The Tuesday letters web page is anxious about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, as readers advocate the most effective locations to purchase bodily video video games within the UK.
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25% achieved
So we’re closing in on 2025 being 1 / 4 achieved and I simply questioned what video games different folks have been trying ahead to for the remainder of the yr? (Not counting GTA 6, which hasn’t received a date and doubtless everyone seems to be trying forwards to, to some extent.) I do know that checklist might be going to vary rather a lot as soon as the Nintendo Switch 2 is correctly introduced however I can’t afford a brand new console this yr, in order that’s not likely an possibility for me.
Instead, I’m trying ahead to Atomfall, relying on the critiques, and the identical for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Doom: The Dark Ages. I’m not satisfied by Elden Ring Nightreign but, so I don’t find out about that, however I believe I’ll strive Forza Horizon 5 when it come out on PlayStation 5, as I’ve by no means performed any of the collection.
If you assume that a variety of video games for the second half of the yr haven’t even been introduced/confirmed but I believe it’s trying like a fairly good line-up. Especially if you happen to assume the Switch 2 and GTA 6 are coming too. I’m not saying that can make this a ‘good’ yr, however it’s one thing at the least.
Woody
Dream ticket
I might be very shocked if Metroid Prime 4 was promoted as the primary sport on the Nintendo Direct in April but when the launch line-up is Mario Kart 9 and it then I might be very proud of that: a crowd pleaser and one thing for hardcore followers appears the dream ticket to me.
My solely different request can be that we additionally see at the least one massive price range new IP. I don’t thoughts if it doesn’t come out at launch – there wasn’t one for the Switch 1 – however I want to see some dedication to issues past the core franchises.
I’d say that the shortage of recent franchises was the one flaw of the Switch 1 period, so if the Switch 2 can do higher then that might be an enchancment. I get that with the unique Switch they weren’t positive if it was going to work however now we all know that the Switch 2 is an virtually assured hit, so I’d wish to see them run with that.
Lobo
Full Spectrum Stars
I don’t know whether or not going open world is the reply for Resident Evil 9, however it does seem to be an apparent factor to attempt to I would definitely have an interest to see if they will get it to work. Constant reinvention is the key for any long-running franchise and Resi has achieved it loads of occasions earlier than.
One concept I considered although, is making an attempt to make the sport a squad-based shooter, perhaps just like the outdated Full Spectrum Warrior sport, if anybody remembers that. It could possibly be extra action-based; that doesn’t a lot as the concept of controlling a number of characters without delay. There are so many in Resident Evil now you can have entire squads made up of fan favourites.
I’m positive they wouldn’t try this for the primary sport, however I’d be desirous about a spin-off like that. Although they may be delay by Operation Raccoon City being such a flop and I suppose that’s an analogous concept, apart from some cause they used no-name unhealthy guys as an alternative of characters folks like.
Heathcliffe
GC: There was truly a web-based mode the place you can play as among the heroes, however it was nonetheless a horrible sport.
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The reverse of us
I’m curious as as to if anybody is definitely trying ahead to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet? A brand new IP from Naughty Dog ought to be such an thrilling second however from the identify on down every little thing about it appears and sounds so unhealthy.
And now we discover out that they’re making an attempt to imitate Elden Ring by way of gameplay and storytelling? That appears not possible to me. Naughty Dog has been making the identical primary sport, by way of the way it performs, for the reason that first Uncharted virtually 20 years in the past now.
I suppose they might attempt to rent a bunch of Soulslike consultants, however I don’t know who that will even be by way of Western builders. Maybe I’m improper however I fear that success has gone to Naughty Dog’s head and now they only assume they will do something.
What FromSoftware does is absolutely the reverse of Naughty Dog and if they will pull off a Western Elden Ring I might be amazingly impressed. But in the event that they mess it up, I gained’t be shocked in any respect.
Johnson
Retail park purchasing
I’d advocate Smyths for purchasing video games in particular person. I don’t know if you happen to’d class it as a excessive road store, as they’re often in retail parks, however so are most excessive road chains now.
Smyths has a wide array of video games, equipment, and various gaming merchandise. They usually have bodily copies of indie video games (I’ve purchased A Little To The Left from associates’ birthday presents thrice from there now) and may be relied on for brand new releases. They’re like GAME however you should purchase Lego and Transformers too. Which, come to consider it, is like GAME now too.
Except Smyths is cheaper than GAME and doesn’t really feel on the point of collapse each 5 weeks. I’ll be preordering the Switch 2 from Smyths, as soon as I can.
Also, a shout out to Currys, who usually do a reduction code for brand new Nintendo releases.
Euclidian Boxes
Shopping preferences
Regarding Maddle and the place to purchase new video games from on the excessive road, I now go to Smyths Toys.
As a baby’s toy store primarily, it has a wider vary of Switch video games than both PlayStation or Xbox consolea.
I’ve additionally discovered (to my impatience/annoyance) that Switch video games might be lowered in worth by about £5 to £10 cheaper if you happen to wait a month or so after launch.
HMV lengthy stopped promoting video games throughout the PlayStation 4/Xbox One period.
I additionally desire CeX over GAME, as a result of my native GAME retailer is run by an fool. And GAME ended their rewards scheme final yr, that means there’s no profit to purchasing with them. Also, GAME not settle for trade-ins or promote second-hand video games.
I don’t like GAME.
LeighDappa
Standard response
When I learn the story concerning the builders of Assassin’s Creed Shadows being protected I truthfully thought it was going to contain guards on the studio. It doesn’t appear to, however I wouldn’t suppose it bizarre if it did.
Fans are uncontrolled these days and if I used to be a developer engaged on something that folks had complained about I might not establish myself on social media or something like that. Not that I don’t suppose Ubisoft hasn’t dealt with the sport badly up thus far however no person deserves the type of harassment that’s now handled as normal.
Holck
Late to the get together
I’m lastly about to dive into GTA 5 out of pure curiosity. It’s been on my PlayStation 4 drive for years. I’m afraid that after beginning it, it is going to suck me in. I’ve by no means preferred the sandbox mentality to fashionable video games. I believe a succinct starting and ending is undervalued with these kind of video games. I’ve by no means performed any Ubisoft nonsense given that I’ve heard many individuals being delay by the load of the sport being a map cleaner.
I desire a story. The solely comparability to being informed a narrative in metaphoric, company phrases is a guardian holding up an encyclopaedia and thruffing the amount of unopened pages between finger and thumb and saying to me ‘You’ll find it irresistible’.
But right here I’m about to embark. I heard good issues about Sleeping Dogs, which is put in, and there are many different issues to stay up for, just like the Uncharted collection, Batman: Arkham trilogy, Ghost Of Tsushima, Detroit: Become Human, Amnesia and masses, masses extra.
Basically, what I’m saying is that video games should be extra focussed on the participant and never the seize and stats of that. I get that they’re massive companies, however they’ve misplaced a variety of the soul of our passion.
Actually, maintain that thought. It’s going to should be Shenmue 1 & 2 remastered and three first. An phantasm of open world however focus and telling a narrative. Where did these days go?
I’ve received on a regular basis on the earth to play something at size now I’m retired however the query now’s ‘What’s in it for me and the time I make investments?’ I was enthusiastic about gaming and the builders refining their craft however now it feels akin to anticipating portray the backyard fence.
D Dubya
GC: Succinct is just not a phrase we’d use to explain Shenmue; particularly because it has numerous sandbox parts.
Inbox also-rans
I’ve by no means even heard of that Star Wars dwell service sport that they’ve apparently shut down after lower than a yr. And how a lot money and time did they waste on that little gem?
Lemmy
If Sony is hinting at doing a brand new PlayStation transportable do you suppose we’ll get a brand new Ridge Racer as effectively? I miss these video games all the time being PlayStation launch titles.
Gorgo
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