PopCap Games has revealed that the sequel to Plants vs. Zombies is on it’s way. The game has been around since 2009, but was only released to the PS Vita recently. The sequel is set for release in late Spring 2013 but the developer hasn’t revealed which platforms the game will be available on.
Sony PlayStation Germany chief Uwe Bassendowski has revealed that the PS Vita has sold 2.2 million units worldwide since the console was launched. Bassendowski also revealed that the company’s marking efforts have failed to captivate younger gamers, but will address this problem going forward.
In a Press Release, Sony has confirmed that over a 100 PSOne Classics will be compatible on the PS Vita when Firmware v1.80 launches at the end of August. Jim Ryan revealed that from August 28th, over 100 PS One classics including Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Resident Evil 2 will be available to download for PS Vita.
Dust 514 on the PS3 has an PS Vita counterpart called Neocom. The Neocom app lets you interact with various systems from the game directly from your handheld. New information about how the app works was revealed at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany last week.
Konami has released new screenshots of upcoming survival horror title Silent Hill: Book of Memories on the PS Vita. The game focuses on overhead gameplay with different characters working together and support for up to four players.
Warner Bros. interactive have released a new trailer for their reboot of the 80′s classic Spy Hunter. The game is due out in October for the PS Vita and sees players take the role of “The Agent” as they aim to take down a global terrorist organisation bent on world domination.
A new Augmented Reality title is making its way to the PS Vita called Table Ice Hockey. Sony has released screenshots of the game from Gamescom, which joined the AR Play line-up of titles, that include pulzAR, Table Top Tanks and Cliff Diving, and Table Football.
Sony’s trophy system has been locked to the PS3 and PS Vita so far, but the company is looking to expand its reach. The company reportedly plans on opening up the API to access these features from any PlayStation-certified device using the PlayStation Mobile SDK, allowing developers to add trophies to their games.
As PlayStation Mobile prepares for an Autumn launch, Sony has released the sizzle reel it displayed at their Gamescom Press Conference. PlayStation Mobile already has over 80 confirmed developers working on the platform, and this sizzle reel shows you exactly what kind of games and apps you can expect.
Sony has released new screenshots of upcoming PS Vita app Ecolibrium. Ecolibrium is an imaginative eco-system simulator where the aim is to maintain harmony within your own created environment. Players can create their own environment where they must raise species and help them survive.
