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 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...

Check out Blasting Agent in action on the Vita

Blasting Agent is a fun pixel arcade run-and-gun game that Ratalaika is bringing to the Vita and PS4 soon. Here's a very quick peek at it in action. There's trouble in Antarctica as the Black Hand of Fate, an international terrorist group build a secret base within the heart of a volcano.

Blasting Agent is an action-platformer straight out of the eight-bit era. There's plenty of action, many different types of enemies with surprisingly smart AI, six extremely well-designed stages with plenty of replay value, huge bosses, collectibles, hidden upgrades, unlockable power-ups, and a second harder game! Despite its old-school difficulty it never gets unfair: plenty of checkpoints, unlimited lives, and a level select screen will help all kinds of players overcome any obstacle.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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