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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...

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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