November 15th 2023.
The Game Awards are coming up and everyone has their eyes set on the Game of the Year prize. With the field of contenders being so packed, it's certainly a tough call to make. However, two games stand out from the rest: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom and Baldur’s Gate 3.
Both titles have been praised by critics, but the odds are in favor of Baldur’s Gate 3. Not only is it available on two platforms, but it also counts as a new franchise, which gives it an advantage over Zelda. Ultimately, I think Baldur’s Gate 3 will take home the trophy and deserves to.
Speaking of predictions, one reader tried to guess when we might see a Switch 2. They speculated that an announcement would come around April, with the console being released six months later. This seems like a reasonable guess, considering the last game on the Switch's current schedule is the Princess Peach one in March. If a Switch 2 is to be released in late 2024, Nintendo would definitely want to start hyping it six months prior.
On the subject of snubs, Halo Infinite was not nominated for The Game Awards, which was expected. However, this is the biggest snub of them all, given how much the game has improved and the dedication to their community shown by 343. The irony is that Destiny 2 was nominated instead, which has gone the opposite way. It's a shame Microsoft didn't promote the revival of Halo Infinite, as such redemption stories are becoming more common.
Lastly, one reader is looking for storage capacity recommendations for their PlayStation 5. With their 1TB SSD installed, they find themselves having to frequently delete games to make room for new purchases. For this issue, the GC staff and readers can offer their suggestions on which storage capacities to use, or which brands are good, and what should be considered as commensurate value per gigabyte.
When it comes to the Zelda movie, some people have reservations about it being live action. But it could have been worse. If it was an animated Illumination production, it would’ve been ruined. So, Nintendo went for a more appropriate film studio, which means the casting is more important. Pump up the budget and take the Lord of the Rings route.
To finish off, one reader just completed RoboCop: Rogue City and agrees with the GC review. While it's not perfect, the game is far better than expected. There’s a simple, uncomplicated style to it that is so refreshing. Plus, the developer didn't have much money but still managed to make the best game they could. Respect!
The Game Awards is just around the corner and it's time to get excited about the potential winners. Will it be the fan-favorite Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom or the widely acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3?
Odds-on favorite
It certainly is a close race for the Game of the Year award. Both Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom and Baldur’s Gate 3 have received stellar reviews from critics, but I think Baldur’s Gate 3 has the slight edge. The fact that it’s on two platforms means more people have had the chance to play it, and Breath Of The Wild already won previously. The fact that it's basically a new franchise also gives it an advantage. Ultimately, I think Baldur’s Gate 3 is deserving of the award, but I’d be happy with any of the five games winning.
Educated guess
It’s always a bit of a gamble trying to predict the future of Nintendo, but my educated guess would be that the Switch 2 will be revealed around April. This would be a minimal announcement, perhaps just a logo, followed by a full reveal in June and then a release in October. Nintendo have a clear track record of releasing consoles with a good range of games to launch with, so I imagine they’ll want six months to get the hype going.
Chief omission
I think Halo Infinite is the biggest snub from the Game Awards. 343 have put so much effort into improving the game and engaging with the community, so it’s a shame that Microsoft haven’t done more to make sure it was nominated. The irony is that Destiny 2 was nominated instead, which has gone in the opposite direction to Halo. It would have been great for Halo Infinite to get the recognition it deserved, especially considering it’s redemption story.
Bigger fridge required
As this console generation continues, my collection of games is rapidly growing. I currently have a 1TB SSD installed, but I find myself having to frequently delete games to make room for new purchases. I’m looking to upgrade the storage in my PlayStation 5 and would love to hear from the GC staff and readers what storage capacities they use, what brands they recommend, and what they believe to be a good value for money.
It’s Moblin’ time
With the news that Zelda is being made into a live-action movie, there’s been some reservations about how successful it’ll be. However, it could have been far worse - imagine if it was an animated Illumination production! Nintendo have made a wise decision by opting for a more appropriate studio. I’d love to see them pump up the budget and go the Lord of the Rings route.
Short Circuit: Rogue City
Just finished RoboCop: Rogue City and wanted to say your review was spot on. The game has its flaws, but it’s far better than I ever imagined and one of my favourites of the year. Even if you’re not a RoboCop fan, there’s a simple, uncomplicated style to it that’s so refreshing. The developer clearly didn’t have much money, but they went all out to make the best game they could and that deserves respect.
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