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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...

While we wonder where Monster Hunter 5 is, here's another Frontier G update

After Monster Hunter X arrives on the 3DS next month, we're up to date with Capcom's announcements, leaving 2016 clear for Monster Hunter 5. While I hope Japanese gamers are pummeling Capcom to make sure it arrives on Sony platforms, in the mean time those Monster Hunter Frontier G updates keep coming.
 In version 8.1, there's new armour, weapons and beasts with a distinctly blue, icy hue to them. More on Famitsu with pics and details. In the mean time, I'll try and figure out when an announcement for the next proper game in the series is likely to come.

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