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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...

Tales of Hearts R gets pre-order goodies

Bandai Namco's Tales of Hearts R is one of the Vita's biggest releases this year and the publisher is making some effort to generate some interest with a collection of DLC costumes from previous games and the Vesperia series.

They include:

  • The Legacy Costume of Caius from Tales of The Tempest for Kor 
  • The Legacy Costume of Marta from Tales of Symphonia  for Kohaku  
  • The Legacy Costume of Malik from Tales of Graces F for Gall O

Get the Day One Soma Link edition for a set of three Tales of Vesperia outfits for Ines, Kunzite, and Beryl! There's also a chance to win some exclusive Japanese goodies. The game is out mid-November.


I'll have a preview up tomorrow, so check back to see how the game looks. 

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