October 5th 2023.
I'm a bit confused about the reviews for Forza Motorsport. I was expecting it to be something really special considering how long it's been in the making. It's currently at 85 on Metacritic, compared to 87 for Gran Turismo 7 and 92 for Forza Horizon 5. It's not a bad score, but I was expecting more.
I don't think Spider-Man 2 is going to do much better either. The trailers have been a bit underwhelming and it doesn't seem like it's much different from the original. It's a shame that neither PlayStation nor Xbox have delivered this year, despite all the promises from Microsoft.
Fortunately, third-party developers and Nintendo have stepped up to the plate and made some great games. It's always good to see a variety of titles from different developers.
Talking about risks, Ubisoft are taking a big one with Assassin's Creed Infinity. They've been talking it up a lot but the live service market is quickly declining. We'll have to wait and see if it pays off. The Japanese version looks promising so fans of the series are already quite excited.
It's sad to see that Sonic Superstars is coming out so close to Super Mario Bros. It's not a fair fight anymore and it's likely that Mario will do much better in terms of sales and reviews. I hope Sonic Superstars will be better than the Hyenas game they canned, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Finally, I'm sure many readers will be able to help the person who asked about connecting a PlayStation 2 to a modern TV. It's certainly possible to do so with an HDMI adapter, and it's always great to revisit old classics. Let's hope the reader's second attempt at the PlayStation VR2 is a success, as VR is an amazing experience when everything works properly.
I'm a bit surprised at the mixed reviews Forza Motorsport is getting. It's currently at 85 on Metacritic, compared to 87 for Gran Turismo 7 and 92 for Forza Horizon 5. I don't think Spider-Man 2 will do much better; the trailers have been lackluster and it looks too much like the first game. It's apparent that both PlayStation and Xbox have been underperforming this year.
Third-party and Nintendo games have been the ones to deliver, and this year's Assassin's Creed Mirage is no exception. It's quite small scale, but I might pick it up when it's cheap. It's interesting that Ubisoft is taking a risk on Assassin's Creed Infinity, as it looks like live service games have been on the decline.
It's like a throwback to the old days with Sonic Superstars coming out so close to Super Mario Bros. However, it's not a fair fight anymore, as Mario will almost certainly review and sell better. Sonic Superstars looks good, but I'm not expecting too much.
It's a pattern I've come to recognize in the gaming world. When World of Warcraft came out, everyone wanted to make a MMO, and then it was battle royale when Fortnite hit. Now, it's live service games and, again, there's only room for a few. Sega is chancing their most expensive game ever and Sony seems to be pulling back. I think it's time for companies to focus on creating unique experiences instead of jumping on the bandwagon.
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