Modernising retro games: why players are returning to the classics
If you are a gamer of a certain age, then you will remember when home games consoles really took off in the 1980s and 1990s. [Read more…]
Articles by Simon Plumbe
Why The PS Vita Came Last In The eSports Race
When you look at the games industry today, the two buzzwords that seem to be bandied around are eSports and VR. While some believe that [Read more…]
Game Review: Card Shark (Minis)
Card games have come along way when it comes to gaming at home and on the move. For years, the most we could expect to [Read more…]
Game Review: Platypus (PSP)
Growing up in the formative days of the video games industry really helped me gain an appreciation of the importance of gameplay over aesthetics and [Read more…]
Bringing bingo to a new generation of gamers on the PS Vita
Visit any traditional bingo hall, and you will see a range of players, but the majority will fit the clichéd image that we have come [Read more…]
The Changing Shape Of Vita Gaming
Things were much easier when I was growing up and when the industry was in its infancy. If you wanted to buy a game then [Read more…]
Can Consoles Catch Up With The Mobile Market?
I’ve talked in the past about some of the Vita’s shortcomings as a console and none are more obvious than when it comes to comparing [Read more…]
Game Review: Vegas Party (PS Vita)
Handheld games are traditionally a solitary affair. Multiplayer gaming is generally left to consoles through couch based local play or online along with their PC [Read more…]
A New Focus For Vita Player In 2018
It’s hard to believe that the PS Vita has been around for over six years now, and as a website Vita Player has just celebrated [Read more…]
What Lessons Should Sony Learn from Nintendo When Releasing A Future Handheld Console?
Nintendo have produced some innovative and popular products in recent years, including the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Switch. While Sony has enjoyed a lot [Read more…]