New Titles of PlayStation Vita...
Exciting New Titles and Experiences Announced for PlayStation(R)Vita Military shooter Unit 13, MotorStorm(R) RC, and incredible new AR technology join final launch line-up unveiled at European preview event
London, 22nd November 2011, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has today revealed further launch details for the hotly-anticipated PlayStation(R)Vita (PS Vita), due for release in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia on February 22nd 2012.
At a preview event held in London, SVP, Worldwide Studios Europe Michael Denny, highlighted the message that PlayStation Vita is a state-of-the-art portable device, with games at its heart, by announcing the full range of PS Vita launch titles, including two new 1st Party titles, Unit 13 and MotorStorm(R) RC, as well as unveiling a range of augmented reality experiences for PS Vita. Commenting on the announced software line up, Denny called it "one of the best launch line ups of any games console, ever launched."
SCEE PS Vita titles confirmed as available at launch on February 22nd 2012: UnchartedTM: Golden Abyss WipEout(R) 2048 Reality Fighters Little Deviants ModNation RacersTM: Road Trip Everybody's Golf(R) Escape Plan Top Darts Hustle Kings Unit 13 - NEW! MotorStorm(R) RC - NEW!
The already impressive list will be reinforced by a compelling array of 3rd party offerings which will launch alongside the console in February[1].
Unit 13 - An Authentic Shooter Built to Play in the Field
First revealed was Unit 13, a third-person military shooter that will offer gamers a true, dual-analogue experience.
Designed from the ground up for PS Vita by Zipper Interactive, Unit 13 focuses on contemporary mission scenarios with an authentic 'ripped from the headlines' feel.
Players will be tasked with demanding missions in the most hostile regions of the world - to stop terrorists, dictators, gunrunners, warlords and drug traffickers from destabilising the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia.
Players will choose from six different classes - Infiltrator, Sniper, Soldier, Technician, Point Man, and Support - based on their role and your own playing style.
Designed specifically for PS Vita, Unit 13 focuses on portable play, with bite-sized gameplay and a non-linear mission structure that will allow players to jump in at any time, without having to keep up with a story or previous events.
MotorStorm RC - Addictive and Social RC Action
SCEE also revealed a brand new PS Vita launch title from Evolution Studios, MotorStorm RC.
A unique blend of old-school and contemporary racing gameplay, MotorStorm RC is an addictive racer, with social interaction at the fore. Players will be able to build an impressive garage of vehicles, with 24 vehicles initially available to unlock in the game, with DLC and expansion packs allowing gamers to access new tracks, vehicles, and more, planned after launch.
Augmented Reality Brings Your Games to Life
PlayStation has led the way in augmented reality gaming since the launch of the EyeToy(R) USB camera for PlayStation(R)2 in 2003. On the current console generation, EyePet burst onto PlayStation 3, introducing a new family audience to this magical technology.
These experiences were not confined to home consoles as PlayStation brought augmented reality gaming to (PSPTM) PlayStation(R)Portable, both with EyePetTM, and the innovative InvizimalsTM franchise.
At the PS Vita preview event, Michael Denny revealed the next phase in augmented reality for PlayStation. Six augmented reality cards will be available at launch with free games to download from PlayStation(R)Store. These will allow gamers to enjoy a selection of games that make full use of the impressive AR capabilities of PS Vita.
PlayStation also revealed that PS Vita will be the first games console to utilise WAAR (Wide Area Augmented Reality) technology. In contrast to familiar single-card AR, WAAR uses up to six cards and allows for a much larger gameplay area than gamers have previously experienced.
PS Vita will also support markerless AR, that can do away with cards altogether.
The addition of this captivating technology means that gamers will have so much to play, and share, with PS Vita right out of the box.
Cross-play means players can compete via challenges and leaderboards on PlayStation(R)3, or with PS Vita, as well as continue their experience from one to the other.
3G & Wi-Fi: Connecting PS Vita to a Social Revolution
This is a device packed with powerful social features that connect users to the internet, their social essentials and other gamers. As well as the Facebook, Skype, foursquare and twitter applications already revealed, Denny also revealed the addition of Flickr to the line-up.
PS Vita will be available in two SKUs at launch; the Wi-Fi only model and a 3G/Wi-Fi model for the ultimate 'always-on' internet experience. Vodafone will be the 3G partner throughout selected countries in the SCEE region.
PS Vita boasts a number of social applications that will allow gamers to be constantly connected to their PlayStation life, as well as those of friends and fellow gamers. Party enables gamers to enjoy voice chat or text chat with their friends, not only while they play online, but also when playing different games or using different applications such as the internet browser
Live AreaTM is an interactive portal that enables you to connect to your contacts, and the content. Players can check the latest news; receive instant gaming updates from your friends, and then comment back on what friends have said.
near is a feature that enables you to find out what your friends in the same area are playing right now and share and discover gifts which can be used in game. Simply by sharing your game information, you can meet your friends and new players, regardless of what games they are playing
Cross-Play is the ability to play head to head in real time across platforms. PS Vita can connect wirelessly to PS3 allowing PS3 quality graphics to be seen on the PS Vita's beautiful five-inch OLED Screen
- ENDS -
Notes to Editors:
Full list of third party titles announced for PS Vita:
Army Corps of Hell - Square Enix
Asphalt: Injection - Ubisoft
Disgaea 3 Return - NIS America
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance - Ubisoft
Dynasty Warriors Next - Tecmo Koei
EA Sports FIFA Football - EA
F1 2011 - Codemasters
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - WB Games
Lumines Electronic Symphony - Ubisoft
Michael Jackson: The Experience HD - Ubisoft
Ninja Gaiden (working title) - Tecmo Koei
OddWorld: Strangers Wrath - OddWorld Inhabitants
Puddle - Neko Entertainment
Pure Chess - RebelPlay
Putty Squad Vita - System 3
Rayman Origins - Ubisoft
Ridge Racer - Bandai Namco
Shinobido 2 - Bandai Namco
Silent Hill: Book of Memories - Konami
Stardrone Extreme - BeatShapers
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz - SEGA
Supremacy MMA - 505 Games
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack - Drinkbox Studios
The Treasures of Montezuma Blitz - Alawar Entertainment
Touch My Katamari - Bandai Namco
Troopies - Bloober Team
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom - Capcom
Urban Trials - Tate Multimedia
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - SEGA
Orc Attack - Casual Brothers
Ben 10 Galactic Racing - Bandai Entertainment
Dragon's Racing - Ignition Entertainment
Robot Rescue Revolution - Teyon
Mortal Kombat - WB Games
Assassin's Creed - Ubisoft
Bioshock - Take Two
Street Fighter X Tekken - Capcom
Call of Duty - Activision Blizzard
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation(R)3, PlayStation(R)2, PSPTM (PlayStation(R)Portable) and PlayStation(R)Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, 55.5 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 153.6 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 73 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, more than 90 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 1.91 billion items have been downloaded.
At a preview event held in London, SVP, Worldwide Studios Europe Michael Denny, highlighted the message that PlayStation Vita is a state-of-the-art portable device, with games at its heart, by announcing the full range of PS Vita launch titles, including two new 1st Party titles, Unit 13 and MotorStorm(R) RC, as well as unveiling a range of augmented reality experiences for PS Vita. Commenting on the announced software line up, Denny called it "one of the best launch line ups of any games console, ever launched."
SCEE PS Vita titles confirmed as available at launch on February 22nd 2012: UnchartedTM: Golden Abyss WipEout(R) 2048 Reality Fighters Little Deviants ModNation RacersTM: Road Trip Everybody's Golf(R) Escape Plan Top Darts Hustle Kings Unit 13 - NEW! MotorStorm(R) RC - NEW!
The already impressive list will be reinforced by a compelling array of 3rd party offerings which will launch alongside the console in February[1].
Unit 13 - An Authentic Shooter Built to Play in the Field
First revealed was Unit 13, a third-person military shooter that will offer gamers a true, dual-analogue experience.
Designed from the ground up for PS Vita by Zipper Interactive, Unit 13 focuses on contemporary mission scenarios with an authentic 'ripped from the headlines' feel.
Players will be tasked with demanding missions in the most hostile regions of the world - to stop terrorists, dictators, gunrunners, warlords and drug traffickers from destabilising the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and South Asia.
Players will choose from six different classes - Infiltrator, Sniper, Soldier, Technician, Point Man, and Support - based on their role and your own playing style.
Designed specifically for PS Vita, Unit 13 focuses on portable play, with bite-sized gameplay and a non-linear mission structure that will allow players to jump in at any time, without having to keep up with a story or previous events.
MotorStorm RC - Addictive and Social RC Action
SCEE also revealed a brand new PS Vita launch title from Evolution Studios, MotorStorm RC.
A unique blend of old-school and contemporary racing gameplay, MotorStorm RC is an addictive racer, with social interaction at the fore. Players will be able to build an impressive garage of vehicles, with 24 vehicles initially available to unlock in the game, with DLC and expansion packs allowing gamers to access new tracks, vehicles, and more, planned after launch.
Augmented Reality Brings Your Games to Life
PlayStation has led the way in augmented reality gaming since the launch of the EyeToy(R) USB camera for PlayStation(R)2 in 2003. On the current console generation, EyePet burst onto PlayStation 3, introducing a new family audience to this magical technology.
These experiences were not confined to home consoles as PlayStation brought augmented reality gaming to (PSPTM) PlayStation(R)Portable, both with EyePetTM, and the innovative InvizimalsTM franchise.
At the PS Vita preview event, Michael Denny revealed the next phase in augmented reality for PlayStation. Six augmented reality cards will be available at launch with free games to download from PlayStation(R)Store. These will allow gamers to enjoy a selection of games that make full use of the impressive AR capabilities of PS Vita.
PlayStation also revealed that PS Vita will be the first games console to utilise WAAR (Wide Area Augmented Reality) technology. In contrast to familiar single-card AR, WAAR uses up to six cards and allows for a much larger gameplay area than gamers have previously experienced.
PS Vita will also support markerless AR, that can do away with cards altogether.
The addition of this captivating technology means that gamers will have so much to play, and share, with PS Vita right out of the box.
Cross-play means players can compete via challenges and leaderboards on PlayStation(R)3, or with PS Vita, as well as continue their experience from one to the other.
3G & Wi-Fi: Connecting PS Vita to a Social Revolution
This is a device packed with powerful social features that connect users to the internet, their social essentials and other gamers. As well as the Facebook, Skype, foursquare and twitter applications already revealed, Denny also revealed the addition of Flickr to the line-up.
PS Vita will be available in two SKUs at launch; the Wi-Fi only model and a 3G/Wi-Fi model for the ultimate 'always-on' internet experience. Vodafone will be the 3G partner throughout selected countries in the SCEE region.
PS Vita boasts a number of social applications that will allow gamers to be constantly connected to their PlayStation life, as well as those of friends and fellow gamers. Party enables gamers to enjoy voice chat or text chat with their friends, not only while they play online, but also when playing different games or using different applications such as the internet browser
Live AreaTM is an interactive portal that enables you to connect to your contacts, and the content. Players can check the latest news; receive instant gaming updates from your friends, and then comment back on what friends have said.
near is a feature that enables you to find out what your friends in the same area are playing right now and share and discover gifts which can be used in game. Simply by sharing your game information, you can meet your friends and new players, regardless of what games they are playing
Cross-Play is the ability to play head to head in real time across platforms. PS Vita can connect wirelessly to PS3 allowing PS3 quality graphics to be seen on the PS Vita's beautiful five-inch OLED Screen
- ENDS -
Notes to Editors:
Full list of third party titles announced for PS Vita:
Army Corps of Hell - Square Enix
Asphalt: Injection - Ubisoft
Disgaea 3 Return - NIS America
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance - Ubisoft
Dynasty Warriors Next - Tecmo Koei
EA Sports FIFA Football - EA
F1 2011 - Codemasters
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - WB Games
Lumines Electronic Symphony - Ubisoft
Michael Jackson: The Experience HD - Ubisoft
Ninja Gaiden (working title) - Tecmo Koei
OddWorld: Strangers Wrath - OddWorld Inhabitants
Puddle - Neko Entertainment
Pure Chess - RebelPlay
Putty Squad Vita - System 3
Rayman Origins - Ubisoft
Ridge Racer - Bandai Namco
Shinobido 2 - Bandai Namco
Silent Hill: Book of Memories - Konami
Stardrone Extreme - BeatShapers
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz - SEGA
Supremacy MMA - 505 Games
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack - Drinkbox Studios
The Treasures of Montezuma Blitz - Alawar Entertainment
Touch My Katamari - Bandai Namco
Troopies - Bloober Team
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom - Capcom
Urban Trials - Tate Multimedia
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - SEGA
Orc Attack - Casual Brothers
Ben 10 Galactic Racing - Bandai Entertainment
Dragon's Racing - Ignition Entertainment
Robot Rescue Revolution - Teyon
Mortal Kombat - WB Games
Assassin's Creed - Ubisoft
Bioshock - Take Two
Street Fighter X Tekken - Capcom
Call of Duty - Activision Blizzard
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation(R)3, PlayStation(R)2, PSPTM (PlayStation(R)Portable) and PlayStation(R)Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, 55.5 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 153.6 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 73 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, more than 90 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 1.91 billion items have been downloaded.
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