that the game I am anticipating most is Bioshock Infinite. Although there has been no official dates given as to when we can expect this title to hit the shelves, some websites are allowing you to pre-order the title with release dates varying from 16th March and 31st December 2012! Slightly different views there, so basically when it will come is anyone’s guess. Immersed Gaming will aim to give you the correct date when Irrational Games decide to reveal it, and fingers crossed for no delays. Other eagerly anticipated releases include:

  • Fable: The Journey
  • Mass Effect 3
  • Far Cry 3
  • Halo 4
  • Street Fighter X Tekken
  • PlayStation Vita
  • Wii U

There will be a bucket load of news on titles and hardware throughout the year available on Immersed Gaming so remember to check back with us daily to find out the latest news, gossip, reviews and the odd rumour. In the meantime feel free to let us know what you are looking forward to most during 2012 and what was your best game of 2011.

Media Create Sale Predictions On PS Vita 325,000 Units

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Adriasang reports that Japanese sales tracker Media Create detailed disappointing sales in Sony’s latest hardware release. The PS  Vita was finally launched in Japan on December 17th with only a mere 325, 000 units sold in its first week. This seems a respectable amount but with the troubles they had earlier in the year, Sony would have appreciated the handheld to have sold just that little bit more.

Media Create CEO Atsushi Hosokawa provided some commentary on the initial performance. “The shipment was abundant, so it seems that there were hardly any reports of inability to buy due to shortages. Regarding sold units, to be honest we would like to have seen it sell a bit more, but you can say that it reached a certain level of success.”

Regarding the sales recently for its predecessor the PSP which is still selling pretty well, I’d keep with mine for the time being. With a heavy price tag, the PS Vita may have just put consumers off for now and with the huge price cut of Nintendo’s 3DS which also had poor launch sales, those consumers may wait patiently and make do with what they have until massive future reductions which will inevitably occur.

[Original Source: Adriasang]

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Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 PS Vita Trailer

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GameInformer reports that the new Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 for Playstation Vita is more than just a handheld port of its original smash hit which shredded our console pads. Capcom is bringing a large number of brand new features to the eagerly anticipated PS Vita and without a doubt it’ll test the Vita’s ability to not only handle the rapid visuals but to also withstand such manic button bashing or (screen bashing) as one of the new features is touch screen combos! The trailer bares all.

Here is the list of features EXCLUSIVE to PS Vita;

– special touch-screen controls and moves

– the full Heroes and Heralds mode

– Wi-Fi online play against anyone in the world

– full spectator mode for watching matches online

– the ability to save, play, and analyze replays on Vita

– content sharing and trading through the Vita’s NEAR mode (similar to the 3DS’s local sharing technology)

– the ability to share purchased DLC content between your PS3 and Vita

– being able to use your Vita as PS3 controller to take advantage of the touch-screen controls

I’ve been a fan of beat ‘em ups for years and MVC3 was one of the finer fighters I have ever played but portable gaming to me really is a step back after seeing the intense visuals on a big screen. If you’re willing to pay the extra dollars for the 3G added PS Vita then Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 on the move will be a blast but having the standard WiFi PS Vita I’d  stick with console versions and use my money on true Vita exclusives.

[Original Source: GameInformer]

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Sony & Nintendo Ready for CES 2012, How About Microsoft?

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CNET reports, both Nintendo and Sony are all geared up for their awaited appearances at CES 2012. The most recent news to be released is that Nintendo will be bringing the Wii U to the largest consumer technology show.

 “Nintendo is bringing the Wii U to CES and I’ll be getting more hands-on with the tablet-console hybrid to build on my impressions from E3 2011. Nintendo has historically skipped over CES, but it’s great to hear the company will have a presence there in 2012″

Sony on the other hand will also be promoting their portable gaming device, the PlayStation Vita, due for release on 22nd February 2012. You can also expect a lot more news on Sony’s ideas for the Future of 3D gaming.

“3D remains a big talking point for the PlayStation 3, so expect to hear more about the company’s efforts to make the technology even more pervasive. While it may not have caught on at the mainstream level it’s been intended for, gaming arguably remains its best platform.”

As it stands Microsoft appear to be using CES only to try and push the new and improved Xbox 360 interface. The new dashboard has had a heap load of new content including the welcomed addition of YouTube, and according to CNET it is possible that details of new partnerships and features might be released.

Many Xbox fanatics are hoping for news on the brand new Xbox, however this is purely speculation and perhaps a little bit of wishful thinking as no official information has been released. I for one would welcome something exciting to come from Microsoft, and what could be more tantalising than a sneaky peak into the future of the Xbox?

 [Original source: CNET]

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PlayStation Vita Launch Game Titles Now Available for Pre-Order in the UK

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Eurogamer reports, Play.Com has now listed the prices of the Playstation Vita launch games which can now be pre-ordered from the online shop. The PlayStation Vita is due to be released on the 22nd February 2012 in the UK.

“A variety of RRPs are listed – the highest is £44.99 for Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Play sells it for £40).

On the other end of the scale, Little Deviants and Reality Fighters are £18 (RRP 24.99).

Everybody’s Golf and WipEout 2048 are middle tier games, and carry a £34.99 RRP.

Meanwhile, Play.com lists the 16GB PlayStation Vita Memory Card with a RRP of £44.99, but is selling it for £40. The 8GB Memory Card is £28 (RRP £31.99). The 4GB Memory Card is £15 (RRP £17.99). Most Vita games require a Memory Card to play.”

I have to admit I am not interested in the PlayStation Vita. With the advances made in Smartphones there is little need for me to go out and invest in a handheld console, especially one with such a huge price tag (Wi-Fi Only costing £229.99 and WiFi and 3G retailing at £279.99 in the UK). Add onto this the top titles being upwards of £40 this is one gaming experience I will do without. However, I am sure many die hard Sony fans will disagree with me on this one.

[Original source: Eurogamer]

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SONY’s New Handheld Gets Launch Date

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In more release date news, SONY has finally announced the release date for the PS VITA!

“The system will launch in North America, Australia, Latin America and Europe on February 22, 2012.

Vita hits Japan later this year on December 17.”

Although some might be disappointed that the VITA won’t be available for the holiday season, it seems strange to me that it is even releasing so soon! I hope SONY knocks this one out of the park, so to speak. The PSP didn’t have much appeal to me, although I probably won’t be buying the VITA either.

[Original Story: Game Informer]

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