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Sony has announced their newest handheld platform the Playstation Vita. The Vita will have many new exciting features that I cannot wait to try out.

Some of the new things they are incorporating are front and rear mounted cameras which use the new Augmented Reality technology which brings your physical world into the PlayStation world.

A 5 inch front multitouch OLED screen promises to bring a rich cinematic feel to both games and movies. Plus it has built in GPS capability,electronic compass,  bluetooth, along with Wifi location service support.

As far as controlling the Vita goes, it’s new rear touch pad, dual joysticks, and six axis controls will usher in a whole new portable gaming experience.

It looks like games will be downloaded onto memory cards. Sources say the Vita will come equipped with 512mb of ram and an additional 128mb dedicated to video

As a FPS fan I welcome the dual joysticks. I think it will give the Vita a natural feel, one that true Sony fans will appreciate.  I’m still trying to figure out the best use of the rear touch pad but I’m sure game developers are excited about the possibilities it opens. Another option I would like to see is some sort of phone ap built in. Sony makes the best gaming consoles hands down but in today’s world of smart phones and free aps, some way of texting or making calls is in my opinion a necessity.

There will be two models available. Wifi only and 3g + Wifi. Base price of the Wifi will be $249 with the 3g model slightly higher priced at $299. Service for the 3g model will be provided by AT&T.

All in all I’m excited for this new system.

Now what do I do with my PSP?

The Vita’s release date will be sometime in 2012.

 Recently Segaleaked a document containing some interesting information . The document says some things about a new motion controller and releasing Yakuza in the United States. But what was really interesting was the information about releasing PS2 games and Dreamcast games on the PS3.

After downloading the Firmware 3.0 update many PS3 owners noticed some Freezing and game crashing. To Fix this problem Sony has now released PS3 Firmware update 3.1. Sony says that this is an update for improving system stability. All the details haven’t been released yet but for now it will just be to fix the problems users have been experiencing.

New PS3 DLC has been announced for Fat Princess at PAX 2009. Titan Studios has announced that “New Pork” a new map for everyone’s favorite game about overfeeding a princess. This new map is city based and will give you new strategies to win such as sewer shortcuts and defending your princess from the rooftops. Titan studios says that New Pork is just the beginning in DLC for Fat Princess.

Sony Announced Wednesday that they are going to introduce 3-D technology into their electronics and want to intergrate new 3-D viewing experiences into the home by 2010. They are planning on making Bravia LCD TV’s, PS3‘s, Blueray players, and Sony Vaio PCs all 3-D compatible. I am very excited about the PS3 part imagine playing your favorite games in 3-D, it will add a whole new level to gaming i just hope they find a way to leave the funny glasses out!

Awhile ago Sony did a survey asking us what we would like to see celebrating  the release of God of War 3.  They had choices like a Collectors edition, A special behind the scenes look at God Of War 3, and things like that but what really got people excited was a God of War Collection. Well one has been announced and it includes God Of War and God Of War 2 all on one disc . Now the really good thing about this is that it is for PS3so you don’t have to worry about backwards compatibility. The games will be remastered have 60 frames per second game play, 720p graphics, and it will also have Playstation Network Trophy support. The collection is said to release this holiday season and i am very excited for it!

It has been announced that  content for Playstation Home will be added specifically for Killzone 2 fans. Among some of the items added will be A new personal space modeled after the Visari Throne Room as well as many other items you can use to customize your area. Check out the video below.

September 1
Guitar Hero 5
Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures

September 8
DiRT 2
IL 2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey
Mini Ninjas
LittleBigPlanet Game Of The Year Edition

September 9
The Beatles Rock Band

September 15
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
NHL 10
Tornado Outbreak
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
NHL 2K10
Need For Speed: Shift
Wet

September 22
Katamari Forever
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010
Afrika
Heroes Over Europe

September 29
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

The New PS3 slim is finally coming out, and what is even better is that it is coming with a $100 price cut. The new PS3 is 34% smaller and uses 34% less power. It is going to have all the same features as the old PS3 and comes with a 120 GB hard drive. Here is a video.

The developers have decided to overhaul the Red Faction franchise with Guerilla, and we have to say, we applaud the effort. This generation, unless you can produce the most amazing FPS experience imaginable, you’ll likely be left behind; that genre takes no prisoners. But as a third-person action title, this game could really excel. Here’s a great look at the gameplay.