August 16th 2024.
The topic of PlayStation teaming up with Nintendo has been a hot debate lately. In a recent discussion on the Friday letters page, there were concerns about the potential interference of GTA 6 with the launch of the Switch 2. On the other hand, one reader was excited about the upcoming release of Two Point Museum. If you have thoughts on this topic, feel free to join in by sending an email to the provided address.
It's interesting to see Sony's approach towards Lego Horizon Adventures on the Nintendo Switch. Instead of publishing the game themselves, they have decided to have someone else handle it. Some may see this as a petty move, but it's not surprising coming from Sony. However, unlike Xbox games appearing on PlayStation 5, there doesn't seem to be a strong argument for bringing PlayStation 5 games to Xbox Series X/S. Sony has no desire to legitimize Xbox, and with its current struggles, they don't have much to lose by ignoring it.
But when it comes to the Switch 2, the situation may be different. Assuming it's not a repeat of the Wii U disaster, and instead becomes another successful console, there's no reason not to bring all PlayStation games to it. The Switch 2 may not have the same graphics capabilities as the PlayStation 5, but there's definitely money to be made by having their games available on a Nintendo console. Some may argue that Sony may be too proud to take this route, but to me, it just makes sense.
Switching gears, let's talk about the new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It was a vast improvement from the initial reveal trailer, which left many scratching their heads. Kudos to EA for recognizing their mistake and making a course correction. But how did something like that even happen in the first place? Who thought it would be a good idea to make the game look like Overwatch? It's clear that they were trying to attract new players, but in the end, it doesn't accurately represent the actual game. It's not uncommon for publishers to make these kinds of mistakes, and thankfully, they realized it quickly this time.
On the topic of growth, it's great to hear that there are many horror games coming out this October. However, I can't wrap my head around the need for a remake of Until Dawn. The word "remake" has been thrown around a lot lately, and it seems like they may just mean a remaster. But even then, does anyone love Until Dawn so much that they can't play it on their PlayStation 4? I remember it being one of the best-looking games on the console, so I'm sure it still holds up. It just seems like another unnecessary remake trying to copy the success of Resident Evil. And let's be real, Until Dawn is nowhere near as popular.
It's frustrating to see companies constantly complain about a lack of growth, yet they continue to focus on pointless nostalgia that only appeals to existing fans. Instead of wasting time and money on remakes, they could be investing in new indie games. But I digress.
Moving on to the topic of the Switch 2, there are concerns about its release coinciding with the highly anticipated GTA 6. Many fear that the game's popularity will overshadow everything else, and if the rumors are true about GTA 5 appearing on the new Nintendo console, it will be a letdown for many. As someone who has played GTA Online on PlayStation 3, I have no desire to go back due to the rampant cheating. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo can do something to prevent this issue.
In other news, it was recently announced that The Plucky Squire will be releasing on PS Plus Extra and Premium on September 17th. Along with Astro Bot, The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, and Thank Goodness You're Here, there's no shortage of charming indie games to look forward to. It's a shame that these games aren't being announced for last-gen consoles, even though they could easily run on them.
There's been a lot of discussion about what Xbox game will make its way to PlayStation 5 next. While there are different opinions on the matter, it's safe to say that something significant is on its way. Forza Horizon tends to receive better reviews than other Xbox games, including Halo, so it would make sense for it to come to PlayStation 5. However, it would be helpful for Microsoft to clarify their stance on multiformat games. Is there a specific time frame before a game can appear on PlayStation 5? Are certain franchises off-limits? These are questions that fans would like answers to.
Should PlayStation and Nintendo consider working together? That's the question raised in a recent Friday letters page, where one reader expresses concern over the potential launch interference of GTA 6 on the Switch 2. Along with this, another reader shares their excitement for the upcoming game Two Point Museum. To join in on the discussion, readers are encouraged to email their thoughts and opinions.
One interesting topic brought up is Sony's stance on bringing Lego Horizon Adventures to the Nintendo Switch. Instead of publishing the game themselves, Sony has chosen to have someone else handle it. While this may seem petty, it's not entirely unexpected from Sony. On the other hand, Xbox games appearing on PlayStation 5 is a different situation. There's not much of an argument for bringing PlayStation 5 games to Xbox Series X/S. Sony has no desire to legitimize Xbox, and the console is performing poorly enough that it's not a significant loss for them to ignore it.
However, the potential success of the Switch 2 could change things. If the console does well, there's no reason for Sony not to bring all PlayStation games to it. While the graphics may not be as good as the PlayStation 5, there's still a lot of money to be made on a Nintendo console. It's possible that Sony's pride may be getting in the way, but it would make sense for them to take this route.
In other news, a reader expresses their thoughts on the recent trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. They believe it was a significant improvement over the initial reveal, and commend EA for realizing their mistake and changing direction. However, they question how the mistake was made in the first place, and how game developers can sometimes stumble into such errors. They also mention the prevalence of publishers making similar mistakes, and how this time, at least, they caught it early on.
Another reader shares their thoughts on the upcoming horror games this October, but expresses confusion over the need for a remake of Until Dawn. They believe the word "remake" has been overused lately, and that a remaster would have sufficed. They question if there are any die-hard fans of Until Dawn that couldn't just play it on PlayStation 4. They also mention how Sony could have used the time and resources on a smaller indie game instead of another remake, which seems to be a trend in the industry.
On the topic of the Switch 2 and its potential release around the same time as GTA 6, one reader expresses concern. They worry that the highly anticipated game will overshadow everything else and that if the rumors of GTA 5 appearing on the Switch 2 are true, it could be a letdown for fans due to the prevalence of cheaters on the previous console versions.
Finally, a reader shares their excitement for the charming-looking game The Plucky Squire, which will be released on the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on September 17th. They also mention other upcoming games they are looking forward to, such as Astro Bot, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Thank Goodness You're Here! They also note that while these games will be available on the Switch, they are not announced for last-gen Sony and Microsoft consoles, even though they would run without any issues.
There is some disagreement over which Xbox game will come to PlayStation 5, but many believe it will be something "big." Forza Horizon seems to be a popular choice, as it reviews better than any of Xbox's other games, including Halo. However, the reader believes that Microsoft needs to clarify their stance on multiformat games, as the rules seem unclear. They question if there is a set timeline or criteria for bringing games to PlayStation 5, or if it's entirely random. They also wonder if certain franchises are off-limits.
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