Google Chrome Finally Hits Google Android

The Sony Tablet S is my first Android platform device. One of the first things I attempted to do was download Google's own Chrome web browser for it. It made sense, use Google's own web browser for their own mobile platform.

Sadly, Chrome wasn't on the Android Market, even alongside other useful Google apps. I'm sure there is a perfectly logical explanation as to why Google never had their beloved web browser on their own mobile OS. Hmmm...

That has all changed as of now, exclusive for Android 4.0 users, Chrome Beta has finally arrived. Ice cream Sandwich devices can use it now, sadly the Sony Tablet S won't be upgraded to the tasty platform until spring. Then I can finally test ride the "new" browser.

Vita Getting MGS HD Collection Soon

Beloved video game developer/creator/writer/producer/director/all-around-awesome-dude Hideo Kojima, has been Tweeting recently about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for the PlayStation Vita. I can't wait for this package!

Included should be all of the contents of the HD console package. The contents consisted of MGS 2, 3 and Peace Walker. Alongside the original MSX Metal Gear 1 & 2 games. This package is massive and is essential to any gamer. To have this much MGS goodness on the go for myself, is mind blowing awesome!

Yeah, you can tell I'm excited!

It appears that the collection will also utilize the Vita's unique controls, such as being able to slit enemies throat's via sliding the back track pad. The collection is slated to arrive later this year.

Podcast 04 - Sony PSP Retrospective

Just in time for the North American PlayStation Vita, a look back at Sony's PSP. The company's first handheld gaming/multimedia device. Discussed are the system's various hardware revisions, firmware updates and essential games.

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Sony Troubles: Kaz Ain't Softening Sh*t Up

A few posts ago, I mentioned that The Wall Street Journal official confirmed that Kazuo Hirai will lead the full Sony company very soon. Kaz gave a recent interview to the news organization, which was direct and not full of soft cuddly BS.

"I thought turning around the PlayStation business was going to be the toughest challenge of my career, but I guess not," he said in an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal in January, talking about difficulties in fixing the electronics business. "It's one issue after another. I feel like 'Holy s—, now what?'"

The Interview is fascinating, especially that bit I had to BOLD with my magnificent "cut & paste" style of reporting. Kaz is serious about Sony's situation, confronted with a company that has eyes seeing through past glory's and not focused on future success. It's a great interview, so please check it out.

PS Vita Games Are Out Now!

PlayStation Vita games are out in retail chains now. Right now! Hooray!

As you can see, Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Hot Shots Golf: World International are my first two purchases. Exciting!

Expect accessories to hit shelves this week, just in time for the first bundle release on February 15th.

Hooray! :)

Breaking News: Vita Digital Distribution To Be Cheaper

Let's make this short but sweet...

You can purchase your PlayStation Vita games either -

a) In a retail chain, games are distributed on a propiatory card format.

b) On Sony's PSN, as a digital game storred on your Vita's memory card.

Of course, digital distributed of games do not have fancy box art, packaging or physical manuals. So it is with great happiness that digital game's purchases will be around 5 dollars cheaper. Hooray!

Monstrous entertaining IGN received the 411 from Sony themselves, their response ""PSN games will be discounted. We will be issuing final pricing details shortly."

My plan has been since day one, is to purchase most of Vita content via the PlayStation Network. I really don't fancy myself caring around a bunch of tiny game cards. So it is welcoming to see a discount at the checkout, since the counter argument is that I loose a physical copy.

Source: IGN

Kaz Is The Man

Beloved PlayStation big man Kaz Hirai, has been rumored for months to become president of Sony. Yes, Sony. Not it's music or movie division. The main company itself. The whole cheese.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Kaz will become president and chief executive officer of Sony within the next couple of months.

His success with the PlayStation brand is nothing but amazing. Especially in the wake of last year's PlayStation Network attack/shutdown and Japan's Tsunami disaster, which crippled the company, only to see profits return/rise by year's end.

Yes. Kaz is the man. We at Gamer Win Hands Down wish to congratulate him in his new roll. Hopefully, this doesn't mean that he won't be making any more E3 appearances.