January 23rd 2024.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the news about Palworld. Where did this game come from? I vaguely remember seeing it in an Xbox trailer, maybe at the summer showcase, but it didn't really make an impression on me. Now, after reading GC's review and seeing it all over the internet, I still can't understand the appeal. Sure, it's sold 5 million copies since Friday, but that's just crazy. And it's not even free like Fortnite, unless you have Game Pass. Can you imagine, a survival game where you can run a sweatshop and arm your "Pals" with AK-47s and rocket launchers? No thanks, that's not my cup of tea.
Kudos to the developer, I guess, but let's be real here. When you compare Palworld to Pokémon, it's obvious what's going on. And to claim that only one person, with no previous experience, created all those similar designs? Come on, we all know what AI can do. I might have given it a chance if it was free, but there's no way I'm paying £25 for a Pokémon shooter.
Speaking of the gaming world, I can't help but feel exhausted sometimes. Just three days since Palworld's release and already there are death threats and online hostility towards the developers. That's just wrong, no matter what. But let's not forget the elephant in the room - the obvious similarities to Pokémon. How can the developers deny it with a straight face? It's not like AI is a secret, we all know what it's capable of.
And now, reading about Walmart potentially ditching physical games entirely, I can't say I'm surprised. My prediction is that in a year, no physical store will carry video games. It'll all be online, through platforms like Amazon and maybe a few specialty stores. It's pointless to be sad or point fingers, the game is over and there's nothing we can do about it. Maybe if we had taken a stand 10 years ago, but even then, I doubt we would've made a difference.
Remember Silent Hill? With the anticipation for the Silent Hill 2 remake, it's been on everyone's minds. I've never played the first game, as it wasn't available on my first console, the PlayStation 2. But now, with a new system, I wonder if the first title is playable on it. I've heard that most PlayStation 1 games are compatible with the PlayStation 2, but I haven't tried it myself. If any readers or GC know for sure, I'd appreciate a reply. Maybe one day, we'll even see a remake of the first game.
Changing gears, I was disappointed to hear about Square Enix's plan to focus only on massive games. I actually enjoyed The Diofield Chronicles and The Last Remnant, despite their flaws. But I guess if people aren't buying them, it doesn't make business sense to keep making them. On a brighter note, have you heard the soundtrack for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk? It's phenomenal, and I didn't even expect it to be this good. It's on par with Jet Set Radio, but with more house and garage music that reminds me of my younger days in London.
And finally, a decade has passed since I last wrote in. Maybe I'll share why in a Reader's Feature, if there's enough interest.
Have you heard of Palworld? It's been making quite the splash in the gaming world. I can't even remember where it came from, maybe an Xbox trailer? But now it's all over the internet and it's sold over 5 million copies since its release on Friday. And that's not just people playing it, that's actual copies sold. It's crazy.
I've tried to understand the appeal, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it. It's like a technologically advanced Pokémon game, but also a survival game? And you can run a sweatshop and give your 'Pals' AK-47s and rocket launchers? It's just not my cup of tea.
I have to give credit to the developers, but let's be real, the similarities to Pokémon are hard to ignore. And with all the controversy surrounding the game, I doubt I'll be able to avoid hearing about it for the next few weeks.
Speaking of controversy, have you heard about Palworld's release? Apparently, it's already attracted death threats and sold 5 million copies in just three days. It's a successful game for sure, but the gaming community can be so exhausting sometimes.
I'm not one to condone death threats or any kind of online hostility, but I find it hard to believe that the developers didn't copy certain designs. Especially when they claim only one person, with no previous experience, created them all. We all know what AI is capable of, so let's call a spade a spade.
If it was free, I might give it a try. But there's no way I'm paying £25 for a Pokémon shooter. It's just not worth it.
On a different note, have you heard about Walmart's plans to ditch physical games entirely? It's not surprising considering the trend towards online shopping. I predict that within the next year, physical stores won't even stock video games anymore. Everything will be done online, just like Amazon and a few specialty stores.
It's sad to see the end of an era, but there's no use pointing fingers or being upset about it. The game is over and there's nothing we can do to change it. Maybe if we had taken a stand 10 years ago, but even then it's doubtful that anything would have changed.
Remember Silent Hill? I've been thinking about it lately, especially with the anticipation for the Silent Hill 2 remake. I've never actually played the first game, as I got my first console, the PlayStation 2, after it was released. I've recently purchased a system though, and I'm wondering if the first game is playable on the PlayStation 2. I've heard that most PlayStation 1 games are compatible, but I've never tried it myself. If anyone knows for sure, I would appreciate a reply. It would be great to see a remake of the first game as well.
In other news, Square Enix's decision to focus only on massive games is disappointing. I actually enjoyed games like The Diofield Chronicles and The Last Remnant, even though they weren't perfect. But I guess if they're not making a profit, it doesn't make sense for them to continue. It's a shame.
And have you heard the soundtrack for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk? It's phenomenal. I was expecting it to be good, but it's even better than I could have imagined. It's reminiscent of Jet Set Radio, but with more house and garage music. It's my favorite soundtrack of the year so far, beating out even games like Zelda and Final Fantasy.
Oh, and it's been over a decade since I last wrote in. Maybe I'll explain why in a Reader's Feature, if there's any interest. Until then, happy gaming!
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