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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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smal...

Loving the Kickbeat Soundtrack

When they're not doing pinball games, Zen Studios is wracking up a decent soundtrack to its dance/combat game Kickbeat. Check out this thumping listing:

Pendulum – Self vs. Self
Marilyn Manson – The Beautiful People
Rob Zombie – Scum of the Earth
Voicians – The Construct
Shen Yi – War Dance
Celldweller – I Can’t Wait
Styles of Beyond – Nine Thou
Southpaw Swagger – It’s Showtime
Blue Stahli – Ultranumb

 

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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