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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...

Freedom Wars dated for Japan, ad-hoc only at launch

Continuing the mild onslaught of monster hunting type games, Freedom Wars will arrive on shelves in Japan on June 26th, bringing a more sci-fi tone to the usual fantasy settings. The launch version will feature ad-hoc play only for four players, with a future updated offering eight-player support and infrastructure mode.

Hopefully, if it comes to Europe and the U.S., Sony will bring the fully patched version over, so we won't have to find four Vita owners in a room, sat next to a unicorn and Elvis. Naturally there will be plenty of digital goodies on offer with costumes and weapons up for pre-order customers.

Some recent videos showed off the first 30 minutes of the game, and a Famitsu magazine article has unveiled some new characters and information beyond the release details.

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