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 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development 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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smaller/indie o...

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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