BigFest
Upon my arrival to Gotham Hall, I spent a considerable amount of time in the “family” wing. PlayStation Vita games, LittleBigPlanet, and indie titles were featured in this area. Developed by On The Metal Ltd., BigFest gives audiophiles the ability to discover real-world music through their PlayStation Vita devices.
Starting off with a small venue in the middle of a giant field, players are tasked with the job of developing bands, managing the festivals, and keeping riffraff from damaging the show’s reputation. I got a chance to see the title in action and as a lover of music, I thought BigFest offered me a chance to learn about new artists not named Bobby Shmurda.
In conjunction with Jamendo, a digital platform for free music, players can help real musicians climb up the charts by building the perfect show/venue for them. It is up to the player to keep the crowd happy, and it’s those decisions that allow for fun gameplay. Friends can join in on the fun through an asynchronous multiplayer and can share their created posters online for the world to see.
While I may never become a force in the song-and-dance biz, I can become the world’s greatest music promoter in BigFest. Another great thing to know about the game is that it is Free-To-Play when it becomes available sometime this year.