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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...

The Swapper landing on Vita, 6 August

I'm pretty keen on this spacey-explorer game from Facepalm, which has a slight vibe of the excellent iOS hit,Waking Mars. The Swapper will be cross-buy on PS4, PS3 and Vita for £11.99, with just one month to wait, so you can enjoy the sparkling visuals on the small and big screen.

It features an isolated and atmospheric sci-fi world where players wield an experimental device which allows them to create clones of themselves, swapping their entire consciousness into new bodies to overcome the challenges created by the environment. Players must:

  • Think: Fiendishly designed puzzles with equally clever solutions that are never more than a few steps away. 
  • Wonder: The art in The Swapper is constructed using clay models and everyday materials, which combine to create truly unique visuals in a detailed and atmospheric environment. 
  • Discover: A powerful and thoughtful story, told through the game's environment with narrative design.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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