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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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Tiny Barbarian DX coming to consoles, Vita maybe?

Nicalis has signed a deal to publish cool indie Steam title StarQuail's Tiny Barbarian DX on console. The trouble is they aren't saying which ones, only "to be announced". Looking at the three-year old gameplay clip, I don't see anything the Vita couldn't handle, guess its just down to the economics.

Start politely badgering Nicalis if you would like to see Tiny Barbarian DX on Sony's handheld! Given Sony suggests we ask Sony to bring the iOS Uncharted mini-game to the Vita, looks like we have to do everything ourselves these days.

On offer are:
  • An epic journey offers a musclebound medley of engaging 2D platforming and 16-bit inspired pixel art, complemented by a catchy chip-tune soundtrack.
  • Fast and addictive 2D platforming: leap, grab, hang, ride and climb past a plethora of perilous platforms and pitfalls 
  • Varied swordplay: Flay enemies with savage swordplay and finish off foes by skillfully ending three-button combos with a Sword Dash, the Spinning Sword or a Ground Slam 
  • Unique locales: muscle through four distinct episodes, each spanning across various landscapes including a snake worshipping temple, the mysterious Ruins of Xanadu, an altitudinous Sinister Spire and beyond! 
  • Bad bosses: use Barbarian brutality, brains and dexterity against epic bosses. Boss battles will truly test players’ ability to master Tiny’s skills! 
  • Exclusive content: included with the game on top of the main episodes is also an additional bonus episode , The Domain of the Ice Queen! 

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