October 7th 2024.
When is the release date for GTA 6? That's a question that's been on my mind for a while now. I can't help but wonder when we'll get more information about the highly anticipated game. In fact, I'm not the only one curious about it. I was reading the letters page on Monday and there was a discussion about what would happen if Ubisoft went out of business. One reader even expressed concern about the next installment in the Mario Kart series.
If you want to join in on the conversation, you can email us at the address provided. On a different note, it's the first anniversary of the game's first trailer release. I don't want to seem impatient, but I can't help but wonder when we'll get another trailer. It's been a while since the first one came out and I feel like we're starting from scratch with the hype for the next one. I mean, it's GTA 6, so it doesn't really need any hype, but there hasn't been much to talk about or speculate on since the first trailer came out. It didn't reveal much information about the game.
While everyone is eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Switch 2, I find myself more excited for the release of the second GTA 6 trailer. The first one was released on December 3, so I'm not sure if they'll stick to the same date for the next one. But I really hope we get to see something before the end of the year. I know it might seem silly, but with all the bad news going around, I could really use something positive to look forward to. Although, I must admit, it does seem a bit odd to describe a game as cynical as GTA as something positive.
Speaking of game companies, I read a rumor that Ubisoft might be using Tencent money to go private. To be honest, it doesn't sound like they'll be the same Ubisoft anymore if that's true. While some people might be happy about it, one reader pointed out that it will be another major publisher gone. Then we'll only be left with EA and Take-Two. I think the gaming industry could use some new blood. Instead of buying and swapping companies, I would love to see some new publishers emerge. We often see new developers popping up, but not many new publishers.
It's interesting to note that there are no major publishers outside of the US, Japan, and China. I believe this is a shame, and if new publishers were established, it would bring more diversity to the gaming industry. It would also give developers from other countries a chance to have their games made and published.
I recently read a Reader's Feature about how game companies target kids and teenagers more than adults. It also mentioned that most people prefer single-player games. It's clear that these companies are only interested in making the most profitable games and targeting the age group most likely to spend money on them. I don't particularly like it, but I also can't blame the publishers. They are businesses, after all. But with an aging population and kids not showing as much interest in console games, I can't help but wonder if the "grey pound" (older adults with disposable income) will become more important in the coming decades. Will we start to see more single-player games because of this shift in demographics?
On a different note, I came across some interesting news about a new retro gaming movie. Jason Bradbury from The Gadget Show on Channel 5 is making a comedy film called Ctrl AI Delete. It's about retro gamers fighting AI using movie magic from the '80s and '90s. As a longtime fan of The Gadget Show, I decided to back the crowdfunding campaign for the movie. I even got a reply from Jason himself, thanking me for my support. It was a cool moment for me.
I also wanted to mention that I recently played Nintendo Switch Sports for the first time. It got me thinking about the direction Mario Kart could take. Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort were huge hits during the Wii generation, bringing families together to play. With Wii Party also being popular, I wonder what direction Nintendo will take with the next Mario Kart game. Will it also focus on family-friendly multiplayer gameplay? Only time will tell.
When can we expect to hear more about GTA 6? That's the question on a lot of gamers' minds. In the meantime, the Monday letters page is filled with interesting discussions. One reader expresses concern about what would happen if Ubisoft were to go under, while another is eagerly anticipating the next installment of Mario Kart. If you want to join in on the discussions, you can email the provided address.
On a different note, it's been a year since the first GTA 6 trailer was released. The reader is wondering when we can expect a second trailer, as there hasn't been much information or speculation since the first one. While everyone is eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, the reader is more interested in seeing the next trailer for GTA 6. They hope to see something before the end of the year, even though they know it might seem odd to focus on something positive like a game as cynical as GTA.
Switching gears, another reader brings up the recent rumors about Ubisoft potentially going private with the help of Tencent money. They express concern about the potential loss of another major publisher and the need for new blood in the industry. Instead of buying and swapping companies, the reader would like to see new publishers established. They also point out the lack of diversity among major publishers, with most of them being from the US, Japan, and China. The reader believes that having more publishers from different countries could lead to more diverse games being made.
The next topic at hand is a Reader's Feature discussing how publishers tend to target kids and teenagers more than adults. The reader finds it interesting that most people prefer single-player games, yet companies are more interested in targeting the most profitable demographic. While they don't necessarily agree with this approach, they understand that publishers are businesses and need to make money. However, they bring up the idea of the aging population and wonder if the "grey pound" (money spent by older adults) will become more important in the future, leading to more single-player games being made.
On a different note, a reader shares some exciting news about a retro gamer-themed comedy film being made by Jason Bradbury from The Gadget Show. They provide a link to the Kickstarter campaign, where they have backed the project for a physical copy and a mention in the credits. They also mention receiving a reply from Jason himself, which they found pretty cool.
Another reader chimes in about the recent Silent Hill 2 remake and how they were initially skeptical about the Bloober Team's ability to pull it off. However, after reading the review, they are convinced that it's a must-buy. They do point out a minor omission in the review - the lack of mention of the series' composer, Akira Yamaoka. The reviewer clarifies that Yamaoka is still the composer and most of the tracks are the same, just rerecorded. However, there are also new tracks that blend past and present sounds.
Lastly, a reader shares their thoughts on the next Mario Kart game. They recently played Nintendo Switch Sports and it got them thinking about the direction the next Mario Kart could take. They compare it to Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort, which were defining games for the Wii generation and brought families together. They also mention Wii Party and the potential for a similar game on the Switch.
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