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PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 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...

Acquire's Metropolis Defenders breaks cover in Famitsu

Acquire has been good bringing Vita games west with Akiba's Trip, Mind Zero and others making the trek here. Wonder if this new game, Metropolis Defenders will also make it over. Revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu, there isn't a lot to see, beyond some 3D cityscapes, giant monsters, lots of construction and some magical characters alongside the regular folk.



Is it a counterpoint to Freedom Wars with a mix of big battles and RTS construction? Could be interesting if they get the balance right, and it isn't just another monster slaying game, which I think we could all do with a bit of break from (you know, expect for God Eater Rage Burst and probably some more Toukiden).



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