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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...

Thomas Was Alone hits PSN, free for PS+ subs

Four games out for the Vita (two for PSP) users this week. Thomas is Alone from Curve is free for PS+ subscribers, £5.99 for other users. Apart from being a lie (he's not alone for very long) this is a highly stylish puzzler that plays way beyond its simplistic looks. It also comes with two of the easiest trophies ever, jump 1,600 times and die 100 times you can do in about five minutes.


Draw Slasher is a touchscreen-heavy game that take its riff from the many dicing iOS games out there, while PSP and Vita users can go for some more traditional blade action in the form of Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi. Finally, there's the much awaited Black Rock Shooter on PSP for those who like a little more kinetic action.



Also, remember Sound Shapes and Smart As... are available as part of PSN's latest sale effort.

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