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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...

Phantasy Star Nova gets boxart, site update

With next to no hope of a western release, have a peek at the heavily update Phantasy Star Nova site, with Tri-Ace and Sega revamping the online game for an offline audience. Among the many pics and snippets of information via translation is the game's new box art which looks pretty smart.

In the game, your forces end up battling invading Gigantes, which have been the focus of the few gameplay clips. It still supports up to four players, but there's more of a focus on story and progress, rather than the endless leveling in Phantasy Star Online 2. With Sony giving the game heavy support with both PlayStation TV and Vita hardware bundles, perhaps this will help kick the Vita out of its slump.


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