We've heard various sources cast doubt on the PS Vita, but it looks like even nobodies are trying to get in on the doom casting. We also discuss E3 ticket prices, Metal Gear Rising, the state of story telling in gaming, plus more.
Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo, Katie Horstman
Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
Question of the Week:
Do you think story telling in video games is poor?
E3 Prices Double:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-13-prices-for-e3-2012-double
Bossa Studios Predicts an Early Grave for the PS Vita:
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/bossa-studios-predicts-an-early-grave-for-the-ps-vita/
Nintendo isn't competing with Smart Phones:
Retro Studios Could Handle A Zelda Game:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/14/miyamoto-retro-could-handle-a-zelda-game-smartphones-arent-co/
Wii U Listed for $600 on EB Australia:
http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/wii-u-listed-for-600-on-eb-australia/
Metal Gear Rising:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/12/metal-gear-rising-was-secretly-canceled-before-platinum-took-it/
http://www.vg247.com/2011/12/11/metal-gear-rising-not-a-direct-sequel-to-mgs-4/#comments
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-12-13-platinums-inaba-defends-metal-gear-rising-revengeance
Naughty Dog wants to change the industry:
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/12/the-last-of-us-but-the-first-of-many/
