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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...

Vita exclusive Metrico gets a launch trailer

Metrico lands on PSN today, free for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Whoever thought of using spreadsheets and PowerPoint as the backdrop for a game is pretty clever (and I can imagine enterprises paying for custom versions with their graphics and logos in the game to brighten up some presentations).

A new trailer is here to celebrate the launch, showing off the game in action with its multiple input mechanisms and nods to SoundShapes, but moved to the daily office grind for knowledge workers. A Vita exclusive, the game is getting some good reviews, and if its not too much like hard work, should do well.

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