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 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 .  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 smal...

Classic RPG Shiren the Wanderer high fives the Vita

Shiren last graced the PSP back in 2012, getting a great Famitsu review in the process. Spike Chunsoft is now bringing Shiren 5: The Wanderer to Japanese gamers with a widescreen update of another classic RPG adventure for the Vita. There's an official website now live with some decent pics.

There's been just the one western release of a game in the series, but with Spike bringing Danganronpa and Conception games west (thanks to NIS America) who knows, it doesn't look that challenging to play if you fancy an import.




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