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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...

Badman's back, and this time its puzzling

Having rather enjoyed the PSP's Badman games, its good to see the pixelly anti-hero back in action, but is a match-three puzzler really the best use of his time and resources? Well, he's going to do it anyway. And since its a free game, with some DLC in the offing, who not give it a go with its launch this week.

The Japanese game arrived late last year, with the fast-paced puzzler following on from the original's dungeon pummeling exploits. Even if you only try it for free, it should be worth a blast in ad-hoc multiplayer mode. More on the PSN blog.

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