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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...

IxShe Tell shows student love in Japan

Hooksoft's IxShe Tell is a romance visual novel, about the only games still hitting retail in Japan for the Vita. The "plot" sees a ban of high school romances lifted, but the student rep who helped make the change now has to ensure there are no romantic disasters that would see it reinstated.

Hijinks and panties ensue!

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The game is also hitting PS4, with a digital-only Switch release, which makes physical Vita games seem all the more valuable. Guess publisher Entergram still sees strong enough sales to help keep the Vita card production line ticking over. There's a trophy listing if you're keen but despite plenty of English in the trailer, guess this is about as close as we get to Japanese originated VNs these days.

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