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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...

A Quick Dive into Indie Heroes Collection 1

 At first glance, I wasn't that excited by Indie Heroes 1, announced last week. However, since then I've taken time to read opinion from some true retro-indie buffs, my interest is rising fast. Having taken a look at the games in action, I can see why the Evercade team has picked them, to save you some effort, here are the highlights.... 

Flea, Lowtek Games (NES) Recently Kickstarted as a hardcore platformer 


Doodle World, Nate Peters (NES) 


Anguna, Bite The Chilli Productions (GBA)


Foxyland, PSCD Games (Mega Drive) A cute-em-up that made it to the Vita last year


Alien Cat 2, PSCD Games (Mega Drive)


Debtor, PSCD Games (Mega Drive)


Ploid, Nape Games (NES) 


Uschuen, Nape Games (NES) 


Kubo, SJ Games (NES) 


Deadeus, Izma (Game Boy)


Quest Arrest, John Roo (Game Boy)


Twin Dragons, Broke Studio (NES) 



Also in the collection are endless runner Chain Break from 1985 Alternativo (Game Boy) and Super Homebrew War, a Smash-style battler from Bite The Chili Productions (NES), but no obvious trailers or easy-viewing video for them. 

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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