Win a PS Vita with Pure Chess and PlayStation Universe

**StevenW** · 04-20-2012

We've teamed up with Ripstone in the UK to giveaway a PS Vita, a large garden chess game and a copy of Pure Chess on PSN.

To enter...please read the instructions carefully and post your replies below...

http://www.psu.com/Win-a-PlayStation...a015079-p0.php

Good luck all!

This closes on April 27th and is only open to UK residents (or those who can provide a UK address for shipping.)

**StevenW** · 04-20-2012

Example entry...

My favourite feature is likely to be the tutorials. I was always an average chess player at school so it's going to be good to be able to see what the tutorials offer, mould myself into a Grandmaster and beat my friends!

**Zoibie** · 04-20-2012

My favourite feature is the asynchronous multiplayer. Asynchronous chess is perfect for playing on the Vita, especially if you have the 3G model and some time to kill on the way to work.

**ybadr** · 04-20-2012

My favourite feature is the stunning visuals. It makes the game more realistic.

**mikeghtmare** · 04-20-2012

It's really hard to choose, the visual are awesome, makes me want to play some even though I haven't played in ages; but the rest of the features are great too such as the 3D support, the locations, the puzzles which I'm expecting should prove interesting, and for those who are not that good at it the tutorials should prove useful.

But if I have to choose one I'll definitely go with the visuals; chess will always be chess, so the visuals is really what sets it apart.

Thanks PSU.

**BOZTRADAMUS** · 04-20-2012

I am a uk resident and live near stratford the home of the Olympics

My favourite feature has to be the ability to play with 8 of your friends, I like to think im good at chess but I always get pawned as they say lol
I also like the idea of the 100 bonus chess puzzles. Which will give me something to rack my brain over whilst on the underground trains!

Thanks!

**asnnavin** · 04-20-2012

My favorite feature would be the tutorials...i'm not that good in chess but would be great to learn new moves.

**Birdorf** · 04-20-2012

Hello, my favourite feature would be the tutorial, I'm keen to see if I can go from novice to Grand Master.

I feel a bit dirty, just joining to enter a competition, apologies. Will have a browse later though.

**StevenW** · 04-20-2012

Hey... we want you to join. Please do hang around! We're a friendly bunch.

**Noxia** · 04-20-2012

My favourite feature is the "play by mail". This is really handy for games at work which wont land you in as much trouble as being sat there playing it live!

**Eric** · 04-20-2012

Normally I'd scoff at the visuals in a chess game -- I mean, honestly, it's chess -- but here these gorgeously rendered boards, pieces and locales put me in such a contemplative mood that I'd take more time to think about each potential move before acting. They give the game gravity, if you know what I mean.

OR

Which one would you take more seriously?

**falconz** · 04-20-2012

The play by mail feature is my favorite. You don't have to have an hour or more to dedicate to a game. You can pick up right where you left off whenever you have time.

**geokarad** · 04-20-2012

My favorite feature is the play by mail. This way I can play chess with my friends even if I don't have much time every day.

**TAZ427** · 04-20-2012

I'd say my favorite feature is the viewing perspectives. I like being able to view things from all sides and the Graphics are stunning. I love the various chess sets that are available and the environments.

Please note that I'll provide a UK address if I win.

**opt1mus76** · 04-20-2012

My favourite feature in Pure Chess is 'Play by Mail'. Chess isn't a game that should be rushed so being able to play online but at a leisurely pace is perfect. I've played a friend and after his go I've taken a photo on my mobile (I don't have Vita and the old grey cells can't memorize the positions so well these days) so I can ponder my next move wherever I am and when I'm ready I send my next move and await my opponents response. Back in the days I loved Interplay's Battlechess but the games were hurried because when playing a friend we were next to each other and had to get finished fairly quickly so we could do other stuff but now I can play at my own pace, one move at a time.
Check and Mate

**opt1mus76** · 04-20-2012

Also quick extra for anyone interested, I asked VooFoo on Twitter if we'll see Draughts/Checkers dlc.
They replied -
"It's certainly doable but we don't have any concrete plans just yet - it really all depends on feedback from the community!"

So if you're interested in draughts/checkers being added then let the guys know.

**TheTenth666** · 04-20-2012

I like the having the ability to play on a realistic looking board and playing with a nearby player thanks to the Vita capabilities

**Phantasmn** · 04-21-2012

Like many others, I would have to say the 'play by mail' feature intrigues me the most. This is one thing that games on various mobile platforms got right. Take a look at any of the popular Words With games from Zynga. Not everyone has 10+ minutes to spend on a multiplayer match. Not all games are meant to be played at a lightning quick pace, and chess is definitely one of the slower (yet more intellectual) games out there.

This reminds me of a long time ago when people would write out their chess moves to their pen pals with a hand written letter, or even more recently via email. Of course, this was before we could just connect to a game over the internet, but you get the idea.

**Ant_on10** · 04-21-2012

This new game seems promising, from observing the pictures on the website and the features, I'm definitely excited for all the challenges it will present me. I really do like the realistic graphics and this should be a great exercise to get some rust off my Chess skills. I'm also anxious to try out this "mail play service", I'm going to be pretty busy once I get this game and probably gonna get some headaches for a few months.

**KAINLESS** · 04-21-2012

Personally my favorite feature is the portrayed locations. I am kind of in shock that any company would put forth so much effort into making a "Chess" game look so good. I can't wait to try it!

*goo · 04-21-2012

My favourite feature would have to be the graphics/aesthetic.

The game is clearly cutting edge in terms of the high quality graphics, which look fantastic but it still manages to retain that beautiful classic feel that should also make players want to get out a real board when they're not playing on Vita.

**Eerazor** · 04-21-2012

That would have to be "Play by Email with up to 8 players". I do not know about a lot of other gamers but this is old school! Chess is a game of thoughts, tactics, strategies and certainly when the opponent is just as strong, games can run for a really really long time. To save power, playing by Mail is just awsome!

**DaveWW** · 04-21-2012

Comprehensive tutorial would be my feature because I've ever got around to learn how to play!
And to join up with other player after I learn.

**ScottyC** · 04-21-2012

My favorite feature is the Full HD 1080P support on the PS3.
1080P looks so much better on a large screen tv than the 720p resolution offered by so many other Games!

**hesmanes** · 04-21-2012

Well the feature that sets it for me is online tournaments! I'm sure a lot of people on here can agree with me that when you play chess Vs computer it really gets Annoying! It's not the fact i usually don't win, it's the fact that as soon as i make a (what i think) killer move, by the time i've blinked the computer has me in checkmate! I like the slow pace of playing human Vs human it feels better that way and not a game that has to be done in 15mins.

I'm very much looking forward to this.