Dialogue

Issue 361

Say hello to my little friend

I’ve recently come to realise that the majority of my gaming time is handheld. My Switch rarely gets docked, and I’m relishing playing through the back catalogue for PS Vita, a console that was so far ahead of its time upon release – with its OLED screen and curvaceous form – it still looks like it could be new tech in 2021. Despite Sony’s intention to quietly sweep it under the carpet, the machine has seen some excellent releases this year, and the loyal fanbase were vocal enough to rescue the online shop from closing (for now).

Part of the appeal of handheld gaming is the immediacy and intimacy of exploring gaming worlds in the palm of your hand, and there’s also the fact that I don’t need to commandeer the TV screen from the rest of the family. Valve’s announcement