Llamasoft does TxK for Sony Vita

[Jamesac]

PC version!

*happy dance*



James

[Zoot]

Not for me this time, I'm afraid. Like others, I have bought many machines specifically to play Llamasoft games (VIC20, C64, Amiga - not the games, of course, but the enthusiastic descriptions in NOTB before the sad exodus to ST Pocket PC, Gamecube, Jaguar, iPAD), but I have a PSP here that sits in a plastic box and never gets used. There is no way that I am going to spend £180 to just play one game.

However, I don't want that to seem overly negative, as I wish Jeff and Giles all the very best, and just rewards for all the hard work that they do. Working with IOS must be soul-destroying, and if this leads to greater and bigger things, then yay!

I have never been a great Tempest fan (as I am rubbish at it), but a Space Giraffe without the psychedelia seems like a bon plan. If you ever do Ancipital for the Vita, I will, of course, change my mind

Good luck, and best wishes.

[Meatpuppet]

Nice one chaps And I hope we see something for the PS4 launch too!

[chub]

Just saw the news. Great stuff! I already have a Vita, so I'm ready when you are. I hope the coding goes well!

Will it have minotaurs in it?

[The ghost of raids past]

Good luck with it but I can never support the Evil empire of sony. A company that cant secure its own networks and installs root kits from CD can never be trusted.

[rowan]

Good luck with it but I can never support the Evil empire of sony. A company that cant secure its own networks and installs root kits from CD can never be trusted.

Whilst I'm in a similar camp of a lifetime Sony boycott, there's mention of a PC version

Congratulations guys, hope this brings you some much needed fluffiness.

[Phineasfool]

This is good news. Makes me even more happy I picked up a Vita again last month.

[sdetoni]

Excellent news, the game should fit the platform well.
Hope you manage to fit in a Llama or 2 in there , and TxK, how is that going to be pronounced?

[melkig1967]

Not for me this time, I'm afraid. Like others, I have bought many machines specifically to play Llamasoft games (VIC20, C64, Amiga - not the games, of course, but the enthusiastic descriptions in NOTB before the sad exodus to ST Pocket PC, Gamecube, Jaguar, iPAD), but I have a PSP here that sits in a plastic box and never gets used. There is no way that I am going to spend £180 to just play one game.
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Just wait a bit longer:-

It'll be Vita exclusive for 3 months, then we'll release PC and Mac versions.  Maybe iOS, we'll see.

Good result from Sony to only stipulate 3 months

[Rhythm]

So how much for one then as its a cert I'll get one now ? Any model preferred ? Video out ? They have leaderboards ?

Amazon.de is the place to go. Don't bother with a 3G one, it's being discontinued.

Current price is €174 although it drops to as low as €120 every now and again (that's what I got mine for). Then don't buy any games per sé, just grab as much Plus subscription as you can, plus a 16gb memory card (the 4gb is almost useless, fits next to nothing on it)

http://www.amazon.de/Sony-0711719180692 ... words=vita

[Colonius]

I bought the iPod touch 'cos of the LS games and I've been well rewarded with some great titles that have fitted in well with the limited time I have for gaming. I really hope the Vita thing works out and brings home some bacon but I doubt I can ever justify another piece of tech. BUT I am intrigued and excited about the other donationware prospects. PC Neon? Going for the donations approach takes the pressure of having to feel you've tested every hardware combination out there as people can test it for themselves. Given LS's limited resources this seems a great idea, I just hope the donations come in.

[SimonPlumbe]

Depends on the type of games you want when it comes to memory cards but the smaller ones do have their uses too. I'm currently using five assorted memory cards with my Vita but I have them split into different categories. I have one 4Gb card dedicated to PlayStation Mobile games which don't take up a massive amount of space - I've currently got about 35 games on that one and still have about 1.5Gb free!

The main thing to remember with memory cards is managing them properly on the Vita. There is a 100 icon limit when it comes to storing games and apps and that includes physical games and even if you have plenty of space on your memory card, once that 100 icon limit is reached you won't be able to install anything else so a mix of cards is best if you plan on buying smaller games, Minis or PS Mobile games (and there are some great smaller games out there!). I have to agree about avoiding the 3G model - only a few games really make use of 3G features and as long as your phone can act as a wi-fi hotspot then you have that sorted anyway!

There are a lot of games worth getting for it though and a lot more than people might think - as well as all the native Vita titles (including loads of great indie games), it has access to a load of PSP and PS1 titles (including over a dozen Final Fantasy games) and at last count including older games there are around 700+ games available.

[guythp]

Good luck with it but I can never support the Evil empire of sony. A company that cant secure its own networks and installs root kits from CD can never be trusted.

Being a dreamcast owner, I'm afraid I'm out [/dragons' den]. I think that blog was a little bit too advertis-y ("Great O-LED Screen!"). And I was under the impression Jeff didn't want to do T2K (I know, I know - this isn't.. It's just a shame SG didn't catch on as much as it should have as it's fucking ace). Obviously I hope sony have given you guys a money printing machine to live a comfortable life for you and your ungulates for the rest of time. I do, however look forward to the pc version (and I may consider upgrading my pc for that ).. That said, if it helps me saying I'll definitely be buying a psp vita to play this!!!! I'll do so.

Well done guys (and that's a genuine well done, it'd be nice if you can milk the corporate cow for as long as you can)!

[guythp]

Depends on the type of games you want when it comes to memory cards but the smaller ones do have their uses too. I'm currently using five assorted memory cards with my Vita but I have them split into different categories. I have one 4Gb card dedicated to PlayStation Mobile games which don't take up a massive amount of space - I've currently got about 35 games on that one and still have about 1.5Gb free!

The main thing to remember with memory cards is managing them properly on the Vita. There is a 100 icon limit when it comes to storing games and apps and that includes physical games and even if you have plenty of space on your memory card, once that 100 icon limit is reached you won't be able to install anything else so a mix of cards is best if you plan on buying smaller games, Minis or PS Mobile games (and there are some great smaller games out there!). I have to agree about avoiding the 3G model - only a few games really make use of 3G features and as long as your phone can act as a wi-fi hotspot then you have that sorted anyway!

There are a lot of games worth getting for it though and a lot more than people might think - as well as all the native Vita titles (including loads of great indie games), it has access to a load of PSP and PS1 titles (including over a dozen Final Fantasy games) and at last count including older games there are around 700+ games available.

...... And your commision is? :/

[Little stoned kiwi]

Welcome to the fluffiest form on the Internet, SimonPlumbe! Here, have a sheepie!

Fixed that for Simon.