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Possible new PlayStation Portal model pays homage to the Vita's OLED

While much of the focus on PlayStation's next steps is the PS6 and PS6 Portable , the two-year old PlayStation Portal could be getting a revamp according to those pesky internet rumours.  Update : Hints at pricing are around £/$250-299 for the new model, but everything remains deeply in rumours territory. Presumably the goal is to hit the 10% (currently 7%-ish) adoption rate among PS5 owners, something that would make it a bone fide hit gadget.   The recent February  PlayStation State of Play  saw no announcement. But, PlayStation needs to make Portal more a core member of the PS5 family, rather than the distant cousin that most of its appearances suggest.  As the improvement in connectivity and streaming tech, proven by many gamers enjoying their PS5 or PlayStation Plus streamed content from around the world, an updated Portal Pro could be on the cards.  Possibly featuring a 120Hz display and an OLED screen in honour of the mighty Vita, that'd be coo...

Lumo 2 lights up on consoles

Bringing the isometric puzzle and adventure joy of Spectrum gaming into the modern age, Lumo from developer Triple Eh? (aka Gareth Noyce) was one of favourite Vita indies, almost a decade years ago. But then, nothing. 

Now, Numskull has relit the flame with a sequel, Lumo 2, that popped into existence pretty much out of nowhere (certainly to me).

Throwing out nods to the likes of Mission Impossible, Uridium and Space Harrier among the many mini-games and levels, it is a, extended, glossier, love letter to classic gaming and looks like a higher-fidelity, trickier adventure. 


I was delighted to see the floating little wizard character adorning new box art for this successor offering more retro-fun gaming, and even better that its already out on digital stores and physical shelves featuring:

  • 100 Puzzle-Filled Rooms – Navigate intricate, interconnected challenges that test your platforming skills.
  • Classic Arcade Mini-Games – Master three retro-inspired mini-games that shake up the adventure.
  • Treasure Hunt – Track down 25 hidden cassettes and relive the nostalgia of the 8-bit era.
  • Daring Duck Challenges – Collect 20 elusive ducks, each demanding precision and skill to reach.
With the physical release on Switch and PS5 in standard or collectors' editions with plenty of goodies, help celebrate the joy of retro with a little Lumo in your life.  

Current pricing: 
Digital eShop £15.99 (launch sale, normally £19.99)
Digital PSN £19.99
Standard physical £34.99
Collector physical £49.99

 



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