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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...

Gravity Crash PSP gets the PS+ upgrade treatment

Following on from June's Killzone Liberation update, Just Add Water's sparkling shooter Gravity Crash for the PSP is up next. Still on the UK PSN store for £5, with the Vita Ultra edition randomly only £2.50. 

Not that it matters much, with the original version getting a boost and relaunch for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers on PS4 or PS5, along with Twisted Metal 1 & 2 from the PSone this month. The usual upgrades of  up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters are mentioned, hopefully with trophies.

The 2010 release riffs off Lunar Lander, players explore planets, zip around the bright-green vector-LED-style landscape. Rescuing astronauts, finding secrets and topping up fuel, opening the gates to new areas and fighting off the space nasties are all done against the clock. 

Gravity Crash

With tight controls and millimetre precise gameplay, Gravity Crash is a cracking piece of retro-modern arcade fun with huge challenge, and the brutally fun Gold Grabber Robotron-style mini game for relaxation! 

Just Add Water is still going, recently helping out felling British portable heroes FuturLab with Power Washer Simulator and Mike Bithell with Volume, also working on the Oddworld remasters and Sniper Elite VR. Maybe they'll revisit this someday for a 4K OLED-exploding edition!  

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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