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 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...

Western Sword Art Online site opens

Go check out the new Sword Art Online site for more anglicised details on the upcoming Bandai Namco online dungeon-crawling beastie battler. The game is out on August 20th, on PSN only.

There's some new info on the site including news on new characters, including:


  • Yui used to be used to be the players' Mental Health Councelling Program, MHCP0001. She was rescued by Kirito and Asuna for some reason. She is attached to them ever since and calls them "Papa" and "Mama"

  • Agil is an indispensable reliable player to the Assault Team. He supports Kirito as a merchant to collaborate with the Assault guild. He recently opened a shop in "Arc Sofia" on the 76th Floor and supports Kirito and the Assault Team.

  • Klein is the skilled leader of the guild, "Furinkazan" and participates in the Assault Team. He is also an old friend of Kirito ever since the first log in to "SAO" and like his elder brother.

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