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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...

THQ Will Develop for NGP

Over the weekend, THQ confirmed that it will be developing for the NGP. With the launch still a way off, the company hasn't announced any firm plans but looks to be putting some effort behind the new portable.

With the NGP's power, all games are a shoe-in in terms of capability, but for the NGP's pick-up-and-play appeal, a WWE wrestling game would have to be top of the heap. Apart from the mighty Warhammer, THQ's PSP line up otherwise consisted of a few film tie-ins and racing games.

THQ definitely needs to up its game in that respect, but as the company is renowned for supporting devices long into their pension, don't expect radical moves too early in the NGP's life. Still, having just undergone a big rebranding exercise, perhaps the new THQ will be a braver outfit with experimental games and new IP, you never know!


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