Featured Post

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...

Sturmfront The Mutant War rages on the Vita

"It ain't over 'til its over" burbled Lenny Kravitz many years ago. And the Vita still keeps ticking over with later-day support from number of publishers who had seemingly gone quiet. Good of them to come and say goodbye properly. 

Adding to the growing 2021 release list is RedArt with Andrade Games' Sturmfront The Mutant War getting a digital release, announced on the bank holiday. 

Update: EU PSN release date is now confirmed as 18th June, US PSN to be announced. 

Another update: Trophy listing now live. 

Yet another update: June 22nd US PSN dated, EU moved to the 23rd


As this is RedArt's last game for the Vita, it gets a Farewell Edition badge. Sturmfront brings some of my favourite childhood arcade games back to life, riffing off classics like Commando, Ikari Warriors and Shock Troopers, updated with bullet hell wizardry. 

You play as Siefried, an experimental cyborg battle unit fighting against the mutant hordes to a metal soundtrack laced with psychedelic electronica. Here's the PS4 trailer, bringing a rare 18-rated game to the Vita. Funnily enough, I was playing the PSP Alien Syndrome, and this has a strong vibe of the original.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


Any news or interview requests, please contact psp2roundup@gmail.com Please note, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.