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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...

Springing into the ring, King of Fighters 97 Global Match

Would you still play a fighting game 21 years after launch? Actually, not that tough a question given the loyalty for the even older Street Fighter 2. But, if you take a look on YouTube, King of Fighters 97 still has a busy and active community today.

UPDATE: Here's a clip of the launch trailer and some chat!


Which is likely why SNK announced a new version of the NeoGeo rebadged as Global Match, landing on Vita and PS4 this spring at the EVO Japan fighting tournament held this weekend.  Only a title screen so far, but hopefully the multiplayer will be super-tight after all the issues dotemu had with WindJammers.


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