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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...

Ys VIII arriving on Vita summer 2016, Tokyo Xanadu should come west

Falcom's Japanese event concluded early this morning and the very useful @EndlessHistory (well worth a follow) has kept the world on top of events. The key news is a new Ys RPG, number eight, landing next year in Japan, subtitled Lacrimosa of Dana. It will ship on PS4, Vita and PS TV. This was teased a long time ago, and the last game to come west, Ys Celceta, did pretty well.


The early art on the site shows a very pretty city, some typical RPG terrain and some oversize monsters to deal some hefty damage to. Set on Mediterranean style islands, it will also feature developing your own villages plus some new defences (presumably not cowering in fear like the chap above).

Also of interest during the event was news that Tokyo Xanadu had sold over 150,000, well above expectations and that they are looking at a western release. Also, the game will probably pick up a sequel or continuation.

Finally, Sen no Kiseki III (Legend of Heroes) is in development, but no formats announced yet.

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