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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...

Evercade tricks out the Turrican collection

Just as the news calendar winds down for the year, along comes Evercade to put a big fat grin on retro gamers' faces. 

The Turrican Collection is open for pre-orders now, releasing at the end of February. It brings the 16-bit iconic action game series to Evercade in one definitive package of Factor 5 action and classic tunes from Chris Huelsbeck.

 


Featuring the complete original eight games by legendary developer Factor 5, including Amiga and console versions, it showcases the evolution of Turrican across generations. 

Also included are two bonus "Director's Cut" versions of Super Turrican and Mega Turrican, restoring previously cut content and offering an alternative take on these classics.

I loved the original on my ST and have a recent version on Switch, but this is the mother lode.

I hope there's time to stick a media player in there that can pull the music tracks out the code, that'd be a cool extra.

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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