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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...

Sony should look to IGF for the hottest indie games

Earlier in the week, Sony announced a neat list of Indie games coming to the Vita. These are all good and noble efforts, and show Sony's commitment to adding to the Vita's roster. While some say the Vita needs more big games, that's true, but it needs a steady supply of small-to-medium gaming goodness in between the biggies, and these fit the bill perfectly.

But then along came the Independent Game Festival and just two of those Vita titles are among the 28 nominee titles (Hotline Miami and Guacamelee). Sure, we've got the likes of Machinarium (which is nearly five-years old) coming out very soon, but Sony needs to be a bit more on the ball, and these indie games are currently the ones generating news among gamers.


The other IDG look stunning, some are unique, heavily retro but all look impressive and well worth a shot on the Vita. Digital Spy has a handy collection of pics, but Incredipede, Intrusion 2 and Kentucky Route Zero all look like perfect Vita titles.


I'm not saying the Vita deserves any or all of these games, but if Sony is making the effort to reach out to the indie community, these are the guys it should be talking to. Anything else on the list you'd like to see on a handheld, or any other favourite indies you'd like to see make it over?


Sure, some of these nominees are a couple of years old (and some might be coming to the Vita but not yet announced). If the Vita is going to be an indie-hit-machine then Sony should be offering incentives right now. 

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