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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...

Sky Force blazing back on the Vita?

Vertical shooter Sky Force from Polish developer Infinite Dreams is one of the few classic retro shmups available on the Vita, as a Mini release for £2.49. But if you hang a while though, it looks like the Anniversary version of Sky Force is getting a full PSN release with trophies and improved visuals.

This uprated version hit the PC around a year or two ago, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the original. The team is already working on Sky Force Reloaded (bottom video), which might be a touch too much for the Vita to handle, but who knows?

Would still love Xenon II and SWIV to get another lease of life if any classic developers are keen!



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