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Developers: System 3

System 3's "best game never released for the Amiga" is back. Putty Squad, which did manage to make it onto the SNES in 1994 where everyone promptly ignored it, is being resurrected for System 3's 30th anniversary celebration. This time, it's coing to pretty much every platform you can think of and, if all goes well, there might even be a super-limited run of classic Amiga copies on-disc for old school collector types. Maybe, they're still ironing the kinks out on that front.

Of course, what reviewed fantastically well back in 1994 might not fare so well in 2013. Then again, it looks like System 3 have that pretty well covered.

You play as the titular hero Putty, who can perform platforming tricks that Mario and Sonic can only dream of -- stretching out and elongating his body to span gaps, punch bad guys, inflating like a balloon, absorbing items into his gelatinous body to be used at a later stage such as arrows and bombs and an airship. Plopped down into a series of non-linear levels, your job is to collect as many of the little red putties in a level as you find, triggering their appearances by solving environmental puzzles, navigating hazards of all shapes and sizes, and punching dapper cats.

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A new video has emerged showing off some delightfully whimsical Tearaway footage. On top of that, Media Molecule have outlined the pre-order bonuses for their upcoming, inventive Vita title.

Sony Japan Studios' mysterious Panopticon has been outed as 'Freedom Wars,' a "Recovery Multiplayer Action" game for the PS Vita due in 2014. The new reveal trailer builds on the teaser's cyberpunk art direction and massive sci-fi monsters, while revealing that characters constantly display a depleting jail sentence over their heads. Could they be trapped in a virtual prison, perhaps, or is murdering monsters what counts for community service in this bizarre futuristic London?

Either way, check out the new trailer below. We'll bring you more details as we hear them.

Some new screenshots of upcoming Vita FPS Killzone: Mercenary have hit the net, and look unbelievably shiny by handheld standards. The Vita's crying out for a superior FPS, so with luck, Mercenary will wash away the sour taste left by Black Ops Declassified and Resistance: Burning Skies.

It's out on September 6th.

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Killzone Mercenary's creative director Tom Jones said earlier this year that he reckoned that the handheld shooter would easily become "the best-looking game on Vita".

Well, a little trailer showing off plenty of in-game footage has emerged, showing off some pretty shiny gameplay.

A Vita version of the fantastic cult Wii title, Muramasa: Demon Blade, is set for a release on June 25th in the US. Renamed as Muramasa: Rebirth, the game will include extra characters and stages. If you missed the game first time around, you're in for a real treat with this excellent side-scrolling adventure that features some super-slick hack n' slash combat with a sprinkling of RPG elements.

The enhanced visuals look better than ever on the Vita's screen and the widescreen setup suits the game really well. No UK date has been confirmed yet, but the Vita is multi-region so you'd be able to import it if the publishers drag their feet. Enjoy the trailer after the break.

We don't know much about Sony Japan Studio's curious little title, but we do know that we're excited for it. A couple of new videos have emerged from the studio showing off some of the character animation and a little taster of the gameplay.

Soul Sacrifice may not be a true system-seller, but as far as handheld games go, Keiji Inafune's deadly monster-hunting title is a deep and involving experience when you take it online. Teaming up to bring enormous bosses to their knees while deciding whether to spare or murder your erstwhile allies at a moment's notice is a uniquely engaging proposition, and one that deserves to attract a hardcore following over the coming months.

However, as Brendan explains in our 7/10 Soul Sacrifice review, it's also rather difficult to get into and requires a huge amount of investment to fully appreciate. To this end, dear Sorceror, I've compiled a list of ten hints, tricks and tactics that will help you survive in this vicious demonic world. If this is child's play to you, be sure to drop in some sage advice in the comments!

10: Pack A Balanced Arsenal

Soul Sacrifice offers a truly staggering wealth of attack skills, healing abilities, summons and buffs to equip, and you'll likely discover a fair few powerful spells that can be leant on for ridiculous damage. However, one of the game's unique quirks is that each spell's usage is strictly limited, meaning that it's actually possible to run out of attacks in the longer battles if you don't sacrifice smaller enemies and abuse the rare renewal shrines.

Format: PS Vita

Developer: SCE Japan Studio

Publisher: Sony

This is our concluding part of our Soul Sacrifice review. If you’d like to catch up on the basic game mechanics and the single player experience, you can read Part 1 here. Ok, up to date? This could go either way right? The remainder of my review is going to focus on the online multiplayer side of the game.

A range of options allows you to set up public or password protected games with invites via the Vita’s messaging system being a simple if slightly clunky affair. You can label your room to give other players an indication of which chapters you’re playing and if you prefer saving or sacrificing bosses. There were a healthy number of players online during the launch weekend, meaning I never had to wait long for players to join. Although it’s often worth waiting until you have a full group of four to take on some of the boss battles.

The lobby screen shows other player’s levels, giving you an indication on how choices may go when saving/sacrificing. Unless you’re hosting you can only see a brief description of the currently selected quest, if you are hosting though you have the advantage of choosing the quest and being able to see what loot is awarded upon completion.

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Format: PS Vita

Developer: SCE Japan Studio

Publisher: Sony

Monster Hunter is a handheld system seller. That’s a fact, particularly in Japan. Yet we’ve only heard the slightest of rumours about the mega-series bringing its giant-chasing exploits to Sony’s underperforming handheld.

We don’t know if it’s a case of Sony not being able to agree a deal with Capcom, but until that champagne spraying day arises, Soul Sacrifice is here to carry the burden and an hefty amount of expectation in the face of the Vita’s barren landscape of recent or future releases.

The story begins with you waking up in an underworld jail with a talking book that insists on reliving the tale of a sorcerer and his road to infamy. You play as a character in the book as you read each chapter. The fleshy tome is essentially a menu system where you select missions or edit your skills and so on. The voice acting from the book and the narrator are coma-inducingly poor and the various stories that are mixed together as you play different mission strands while trying to straddle the difficulty curve are ultimate fantasy fan fiction dross.

The book uses the touchscreen (optional) to flick through pages, but it’s a cumbersome mess requiring too many touches, especially when you want to replay missions to XP grind or look at the mission rewards list to top up on certain items. But what of the missions themselves?

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Soul Sacrifice is out this Wednesday, and its European producer is keen to tell you about the deep sacrifice system that underpins the hectic arena combat. As a Monster Hunter-esque proposition from Mega Man and Dead Rising creator Keiji Inafune, many Vita owners are getting rather excited about this one, so we'll have a full review for you soon.

If you're interested, we dedicated 20 minutes of our latest PWNcast to Soul Sacrifice and all of its grim murdering.

Earlier this month we brought you the news that the critically acclaimed Stealth Bastard: Tactical Espionage Arsehole was coming to PS3 and PS Vita, although it would sadly be getting renamed. Curve Studios decided to let the fans rename the game, offering a free PS Vita to the winner.

Well, they had so many excellent suggestions that they ended up settling on two; Stealth Inc and A Clone in the Dark. So, ladies and gentleman, fans of bastard hard platformers with 80 stages of rage I present to you Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark. Frankly, I can't believe they didn't opt for ‘El Chappo Stealtho.'

With Soul Sacrifice (review incoming by the way) coming to the PS Vita soon you're going to need something to help you relax after the brutal boss fights and Quell Memento might be the perfect tonic for your angry ails.

Using the rear touch pad, you guide an ball around over 150 puzzle screens, collecting items and activating switches in order to reach the exit. Analogue and d-pad controls are also available, but the rear pad allows you to enjoy the best view. A relaxed soundtrack and minor story elements hope to add a soothing atmosphere to the game. Quell Memento is coming to the Vita soon and there's a trailer after the jump.