Final Fantasy X HD for Vita Detailed

Fans have been waiting for quite some time, but Square Enix has finally answered.  Along with the launch of the Playstation 3 version of Final Fantasy X/X-2 on March 18th, the Playstation Vita version will also hit stores.  So no delays!

Now the other big question that I, along with many other fans have been asking.  We knew by Square Enix’s comments that the Vita version would have to be on 2 cartridges, and there was no way they would be in separate boxes.  Well in fact, the game WILL still carry a retail version, however only FFX will be in cartridge form.  On the bright side, the box will also contain a voucher for FFX-2’s download.  This will retail for $39.99.

For clarity sake, here’s the contents:

New Neo Geo Pocket

SNK has recently confirmed information on a new rehashing of the Neo Geo Pocket called Neo Geo X portable system.  It’s said to contain 20 SNK classics (Listed Below), 2 GB of storage, a 2200mAh battery, and be 170x72x15mm in size (Similar to an iPhone).  While no pricing is given yet, it’s due first quarter in Japan and localization to EU/US is already in works.

I’m an old fan of the SNK arcade boxes and games like Samurai Shodown and Metal Slug hold a place in my heart.  So this has got me drooling.  The hardware looks solid too.  Depending on the price, I may need to snag this up!

Here’s the full list of games:

2012 Looking Up For JRPGs

Life of a fan of Japanese gaming from the west has it’s ups and downs.  At times you get great games to spend hours upon.  While at other times you go so long wondering if Japan still loves you.  Getting a localization of great titles just seems like pulling teeth at times.  Well, it almost seemed like 2011 was one of those years.

Well, negativity aside, it looks like 2012 is shaping up.  Companies are looking to bring their great titles to the west and JRPG fans are ready to snag them up.  Here’s a lineup I put together to get you all as excited as I am.  Some may debate that some arn’t “RPG”, you get the gist.

Valkyria Chronicles 3 (PSP): While Sega told Gamespot a solid ‘no’ to it’s localization in the west, after a huge signature campagne the question of their minds being changed went up in the air again.  Maybe we won’t see it on PSP, but there’s still a chance for a Vita port which would be amazing.  So.. while most my hopes are shattered, I still keep shred somewhere in the back of my mind.  [Unconfirmed – Unlikely]

Tales of Graces f (PS3): Finally an amazing new Tales title is coming to America.  This installment is the first PS3 exclusive Tales game for the West and it gets the amazing sharpness in graphics to support it.  I may have to get a second PS3 on standby because I may kill my PS3 playing this to death.  [Confirmed March 13 Release Date]