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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...

Blood Alloy to stain your Vita's screen

Post 4,700, a nice round number. To go with it, how about some Blood Alloy? This indie arcade shooter from Suppressive Fire was recently Greenlit on Steam but slated for the Vita later in the year. Crafted in a a 2D Metroidvania style, it features a gritty, apocalyptic sci-fi urban setting with non-linear exploration and stamina-based combat mechanics.

There's a PC demo on the game's site and it also proves that failing on Kickstarter (which it did back in 2013) proves that it need not be the end of a project. The game got plenty of support and the time since has been spent refining the game into a more focused title, can't wait to give it a spin!

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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