The PlayStation Vita isn’t doing all that well in regions that aren’t called Japan. Though sales were bolstered by the system’s native integration with the PlayStation 4, the handheld’s momentum has shrivelled. That changes now, as two games are being released this week that’ll have gamers flocking in droves to pick up a Vita.
The first is PlayStation Vita Pets, which lets you take control of creepy talking dogs as they urinate against trees and wear festive jerseys. It’s out on the PlayStation Vita today, and allows you to live out your fantasies of dressing dogs up, and using exciting Augmented Reality technology to play with a virtual dog in your real-life garden.
The other is likely to be the most exciting game to hit the PlayStation Vita since the system was first released. At least, that’s true if you happen to get really excited for agriculture. Yes, Farming Simulator 2014 has finally found a home on handhelds, hitting not just the Vita, but also the 3DS – so there’s no need for Nintendo fans to feel left out of this momentous occasion either. Farming Simulator is a a perfect fit for handhelds, because the very first thing you want to be able to do when you’re commuting, or able to break away from your desk is pretend to do something mundane.
Here’s what the press release says, in the hopes of getting you excited.
In Farming Simulator 14 on 3DS and Vita you face the challenges of a modern farmer, and raise livestock (cows), grow crops, sell produce and manage and develop your own farming complex in a vast and colorful world. As you progress in the game, you will unlock a vast array of new machinery and agricultural vehicles that have been faithfully reproduced from actual vehicles from major manufacturers such as Case IH, Deutz-Fahr, Lamborghini, Kuhn, Amazone, Krone and many others.
I joke, but the last version of Farming Simulator sold over 2 million copies across the platforms it was released on, so people are playing this stuff.
I wonder if there’s still time for me to a get a refund on my own Vita?
Last Updated: June 4, 2014
Admiral Chief Kilo
June 4, 2014 at 14:32
WTF?
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
June 4, 2014 at 14:33
I HONOUR YOU WITH MY WEE
Admiral Chief Kilo
June 4, 2014 at 14:34
Ok then
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:53
Watch the video
Admiral Chief Kilo
June 4, 2014 at 15:18
I did, hence the comment
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 15:19
Oh…Well have a wee!
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:50
It’s Wii. Your spelling is getting even worse ;P
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:53
I am honored, master
FoxOneZA
June 4, 2014 at 16:10
The Vita is the TRAP!
Milesh Bhana
June 4, 2014 at 14:37
LOL @ header image, should have known.
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:42
I didn’t realise there were any that made me want one.
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 14:44
Shhhh.
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 14:43
What’s a Vita? That a kind of Beta only with 2 different letters and totally fucking useless?
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:53
It’s not totally useless. It’s good for a joke or 2.
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 14:55
And a doorstop?
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:56
See, now we’re innovating.
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 14:56
Pity they never did, BOOM!
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:45
PSVita Pets….LOLZ!….Sigh
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 14:48
Shaddup en start die trekker. Ons moet boer
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:47
I mean…Who would even play PSVita Pets?
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 14:47
Cruel kids who want to abuse pets like Cartman
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:49
Cruel Kids indeed…What would you think of an adult playing this?
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 14:50
Attachment issues or maybe Japanese people who can’t keep pets in their apartments or a high tech Tamagochi if you will
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:51
Attachment issues? Astute analysis…..Yeah, it’s pretty sad for an adult to be playing this
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 14:47
“These are nit the games you’re looking for”
Well I don’t wanna “nit” pick but…………..
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:53
Did nazi that coming 😉
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 14:53
I know and jew are usually first to pick it up
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:55
I did, but thought I’d made enough spelling & grammar comments yesterday lol
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 14:57
It’s okay, the 5 hours he spent rocking himself in the shower at least cleaned him… A bit…
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 14:58
Shower gif! You said the magic words!
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/3510058/ace-ventura-cold-shower-scene-o.gif
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 15:01
You can’t use the same one twice in one day!
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 15:03
Is that what she told you?
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 15:04
Pah, that would imply using one 0-O But also explains the acrid smell…
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 15:07
Your right, this is the third time I’ve used it 😛
Muhahahahahahahaha
RinceofThis
June 4, 2014 at 15:11
You! Overkill! I call it!
Hammersteyn
June 4, 2014 at 15:23
NEVA! I’ll blow your mind!
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/aeNB5Wb_460sa.gif
Admiral Chief Kilo
June 4, 2014 at 15:19
Was just about to say that
Umar's Crown
June 4, 2014 at 14:58
I LOVE MY VITA…LEAVE MY VITA ALONE!
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2014 at 14:59
#staystrongvita
Admiral Chief Kilo
June 4, 2014 at 15:19
ProVita?
hendrik
June 4, 2014 at 15:19
It’s a TRAP!
Pieter Kruger
June 4, 2014 at 15:31
NO, just get a half decent smartphone and you’re set!
Mikhil
June 4, 2014 at 15:33
I’m sure I read somewhere yesterday that Sony is killing it’s handheld division.
Vixremento
June 4, 2014 at 15:41
Just the original PSP
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2458896,00.asp
Mikhil
June 4, 2014 at 15:43
Geez, I thought they stopped that years ago
Vixremento
June 4, 2014 at 15:46
haha yeah me too. I guess it has had it’s time in the spot light…pity mine spent most of it’s time in a dark and dusty place otherwise I’d have opted for a Vita (well provided they throw in a decent memory card and all that I might also pick up a decent deal) however at this point my poor YLOD’d Phat PS3 first needs replacing…she will be missed 🙁
Mighty Meh
June 4, 2014 at 16:06
If they made a SA version of farming simulator it would be gold!
By day you are just a mild mannered farmer tending his herd but by night it’s a fps where you have to defend yourself against people trying to kill you.
Johan du Preez
June 4, 2014 at 16:18
lol
Drizzt
June 4, 2014 at 16:37
I’ll offer you R500 for your VIta…