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 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development 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 .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smaller/indie o...

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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