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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...

Freedom Wars grows English subtitles

With Sony pushing hard into the rest of Asia, what's the quickest way of getting its Japanese-heavy games out there? Apparently adding English subtitles seems to be the way to go, which is great news. Taken a recent Taipei exhibition at which Sony has been pushing its games and hardware, this clip shows Freedom Wars with words as nature intended.

Sure, the audio is still Japanese, but hey, that wasn't a problem with the Akira soundtrack CD 25-odd years ago, and it won't stop importers rushing to buy a game they can now enjoy semi-properly. If Asia sales do kick off, and with China opening its doors ajar, there's some hope, Sony looks to be well placed to win, and us westerners will benefit if they automatically bolt English into their future releases.



We even get the original teaser trailer in English...

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