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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...

Ultracore nearing blast off on Vita

Almost a year on from Project Hardcore being renamed Ultracore, I was getting a bit antsy about the Vita version ever showing up. But, the trophies are now live suggesting an imminent launch from Strictly Limited for the digital-only Vita version of the 16-bit-game-from-beyond-the-grave.

Here's level one in action from the MD version, imagine that on our OLEDs.

Along with the phenomenal Xeno Crisis (PS4 and Switch), it shows just how good the Mega Drive was and is, and why retro is such a cult, as AAA games just spaff more millions on silly effects. With a cracking soundtrack, get ready to enjoy some fine retro shooting soon.




Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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