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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...

Great Edo Blacksmith mag scans from Japan

After all the seductive teasing, here's our first look at Great Edo Blacksmith, Nippon Ichi's get-rich-and-hitched before you die tale of a metal basher. Mag scans are going around on Twitter (thanks Frank) and from the pics it looks like the focus is very much on the ladies today, with the dungeoneering taking a back seat for now.


From the pics, the RPG side does look pretty old-school, but with a proven engine in Criminal Girls, why go changing things around? And, yes, it does seem the flavour of the year, stroking your potential fair maiden gets yet another run out. Will the Japanese ever get bored of this idea, or is it something engrained in their developers that all gamers will want to do? Expect some edits if it does come west!
 


I'll keep an eye out for better screens and images and post those once they break cover.

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