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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...

New Ys VIII trailer goes to sea

Lacrimosa of Dana is shaping up to be the next major Vita RPG and Falcom seems to be hard at work making it a worthy epic. The latest trailer shows off the coastal and at-sea setting for the game, with epic spires, massive dragons, sea beasts and rickety old boats at the peril of the sea.

Interestingly, the Vita version is due first this year, in July, with the PS4 version not due out until 2017. That should give the portable version a healthy sales boost, especially with the limited edition Vita editions and the natty Premium Box. Check out some soundtrack snippets here.

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