You didn't expect Nintendo to let the launch of the PlayStation Vita go unanswered, did you?

The Sony competitor held a pair of online presentations Wednesday to tout new software that's on the way to its 3DS system (as well as the Wii) and deflect attention away from Sony's new, bleeding-edge gadget.

In Japan, company CEO Satoru Iwata unveiled the latest in the Brain Training series. The formal name of the game (as well as the release date and platform) wasn't revealed, but the company did show off a taxing segment dubbed "Devil Training" that focused on concentration and memory.

Showtime, Sony.

The company newest video game handheld, the PlayStation Vita, officially launched in North America, Europe and Latin America on Wednesday. Sony hopes the powerful device will strike a chord with portable gamers who want a more robust experience than what they're currently getting from rivals Nintendo and Apple.

Usually, there aren't a lot of deals to be found on a system's launch day.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Sony)As early adopters and die-hard fans scramble to be the first on their block to have the latest gadget, companies capitalize on that fervor and have no trouble commanding full retail price, usually for several weeks or even months.

But the launch of the PlayStation Vita is a bit different than other devices.

Sailing into the headwinds of a hyper competitive market and plenty of skepticism, Vita's launch on Wednesday will be accompanied by a buy 2, get 1 free sale at GameStop locations nationwide -- and it doesn't just include what you might think of as "second tier" titles.

(Photo credit: Getty Images)While Mitt Romney might be giving Rick Santorum a bruising fight in the race for the Republican party's bid for the White House, there's one platform where Santorum is sure he tops his opponent: gaming.

The former Pennsylvania senator, it seems, has a passion for the iPhone game Temple Run, a title that has players endlessly fleeing a band of screaming, angry simians after defiling their temple.

Of course, in the polarizing world of video games, one never wants to offend fans of other games. That's why Santorum was quick to point out his former love for another popular title when asked about his dedication to Temple Run.

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An adorable alien stars in Warp, a new downloadable game for the Xbox 360 that' s a little bit puzzle, a little bit action, and a whole lot of cool.

Your task? Help the abducted alien hero Zero free himself from captivity by sneaking past us pesky humans -- or obliterating us with his otherworldly powers, including the ability to warp through walls (and into our soft, explodable bodies). Currently averaging a 77 on Metacritic, it's a game worth beaming into your console.

Angry Birds Space (Image courtesy Rovio)They've conquered smartphones and social networks. Next up for the Angry Birds?

The final frontier.

We've got the exclusive scoop on the next official game in Rovio's blockbuster, bird-flinging franchise: "Angry Birds Space." The game is due to smash into mobile devices on March 22.

A hit game sequel is a powerful thing indeed, but it can be tricky to pull off. Do you just repeat the first game? Come up with something new? Split the difference?

Scramble With Friends (Zynga)Maybe you should ask Zynga, who have managed to follow up their blockbuster Words With Friends with a Boggle-like game using the same elements. And it's hitting just the right notes.

Released in January, Scramble With Friends is still trailing Words With Friends in terms of sheer numbers, but the game is a hit — and a moneymaker. It was a top-five brand in the Apple App Store last month and currently stands as the 16^th highest grossing app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

PlayStation Vita (AP)Sony's hoping for a big splash when the PlayStation Vita goes on sale in the U.S. next week, but the news from the company's homeland is pretty discouraging.

Sales of the handheld gaming system in Japan for the week ending Feb. 12 hit an all-time low, with less than 14,000 Vitas being sold. That's a drop of more than 3,000 from the previous week.