Didn’t get enough from our F1 2011 interview.. well I would have to agree.  So here is your chance to check out the first video developer diary for F1 2011, from the developers themselves, Stephen Hood (Chief Game Designer) and Paul Sean (Senior Producer).  Big updates for this years game are made clear, so check it out… especially the haters.  The game will be out on September 23rd for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.  It is also set for a PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS release as well.  Below is even the new racing controller that seems to be specifically gears for F1 2011, but will obviously be compatible with other racing games.  Official Site.

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Check out this brand new video showing the capabilities of the PlayStation Vita. Vita is expected to release later this.

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Namco bandai have released this brand new trailer for Ridge Racer (rrrrrrrr!). The game releases on the PlayStation Vita.

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There was so much to see at E3 and, as always, no one person can see everything, even with the help of a media badge and appointments.  The one thing I wanted, as many others did, was to get their hands on the new PS Vita (formerly known as the NGP or the next PSP).  It is truly an amazing handheld device, with dual analogue sticks as well as a touch pad on the back. It seems you couldn’t be more comfortable and in control with the Vita. Though I got to try a variety of games for the system, I just couldn’t stay away from Uncharted: Golden Abyss.  Uncharted: Golden Abyss was demoed at the Sony Press Conference which I am sure most of you saw, but since I played that title the most, I will start off with that one.

Everything about Golden Abyss seemed very familiar, like I could just pick it up and play it as in Uncharted 2.  The difference being, it was actually EASIER to play than a Playstation 3 game.  All of the added features to the Vita, compared to the older PSP models, are not just a gimmick; they are really there to give the gamer a better experience and to give the games more convenient mechanics.  Just to remind you guys, the special features of the Vita are the touch screen on the front, the touch pad in the back, the dual camera system (front/back), the enhanced gyroscope inside and other things as well, but those are just the basic features that will affect gameplay.

There were two levels that were demoed for Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and for the most part, I only got to play one of those levels, over and over again without being bored from it at all.  I just got more used to the controls, and at one point during my last demo of the level, one of the developers was surprised at how well I was executing it.  Playing the game, I actually realized that you could probably use the new Vita features more than the traditional ones, but of course you could not play the game only using the new features, which was fine.  In fact the integration between the two is what made it so much fun to play.  Running/walking, initial aiming and shooting with Golden Abyss had to be done with the traditional dual stick and trigger buttons.  Once you are climbing you could literally use the touch screen to navigate 100% or use the sticks.  My favorite part had to be sniping in Golden Abyss; as you hold the left trigger to initiate aiming, you then could use the back touch pad to zoom in and out by moving your from left to right on the back.  Then when it came to aiming for that head shot, the gyroscope let you physically move the Vita where the enemies where, while the bad guys stayed stationary almost making it seem like you were in a 3D world.  To prevent you from spinning around circles with the Vita looking like an idiot, as soon as you let go of the left trigger on the sniper, your view resets.

I also got to play other games like Wipeout 2048, an anti-gravity, futuristic racer.  This is one of the titles you can play on the Playstation 3 and the PS Vita.  I got a chance to race against one of the developers on the Playstation 3 while I played on the PS Vita.  After losing, I gave the game a go just on the Vita alone and the game itself was really cool, and you can use the touch pad for acceleration as well as breaking while you can also use the front touch screen to fire weapons.  The game was ultimately very entertaining with Wipeout 2048 taking full advantage of the internal gyroscope.

Another game I got a chance to try out was Virtua Tennis 4 for the Vita, and it almost seemed like I was cheating at certain moments, due to the ease of the touch screen taking full advantage of the controls.  Eventually I got used to it and I saw that the game was balanced but very easy to just jump into and play.

There were plenty of other titles like LittleBigPlanet, Little Deviant, Real Fighters and many more, but I did not get a chance to get my hands on all of them.  However, all of the titles shown at E3 for the PS Vita had their own unique way of using the innovative features of the new Sony hand held.  Overall it might have been the biggest hit of E3 as it had one of the longest lines just to play, but it is now in obviously in hot competition with the Nintendo 3DS as that has many new features coming as well.  It’s funny how I have spoken to some people about the Vita, with many different responses, one being how the touch screen is nothing new with gaming, but no hand held device combines a touch screen and a touch pad in the back along with its other features so well.  Here is a list of the PS Vita titles:

• Uncharted: Golden Abyss Resistance
• Killzone
• Real Fighters
• Little Deviant
• Call of Duty
• Silent Hill: Book of Memories
• Mortal Kombat
• Lego Harry Potter
• Lumines
• Sonic Generations
• LittleBigPlanet
• Dynasty Warriors
• Bioshock
• Wipeout 2048
• Street Fighter x Tekken
• ModNation Racers
• Hustle Kings
• Top Darts
• Mr. Ink Jet
• BlazBlue Continuum Shift Plus II
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
• F1 2011
• Hot Shot Golf
• FIFA 12
• Smart Ash
• Broken
• Super Stardust Delta
• Sound Shapes
• Virtua Tennis 4
• Ridge Racer
• Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee
• Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
• Gelding
• Gravity
• Dust 514
• Michael Jackson: The Experience
• Dragon’s Crown
• Shinobido 2
• Rugby Challenge

One of the big highlights of E3 2011 was obviously the PS Vita (previous called the NGP or the next PSP).  There were plenty of titles for the handheld console with Uncharted: Golden Abyss being one very impressive one.  Here is a video interview regarding the game with one of the developers of it, but I will have a hands on article on the console and the game up soon.

Check out this 12 minute demo for Uncharted Golden Abyss scheduled to release on the PS Vita. Unfortunately embedding was not allowed so I would request you to click the above link for all the awesomeness.

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This seems like Sony’s Brain Training without the Smart AR. No release date has been confirmed yet, but we will keep you updated on the same. Stay tuned to GamingBolt.com for more news and updates.

Capcom revealed today during Sony’s Pre-E3 press conference that Street Fighter X Tekken will be making its way to the PS Vita, the recently announced name of the NGP. It was also revealed that Cole, the protagonist from the inFamous games, will be a playable character on the PS Vita version.

Thanks to Andriasang for the info.

Sony has finally announced the release date and the price for PS Vita. The system will sell for $249.99  (wi-fi) and the 3G model ($299.99) and will be available holiday season 2011.

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