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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...

DiscStorm kicking up the Vita

I see lots of shiny new games for the PS4 lined up day after day on PSN, so when there's a new Vita game I get a little "ooh?" wondering if its going to be anything interesting. On first glance, today's newbie, DiscStorm looks exciting, if a little on the twitchy side. But as with many indie titles, looks can be deceptive, so here's hoping this effort from Mastertronic and XMPT.

Appearing to be somewhere between Tron and BomberMan, with multiplayer, it could be a blast. Mastertronic used to help feed impoverished gamers with their budget line-up back in the day, so hopefully, they'll keep topping up the Vita with fun indies.

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