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July 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 .  July 2026 Update : Sony managed a cannon-fire sized self-inflicted injury by announcing the end of physical releases across the end of the PS5 era and the launch of the PS6. Due to lack of sales (only 7 titles have passed the 100,000 mark in the last year) and economics, it still doesn't matter to PlayStation owners, collectors are stores, who can now only sell digital codes in a box.  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 ma...

Side Kicks! Beyond, a crime that its only coming to Switch (JP)

 I was looking back at the Vita's shrinking list of exclusive-purgatory games and Side Kicks from Extend came to mind with its quirky Californication crime stylings. A quick search reveals that the visual novel is getting a Switch reworking in the form of Side Kicks Beyond, also coming to iOS and Android, but so far only for Japan. 

June Update: The update includes an improved UI and revamped presentation, complete with additional episodes and a crossover episode with Bustafellows! The JP Switch version is out now (5th June), we wait in hope for a publisher to pick up a western translation.  

May Update: Side Kicks Beyond extends its range with a free iOS and Android trial of episode one. Again, Japan-only, but here's hoping one day it sneaks west! 


Given the success that space adventure Gnosia saw swinging from east to west, thanks to Playism, I'd have expected a wider release, and live in hope that world gets to enjoy this coffee-shop adventure. The plot sees an investigative team within the Sakrada, California Police Force bringing their unique style of thinking and individual skill to solving major crimes, including narcotics that threaten the city.  


For now, check out the new trailer and get ready for action should an LE translation appear. PlayAsia has a June date for release and worldwide shipping for the Japanese version, if you want to go all-in or are a Japanese reader. 

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