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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...

Shining Resonance Refrain brings dragons to the Switch

Nothing like a shit title to make you hate an RPG from the off, so enter Sega with "Shining Resonance Refrain" a name that makes zero sense at all. According to the dictionary:

  • Resonance is a phenomenon in which an external force drives another system to oscillate with greater amplitude (think of an opera singer shattering a glass with her voice). 
  • Refrain is to abstain from an impulse, or a recurring verse, likely the latter.
So this game is: Bright-thing-vibrating-repeating-chorus, what the hell does that even mean?

"Shining Resonance Refrain" is a remaster of the original Japanese PS3 dragon fighting RPG game "Shining Resonance" with dual audio for English and Japanese. In addition to all of the original's DLC, it adds a new "Refrain Mode," unlocking the Imperial Princess Excella and Dragonslayer Jinas as party members for a new experience.

In real-time action combat, players need to use each party member's unique abilities and strengths while deepening relationships with each character. Through events and dates, get to know your party members to unlock their full potential on the battlefield! Depending on the bonds of the characters, "Resonance" may occur between them, providing a new level of support, leading to victory.

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