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 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 .  July 2026 Update : Sony managed a cannon-fire sized self-inflicted injury by announcing the end of physical releases across the end of the PS5 era and the launch of the PS6. Due to lack of sales (only 7 titles have passed the 100,000 mark in the last year) and economics, it still doesn't matter to PlayStation owners, collectors are stores, who can now only sell digital codes in a box.  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 ma...

Steins Gate Visual Novel Hitting PSP in June

Manga tale Steins Gate [wikipedia] is unlikely to get a western release but is worth a mention anyway. Where else will you find people using their microwave to send messages back in time? The visual novel was an XBox release in 2009 but hits the PSP in June (hey, what's a couple of years between friends?).

Sure, its not a proper game, but if you've any interest in Japanese media, its worth a go - its not like you can't play the game. Published by 5pb and Nitroplus it has a decent heritage and a sequel to Steins Gate in proper game form is due out too, but we're not sure on what format.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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