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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...

Natural Doctrine patch makes life (and living) easier

Natural Doctrine got off to a rocky start in Japan with poor scores and weak sales. The western release should at least be off to a better start, assuming it incorporates the new patch that's out in Japan. Update 1.03 for Vita and PS3/4 reduces the games's toughness on the easy mode, which has been the cause of some complaint. Presumably, it is still a right bastard at the harder levels.

The patch also adds improvements to online play and adds a pair of co-op missions. Here's what to expect from the quirky RPG. See the Vita version in action here.

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