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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...

Classic Rare and Ultimate games headed to Evercade

Rare, aka Ultimate, is a totem of British game development and Blaze has a collection of their greatest titles headed to Evercade. 

Celebrating 40 years of the company that other developers wanted to be like, there's a long list of titles across multiple formats, somewhat confusing the Evercade computer/console/arcade branding. 

Ultimate, Rare, Sabre Wulf,

For what its worth, Rare Collection 1 has a red case suggesting mostly console games, even though there are plenty of Spectrum titles and a console release of BattleToads. Coming in 2025 this has to be one of the all time classic compilations. Titles include:


With the cart arriving in November and compatible with all Evercade hardware if this makes you want to join the most fun club in gaming. Note, as cart 48, by my reckoning there's a gap at 47 on the release list, likely to be filled in soon. 


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