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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...

See Oreshika 2 at play in Japan

Here's a nice long video from Sony Japan showing off the new launch Oreshika 2 in action, with single, multiplayer and character features shown off, plus some good old sword-wielding, hammer-waving battle action. Played out against some stylish feudal Japan imagery, it looks rather old fashioned, almost quirky with the period enemies, yet could be bags of fun.


The game does have a certain indie aesthetic, despite the over-polished box art, with simplistic cel-shaded heroes, each one building up generation after generation to create the best warriors. With a western release confirmed, get ready for this, and hopefully the lovely limited edition box, soon.

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