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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...

Spike Chunsoft shares some Shiren the Wanderer gameplay

Wow, everything has a retro feel this week, retro shooters, RPGs and adventures, and now this nod to a 16-bit classic with Shiren the Wanderer 5 Plus bringing back some fond memories for niche die hard role playing fans. Updated from the DS original, it lands in Japan in June and I'd be rather hopeful for a western port

UPDATE: The game just scored an impressive four nines in the latest Famitsu reviews, which suggests this is perfect portable RPG fodder. Hopefully impressive sales will follow.

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