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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...

Toukiden sequel or enhanced version in the works

We've only just landed Toukiden in the west and already a Japanese trademark suggests that a follow up is in the works. And why not with the game selling some 600,000+ in the east alone? Whether "Toukiden Kyoku" is a true sequel or a combination of all the DLC content plus some new features, and hopefully new monsters, remains to be seen.

Between this and God Eater 2, the Vita has plenty of monster hunting opportunities. Furthermore, with 3DS sales of Monster Hunter 4 topping out at around 3.25 million, not much over half of the PSP's 5.5 million, perhaps the daddy of the genre will stalk a Sony's handheld in years to come?

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