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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...

MetaGal blazes on to the Vita this week

RetroRevolution are a quirky pair of Thai/Italian developers focused on pure retro fun. Ratalaika brings their first effort to the Vita and PS4 in the heroic form of MetaGal, where players take control of Meta, a cyborg girl, who must rescue her creator from the leader of a rogue robot army.

To make matters worse, Metagal's sisters were also kidnapped by Creeper and he’s turned them all into battle cyborgs, in order to use their powers so that he can at last, rule the world! Meta must face her sisters, free them, and copy their abilities, all across eight stages of intense action, all for £4.99.

Features include:

  • Classic jump and shoot style platformer.
  • 16-bit graphics with unique environments for each level with detailed designs and different gimmick.
  • 30 Enemies types, excluding the various bosses.
  • Powerful new weapons that can be obtained by defeating each Gal Boss.
  • Lots of secret collectible items that can be used to power up your character.
  • Soft death penalty with "Gear" system allows player to resolve their mistakes with less frustration.
  • Unlockable new characters to play with, each come with their own powers and upgrades.


Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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