The Monday letters web page appears to be like ahead to Star Wars Zero Company, as one reader explains why they’ve cancelled their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order.
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The grail
I’m seeing rumours about Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and I wouldn’t be stunned. Or not less than I wouldn’t be stunned that Ubisoft is attempting however I might be shocked if it seemed anyplace close to pretty much as good, as a result of Shadows is lowkey one of many best-looking video games of latest years.
Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t any slouch both and we’ve already had hands-on stories for that. My query is simply how far can it go? What’s probably the most graphically spectacular recreation the Switch 2 may handle? If it’s as highly effective as a PlayStation 4 does that imply we may get a recreation that appears pretty much as good as Horizon Forbidden West or God Of War Ragnarök – each of that are cross-gen?
If that’s potential then what concerning the holy grail of GTA 6? I do know the trailer seemed unattainable even on a PlayStation 5 however as persons are eager to level out, Rockstar and Nintendo do get on fairly properly and I’m positive that when the sport began growth it was aiming for the PlayStation 4 – so maybe there’s a approach to get it engaged on Switch 2 utilizing these early experiments.
Lemmy
Worldwide drawback
I’m positive Americans are pleased the Switch 2 isn’t getting a value improve however why do I get the sensation that the cash Nintendo is dropping on that’s going to be handed onto the remainder of the followers all over the world. There’s no motive we should always endure however I wager we do.
After all this wait, it’s very unlucky timing for Nintendo and I do really feel sorry for them to a level. Their refusal to announce a number of the UK costs could be very suspicious although and I worry that no matter thy had been going to be they’re now going to get a value hike. Likewise. these video games that don’t have any value anyplace, like Hyrule Warriors, I fear are going to be greater than was initially meant.
Terry Gold
Old drawback
I don’t know what to consider that Star Wars Outlaws trailer for the Switch 2. It undoubtedly doesn’t look pretty much as good because the PlayStation 5 model, but it surely nonetheless appears to be like okay, about pretty much as good as you’d anticipate I suppose? There’s probably not something to match it to in the intervening time, so it’s onerous to know whether or not to be upset or impressed. I believe in all probability I’m simply impartial about it although.
The apparent drawback is what are Ubisoft going to cost for it? The PlayStation 5 model is formally £70 but it surely’s been on low-cost nearly because it got here out. If Ubisoft had been wise they’d make it so it’s solely £50 or so however I can’t see that. So who desires an inferior model of a yr outdated recreation that prices extra? It’s the identical outdated drawback of any third social gathering recreation on a Nintendo console.
Focus
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Andor: The Video Game
I share GC’s enthusiasm for Star Wars Zero Company and I’m much more now that it looks as if it’ll have permadeath and a few kind of meta technique factor, which they didn’t clarify within the trailer.
I’m unsure even Star Wars will help make these video games a success however I’m glad they’re not less than attempting, as a result of I really like XCOM and nearly anything just like it.
I’m unsure I actually get the Clone Wars setting although, as that appears a bit limiting, given how little hazard battle droids are in small numbers. I might’ve thought that the getting a crew collectively for covert ops factor would’ve been higher for one thing set nearer to the unique trilogy too – particularly if it leaned into the type of Andor.
Not that I’m going to complain although, any huge finances new turn-based technique is nice by me.
Costa
Budget birthday
I do know the Inbox likes to have a good time non-significant anniversaries, so I’d simply thought I’d level out that Fire Emblem was 35 on Sunday. I’m positive none of us performed it again then, as a result of it was Japanese-only for a very long time, but it surely’s a neat little bit of trivia.
The apparent query is how lengthy will or not it’s earlier than a brand new recreation is introduced for the Switch 2? Not lengthy, I think about, however I’m curious to see what it’s. Three Houses did unexpectedly properly but it surely was very low finances, then Nintendo adopted that up with Engage… which seemed even cheaper. I get that turn-based video games don’t normally get some huge cash spent on them, however I’d wish to see not less than one try with Fire Emblem. It was at all times among the finest trying 3DS video games.
Onibee
Combat re-evolved
There’s at all times a number of speak about when Halo will ultimately flip up on PlayStation or Switch however what I don’t hear is what’s Microsoft really going to do with the franchise now? It’s solely 4 years since Halo Infinite but it surely looks like endlessly, with that recreation being such a failure I’m nearly stunned they didn’t simply surrender on the collection.
Although I suppose they’ve basically, as there doesn’t appear any hope of something new popping out anytime quickly and even when it does the rumours say the primary recreation goes to be one other remake. I think about that’s going to be the primary one to go multiformat as a result of, let’s face it, PlayStation and Switch house owners aren’t going to be impressed by Halo Infinite.
The drawback is that any new recreation goes to convey with it a lot baggage that the one wise choice is a full reboot, however do Microsoft have the heart for that? I’ve performed nearly all of the Halo video games, and I didn’t have a clue what was happening in Infinite and I’m positive that didn’t assist its gross sales.
They must make the remake the brand new Halo 1 and keep it up from there. If it was potential they need to’ve obtained Bungie to do it, however now Sony personal them. It’d be some irony in the event that they offered them again to Microsoft although, given how badly issues have labored out for them at PlayStation.
Bungie is among the finest identified builders on the earth and but they’ve been owned and purchased so many occasions you’d assume they had been some ineffective indie developer.
Bluto
Proper upset
We’ve seen a number of backwards and forwards on the Switch 2 over the previous few weeks, for apparent causes. however for me the most important disappointment was discovering out that The Duskbloods was multiplayer solely. That immediately means I’ve no real interest in it and it means two multiplayer video games in a row from FromSoftware.
When are we going to be taught what their subsequent correct recreation is? I do know they don’t see it like that, however I’m determined for a brand new single-player recreation from them and at this price I’m not going to get one for not less than two or three years.
Tacle
Fool me as soon as
Switch 2 is strictly what I wished, however I’m going to cancel my pre-order.
The Switch is arms down my favorite console. I’ve beloved Nintendo video games since The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time on the N64. After taking part in text-based journey video games like The Hobbit on the Spectrum, I dreamed of a recreation like Ocarina Of Time, the place you may see your character traverse the panorama and combat in 3D. Minus the Wii U, I’ve owned each Nintendo console since.
The performance of the Switch was, actually, a game-changer for me. Being capable of take my favorite video games on vacation or immediately swapping to handheld mode when the spouse wished to look at EastEnders was a blessing I didn’t know I wanted.
Ever since rumours of the Switch 2 first began circulating a number of years in the past, I prayed they might maintain the identical kind, simply extra highly effective and possibly with a brand new Nintendo type gimmick thrown in for good measure.
Now it’s been introduced, I discover myself critically underwhelmed. I received’t use the digital camera and the chat, and mouse choices didn’t actually seize me both.
I really like Nintendo for his or her distinctive first social gathering choices, however their launch video games have left me upset. Given the time because the earlier one I used to be anticipating a brand new 3D Mario not less than introduced, even when not releasing day one. I additionally had, I don’t assume unreasonable, expectations for a brand new Animal Crossing.
For me Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza aren’t system sellers. With Metroid Prime 4 I’m involved we may have an extended interval of cross-generational releases, particularly with the large userbase of the unique Switch.
I had my fingers burnt with PlayStation 5, which I additionally obtained day one and nonetheless haven’t used for something I couldn’t have accomplished on my PlayStation 4. My fault completely for getting caught up within the hype, however I don’t wish to repeat the identical mistake once more. Until we get extra thrilling first social gathering video games, Switch 2 unique releases introduced I’m pleased to stay with my unique.
AjH (reader because the days of Teletext)
GC: So far, Metroid Prime 4 is the one first social gathering recreation confirmed to be cross-generational, little question as a result of work on it started lengthy earlier than the Switch 2 was introduced. Mario Kart 8 is Nintendo’s best-selling recreation ever, so to recommend World isn’t a system vendor is a bit odd.
Inbox also-rans
How a lot does the brand new Nintendo Switch value?
Paula
GC: It’s £395.99 or £429.99 with a digital copy of Mario Kart World.
I don’t assume I’ve ever seen any recreation leaked as a lot as Oblivion. I actually hope it will get introduced this week as a result of I’m completely sick of listening to about it.
Nibblet
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