PSP Minis

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   richicon
   Member

   Hey guys

   I realise this isn't PSP Minis related ( although the closing comments are :) ), but I just posted Part Two of our Vita development diary if anyone fancies a read:

   http://www.icongames.com/our-vita-development-experiences-part-two/

   Rich

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. 

   DarthDanMan
   Member

   It's a good read although half of it went over my head. :) So what type of game is it, and I would be pretty neat if Sony allowed you to update minis for the Vita.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   onmode-ky
   Member

   It's Pub Games, so I'm guessing darts would be part of it. Honestly not sure what else one plays in a pub/bar, though. An old Ms. Pac-Man cabinet, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee Golf, and a pinball machine--but those wouldn't be in this. ;)

   Minis specifically for PSV would need a new name, I think. Maybe a related name, but just the exact same name would probably confuse consumers about what played on what.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   thumbbandit
   Member

   @ onmode-ky

   Possibly pool and snooker would be included, maybe even a quiz of some sort. ;)

   P.S. did anyone else notice the site going down yesterday?

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   JeremyR
   Member

   There should be a game where you try to pick up women. Or trying to pick out the best looking one while your vision is blurred (and the lighting is dim).

   That and playing pool pretty much sums up my experiences with bars.

   I imagine they could just slap on a "Deluxe" to the name of the upgraded Mini. Or if they are feeling 90s-ish, "Extreme!"

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. 

   richicon
   Member

   We've got two titles in development on Vita currently. Regarding Pub Games, currently the core games are Pool, Snooker, Air Hockey, Darts and unlockable Bowling. We're debating extra small bonus games too, such as draughts.

   Hi-res Minis, supporting Vita features would be very cool. Please Sony :)

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. 

   onmode-ky
   Member

   We're debating extra small bonus games too, such as draughts.

   Oh, he's talking about checkers, not small gusts of wind.

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. 

   Takao
   Member

   Rich, you know of PlayStation Suite, right?

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. 

   JeremyR
   Member

   Well, apparently Alawar did release their Vita game, Treasures of Montezuma Blitz. That's sort of an upgrade of their Treasures of Montezuma game, which was a Mini.

   The other thing is that it apparently uses a Free to Play model. How, I don't know. But that could be something to experiment with...

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. 

    O
    Member

    Hi-res Minis, supporting Vita features would be very cool. Please Sony :)

    It would be insanely cool, then I can get to play Marble Boy using the Vita's gyroscope! It would be even cooler if it used the AR feature! Have the little guy rolling around my living room and such! That's actually the first time I gave a crap about Vita's AR capabilities!

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. 

    Takao
    Member

    I'm guessing Montezuma's release was only in Europe? It's not in the Canadian store.

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. 

    DarthDanMan
    Member

    @Takao
    Yes, only Europe.

    Posted 1 year ago #
13. 

    HiddenAway
    Member

    It's been a while :)

    Well, apparently Alawar did release their Vita game, Treasures of Montezuma Blitz. That's sort of an upgrade of their Treasures of Montezuma game, which was a Mini.

    The other thing is that it apparently uses a Free to Play model. How, I don't know. But that could be something to experiment with...

    Basically, if you want an edge, you can purchase various bits of DLC (crystals to upgrade your skills or a full pack of lives to save you waiting for them to replenish). Here's the prices and packs:

    Treasures of Montezuma Blitz 3000 Crystals - £2.39
    Treasures of Montezuma Blitz 8000 Crystals - £3.99
    Treasures of Montezuma Blitz 15000 Crystals - £5.49
    Treasures of Montezuma Blitz 30000 Crystals - £7.99
    Treasures of Montezuma Blitz 100000 Crystals - £15.99
    Treasures of Montezuma Blitz Lives Refill - £0.79

    Posted 1 year ago #
14. 

    richicon
    Member

    @Takao: Rich, you know of PlayStation Suite, right?

    Yep, but as far as I am aware it won't really let you take advantage of specific features of the Vita. It covers a wide range of Sony hardware, so much like Android development I think it will be one game fits all type approach.

    Posted 1 year ago #
15. 

    Takao
    Member

    Actually, I do believe you can target Vita exclusive functionality, but unless you make it optional it's not recommended by Sony since you'll be lowering your audience. For example, I do know you can use front touch capabilities, as well as using dual analogs.

    Posted 1 year ago #
16. 

    JeremyR
    Member

    How big though, is the user base of Sony tablets and Xperia phones? Sony claims they've sold to expectations, but they had to drop the price of the Type S tablet...

    It probably makes more sense to simply target Vita owners (if possible), since they likely will make up the bulk of the audience that buys games.

    Posted 1 year ago #
17. 

    O
    Member

    Based on all the people raging in the review section of Android games that don't support the Xeperia Play's gamepad, you would figure Sony has moved a good amount of them.

    "The game deserves a 5, but I gave it a 1 star because it doesn't support the Xeperia Plays buttons."

    That's a pretty common "review" on the Play Store.

    Posted 1 year ago #
18. 

    Takao
    Member

    There's at least 20 million Xperia handsets out there, and maybe a million Sony tablets if they're lucky. Sony does plan on licensing Suite to other hardware manufacturers. If it gets on HTC (which is heavily rumored), and Samsung the market expands dramatically.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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