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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...

Pants boy tortured again by the Vita in Japan

We've seen the happy smile-fest of the UK's summer Vita campaign. Japan's is taking an ever darker twist in the further adventures of pants boy. This time he's at least got his clothes on but is being tortured by friends all playing Freedom Wars and Oreshika on their Vita, with elements of the games crossing over into his nightmare.

Perhaps this is what it felt to be a VirtualBoy owner, way back when. And what's with the shot of her skirt? Were you thinking what he was (probably) thinking? Pesky Japanese! It gets worse, here she is on the Sony promo site


I'm starting to think there's something sinister going on here.




UPDATE: Quite a busy time on Japanese screens, here's old helmet head getting involved in some on-screen Freedom Wars action.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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