November 27th 2024.
Hey there! Did you manage to snag any good deals on Black Friday? I was hoping to score a discounted Nintendo Switch, but so far it's been pretty uneventful. I did manage to find a couple of bargains though - I picked up Spider-Man 2 for £43.50 from the PlayStation Store and EA Sports FC 25 for £35. Not too shabby, right? I'm also thinking about getting Star Wars Outlaws, but I haven't seen any major discounts for it yet.
In the past, I've been able to find some amazing deals on games for as low as £10 to £20, but this year seems to be lacking in that department. The only game I've seen in that price range is Suicide Squad, and let's just say that's not exactly on my must-play list. Have you had any better luck finding deals? I'm on the lookout for something unique and different, but nothing has caught my eye so far.
Speaking of bad timing, have you heard about the possible delay of the Nintendo Switch 2? The Wednesday letters page brought up a valid concern about Trump's tariffs potentially affecting the reveal of the new console. Apparently, he's talking about a 35% increase in tariffs for products made in China, including video game consoles. Can you imagine if Nintendo announces the Switch 2 at a certain price point, and then a month later has to raise the price by a third due to these tariffs? That would be a PR disaster for them. It wouldn't surprise me if they decide to delay the release until things have settled down.
On a brighter note, I'm pretty excited for the upcoming Indiana Jones game from Microsoft. I have to give credit where credit is due, they've really stepped up their end-of-year line-up. And with the addition of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator, there's something for everyone. Even though I'm not usually a fan of Call of Duty, having two campaigns to play through in December sounds like a great way to spend my holiday break. Oh, and there's just something about Indiana Jones that feels perfect for a Christmas adventure.
Have you ever thought about the timeline of the Zelda games? Personally, I don't really see the point. None of the games seem to reference each other, so why does it matter? I feel like fans get too caught up in continuity and it may even hinder the creators from adding new ideas or features. Plus, with the minimal storyline in these games, does it really make a difference? I'd rather focus on enjoying the game itself.
Did you hear the rumors about the Metroid Prime remasters? I'm really hoping they put as much effort into them as they did with the first one. I had never played a Metroid game before, but I became obsessed after playing the first Prime. It's got me wondering about the future of the 2D Metroid games though. I know Metroid Dread was a big hit, but we haven't heard anything about a follow-up. I hope they continue with both styles, as they offer a different gameplay experience.
Can we also talk about the lack of Dino Crisis content from Capcom? It took them this long just to make it available on modern formats, and there's still no signs of a remaster, remake, or sequel. What gives? I don't understand why they're so hesitant to bring it back. Maybe if Metroid Prime 4 does well, we'll see more attention given to the Metroid franchise. Here's hoping!
Hey there! Have you found any good deals on Black Friday? I've been on the lookout for a cheap Nintendo Switch, but it seems like this year's sales haven't been too exciting. I did manage to snag Spider-Man 2 for a decent price, as well as EA Sports FC 25. I'm considering getting Star Wars Outlaws too, but I haven't seen it at a significant discount yet.
Usually, there are some great deals on games that I wouldn't normally splurge on, but this year seems to be lacking in that department. The only game I've seen in the $10-$20 range is Suicide Squad, but that's not really my cup of tea. Have you come across any other good deals? I'm in the mood to try something unique and different, even if it's a bit pricier than I would normally go for.
Speaking of gaming news, have you heard about the potential delay of the Nintendo Switch 2? The Wednesday letters page is worried that Trump's tariffs will affect its release date. It's a bit concerning, especially with the recent announcement of a 35% tariff on goods from China. That would definitely increase the cost of video game consoles, and I highly doubt Nintendo would want to reveal the Switch 2 with such uncertainty looming.
I can't imagine the backlash they would receive if they announced a price and then had to increase it later due to external factors. Nintendo is known for being cautious with their business decisions, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Switch 2's release gets pushed back to avoid any potential disasters.
But let's switch gears and talk about something more positive - the upcoming Indiana Jones game! I have to give credit where credit is due, Microsoft has done a great job with their end-of-year lineup. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 seems to be getting a lot of positive feedback, and once the issues with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are resolved, I think it will be a hit with those who enjoy flying games.
I'm not usually a fan of Call of Duty, but with the inclusion of the Indie campaign and the holiday season approaching, I might just have to give it a try. And something about Indiana Jones just screams "perfect for a Christmas break" to me. What do you think?
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On a different note, I don't really understand the purpose of the Zelda timeline. The games don't really reference each other, so why does it matter? Plus, with the minimal amount of story in these games, I don't think it's necessary to tie them down with continuity. Fans tend to focus on the wrong things, which can distract creators from the important aspects of a game. I'd hate for Nintendo to pass on a great idea or feature just because it didn't fit into the timeline.
Switching to another topic, I've been hearing some convincing rumors about Metroid Prime. I'm excited to see more remasters, and I hope they put the same amount of effort into them as they did with the first one. I had never played any of the Metroid games before, but I fell in love with the series after playing the first Prime.
However, I'm a bit worried about the future of 2D Metroid games. Metroid Dread was a huge success, but there hasn't been any news about a follow-up. I hope Nintendo continues to release both styles of Metroid games, as they offer unique experiences. Maybe if Metroid Prime 4 does well, we'll see more frequent releases in the franchise.
Lastly, I can't understand why Capcom is hesitant to bring back Dino Crisis. It's taken this long just to get it on modern platforms, and there's still no sign of a remaster, remake, or sequel. It's such a beloved game, and I know many fans would love to see it make a comeback. Hopefully, Capcom will reconsider and give Dino Crisis another chance.
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