OXCGN’s Uncharted: Golden Abyss Review

Posted on 21 February, 2012 by exterminat

OXCGN’s Uncharted: Golden Abyss Review

Handheld AAA Excellence

by exterminat

©2012 Nicholas Laborde

One of the absolute worst ramifications a console manufacturer can deal with is that of the lack of software at the system’s launch.

Take for example the Nintendo 3DS. Few big, recognizable names – and at that, of first party nature – were at the system’s launch, which undoubtedly led to the initial losses and swift price cut.

Eager to hit Nintendo where it hurts most, Sony has launched the PlayStation Vita with both new IP and familiar faces, most notably being Uncharted: Golden Abyss.

It’s not made by Naughty Dog, and it’s near-impossible to believe that Sony Bend have matched so perfectly the story and formula we all know and love.

Golden Abyss embodies much of the AAA excellence we expect from the Uncharted franchise, but in handheld form.

Is this abyss really golden? Find out…

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6 Failings Of The Playstation Vita (PS Vita)

Posted on 19 July, 2011 by dkpatriarch

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6 Failings Of The Playstation Vita

It looks amazing, but all may not be so rosy

by: AxiDer (formerly AXIS of Reality)

©2011 Alex Baldwin

With the PS Vita’s release inching closer and closer, I’m back once again to cut through the excitement and raise the potential questions and issues that may harm an otherwise excellent console.

Several months ago the companion article to this for the Nintendo 3DS raised similar queries, some of which were remedied upon release and some of which still remain.

Time to see what Sony can do with their second dip in the handheld pool, hot on the heels of the underwhelming Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phone.

What could be the hold back for the Vita?

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Sony PS Vita (NGP) Australian Price Detailed

Posted on 7 June, 2011 by dkpatriarch

Sony PS Vita (NGP) Australian Price Revealed?

And no, it isn’t cheaper because of our strong dollar

by: dkpatriarch

©2011 David Hilton

With the unveiling of the not so secret name of Sony’s upcoming handheld console today at E3 as the Sony PS Vita (no longer the NGP or PSP2), Americans, Europeans, and Japanese got to find out the price. But not Australians. Yet.

It has just been revealed by EB Games that the estimated RRP for the PS Vita here in Australia is AUD $348 and $408 for 3G (updated prices as of July 20).

(more…)

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OXCGN’s Sony E3 2011 Conference Wrap-up: Hit An Early Home Run

Posted on 7 June, 2011 by exterminat

OXCGN’s Sony E3 2011 Conference Wrap-up

Hits an early ‘Home Run’

by exterminat

©2011 Nicholas Laborde

Sony, breaking tradition, had their conference on the first day.

The entire keynote event was a wild ride full of announcements, breakthroughs and interesting information.

It was easily the best so far, and OXCGN has a summary of what all went down. (more…)

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