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June Update: PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development, discussed between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  June 2026 Update : The latest snippet of gossip for Sony's next-gen systems is a modular/external drive that will connect to both devices. Allowing installation on the portable of physical games, and reducing the cost of the PS6 by making the Blu-ray an accessory (like the PS5 Slim).  I prefer the idea of a dedicated dock on the PS6 that connects the next Portable to your entire PSN library, and they'd better make it work as an extra controller, but I'm sure there are practical benefits to the extra drive.   That should also boost sales of PS4 and PS5 physical games, especially on the second-hand market, as folk...

Ragnarok Odyssey tops 100,000 sales in Japan, heading west soon

Combining digital downloads and in-store purchases, Gung-Ho's Ragnarok Odyssey, meaning that game is now on one out of eight PS Vitas solid in Japan, roughly speaking. The game has been bolstered since its February launch with regular DLC and, in the absence of Monster Hunter, is the only way Japanese gamers can currently get a full Vita-level experience for their party hunting fun.



While 100,000 is small change in Japanese sales figures, the slow but steady progress since launch should encourage other developers that there are loyal fan bases to be tapped. A little more detail here. Xseed is bringing the game to western shores in the Autumn. The developers even got a fruity cake to celebrate...

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