I've never really bought into the "{insert company name here) is doomed" sentiments and still don't really care for them. But whereas the 3DS started to come into its own last Christmas as it started to get a number of higher profile releases the Vita hasn't has the same fortunes. Sony isn't exactly going to discontinue it anytime soon but it wouldn't hurt to find a way to get more off the shelves. problem is, they don't really have a franchise like Mario that can be moulded into every genre and appeals to almost every demographic.