Posts tagged playstation-japan-2013 
Sony Japan conference round-up: Vita TV, PS4 launch date, pretty colors
If you didn't stay up for Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference and don't fancy trekking through two hours or so of sometimes confusing translations, we've got you covered here on Joystiq. Sony's presser did not disappoint when it came to news, some reveals looking very positive, others... ...
Japan's PS4 launch day line-up features 19 games
We now have confirmation of what games will be available for the PlayStation 4 when it launches on February 22, 2014 in Japan. The nation's launch-day line-up includes 19 games - well, 18 games and a beta, although when that beta is for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn, it probably counts as a game...
PlayStation Vita TV puts Vita games on a TV, out in Japan on Nov. 14 [update: specs]
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has revealed the PlayStation Vita TV, a miniature system that plays Vita games on the television. The Vita TV has slots for both Vita games and memory cards, allowing users to play games on their tellies with a DualShock 3. It'll support 1,300 games, including V...
Capcom details Deep Down [update: trailer!]
At Sony's pre-TGS press conference, Capcom's Yoshinoro Ono spilled a few more details on the mysterious Deep Down, the fantasy PS4 RPG first unveiled at the console's reveal back in February. First and foremost, the game is bizarrely set in 2094 despite its medieval looks - it's not exactly clear...
Grasshopper and GungHo's first collaboration is Lily Bergamo, for PS4
Lily Bergamo is a new PS4 game from Grasshopper Manufacture and GungHo Online Entertainment, the two companies announced at Sony's Japan conference today. It's due out in 2014. It's a "supreme action" game with a female lead, and it may include some form of smartphone integration. GungHo purchas...
Yakuza Restoration unveiled for PS4, PS3, Vita, set in Edo period
During Sony Japan's press conference, Sega announced a new entry in the Yakuza series for PS4, called Yakuza Restoration (or Yakuza Ishin). Restoration, which has been teased prior to its official unveiling just now, takes the typically modern day gangster series to feudal Japan. Yakuza Restorat...
Final Fantasy 14 PS3 players will be able to play PS4 beta for free [update]
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn players that begin their quest on the PS3 will be able to play the PS4 version's beta for free, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today. The beta for the PS4 version of A Realm Reborn will launch alongside the console in Japan on February 22. Update: A ...
PS4 launches in Japan on February 22 [Update: 19 launch games]
During the Sony Computer Entertainment Japan press conference this morning, Sony announced the PS4 is coming to Japan on February 22, 2014. Japan can pre-order the console starting October 5. The console will be available sans PS4 Eye camera for ¥39,980 ($401). A special "Limited Pack" run o...
Final Fantasy X, X-2 HD remasters to be bundled with special edition Vita
The Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 HD re-releases will be available as part of a bundle with a special edition PS Vita, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today. The unique Vita captures that iconic Macalania Spring scene from FFX. Awww... No release date or other details regardi...
Phantasy Star Nova announced for Vita
Sega announced Phantasy Star Nova at Sony's Tokyo Game Show press conference this morning, a Vita entry being developed by established RPG studio Tri-Ace. Nova is set in the same world as Phantasy Star Online 2, but can be played both offline or in online co-op for up to four players. It's due to b...
