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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...

Robots, Ghosthunters and Natural Doctrine rated in the new Famitsu

For what its worth, here's the latest ratings out of Japan in this week's Famitsu that unveiled the new-ish Toukiden game. The Vita is again heavy on the releases, but apart from the predictable response to Super Robot Taisen, things aren't quite as stellar as we'd hope.

Solid mostly "8"s for Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters and Natural Doctrine (which is supposed to be headed west) suggest these won't be breakout hits, although sales figures next week could through up the odd surprise.

Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Jigoku-hen (PSV) – 9/9/8/8
Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen Z Jigoku-hen (PS3) – 8/9/8/9
Tokyo Twilight Ghosthunters (PS3/PSV) – 7/8/8/8
Natural Doctrine (PS4/PS3) – 7/8/8/8
Natural Doctrine (PSV) – 6/8/8/8
Under the Innocent Sky (PS3/PSV) – 7/7/7/8
After School: Colorful Step ~ Bunkabu! (PSP) – 6/7/6/6

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