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Vectrex Mini interview - David Oghia talks up the nostalgic vector powerhouse

Having been wowed by the news of the Vectrex Mini at Gamescom , I rushed off some questions to VectrexOn's main man  David Oghia . After a post-event, well earned, break, he's kindly given us a lot of detail about the project and some new images of the unit to share.  His story mirrors mine somewhat, Vectrex represents a glowing, unaffordable, obelisk of gaming power from our youth! But he's had the energy and drive to do something about it, and met the right people to get the job done!  What first got you interested in Vectrex and what spawned the idea of a Mini version? I’ve always been passionate about retro-gaming, but my first love was computers rather than consoles — the ZX81, then the Commodore 128. I only really discovered the console world in the late 90s, which is when I got my very first Vectrex. Of course, I had seen it in stores back in 1983, but at that time it was far too expensive for me.  Today, I own five Vectrex systems at home. Vector-based games ...
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Ridge Racer goes free on Japanese PS+ God Eater Burst gets free Passport

Japanese gamers can enjoy all of the many bits of Ridge Racer for free on their PlayStation Plus accounts (which is also being offered for free for a week in Japan). That's probably the best way to enjoy the cut down game, with its online-focused play. I  must reupload it and give it another shot, having become quickly bored with the the poor structure.

However, the cack-handed way you need to download each extra car and track (and music) individually really isn't making me hurry up that task. Have Sony or Namco made it easier through the various gold/silver versions? I'm keen to know.

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